How Google’s failure helped me become a dramatically better writer

When Blog Reader took a dive, my writing came alive. How it made me become a better writer
Research shows “be more human” really works

Brands on social media need to be more human and be active. One study tells us why.
The overwhelming implications for driverless cars and marketing

By 2020 there could be millions of self-driving cars on the roadways of the world. What are the implications for driverless cars and marketing?
How do you build a content strategy when a market is already littered with “experts?”

I saw this question posted at a recent marketing conference and I think it will resonate with many readers. I’ll answer it as best I can today: “My challenge is finding an authoritative voice for our brand in a cluttered and competitive category. There are many brand publishers vying for the attention of consumers. Specifically, […]
Podcasts and advertising: Meet social media’s new super power

We are rapidly moving toward an ad-free world. That’s why you need to take a new look at podcasts and advertising, as this new research suggests.
Should your content generate leads or relationships?

There are two content marketing camps. Should your content generate leads or relationships? A discussion of both views.
Monetizing in the moment and the content marketing pivot
The power is shifting and so too must our web strategy. Are you ready for the content marketing pivot?
Looking for a job? Here are 8 reasons you need to blog
Blogging is an essential weapon in any job-hunter’s arsenal. Here’s why.
Tolerance, diversity and the social media filter bubble
Research shows social media doesn’t bring us together, it keeps us apart. The implications of the social media filter bubble.
How do you make your content the signal instead of the noise?

Marketers have to deal with an increasingly crowded world. How do you make your content the signal instead of the noise?