State of the Nation: Brand Communities

Brand communities are a hot trend right now and seem to be everywhere. Mark Schaefer and Sara Wilson consider the state of the nation and what’s happening in politics, Gen Z, startups and more.
The pursuit of personal peace

Mark Schaefer and Mathew Sweezey have been on journey to find personal peace. In this podcast episode, they compare notes and explore their own paths to contentment.
Beyond Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome seems to be ubiquitous. But what do you do with it? Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell approach it from different angles.
What business are you in … Really?

“What business are you in” is one of the most important questions to consider in a marketing strategy. It’s not as simple as it seems!
Does ‘move fast and break things’ still work with AI?

‘Move fast and break things” has been a standard Silicon Valley mantra. But does it still work in the world of AI?
The inescapable role of humans in an AI world

Philosophers and scientists now grapple with the most improbable question: What is the role of humans in an AI world? Mark Schaefer and Mathew Sweezey discuss the implications for marketing in this new podcast episode.
The art of starting and stopping content projects

When it comes to content projects, should you be a model of consistency or change with the times? How do you when to start or stop your projects?
Marketing a radical new idea that could change sports

How do you market a radical new idea that could disrupt the global sports industry? A new Marketing Companion podcast episode dissects this riveting problem.
Why is there a backlash against purpose-driven marketing?

An enigma: Purpose-driven marketing is essential to gain customer loyalty but it’s under attack because consumers don’t believe companies any more.
How does a business start using AI without being overwhelmed?

We are starting to move beyond the magic trick phase of AI and it’s time to start thinking about using AI without being overwhelmed. Paul Roetzer of the Marketing AI Institute and I generally agree on the path and we discuss it in detail on the new episode of The Marketing Companion. In this unmissable […]