OUTdrive is kicking off the year with a refreshed video format and quick, actionable insights from Callis President and CEO Megan Hartman. In this episode, Megan highlights three major AI trends shaping marketing today. Learn how AI is influencing ad creative, changing how people search online and shifting what users see on platforms like Instagram. Walk away with practical takeaways to help your brand stay relevant, visible and trusted.

In this final episode of OUTdrive with Cliff Callis at the mic, Cliff and agency president Megan Hartman reflect on the evolution of the podcast, the growth of Callis and what lies ahead. From its launch in 2020 during the early days of the pandemic to 250+ episodes later, OUTdrive has shone a spotlight on rural American voices. Now, as Cliff steps into a new chapter and Megan takes over as host, this monthly touchpoint is evolving as well, bringing fresh insights and a continued commitment to clients and our community.

Rocky Sickmann has lived a life few can imagine. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and one of the 52 Americans held for 444 days during the Iranian hostage crisis, Rocky's story is one of faith, endurance and purpose. In this episode, he reflects on his time in captivity, the values that sustained him and the lives lost that continue to inspire his work. Now serving as Director of Anheuser-Busch accounts for Folds of Honor, he shares how his journey led him to a mission that helps provide scholarships for families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. It's a conversation about country, commitment and carrying on.