The most important “soft skill” in the AI Era

AI is re-wiring our psychology and personalities in real time. But there is one soft skill that will overcome the AI crush.
Why text matters so much to AI search success (and more!)

A round-up post of thoughts on marketing and beyond, including why text matters so much to AI platforms.
Rediscovering the OG Fundamentals of Marketing

It seems like every marketing conversation swirls around the latest AI tool, the newest social channel, or some fresh “growth hack” promising overnight results. But let’s not overlook some of the “OG” marketing fundamentals!
Rage Farms: The Hidden Industry Weaponizing Outrage Against Brands

Coordinated, anonymous attacks can come for any company or individual these days. What is behind the Rage Farms that attacked Cracker Barrel and other brands? Who is doing it, and why?
Why every business is selling diapers now. AI versus SEO

Google is still the search gorilla but the use of AI is surging. This suggests a new day for marketing. What can we learn by comparing the strategies — SEO versus AI?
The Era of AI Solopreneurship Starts Now

AI Solopreneurship is rising as more people discover how they can overcome capital and resource constraints by using AI creatively. Expert Ethan Pierse shows us how it’s done.
Strip humanity to its essence and you’ll build a durable business

Building a durable business is not dependent on Facebook ads or a new logo. It’s tapping into the elements of humanity that never change.
Seven new ways brand communities are changing the marketing world

Brand communities are surging as businesses look for more significant customer connections. These seven trends are propelling exciting new innovations and value creation in the community space.
Now you can access my marketing consulting mind for free

How do you scale marketing consulting on a global scale? Build a custom GPT based on everything you know. Is there a business case for giving away everything you know?
OpenAI Instant Checkout: Conversations just became eCommerce

OpenAI Instant Checkout promises to compress the online shopping experience when ChatGPT detects purchase intent. Here is a practical guide to win at this new eCommerce channel.