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The most important “soft skill” in the AI Era

AI is re-wiring our psychology and personalities in real time. But there is one soft skill that will overcome the AI crush.

Rediscovering the OG Fundamentals of Marketing

It seems like every marketing conversation swirls around the latest AI tool, the newest social channel, or some fresh “growth hack” promising overnight results. But let’s not overlook some of the “OG” marketing fundamentals!

LinkedIn engagement down? Here’s why.

LinkedIn engagement has been a key strategy to building credibility, authority, and visibility. But an algorithm overhaul just turned the social media marketing world upside down.

Rage Farms: The Hidden Industry Weaponizing Outrage Against Brands

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?

Why every business is selling diapers now. AI versus SEO

Google is still the search gorilla but the use of AI is surging. This suggests a new day for marketing. What can we learn by comparing the strategies — SEO versus AI?

Strip humanity to its essence and you’ll build a durable business

Building a durable business is not dependent on Facebook ads or a new logo. It’s tapping into the elements of humanity that never change.

Now you can access my marketing consulting mind for free

How do you scale marketing consulting on a global scale? Build a custom GPT based on everything you know. Is there a business case for giving away everything you know?

This is Why Social Media Marketers Struggle

Social media marketers have been refining their professional approach to business value for nearly 20 years. Why can’t they grasp the simple idea of ROI?

Attention to Intention: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing and Sales

AI is not just adding new capabilities to our professional arsenal, it is rewriting the rules of marketing. In this discussion with tech leader and author Sandy Carter, we look at specific strategies to win the new sales and marketing game in the AI Era.