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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The Cracker Barrel marketing implosion became personal. When marketing becomes politicized, could this backlash happen to me? Could it happen to you?
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Hating people on social media is so easy except when it’s not. A lesson in hate from travels to China, Russia, and beyond.
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Free speech isn’t being threatened by “speech.” It’s being threatened by non-human agents amplifying falsehoods to drive business results.
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These impactful blog posts made their mark in 2022. A re-cap of powerful ideas.
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Is this the most positive social media story of our generation?
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Civil activism and marketing make for uncomfortable yet unavoidable partners. Mark Schaefer and Brooke Sellas discuss this thunderous trend.
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Brand apologies can make us cringe. Is there a way to apologize to customers that feels authentic and, well, human? Yes. Here’s how.
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Can social media heal us? After years of toxicity, this might be the big question to ask.
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