Alex Melen

AI is eating up all the memory and GPU supply 😵

This is the moment all the Windows 3.1 users have been preparing for over the last 2 decades with Minesweeper. I think it's time the US government goes looking for the Windows 3.1 power users to solve this mess.

Humans are now building social networks for AI agents/bots to talk to each other, and valuations for these networks are off the charts (Meta just acquired one for example).

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Annddd one more conference announcement! Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at AutosBuzz 2026 this May in Spain—one of the automotive industry’s most forward‑thinking conferences bringing together OEMs, marketplaces, agencies, and innovators shaping the future of digital retail. I’ll be speaking about Vehicle Listing Ads and the massive opportunity they represent. AutosBuzz always brings together the sharpest minds in automotive tech, and I’m honored to be part of this year’s lineup. Thinking of attending? Use coupon code alex15 for 15% off!

Excited to be heading to Digital Marketing Europe in Lisbon next month with a full slate of sessions and conversations. April 15 10:30–11:15 — Speaking Session: Building an Agency: Lessons Learned April 15 14:05–16:50 — Emceeing afternoon sessions April 16 09:55–10:40 — Panel: Scaling Agencies: What Still Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next If you’re planning to attend—or thinking about it—send me a message and I’ll share a discount code.

This is wild. Google filled a patent to be able to automatically create you a better website/landing-page when they think the one you're advertising is bad 😵‍💫 seroundtable.com/google-patent-…

My 2nd interview with Canvas Rebel: canvasrebel.com/meet-alex-mele…

Imagine you decided to go to college or get a masters in software development in 2021/2026 based on the increasing demand for that role and just graduated now in 2025/2026 😵‍💫

Who else is trying the 48oz DD Coffee "bucket"? 🤣

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In an exercise in personal development, I tried to learn and get better at social media short form content and video editing. After 5mo, I finally got monitized on Facebook, YouTube and TikTok 🤩 It obviously doesn't make tons of money, but it was a cool proof of concept and allowed me to really dig in to what makes short form videos viral and how influencer marketing works.

The time I drove the Taycan Turbo from NJ to a conference in Boston to prove the viability of an EV :) It mostly worked except the hotel that promised to have EV chargers had them blocked off by non-EV people who parked there overnight lol I do miss the Taycan though 🤔

Another fun podcast, check it out! youtube.com/watch?v=n10Yck…

Latest AI Chat bots/search market share numbers are out: ChatGPT 52.9% (from 80.9% 1 year ago) Gemini 29.4% (from 17.3% 1 year ago) Grok 17.8% (from 14% 1 year ago) Image generated via Gemini Nano Banana. Source: Reuters "Grok gains US Market share" article 2/13/26.

Another fun podcast! I think this one was from December but I just remembered about it now 🤐 vimeo.com/1163765822?

Just wrapped up an incredible few days at NADA, and it reminded me why this continues to be one of my favorite conferences of the year. This was actually my first time attending without speaking — something I was admittedly hesitant about. I wasn’t sure if it would feel the same or even make sense to go. But I’m really glad I did. The conversations, the energy, and the chance to reconnect with so many great people across the industry made it more than worthwhile. It was great catching up with everyone — and for those I missed, my apologies. A two‑day NADA schedule has a way of turning into a whirlwind. On the vendor side, it’s been interesting to watch the evolution. The last couple of years were full of AI buzzwords and big promises, but this year I finally started to see actual AI‑driven value emerging. We’re still a little heavy on the “AI everything” messaging, but the direction is promising as the technology matures and real use cases take shape. Looking ahead, I still believe 2026 will be a challenging year for automotive. But the dealers and partners who stay proactive — especially with their digital marketing and data strategy — will continue to win. The gap between those who adapt and those who don’t is only going to widen. Already looking forward to next year. Thanks again to everyone who made this one a great experience.

Never too early for the drinks at NADA 😅

Off to #NADA! See everyone there soon!

Good keyword for Tiktok to be buying right now.