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.
Is it time to eliminate the sales function?
If your marketing is working well to identify needs and secure customers, why do you need sales? Is it time to eliminate the sales function?
The essential guide to self promotion for introverts
In a world where being “known” is essential, self promotion for introverts is a struggle. Here are some ideas to overcome and be seen!
Is it time to regulate social media influencers?
There has been a ton of bad news on the web about the bad behavior of influencers. Is it time to regulate social media influencers? The author says, “no.”
It’s time to come together
Is it time to come together? Mark Schaefer is considering a new live event. What are your thoughts?
What happens when content becomes a commodity?
A business announcement reminds us that content has become a commodity and content shock is the strategy.
Do I need to take marketing classes or can I just learn online?
Gary V believes college is a waste of time. Is it possible to succeed in a marketing career without attending marketing classes at a university?
No. Not every company needs to take a brand political stand.
Values-based marketing is one of the hottest topics around but it’s not for everybody and you should not be taking a brand political stand without due diligence.