Why We Will Need New CTAs in the AI Era
The AI Era is a mix of technological miracles and wonder. But is there a chance it could actually get in the way of or our marketing and advertising messages? A lesson in the Vampire Effect and new CTAs.
State of the Nation: Brand Communities
Brand communities are a hot trend right now and seem to be everywhere. Mark Schaefer and Sara Wilson consider the state of the nation and what’s happening in politics, Gen Z, startups and more.
Is your marketing too dull to survive the bots?
I’m a good writer because I’ve been working on it for 50 years. Now, with no training, a person who has never studied writing can be a competent writer instantly through ChatGPT. She has unearned status. I’m not whining. It’s great AI can provide a creative voice to anybody. This is a plus for the […]
Re-Energize Your Blog: 10 Tips You Didn’t See Coming
A member of my RISE marketing community felt a bit stuck after blogging for a year. It occurred to me that I had not written about basic writing tips for many years, so let’s do that today. Blogging still plays an important role in the digital marketing ecosystem, and it’s also a lot of fun. […]
The pursuit of personal peace
Mark Schaefer and Mathew Sweezey have been on journey to find personal peace. In this podcast episode, they compare notes and explore their own paths to contentment.
Are you really building a personal brand on TikTok?
Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.
A singular view of human creativity as AI encroaches
AI will soon meet and exceed human creativity in many art forms. What is the role of the human creator in this new eco-system?
The biggest mistake content creators make today
This is an examination of the biggest mistake content creators make today. It’s an improbable problem that is probably looking you right in the face every day.
The ROI of creators: An inspiring influence marketing case study
A startup resort in rural Alabama struggled until a determined marketer turned it into an influence marketing case study.
Beyond Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome seems to be ubiquitous. But what do you do with it? Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell approach it from different angles.