Why breaking up Big Tech won’t work

The notion of breaking up big tech is picking up political momentum but it won’t work because deep down, people like things as they are.
What happens when we can’t depend on marketing research any more?

Marketing research is in jeopardy. A WSJ report says that people won’t respond to polls any more. What are the implications for our businesses when we can’t count on marketing research?
Maybe the future of marketing looks like @Everlane

Online retailer Everlane is organizing and acting like a non-profit.Is this a glimpse of the future of marketing and business?
Why you can’t believe social media sentiment analysis (“It’s crap”)

There have been a number of studies pointing to the suspicious results of automated social media sentiment analysis. Here’s a simple idea that really works.
Amazon Advertising and the Implications for Digital Marketing

Amazon reported a 130% increase in revenue from their advertising business and that didn’t go unnoticed. Here’s what Amazon advertising means for marketers.
Will Facebook be a permanent fixture in our lives?

Facebook is facing down controversy after controversy but none of it seems to matter. Their profitability and user growth continues to rise. Will Facebook be a permanent fixture in our lives?
The future of the digital marketing agency with Mitch Joel

Mirum President Mitch Joel explains why the future of a digital marketing agency is reliant on navigating martech, hustling through new competition, and cozying up to Amazon.
Is Amazon Spark primed for new social network success?

Creating a new social network is a perilous proposition but Amazon Spark may beat the odds. What marketers need to know about this new entry.
What happens to your marketing effort when Google search goes away?

Smart speakers have become part of our lives and voice search has profound implications for marketing. What happens when Google search goes away?
Facebook and Snapchat at war, and four other groovy media trends

Facebook and Snapchat are at war, while Twitter is finding its cool and Audible is seeking audio domination. A podcast on media trends!