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The most important word in marketing isn’t conversions, differentiation, or strategy. Read on!

I learned enthusiasm was a key to success, even when I had a job that I disliked!

AI companies desperately need vast new sources of content. Creators have those vast resources but we need a Creator Guild to make it happen.

Mark Schaefer hosted The Uprising Marketing Retreat and reflects on three days of inspiration and new connections with the help of Daniel Nestle.

On the fifteenth anniversary of his blog, Mark Schaefer describes five reasons that “blogging changed my life.” It may have even saved his life.

OpenAI Founder Sam Altman made a cataclysmic prediction about the future of marketing. Author Mark Schaefer claims that AI does not mean the doom of marketing.

How do you market to young people who don’t want to be marketed to? Here are nine ideas from the RISE community!

An enigma: Purpose-driven marketing is essential to gain customer loyalty but it’s under attack because consumers don’t believe companies any more.

Marketing’s Biggest Challenge has always been establishing trust with our customers. But that problem just became much more difficult and some of the biggest brands are asleep at the wheel.

Robots, TikTok, and AI disruption dominated SXSW 2024, and annual conference of thought leadership. Here are some takeaways for marketers!

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

The Most Human Company Wins except when the Best Fake is better. Why AI-generated content will dominate marketing.
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