When intelligence becomes worthless, marketing artists will survive
Where can humanity transcend AI intelligence? Art will survive, suggesting that careers in the future might mean we become marketing artists interpreting the human experience.
The Thin Line Between Bold Marketing and Brand Suicide
We live in a time that calls for bold marketing. But breaking taboos not meant to be broken can cost you your job, as this case study reveals
Six practical tips to stay ahead of the marketing learning curve
In this AI-driven world, the pace of change migfht be more profound than the change itself. In this discussion, Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo reveal their ideas on how to keep ahead of the marketing learning curve.
Dissecting Apple’s disruptive marketing case study
A new music video took the advertising industry by storm but if you study this marketing case study carefully, you’ll see something more than an ad. It’s a demomnstration of disruptive marketing.
A turning point for a blog, AI self-soothing, and the death of a mascot
A round-up of short observations including the end of blog comments, the end of a mascot, and the dangers of AI self-soothing.
Exploring the personal branding pivot
Many people have been working on their brands for many years. And for many, it’s time for a change. Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell explore the personal branding pivot.
The 10 biggest marketing challenges have nothing to do with AI
Sure, AI is everywhere. But the biggest marketing challenges might have nothing to do with the bots!
From Work to What? Surviving the AI Utopia Narrative
Some futurists project we’re entering an age of AI Utopia where humans no longer work and can pursue their dreams. But a big question remains. What exactly will we do with all this free time?
Goodbye Google? Dissecting the role of AI and SEO
New research shows that 27% of adults are using AI platforms for traditional search functions. I am getting about a dozen direct inquiries on my site from ChatGPT, and I’ve secured two customers through AI. So, how is this going to work? It seems that Google is in trouble, but how can you bet against […]
When Robots Care More: The Evolution of Human Empathy
Human empathy might be the most important “soft skill” in the marketing profession, but what happens to our careers when AI bots do it better?