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Where did Digital Marketing go wrong? How can we fix it? Marketing veteran Tom Hespos retraces digital's missteps and recommends course corrections for the future of the business.

Tom has a savvy take on digital media to which you should attend.

- Brad Berens

Media Darwin

By Jim Meskauskas

The media industrial complex is evolving. It is always on, shaping our perceptions, thoughts, and knowledge, influencing our evolution. I aim to tease out its cultural effects and hidden business mechanics.

I've enjoyed Jim's thinking for... golly, I think we're now measuring it in decades. Always interesting.

- Brad Berens

Molly Wood Media

Welcome to MWM: storytelling for the climate solutions ecosystem including newsletters, podcasts, startup advising, and consulting.

If you loved her on MarketPlace Tech or any of the other places she has graced with her writing and presence, then you'll love her newsletter.

- Brad Berens

One Useful Thing

By Ethan Mollick

Trying to understand the implications of AI for work, education, and life. By Prof. Ethan Mollick

Really smart and nuanced take on AI.

- Brad Berens

Ad calls from the Edge

By Tameka Kee

Advertising's next wave: everything from social commerce, to psychedelics, alternative spirituality & the metaverse

Tameka is sharp and always worth reading!

- Brad Berens

Future Watch: an anthropological pov

By Grant McCracken

A newsletter from Grant McCracken on culture, trends, blue oceans, black swans, early warnings, the future, and how to fix American culture.

Grant McCracken's unique POV has inspired me for years with his many books: how nifty to get him in more regular doses with this newsletter!

- Brad Berens

The Workaround by Bob Gilbreath

I will help you find shortcuts to business success and personal growth by sharing my stories of ups and downs on my journey through corporate innovation and software startups. Join thousands of entrepreneurs and innovators who read each week.

Situation Normal

By Michael Estrin

Stories for people who enjoy humor with a side of humanity and a dash of insight

Michael combines wry humor with a generous soul that loves to share useful insights along with laughs. You'll smile AND think, which is a nifty combo.

- Brad Berens

An Ordinary Disaster

By Bowen Dwelle

Writing from experience on men, money, love, and addiction from a former teenage boozehound, entrepreneur, and adventure guide. I'm here to tell the truth.