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Futurist Mathew Sweezey challenges us with new marketing realities. The AI challenge is not technical. It’s human adaption to speed and the new “brand brain.”

An entire digital economy depends on scattering our focus and destroying our productivity. Competitive advantage comes from the discipline of getting the important things done.

The creator’s enigma: Success depends on being relevant. That takes hard work. Is it possible to reimagine personal creativity?

Sure, AI is a profound idea for the business world. But for marketers, the most important impact might be “presence.”

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

AI became a friend when it stepped in with an unexpected act of kindness. When you become fond of an AI companion, could love be far behind?

Yes, AI is here and nipping at the heels of our skillsets and careers. But in this most-human event, the Uprising retreat shows the collective power of people and the new Human Renaissance.

Automated content isn’t a threat. It’s an opportunity. Great marketing isn’t about conformity, it’s about non-conformity. When everyone is boring, this is your chance to lead in a bold new way.

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

We live in a time that calls for bold marketing. But breaking taboos not meant to be broken can cost you your job, as this case study reveals

In this AI-driven world, the pace of change migfht be more profound than the change itself. In this discussion, Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo reveal their ideas on how to keep ahead of the marketing learning curve.

A new music video took the advertising industry by storm but if you study this marketing case study carefully, you’ll see something more than an ad. It’s a demomnstration of disruptive marketing.
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