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Competing in the attention economy has been the prevalent strategy for 20 years but AI is changing that. There is a new competitive landscape and intimacy wins the day.

If the bots are coming for our jobs, should we prepare to battle AI? Considering the last time we had a disruption like this, there is a better strategy.

Sure, AI is coming for our jobs. But I expect ther will be at least for areas of human dominance in the AI Era.

In uncertain times, here are three marketing truths to hold onto.

For more than 15 years, I’ve given away my content for free. Is it time for a pivot and make a steady income from Substack?

Target was lined up to create a great customer success but turned it into a word-of-mouth marketing fail, according to expert Sarah Neely.

Marketing is a wonderful career that changes the world in positive ways. But indirectly, it is contributing to some of the world’s biggest problems. It’s time to start a conversation about ethically-sourced marketing.

Guest post by Linda Rolf There’s never been a website chatbot I’ve been willing to waste my time on. You know those perky non-humans that

It seems like every marketing conversation swirls around the latest AI tool, the newest social channel, or some fresh “growth hack” promising overnight results. But let’s not overlook some of the “OG” marketing fundamentals!

Coordinated, anonymous attacks can come for any company or individual these days. What is behind the Rage Farms that attacked Cracker Barrel and other brands? Who is doing it, and why?
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