Sheep are not like ideas. 200 years ago, William Foster Lloyd began pointing out that if land is shared, ranchers will all have an incentive to overgraze their sheep–if they don’t, the thinking goes, the others will. Each farmer expands until the commons is ruined. And this justifies the long process of fencing in land,…
Whether you’re crafting a new content campaign, launching a YouTube series, or revamping your social strategy, leadership will inevitably ask: “How will this impact our company’s bottom line?” Answering this question isn’t always straightforward. That’s why I always make sure to identify my key performance indicators (KPIs) before seeking executive buy-in. KPIs not only help…
It costs more than you think. Last month, I hit the old stock on the Avery labels in my office cabinet. I had a bunch of things to send out, and off they went. It turns out, who knew, that old labels stop sticking. It’s entirely possible some of my really important packages never got…
Choosing a word for the year ahead gives your intention a name that forms the foundation for all your actions and interactions. Best of all, there’s no implied rule to “break” as the year progresses. Robert Rose shares his word for 2025. What’s yours?
Does your title accurately describe your role? Has the ubiquity of “content creator” in the creator economy made things problematic? Explore the identity crisis for content marketers, for job seekers, employers, and the employed.
2025 is likely going to be the most interesting year thus far for marketing leadership. In the past year alone, you’ve had to navigate the rise of AI, changing consumer trends, and tough economic times. 56% of the marketing leaders in our recent survey say marketing has seen more change in the past three years…
The first place a potential customer may hear about your brand could be from your social media, a passing ad, or even a friend‘s recommendation. And if you’re one of the lucky ones, they may even seek out your brand’s landing page looking for more. Easy, right? You got them on your website, they’re sure…
A whopping 60% of marketers feel that the way they spend their budget — and the ROI it produces — is being scrutinized more now than in the past. So, it’s no surprise you landed here to discover how you can better optimize your social media budget this year. As a content pro (and former…
Money is a story. But money is also an exchangeable commodity, valued by different people in different ways. And time is the wildcard. Situational spending is a trap that seduces us into forgetting that time passes and debt (or assets) remain. A couple about to wed might not hesitate to spend $750 on imprinted matchbooks…
2024 was an especially challenging year for startups. Investors exerted extra caution in the face of inflation and rising interest rates, leading to a 26% decline in funding compared to 2023. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Sectors like… Read more ›