Attention to Intention: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing and Sales
AI is not just adding new capabilities to our professional arsenal, it is rewriting the rules of marketing. In this discussion with tech leader and author Sandy Carter, we look at specific strategies to win the new sales and marketing game in the AI Era.
Three Ways Human Marketers Survive When AI Comes for Their Job
AI can accomplish much of the work done my white collar workers today. But human marketers still have a place in this world. The post examines three areas that will continue to be dominated by humans.
How to keep from being Cracker Barreled
The Cracker Barrel marketing implosion became personal. When marketing becomes politicized, could this backlash happen to me? Could it happen to you?
The AI Kids: New Skills They Need Most
Every so often, a topic comes along that strikes at the heart of our work, our families, and our future. In a recent episode of The Marketing Companion, I sat down with the brilliant Amanda Russell to explore the complex issues at the intersection of AI, education, and our children — not as abstract theorists, […]
The most human marketing I’ve ever seen
Let’s take a break from the constant AI news feed and consider of our favorite most human marketing stories.
Stop the presses. I think I was just bored.
Feeling bored led to an exploration of research showing that stillness matters to productivity, creativity, and maybe even personal growth.
Wide Range of AI Signals Will Determine Purchasing Recommendations
Millions of people are turning to AI to help them make purchasing decisions. AI is becoming the customer we need to reach and to do that, we will turn to AI Signals.
The sad and mysterious tale of my invisible book
Even successful authors stumble. This is the story of the “invisible book” that everyone loved but nobody bought.
Attention Economy 2.0 and the Impact on Marketing
The attention economy was already fractured but now it’s being warped by AI. How do we adjust our marketing strategies in this environment?
Do I Really Need to Trust My Banana? What Most Marketers Get Wrong About “Trust”
There’s too much navel-gazing in marketing as we deliberate on building emotional bonds, community, and trust. Sometimes, I want to buy a banana and be left alone.