The Italians first invented pizza roughly 1,000 years ago. We can only assume the first developer meeting was scheduled for ten minutes later. Otherwise, whatever did they need the pizza…
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SearchChat Podcast: How Facebook Got Sent to App Jail
Facebook is having a terrible week. After experiencing a barrage of trouble over the last few months, they’ve finally crossed a line Apple won’t tolerate. They made available an app…
Read More2019 Themes in Digital Marketing
This year has started off strong on my end, but we’re also looking ahead towards what’s next. I’ve spent a fair amount of time talking to digital marketing professionals about…
Read MoreDo hidden robots need guiding standards too?
We think often of the guiding principles for robot-looking AI. But what about the robots that exist only as lines of code buried on a web server in a cloud hosting facility and don’t look menacing?
Read MoreThe Secret Value of Site Search
While rushing to close 2018 deals, business teams everywhere are also finalizing 2019 plans. Business cases have been calculated, lists have been prioritized and they’re getting to green light 2019…
Read MoreSearchChat Podcast: AI Goes Back to the Basics
In today’s episode, Steve and I talk about capitalizing on site search insights and the first thing they tell clients to do to improve search. If your site search is…
Read MoreThe Human Element in AI
Our latest webinar is on the role of humanity in artificial intelligence with expert Philip Resnik. Right now AI is everywhere, with excitement about everything from self-driving cars to conversational…
Read MoreThanksgiving is every day for companies pursuing AI in marketing
Thanksgiving in the US is almost upon us, and it puts me in a state of mind of being thankful for many things. But as an advisor to several AI…
Read MoreWhat’s the missing link in personalized content marketing?
William Gibson once said, “The future is already here—it’s just not very evenly distributed.” To me, that is one of the most important quotes for digital marketers. It’s not important…
Read MoreDoes your AI need a personality?
If you are Amazon with Alexa, clearly your AI needs a personality–Alexa wants to be your helpful friend. You talk to her. She talks back. No problem. But does your business…
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