Melih Oztalay

Melih Oztalay is the CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a digital marketing agency based in Birmingham, Michigan. SmartFinds Marketing offers a range of digital marketing services including search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, social media marketing, website development, and more.

Melih Oztalay has been involved in the digital marketing industry for many years and is considered an expert in the field. He has contributed articles and insights to various industry publications and conferences, sharing his expertise on topics such as SEO strategies, online advertising, and social media marketing tactics.

I am Melih Oztalay, a digital marketing strategist with over 35 years of experience and a proven track record of success. If you search my name on Google, you will find a wealth of information about my accomplishments, which span a wide range of industries and companies including BASF Chemicals, Delphi, McCann Erickson, Union Pacific Compuware, Big Boy Restaurants, HCA Hospitals, Soave Enterprises, Lipari Foods, Penske Automotive Group, Guardian Industries, Wendy’s Restaurants, Ziebart, and many more.

My career in digital marketing began in 1994 when I transitioned my marketing firm fully online. Since then, I have specialized in helping companies improve their web presence through innovative digital marketing strategies. As a growth consultant for manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and franchisors, I have been recognized as a pioneer in the field, running an award-winning agency that focuses on the future.

Today, I spend most of my time as a strategic discussion partner to CEOs & CMOs who are looking to unlock their marketing success. I challenge C-suite leaders and marketing teams to think differently about the future of marketing, strategy, and messaging. I also help them embrace new and emerging technologies to expedite their go-to-market tactics and ultimately drive sales growth.

As a subject matter expert on digital marketing, I speak at industry events and engage with B2B influencers on streams and podcasts. My global team is dedicated to executing sound strategies for our clients, using our entrepreneurial 4-A’s approach to digital marketing: Anticipating, Accepting, Adapting, and Adopting change. This approach has been time-tested to improve marketing speed and success.

You can connect with Melih Oztalay on LinkedIn.

Marketing and Sales in 2026: CEO Strategy Session with Our Sales Coach and SmartFinds Marketing

Marketing and Sales in 2026 is not about piling on more tools. It is about orchestrating strategy across marketing and sales so CEOs can see measurable, repeatable growth. On the October 13, 2025 MITechTV segment, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Rousch welcomed Melih Oztalay of SmartFinds Marketing and Ken Cheo of Our Sales Coach to

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Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy

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AI Marketing Infrastructure That Converts: Building the Digital Foundation for AI Success

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AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025

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Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting

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Unlocking AI in Business: Insights from MITechTV with Melih Oztalay

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Harnessing AI for the Future: Insights from Melih Oztalay

Exploring AI Regulations, Healthcare Innovations, Financial Advancements, and the Evolution of ChatGPT In an era where technological advancements are rapidly reshaping industries, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this transformation. Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, recently appeared on MITechTV Monday, June 24, 2024, hosted by Mike Brennan and Matt

AI Unveiled: Exploring the Power of Intelligent Phones with Melih Oztalay

BIRMINGHAM, MI May 6, 2024 - Join us for the latest episode of MITechTV, where hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush dive deep into the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence with Melih Oztalay, guest speaker and CEO of SmartFinds Marketing. In our fourth installment, Melih shares current news highlights and introduces powerful AI tools that

The AI Revolution: News and Tools for Business with Melih Oztalay

BIRMINGHAM, MI April 1, 2024 - The AI Revolution continues with an insightful segment on MITechTV, hosted by myself, Mike Brennan, alongside Matt Roush, we delved into the burgeoning world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with industry expert and SmartFinds Marketing CEO, Melih Oztalay. This conversation illuminated the profound impact AI is having on business efficiency,