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Author: Mark Schaefer

In case you missed it, the best marketing posts of 2016

These best marketing posts of 2016 explore the changes trending in marketing, the humanity of brands, content marketing myths and more.

Building a personal brand? Here’s why you need to ignore SEO

This might seem like strange advice but the best way to build your personal brand is to ignore SEO. To win today, originality rules.

What every marketer needs to know about the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things will have a profound impact on marketing. Carnegie University professor Ari Lightman provides insights on what’s coming next.

If you’re preparing a roundup post, stop this right now

A roundup post is an opportunity to create great content and explore new ideas, so why do most bloggers just settle for boring?

The all-time greatest Christmas marketing story

When faced with a load of unsold goods, a sales clerk made up a tall tale that became the greatest Christmas marketing story

How SMBs can get more leads through marketing automation

Marketing automation will save any business owner valuable time. Lilach Bullock shares how you can use marketing automation to gain leads for your business.

Why Facebook Live is not ready for prime time

A lot of marketers think this is the year of live video. But hold on one minute. Maybe services like Facebook Live are not quite ready for prime time!

Finding the right “authenticity level” for your brand

There is a lot of talk about the need for brand authenticity, but how much is enough? The power of being vulnerable, the permission for restraint.

The gig economy and conversational marketing

The gig economy now makes up 2 percent of the U.S. economy and it’s on the rise. Technology is opening up amazing new freelance opportunities

What it’s like to be hugged by a brand. Literally.

Technology is great but sometimes it moves us away from the human, vulnerable connection our customers crave. Sometimes you need to be hugged by a brand.

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