From Memes to Memories: Gen-Z’s Quest for Shared Experiences

More content choices have left Gen Z isolated and fractured. They long for shared experiences like their parents.
My most embarrassing business mistakes revealed

Have you ever had to send an apology by personal courier? Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo reveal their most embarrassing business mistakes!
Personal Brand Versus Corporate Brand: Which is More Effective?

A surprising debate over the relative value of the personal brand versus corporate brand
Artificial Intelligence, Iteration and the Future of Creators

Outdated copyright laws threaten the future of creators and creativity. Innovation is iterative and we need to celebrate that.
How Shein and Temu threw a bomb at eCommerce conventions

Shein and Temu seem to be breaking every eCommerce convention. Are these the new rules of marketing?
The Blog Post That Shocked the World

On the 10 year anniversary of my most famous blog post, we look at the impact of Content Shock and lessons from one of the most widely shared business blog posts in history.
10 Non-Obvious Social Media Trends You Need to Consider Right Now

Let’s take a deep dive into the non-obvious social media trends that will dominate marketing considerations in the year ahead!
The best blog posts of 2023

From AI to Gen Z, here are the best blog posts of 2023.
From Paycheck to Purpose: Why I Stopped Growing My Business

I stopped growing my business. I’m leaving money on the table. And it’s all part of a plan that started 25 years ago.
The first voice-synthesized podcast episode

When Mark Schefer lost his voice, he turned to AI to help with the first voice-synthesized podcast episode.