Archive for the ‘Consulting best practices’ Category

Why a Focus on Subscribers, Not Web Traffic, Transformed My Strategy

The author ignored digital marketing basics for too long and is recommitted to a focus on subscribers as a key business metric.

Master the Art of Business Narrative: A Game-Changer for Marketers

Business narrative is different from storytelling and using these fundamental techniques

Should you still pursue a career in marketing?

AI is disrupting many white collar careers but possibly none so much as marketing. This begs the question — is it still a viable career? Should you pursue a career in marketing?

Reflecting on the most rewarding marketing experience of my life

Each year, a small group of marketing leaders gather at a beautiful lodge in the woods to think big thoughts about the future of marketing. Our aim is to help […]

What the “Whole Self” Movement Means to Marketers

The “whole self” movement is creating a lot of conversation and consternation in the workplace. Mark Schaefer and Keith Jennings examine this trend and explain how this is important to marketers.

ChatGPT versus Bard: Which AI Chatbot is Better for Marketing?

A first look at ChatGPT versus Bard in a test of 10 basic marketing tasks.

Five biggest mistakes I’ve made as an entrepreneur

The five biggest mistakes I’ve made as an entrepreneur range from a lack of discipline to complacency in a crisis.

Does social media marketing still matter? Not like you think.

Social media marketing is popular and important, but most people don’t consider that it is just the beginning of the process to create emotional bonds and customer advocacy.