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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

Companies are outsourcing their creative at a furious pace. Is this the Age of Freelance? Plus other short observations on the marketing world.


Very exciting digital marketing statistics that will make you leap for joy.

“Enjoy Better.” Really? These marketing slogans need an overhaul, according to Brooke Sellas.

Mukbang is a new trend demonstrating gluttonous behavior on video. So why not? Gluttony and other trends on The Marketing Companion!

It’s true. I was a human antenna. And so my love-hate relationship with TV began, and a parable for successful content marketing in the crowded wold of today.

In the past two weeks I’ve been hacked, scammed and impersonated. Now facebook stole my blog’s name. Time to fight back folks!

Humor is a powerful elements we can add to our marketing efforts. But humor in marketing is difficult. Here’s some real advice from The Marketoonist

I had to pee. And then it all went to pot. Yes, I disrupted the British Railway System

Some of the most common emoji symbols have radically different meanings around the world. Think before you emoji?

An April Fool’s’ Day brand hoax can generate some buzz, but before you invest in that fun prank, make sure it actually benefits your business.
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