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.
A dozen huge marketing ideas sitting right in front of you

There are a lot of marketing ideas sitting right in front of you. This post is a reflection on the ideas I’ve repeated often, and yet I think most people haven’t heard me yet.
Human Renaissance in the Agentic Age: Insights from The Uprising Retreat

The Uprising is an annual marketing retreat hosted by Mark Schaefer. Highlights this year included a deep dive on the place for humans in an uncertain agentic world.
Does AI Really Have Emotions? This Research May Change Your Mind.

Can AI feel real emotions? Anthropic researchers see neural patterns that respond like humans. The implications are profound and possibly dangerous.