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While most content success has been determined by audience size and engagement, a new “attention equation” looks at consumer focus and commitment to drive marketing value.

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?

Brands no longer have control of the brand message but these five strategies can provide influence that keeps the core story intact.

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

Can we still use social listening platforms to reach increasingly disconnected customers? Mark Schaefer and Sara Wilson discuss the challenges with current methods on The Marketing Companion podcast.

Community-based marketing is a red-hot trend, and here are 10 ideas to quantify the value of a brand community.

Market dynamics are pushing creators and community to the forefront of marketing strategy. Influencers are wielding unprecedented power. Is it timwe to get onboard?

Creating a custom GPT is all the rage. Mark Schaefer and Paul Roetzer cut through the hype.

Soon, we will all face a decision to cross the Milli Vanilli Line and give up a measure of authenticity to Artificial Intelligence

Curated content is particularly relevant in a fast-changing and chaotic world. Why is this overlooked as a content marketing strategy?

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.
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