Archive for the ‘Trending’ Category

Who’s responsible for social media addiction? Me and you.

The marketing industry is creating social media addiction. In a way, that’s our job. What happens when we cause harm in the service of our customers?

Is it time for you to try messy marketing?

Is messy marketing a new trend? Maybe companies should annoy you to get your attention!

How to keep your job when facing marketing budget cuts

Marketing budget cuts are inevitable. Even if you’re not facing a cutback in this current budget season, you will someday, so here is some timeless advice to hold things together when the axe comes down.

Learning From 100 Years of the World’s Greatest Brand

A celebration of 100 years of Disney and the greatest brand in the world. Can any company create Disney marketing magic? Can you?

The Generosity Paradox: Why Corporate Giving Can Be Perilous

Corporate generosity is expected now, but the paradox is, it can do more harm than good. Mark Schaefer and Keith Jennings discuss on The Marketing Companion.

How are you dealing with time-space compression?

The marketing world isn’t just changing. It’s changing at a blinding speed. This presents a time-space compression that challenges our careers, and perhaps our sanity!

Gen Z Exposed

What happened at the first-ever conference developed for Gen Z? It’s Gen Z exposed! Mark Schaefer and Sara WIlson report on this up close and personal connection with the new taste-makers.