Enter the bizarro world of the next generation consumer

Marketing to the next generation consumer means accepting them more than understanding them.
Five facts indicating dramatic post-pandemic consumer changes

Consumer changes post-pandemic might dictate radical new marketing strategies.
The inevitable pattern occurring on every social media platform

Watch each social media platform closely and you’ll see a predictable pattern emerge.
Why marketers are now in the Era of Unintended Consequences

The pandemic has upended the world. Welcome to the Era of Unintended Consequences.
The hope and peril of synthetic content and the rise of deep fakes

Deep fakes and the rise of synthetic content will unleash creativity and threaten our institutions. Here’s what you need to know.
Why 2021 will be the most important year in the history of marketing

2021 might seem scary but it is also the most important year in the history of marketing. Mark Schaefer tells you why.
Why nostalgia marketing is the next big idea for your company

Two mega-trends point to nostalgia marketing as a possible business priority.
Six unusual marketing megatrends that will impact your business

It’s time for marketing megatrends! Here are six thought-provoking ideas about the future.
Marketing without measurement in a world of malignant complexity

In a world of malignant complexity, we may have to grow comfortable with marketing without forecasting or reliable measurement.
Social media shakeout: Why the future of social media is hazy

What is the future of social media? It’s difficult to say becuase of the social media shakeout described in this article and podcast episode.