David Meerman Scott Blog

The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

2026-03-31T19:16:08Z

I saw the new film The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist upon its release in theaters this weekend. It’s a fascinating, scary, and occasionally hopeful look at AI, especially the coming of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

I’m a Senior Citizen Now—Try Catching Me

2026-03-25T14:37:51Z

Today, I turn 65. Senior citizen status unlocked! I’m on Medicare. Holy S$%T!.

Your Fans Are Waiting

2026-03-20T15:37:45Z

When marketers and entrepreneurs ask me for advice, I tell them it’s no longer enough to generate attention or close the next sale. If you want staying power, relevance, and real-world impact, you should spark a sense of belonging.

So, You Want to Do a TEDx Talk?

2026-03-09T14:15:03Z

Many people imagine themselves on a TEDx stage, delivering a well-received talk on the iconic red carpeted circle. However, in my experience helping select TEDx speakers, coaching them, and then watching on their big day, I’ve found that few people put in the required effort.

Be Very Careful When Newsjacking Political Stories

2026-03-03T18:44:04Z

Many people believe the old saying: “Any PR is good PR” and try to hitch their brand to any breaking news story to generate attention. However, I always suggest avoiding political stories and stories involving death or destruction unless you or your organization has a direct tie to the story.

Grokipedia as a Backdoor to Getting Found in LLM AI Search

2026-02-23T19:26:55Z

As Search Engine Marketing is disrupted because so many people are going to the Large Language Model AI chatbots like ChatGPT instead of search engines like Google, many marketers want to understand how to get found in these models. An interesting new way is via Grokipedia, the new AI-generated online encyclopedia created by xAI.

You + buyer knowledge x AI > them x AI

2026-02-17T18:00:46Z

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Perhaps you’ve read Matt Shumer’s recent viral LinkedIn article Something Big Is Happening about the rapid rise of AI in white-collar work. If not, you should.

The New Competitive Advantage

2026-02-11T17:37:54Z

The new competitive advantage isn’t found in the next social platform or the latest life hack. Hiring the viral influencer of the moment to send an Instagram post for you will barely move the longer-term needle. Instead, success is found in trust, generosity, human connections, and the courage to share the spotlight with the people who care most: your fans.

Moltbook: A Social Network for AI Agents Where Humans Can Only Watch

2026-02-03T17:00:24Z

All the cool kids are sending their Artificial Intelligence agents to hang out on Moltbook, the new social network where humans can only watch. I gotta say, I didn’t see this coming. But it makes total sense.

Report Takeaways: Human-Centered Marketing in an Age of AI

2026-01-29T16:58:09Z

Over more than three decades as a marketer, I’ve seen how seismic changes in technology can disrupt plans and programs. What worked a few years ago can quickly become obsolete.