The AI Challenge Marketers Aren’t Talking About

Futurist Mathew Sweezey challenges us with new marketing realities. The AI challenge is not technical. It’s human adaption to speed and the new “brand brain.”
Five ways to influence your brand message when consumers are in control

Brands no longer have control of the brand message but these five strategies can provide influence that keeps the core story intact.
Why strategic imperfection is your essential strategy to beating the bots

When competitors use AI to achieve Hollywood perfection, go the other direction. Strategic imperfection is a major trend right now and a key strategy to beat the bots.
The end of brands, or the end of common sense?

Despite a number of pundits climbing on to an “end of brands” theme, this article proves why brand marketing is more vital than ever in an Ai-dominant world.
In defense of Jaguar (I think I’m the only one)

Jaguar is the marketing world’s target of ridicule but this post explains why the innovative automotive company is on the right path. In fact, it is on the only and inevitable path.
It’s time to disrupt the “timeless content marketing strategy”

It’s time to update the timeless marketing strategy for the modern world. SEO? Personas? Maybe not.
Sometimes, marketing comes down to a personal decision

In a field where most people just follow the crowd, making a personal decision to carve a unique path might make all the difference to a marketing strategy.
The Real Reason Marketing Content is Getting Worse

A music critic explained why music today is awful but it sounded a lot like a marketing lesson. This may be why marketing content is getting worse.
My AI stack and other short observations from the marketing world

The AI stack for a marketer, the AI impact on universities, and other current observations from the marketing world
Why We Will Need New CTAs in the AI Era

The AI Era is a mix of technological miracles and wonder. But is there a chance it could actually get in the way of or our marketing and advertising messages? A lesson in the Vampire Effect and new CTAs.