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What does the rapid rise and astonishing rate of improvement of AI mean for brands in the next five years? Listen to what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told authors Adam Brotman and Andy Sack when he met them: "It will mean that 95 percent of what marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today will easily, nearly instantly, and at almost no cost be handled by AI. No problem." Upon hearing that astonishing statement, the authors began a journey of discovery to understand what the transition to an AI first world would mean.

Eswar Prasad explains the world of finance is at the threshold of major disruption that will affect corporations, bankers, states, and indeed all of us. The transformation of money will fundamentally rewrite how ordinary people live. Above all, Prasad foresees the end of physical cash. The driving force won't be phones or credit cards but rather central banks, spurred by the emergence of cryptocurrencies to develop their own, more stable digital currencies.

What happens when the bottlenecks that stand between supply and demand in our culture go away and everything becomes available to everyone? "The Long Tail" is a powerful new force in our economy: the rise of the niche. As the cost of reaching consumers drops dramatically, our markets are...

Future of Marketing explores how B2B marketing teams are actually using AI at work. Each episode features honest conversations with CMOs, growth leaders, and operators about real workflows, real decisions, and the trade-offs involved in AI adoption across GTM, content, SEO, analytics, and revenue teams. This isn't about tools or perfect answers. It's about how marketing actually gets done when AI enters the system: what works, what breaks, and where teams are still experimenting. Live uncertainty is allowed. Concrete examples are required. If you're responsible for growth, pipeline, or brand ...

During the Global Financial Crisis in 2008, our financial infrastructure failed. Governments bailed out the very institutions that let the economy down. This episode spurred a serious rethink of our financial system. In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell R. Harvey, Ashwin Ramachandran, and Joey Santoro introduce the new world of decen­tralized finance. The book argues that the current financial landscape is ripe for dis­ruption and we are seeing, in real time, the reinvention of finance.

A step-by-step guide to reinventing youAre you where you want to be professionally? Whether you want to advance faster at your present company, change jobs, or make the jump to a new field entirely, the goal is clear: to build a career that thrives on your unique passions and talents. But to achieve this in today’s competitive job market, it’s almost certain that at some point you’ll need to reinvent yourself professionally.

Artificial intelligence is changing our world faster than we can imagine, and it will impact every area of our lives. And this is happening whether we like it or not. You might have heard that many jobs will be replaced by automation and robots, but did you also know that at the same time a huge number of new jobs will be created by AI? This book covers many fascinating and timely topics related to artificial intelligence, including: self-driving cars, robots, chatbots, and how AI will impact the job market, business processes, and entire industries, just to name a few.

Are we driving off a digital cliff and heading for disaster, unable to focus, maintain concentration, or form the human bonds that make life worth living? Are media and business doomed and about to be replaced by amateur hour? The world, as Nick Bilton—with tongue-in-cheek—shows, has been...

What do Disney, Bollywood, and "the Batkid" teach us about how to create celebrity experiences for our audiences? How can a vending machine inspire world peace? Can being "imperfect" make your business more marketable? Can a selfie improve one's confidence? When can addiction be a good thing?

Over the last two decades, the disruption brought about by data and technology has created a wide chasm between marketing strategy and what really works in the marketplace.Made in Future is a groundbreaking new book that seeks to recast marketing from a white sheet, with an incisive view of how...

Levinter takes a close look at the leaders of the subscription economy to pinpoint the essential elements of the model and prove that while the basic concept may be as old as magazines, the ubiquity of the internet is enabling a new way for businesses to scale and succeed. The Subscription Boom shows that the appeal to both customers and businesses makes subscription a smart play for virtually any business.

Candid conversations on how technology, behaviour, and strategy converge to redefine marketing in the age of AI. We unpack how AI reshapes SEO, content, automation, and analytics-and why it matters for leaders, marketers, and creators building brands in an evolving landscape. Each episode connects theory with practice to reveal how automation, data, and AI can drive clarity, creativity, and smarter growth.

The Future of Content Discovery: Preparing Marketers for the Next Wave Search is changing—fast. AI is rewriting the rules of visibility, and marketers who don't adapt will fall behind. In this episode, you'll get a clear, tactical playbook for making your content AI-ready. Whether you're part of a content team or a solo strategist, you'll learn how to: 🔍 NAVIGATE THE AI CONTENT REVOLUTION • Understand how AI search and LLMs evaluate content • See why traditional SEO is no longer enough • Discover what drives visibility in the AI era ⚙️ MAKE YOUR CONTENT AI-READY • Apply schema...

With emerging technology transforming customer expectations, it's important to keep a laser focus on the experience companies provide their customers. Tomorrow's customers need to be targeted today! Customer experience futurist Blake Morgan outlines ten easy-to-follow customer experience...

A start-up comes to market with a new product. Using cost-effective digital marketing, they get their solution in front of those customers. Growth happens exponentially. VCs and the media pile in. Then growth slows. Eventually, the whole thing peters out, usually three years from launch. How do you prevent this from happening to your start-up? Future Demand explores the realities of how start-ups grow beyond their eager early users, providing evidence and insight into how to build your brand among the much larger group of customers who’ll buy from you in the future.

In The Future of Community, a team of Web3 visionaries and tech-savvy executives delivers a groundbreaking new take on the seismic impact Web3 is having—and will continue to have—on our technological and social landscapes. The authors discuss why Web3 really is the "next big thing" to shape our digital and offline futures and how it will transform the world.

Your Future Biz is for founders who want a business that actually works. Not in theory. Not in a hype thread. In the real world. Mandy McEwen and Lindsay Rios break down the moves most entrepreneurs skip. Validating your ideas. Getting brutally clear on your ICP. Tightening your message. Mapping the buyer journey. Building trust that actually turns into revenue. It’s straight talk from two women with 15+ years each in digital, sales, and marketing. Real strategy. Real examples. A little chaos. And the occasional AI shortcut to keep you sane. If you want clarity, stronger systems, and a GTM ...

Weighing the Future is an insightful podcast series powered by Scales4u, South Africa’s trusted source for advanced agricultural weighing solutions. Each episode explores how precision technology, innovation, and data-driven tools are reshaping the farming landscape—from livestock management to crop logistics. Listeners will gain practical knowledge about how weighing systems directly impact productivity, animal health, and profitability. Whether you’re a smallholder or a large-scale farmer, this podcast will help you make smarter, more sustainable decisions for your operation. In the ...

I talk to other leaders in B2B marketing about how we're staying future proof in the age of AI.

Future Commerce is the culture magazine for Commerce. Hosts Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange help brand and digital marketing leaders see around the next corner by exploring the intersection of Culture and Commerce. Trusted by the world's most recognizable brands to deliver the most insightful, entertaining, and informative weekly podcasts, Future Commerce is the leading new media brand for eCommerce merchants and retail operators. Each week, we explore the cultural implications of what it means to sell or buy products and how commerce and media impact the culture and the world around us, ...