What’s the difference between marketing versus branding?
“What is the difference between marketing versus branding?” a young person asked. Here is an answer.
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The happy marketing story of the big fat pig
A big fiberglass pig sets the stage for a very happy marketing story from Mark Schaefer.
How to Apply Servant Leadership Principles to Modern Marketing Practices
Servant leadership is not a new principle but it is newly-relevant in a world where marketers strive for relevancy.
Assessing a decade of social media marketing with Jay Baer
A few weeks ago, my friend Jay Baer and I started reminiscing about the last ten years. Can you believe we’re at the end of a decade? In many ways, […]
If you’re struggling with strategy, focus on the three market disciplines
This post explores the three market disciplines that should be at the core of any marketing strategy.
What is the current state of content distribution? The answer is “who”
Content distribution strategy is changing dramatically as the competition heats up. Success may depend on the word “who!”
All the cool kids are on TikTok. Here’s a plan for you and your business!
TikTok is on a roll but is it right for you and your business? This post presents an analysis with five solid business considerations.
If marketing is essential, why are marketing jobs going away?
Why are marketing jobs going away and marketers in a desperate fight for survival. If marketing is so important, why is the function being displaced?
Is the idea of “brand” constant or evolving?
A brand used to be what we told you. Today, it is what consumers tell each other.
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