The surprising impact of word of mouth marketing in a digital age

Word of mouth marketing can be enigmatic but critically important in the digital age
5 Lessons from teaching personal branding classes for five years

Standing out in the world is hard, but lessons from many years of personal branding classes can help you cut through the noise.
A Unified Theory of Content Success: Can anybody create effective content?

Can anybody achieve content success? There are so many ideas and frameworks out there, but are they actionable?
ChatGPT Starter Pack: 10 Amazing Prompts to Improve Your Business Now

Don’t be overwhelmed by AI. This ChatGPT starter pack is a simple and fun way to start using AI today to optimize business operations.
Why a Focus on Subscribers, Not Web Traffic, Transformed My Strategy

The author ignored digital marketing basics for too long and is recommitted to a focus on subscribers as a key business metric.
When do you and ChatGPT cross the Milli Vanilli Line?

Soon, we will all face a decision to cross the Milli Vanilli Line and give up a measure of authenticity to Artificial Intelligence
The hierarchy of AI-generated content: Where humans thrive

AI-generated content is swarming the media landscape. When the dust settles, there will be a distinct place for human content!
How to Design an AI Marketing Strategy

An AI marketing strategy is probably in the cards for most businesses. But where do you start? Mark Schaefer provides helpful tips for large and small businesses.
A radical idea about AI and marketing

A collection of thoughts about AI and marketing, LinkedIn scams, and marketing innovations from Mark Schaefer
Master the Art of Business Narrative: A Game-Changer for Marketers

Business narrative is different from storytelling and using these fundamental techniques