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.
You Don’t Have Weaknesses, Just Overdone Strengths
A realization that there are no weaknesses, just over-done strengths, changed my perspective on the world.
Why do so many big companies lack marketing basics?
Even the biggest companies seem to be overlooking the marketing basics some times as evidenced by these high profile product failures.
The ultimate copywriting challenge
Naming a two-year book project in two words turned out to be the copywriting challenge of a lifetime.