When to compromise with content

compromise with content

Digital marketing is a game and we have to weigh the benefits when we bow to the algorithms. When do we compromise with content and let the search engines win?

The curse of authenticity

curse of authenticty

It seems that every marketing leader pontificates about being real and human but there is also a curse of authenticity. Is it realistic to expect a person or a brand to be authentic in this hyper-sensitive world?

How to be an AI Forward company

AI forward

In this Marketing Companion episode, Mark Schaefer and Paul Roetzer discuss how to bring AI into an organization without leaving the people behind.

Has the pressure of success made me less creative?

pressure of success

I’ve known Carla Johnson for many years and admire her book on creativity. I was lucky enough to have her sub-in as a co-host of The Marketing Companion to talk about the crisis of imagination in the marketing field when I had a revelation. She said that one of the things that derail our creativity […]

Exploring the personal branding pivot

Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell

Many people have been working on their brands for many years. And for many, it’s time for a change. Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell explore the personal branding pivot.

Goodbye Google? Dissecting the role of AI and SEO

AI and search

New research shows that 27% of adults are using AI platforms for traditional search functions. I am getting about a dozen direct inquiries on my site from ChatGPT, and I’ve secured two customers through AI. So, how is this going to work? It seems that Google is in trouble, but how can you bet against […]