How Twitter changed my life and career forever

Twenty years ago this week, Twitter made its public debut. Like many new businesses, the real-time communication platform was a happy accident, a side product that became a sensation. I owe Twitter a lot. It changed my life in many ways and if there had been no Twitter, I’m not sure there would be a […]
The best speaking career advice I ever received

Mark Schaefer shares the best speaking career advice that propelled him onto the world’s biggest stages as a keynote speaker.
Focus on this one marketing priority to stand out in a noisy world

Focusing on this one marketing priority can provide a key to differentiation and standing out from competitors in the long-run.
I’m driven by desperation (and proud of it)

The world’s most famous business author told me he was driven by desperation and it was an incredibly wise insight.
Five shifts in social media strategy that separate winners from wallpaper

Companies need a wake-up call when it comes to social media strategy. Here are five changes that need to happen now.
How to use AI to become a genius

AI can make us smarter but can it push us to new levels of insight and personal achievement? Mark Schaefer shares a case study that shows how we can use AI to become a genius.
Content creators don’t start with “the room”

Most content creators hav a dream of monetizing their audience and building a community. Mark Schaefer and Joe Pulizzi discuss why this is not an overnight achievement.
What parents should know about AI and their kids

I look at my new grandson and wonder about the world he’s about to enter. I have a lot of anxiety about AI and the world. So I’ve thought a lot about what parents should know about AI and preparation for the future. Here’s my take.
Do you really have a brand community? Check again.

Brand community is a hot topic and a massive opportunity. But most of the people curating a community don’t have a community at all. Here’s the unsettling truth.
Content creator angst: You can engage yourself broke.

A round up post featuring content creator angst, the decline in social media use, and a focused idea for AI implementation from Mark Schaefer.