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Coordinated, anonymous attacks can come for any company or individual these days. What is behind the Rage Farms that attacked Cracker Barrel and other brands? Who is doing it, and why?

The Cracker Barrel marketing implosion became personal. When marketing becomes politicized, could this backlash happen to me? Could it happen to you?

Hating people on social media is so easy except when it’s not. A lesson in hate from travels to China, Russia, and beyond.

Free speech isn’t being threatened by “speech.” It’s being threatened by non-human agents amplifying falsehoods to drive business results.

These impactful blog posts made their mark in 2022. A re-cap of powerful ideas.

Is this the most positive social media story of our generation?

Civil activism and marketing make for uncomfortable yet unavoidable partners. Mark Schaefer and Brooke Sellas discuss this thunderous trend.

Brand apologies can make us cringe. Is there a way to apologize to customers that feels authentic and, well, human? Yes. Here’s how.

Can social media heal us? After years of toxicity, this might be the big question to ask.

There’s pressure for brands to embrace cause marketing. This can be hazardous unless you follow these 10 steps!

If your mood is “pandemic dark,” check out these five benevolent and fascinating bright spots of the internet!

[podcast_player] A few weeks ago, my friend Jay Baer and I started reminiscing about the last ten years. Can you believe we’re at the end
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