How big is the creator economy? Three times larger than we thought!

New research shows the creator economy is 250% bigger than we thought, and a robust source of income for nearly 30 million Americans.
The marketing pillars of our future

Looking into the future seems hazardous these days, but here are six marketing pillars we can count on to carry us into the coming years.
The five key skills every marketer needs today

Marketing expert Denis Sison looks forward and projects the five skills every marketer needs in the modern business world
Who’s responsible for social media addiction? Me and you.

The marketing industry is creating social media addiction. In a way, that’s our job. What happens when we cause harm in the service of our customers?
How to keep your job when facing marketing budget cuts

Marketing budget cuts are inevitable. Even if you’re not facing a cutback in this current budget season, you will someday, so here is some timeless advice to hold things together when the axe comes down.
Learning From 100 Years of the World’s Greatest Brand

A celebration of 100 years of Disney and the greatest brand in the world. Can any company create Disney marketing magic? Can you?
The Generosity Paradox: Why Corporate Giving Can Be Perilous

Corporate generosity is expected now, but the paradox is, it can do more harm than good. Mark Schaefer and Keith Jennings discuss on The Marketing Companion.
How are you dealing with time-space compression?

The marketing world isn’t just changing. It’s changing at a blinding speed. This presents a time-space compression that challenges our careers, and perhaps our sanity!
Is it possible to achieve human marketing at scale?

We live in a complex world where customers long for the human touch. But in an AI-crazed world, can human marketing scale? Mark Schaefer and Dennis Yu explore the idea!
Speed Kills: Why Meme Marketing Rules the Internet

Meme marketing is a mainstream strategy with broad legal, creative, and operational challenges