Archive for the ‘Marketing best practices’ Category

The AI Easy Button imperils the future of marketing research

My friends are losing their marketing jobs as companies opt for the AI Easy Button. But as we cut costs, we might be missing out on the future of our companies.

How to overcome Content Shock in a world of AI slop

It’s never been more difficult to become the signal against the noise in our digital content world. But there is a way to overcome this new wave of Content Shock You will need to think like an artist.

My Fond Farewell to The Marketing Companion

Mark Schaefer beat the odds by hosting a podcast continuously for 13 years. In his final show as host, Mark tells the inside story of the The Marketing Companion — the world’s most entertaining business podcast.

Target’s $100 million Word-of-Mouth Marketing Fail

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.

Research points to the “Attention Equation” behind measurable content success

While most content success has been determined by audience size and engagement, a new “attention equation” looks at consumer focus and commitment to drive marketing value.

Is it time to embrace ethically-sourced marketing?

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.

Why text matters so much to AI search success (and more!)

A round-up post of thoughts on marketing and beyond, including why text matters so much to AI platforms.

Rediscovering the OG Fundamentals of Marketing

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!

LinkedIn engagement down? Here’s why.

LinkedIn engagement has been a key strategy to building credibility, authority, and visibility. But an algorithm overhaul just turned the social media marketing world upside down.