Survival strategies for the post advertising world
Slowly but inexorably we are entering a post advertising world, or at least one where power is being consolidated into three major players. How do you survive in that environment?
Why you can’t believe social media sentiment analysis (“It’s crap”)
There have been a number of studies pointing to the suspicious results of automated social media sentiment analysis. Here’s a simple idea that really works.
Why management consultants are becoming the new ad agencies
Management consultants are attracting a growing share of the advertising business as companies seek alternatives to traditional ads and promotions.
The Artificial Intelligence impact on marketing
In this episode of The Marketing Companion, Mark Schaefer and Tom Webster discuss the Artificial Intelligence impact on marketing.
Does business professionalism still matter?
A Marketing Companion episode explores the shifting nature of professionalism in the workplace as well as developments from Facebook, Amazon, and Walmart.
Where are all the social networks?
Industry leaders once predicted many niche social networks that eventually eat away at Facebook’s dominance Why did that never happen?
Should one country govern the internet?
A Marketing Companion podcast episode with asks if one country should govern the internet, explores Apple’s “third wave,” and looks at CEO branding.
Timeless marketing lessons from KISS, Paula Abdul, and a hologram machine
Marketing lessons from KISS, a brush with Paula Abdul, and an unfortunate incident with holograms are just part of the fun on The Marketing Companion.
Podcasting’s next big moment: The insider insights
Podcasting’s next big moment may rely on lower standards, quirkier programming, and reality shows. Opportunities for growth from an industry insider
Facebook: The place where social change goes to die?
The Facebook news stream is a profoundly ineffective place to change somebody’s mind. Is this any way to create social change?