12 Ways Brands are Flexing to Meet Gen Z on Their Terms

Gen Z punches above its weight in its influence on culture, media, and fashion. Their expectations are high, and we better pay attention. Here are 12 ways brands are finding success with this demographic.
Does social media marketing still matter? Not like you think.

Social media marketing is popular and important, but most people don’t consider that it is just the beginning of the process to create emotional bonds and customer advocacy.
Beyond the Basics: 20 Non-Obvious Uses of ChatGPT for Marketing

Time to take a new look at ChatGPT for marketing. The days of magic tricks are over.
Striving for brand preference versus brand awareness

A short observation on brand preference. Think of a soft drink brand. There is a good chance you named a Coke or Pepsi product because of their profound brand strength. They have a top of mind awareness. Now, think of your favorite soft drink. Perhaps it’s something different. For me, it’s Fresca. That product that […]
Why Gen Z is hiding out in digital campfires

Digital campfires are a challenge for marketers as Gen Z hides from our view.
The business case for personal branding in one photograph

The business case for personal branding comes into chilling view as AI takes over content creation jobs.
Values and marketing: Which leads which?

Values and marketing seem to go hand-in-hand but can also evolve together in unexpected ways!
Welcome to the supply chain, your marketing strategy

A few weeks ago my friend Carol DeVito told me that right now, the supply chain is marketing. That might sound unusual if you’re busy working on your content marketing or social media strategy, but nothing is impacting brand loyalty right now as much as product and labor shortages. “Companies are struggling to keep products […]
Is there a renaissance ahead for organic social media?

Organic social media seems like yesterday’s strategy but now might be the time to re-consider it.
Five strategies to win the content marketing arms race

The content marketing arms race might be your most important strategic consideration. It’s time to revisit Content Shock.