A fundamental shift in how to market your business!
Join the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association Economic Vitality Committee for coffee & pastries during this engaging session on how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing for small businesses. Learn practical strategies and tools you can start using right away!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
4851 Newport Avenue
Alicia Shapiro Bio
Alicia Shapiro is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of AiNews.com, an innovative AI news platform that delivers free daily newsletters, AI avatar-hosted video segments, and interviews with leading AI experts. A longtime Ocean Beach resident, she previously founded and operated Aliro Marketing, a San Diego-based agency specializing in social media management, training, content strategy, and digital marketing for small businesses.
Recognized by the Ocean Beach Mainstreet Association for her popular community workshops sharing social media tips and updates for local businesses, Alicia has helped numerous small business owners build stronger online presence and grow their reach. She brings hands-on expertise in both traditional digital marketing and the latest AI tools, which she uses daily to create content, scale operations, and make complex AI concepts practical and accessible.
Alicia is passionate about empowering small businesses with AI-driven marketing strategies that deliver real results — exactly the kind of fundamental shift she will share in this session.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciashapiro/
