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A Human Renaissance in the Age of AI

Yes, AI is here and nipping at the heels of our skillsets and careers. But in this most-human event, the Uprising retreat shows the collective power of people and the new Human Renaissance.

Why strategic imperfection is your essential strategy to beating the bots

When competitors use AI to achieve Hollywood perfection, go the other direction. Strategic imperfection is a major trend right now and a key strategy to beat the bots.

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The 10 biggest marketing challenges have nothing to do with AI

Sure, AI is everywhere. But the biggest marketing challenges might have nothing to do with the bots!

Goodbye Google? Dissecting the role of AI and SEO

New research shows that 27% of adults are using AI platforms for traditional search functions. I am getting about a dozen direct inquiries on my site from ChatGPT, and I’ve […]

When Robots Care More: The Evolution of Human Empathy

Human empathy might be the most important “soft skill” in the marketing profession, but what happens to our careers when AI bots do it better?

The photo that changed my life (and maybe yours)

Mark Schaefer was quietly eating a meal in an Austin restaurant when an event occurred that changed his life and career. and it just might change yours, too.

A handy guide to hating people on social media

Hating people on social media is so easy except when it’s not. A lesson in hate from travels to China, Russia, and beyond.

Why Gated Content Kills Your Marketing Success

Gated content is a popular way to create leads for a marketing strategy. This post describes why this popular tactic is working against you.

The end of brands, or the end of common sense?

Despite a number of pundits climbing on to an “end of brands” theme, this article proves why brand marketing is more vital than ever in an Ai-dominant world.