Marketing Technology & AI

A curated set of sources for building modern marketing capability and using AI responsibly and effectively.

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Hacking Marketing: Agile Practices to Make Marketing Smarter, Faster, and More Innovative — Scott Brinker

Adopt software thinking so marketing learns faster and ships smarter work.

ChiefMartec.com — Scott Brinker

The evolving map of martech and sharp commentary to stay oriented.

The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions — Geoff Woods

Practical guide for using AI as a strategic thought partner to escape operational overwhelm and drive growth.

Innovation and Its Enemies: Why People Resist New Technologies — Calestous Juma

Why adoption stalls and how leaders can overcome resistance with intention.

Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control — Stuart Russell

A thoughtful take on responsible AI design and deployment in the real world.

Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI — Ethan Mollick

Practical guide from Wharton professor on working with AI as co-worker, teacher, and strategic thought partner.

The Algorithmic Leader — Mike Walsh

How leaders can make better decisions by understanding and leveraging algorithmic thinking.

Gartner Marketing Technology Research

Industry-leading research and analysis on martech trends, vendor landscapes, and best practices.

One Useful Thing by Ethan Mollick

Weekly newsletter with practical AI experiments and insights for business leaders.

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