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

The future of marketing is here. A rebellion is brewing. Will you lead it or be a bystander? It’s time to awaken.

Marketing research is in jeopardy. A WSJ report says that people won’t respond to polls any more. What are the implications for our businesses when we can’t count on marketing research?

There is a belonging crisis in our world. Is there a role for business as a solution? Is there a business case for belonging?

Online retailer Everlane is organizing and acting like a non-profit.Is this a glimpse of the future of marketing and business?

Advertisers are getting squeezed on all sides. Traditional ads are going away, digital ads are skyrocketing in price. What’s the solution?

Social media engagement is a popular metric because it so easy to measure. This in-depth analysis provides a view of the true value of the measure.

While most marketers are looking toward the big social media platforms, there is gold in the niche digital communities, according to Kiki Schirr.

Most marketing teams are adept at tracking what their competition is up to, a major concern is that marketing teams are concerned with what the competition is doing, and not why they’re doing it.

There has been a ton of bad news on the web about the bad behavior of influencers. Is it time to regulate social media influencers? The author says, “no.”

You might think Fortnite is just a game that keeps your nephew glued to his TV, but are you missing out on a major marketing trend? Learn more here.

The Marketing Rebellion is here, ushered in by a new book from Mark Schaefer. How do you succeed in an ad-free, loyalty-free, funnel-free world?
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