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The AI Challenge Marketers Aren’t Talking About

Futurist Mathew Sweezey challenges us with new marketing realities. The AI challenge is not technical. It’s human adaption to speed and the new “brand brain.”

The executive who terrorized me into peak productivity

An entire digital economy depends on scattering our focus and destroying our productivity. Competitive advantage comes from the discipline of getting the important things done.

The creator’s enigma: You can’t be halfway relevant

The creator’s enigma: Success depends on being relevant. That takes hard work. Is it possible to reimagine personal creativity?

The greatest value of AI might be presence

Sure, AI is a profound idea for the business world. But for marketers, the most important impact might be “presence.”

Five ways to influence your brand message when consumers are in control

Brands no longer have control of the brand message but these five strategies can provide influence that keeps the core story intact.

The unexpected moment when AI became a friend

AI became a friend when it stepped in with an unexpected act of kindness. When you become fond of an AI companion, could love be far behind?

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.

Finding Your Edge in a World of Automated Content

Automated content isn’t a threat. It’s an opportunity. Great marketing isn’t about conformity, it’s about non-conformity. When everyone is boring, this is your chance to lead in a bold new way.

Has the pressure of success made me less creative?

I’ve known Carla Johnson for many years and admire her book on creativity. I was lucky enough to have her sub-in as a co-host of The Marketing Companion to talk […]