Do You Still Need a Website? (Thinks Out Loud Episode 400)
We're halfway through the 2020s. Do you still need a website? That's the question posed on LinkedIn a few days back and, at least in part, underscored by the fact…
Building a Human Brand in the Age of AI (Thinks Out Loud Episode 398)
Is AI going to strip all brands of their humanity? Or is it possible to build a human-centric brand in the age of AI? Here's a bigger question: Why should…
A Podcasting and Content Marketing Case Study (Thinks Out Loud Episode 394)
The Thinks Out Loud podcast celebrates its eleventh anniversary this year. And, overall, I couldn't be happier about that. This podcast, and podcasting more generally, have been a huge component…
What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Bypassing Gatekeepers (Thinks Out Loud Episode 393)
Don't let her reputation fool you. Taylor Swift prints money like a Mint. Maybe even more so, if I'm being honest. Her concerts have not only made her a ton…
Big Tech Earnings and The State of Digital Q3 2023 (Thinks Out Loud Episode 390)
What is the State of Digital as we head into the back half of 2023? Well, one signal comes from Big Tech's earnings calls. What can we learn from what…