Your personal brand is not about you (surprise!)
A personal brand has to solve a problem. It’s not about you. It’s ultimately about serving the needs of your customers.
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How to battle boring … even without a budget
I’m working on a new book and studying inspiring examples of creative excellence. This topic is timely because we certainly have an epidemic of dullness in the world, and AI […]
How do you measure thought leadership?
Everybody wants to build a personal brand, but how do you know it’s working? How do you measure thought leadership. Here are five ideas.
The new influencers beat traditional advertising effectiveness
Comparing the effectiveness versus advertising is not even close. A crop of new influencers are building trust for brands.
Does ‘move fast and break things’ still work with AI?
‘Move fast and break things” has been a standard Silicon Valley mantra. But does it still work in the world of AI?
The problem with social listening platforms and disconnected customers
Can we still use social listening platforms to reach increasingly disconnected customers? Mark Schaefer and Sara Wilson discuss the challenges with current methods on The Marketing Companion podcast.
The inescapable role of humans in an AI world
Philosophers and scientists now grapple with the most improbable question: What is the role of humans in an AI world? Mark Schaefer and Mathew Sweezey discuss the implications for marketing in this new podcast episode.
This is the most important word in marketing
The most important word in marketing isn’t conversions, differentiation, or strategy. Read on!
My commencement address: Enthusiasm as competitive advantage
I learned enthusiasm was a key to success, even when I had a job that I disliked!
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