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Exploring the overlooked world of social objects

Have you considered how social objects can help or hurt your marketing? Like most professionals, you might be unfamiliar with the term. Check out this exploration of an overlooked marketing idea.

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The economic value of human authenticity

We’re all striving to be real, human, and authentic in our marketing. But will it matter? Not always. A discussion about radio and pizza made me question the economic value of human authenticity.

The Real Reason Marketing Content is Getting Worse

A music critic explained why music today is awful but it sounded a lot like a marketing lesson. This may be why marketing content is getting worse.

Does Marketing Have an AI Problem or Does AI Have a Marketing Problem?

AI is surging into every field and skillset. And yet, it is suffering from a massive PR problems when it comes to ethics, finance, politics, and even user adoption. Does AI have a marketing problem?

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My AI stack and other short observations from the marketing world

The AI stack for a marketer, the AI impact on universities, and other current observations from the marketing world

Why We Will Need New CTAs in the AI Era

The AI Era is a mix of technological miracles and wonder. But is there a chance it could actually get in the way of or our marketing and advertising messages? A lesson in the Vampire Effect and new CTAs.

State of the Nation: Brand Communities

Brand communities are a hot trend right now and seem to be everywhere. Mark Schaefer and Sara Wilson consider the state of the nation and what’s happening in politics, Gen Z, startups and more.

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Is your marketing too dull to survive the bots?

I’m a good writer because I’ve been working on it for 50 years. Now, with no training, a person who has never studied writing can be a competent writer instantly […]

Re-Energize Your Blog: 10 Tips You Didn’t See Coming

A member of my RISE marketing community felt a bit stuck after blogging for a year. It occurred to me that I had not written about basic writing tips for […]

The pursuit of personal peace

Mark Schaefer and Mathew Sweezey have been on journey to find personal peace. In this podcast episode, they compare notes and explore their own paths to contentment.

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Are you really building a personal brand on TikTok?

Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.

A singular view of human creativity as AI encroaches

AI will soon meet and exceed human creativity in many art forms. What is the role of the human creator in this new eco-system?

How curiosity fuels your marketing

Curiosity might be the most important soft skill in marketing. It fuels innovation, creativity, and insight. But can you get better at this? Is this is a skill you can nurture? Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo discuss on The Marketing Companion.

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The biggest mistake content creators make today

This is an examination of the biggest mistake content creators make today. It’s an improbable problem that is probably looking you right in the face every day.