Social media shakeout: Why the future of social media is hazy

What is the future of social media? It’s difficult to say becuase of the social media shakeout described in this article and podcast episode.
Why I must politely disagree with Seth Godin

Seth Godin is a brilliant marketer and a superb writer, but his new book made me squirm.
The gentle art of giving up

Never give up. Well, maybe not. There is certainly a time and place to think about giving up.
How many marketing strategies do you need?
How many marketing strategies do you need? This was a lesson learned from the former CMO of Coca-Cola.
AI for storytellers and creators: The good, the bad, and the ugly

The bots are coming. In some cases, the bots are here. It’s time to examine and think through AI for storytellers
Is your career path a result of a plan, or pure dumb luck?

Do you look up to certain people in the marketing field? Do you admire their successful career, planning and hard work? Maybe much of an individual’s career path is due to luck.
What it’s like to feel famous

For one day, the stars aligned and I experienced a unique sensation. Here’s what it’s like to feel famous.
A celebration of ten years of blogging, a celebration of you

Mark Schaefer reflects on ten years of blogging, what it has meant to him and what it could mean to you.
Advertisers are getting squeezed every way. What is the answer?

Advertisers are getting squeezed on all sides. Traditional ads are going away, digital ads are skyrocketing in price. What’s the solution?
What is the true business value of social media engagement?

Social media engagement is a popular metric because it so easy to measure. This in-depth analysis provides a view of the true value of the measure.