The Parasite Economy: An Upside for Creators
Ted Gioia sounded the alarm about a parasite economy where creators do the work and media companies make the money. But there is a more positive side to the economics of the digital economy.
Ted Gioia sounded the alarm about a parasite economy where creators do the work and media companies make the money. But there is a more positive side to the economics of the digital economy.
In a field where most people just follow the crowd, making a personal decision to carve a unique path might make all the difference to a marketing strategy.
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.
Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.
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?
Imposter syndrome seems to be ubiquitous. But what do you do with it? Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell approach it from different angles.
A personal brand has to solve a problem. It’s not about you. It’s ultimately about serving the needs of your customers.
Everybody wants to build a personal brand, but how do you know it’s working? How do you measure thought leadership. Here are five ideas.
I learned enthusiasm was a key to success, even when I had a job that I disliked!
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