Kurt Allen

Building Trust In An Era When Trust...

May 22, 2026 | By Kurt Allen

The Multiple Dimensions Of Trust​ Building trust is more complex than it used to be. First, the information ecosystem has transformed dramatically...

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15 Ways To Turn Customer Feedback Into...

May 12, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Synthesize Feedback Into Revenue Signals Marketing leaders must turn feedback into evidence, not anecdotes. Synthesize insights into clear themes t...

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14 Hidden Costs Of GenAI Content Leaders...

May 11, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Exposure To Errors In Accuracy And Voice One hidden cost is brand risk from subtle inaccuracies or off-voice content. AI can scale output quickly,...

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18 Ways High-Performing Marketing Teams...

March 24, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Operating At The Intersection Of Speed And Ambiguity High-performing marketing teams burn out at the intersection of speed and ambiguity, always “...

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18 Outdated Beliefs About Audiences...

March 16, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Audiences Follow A Linear Path From Message To Action The belief that audiences are passive and linear, that if you push the right message often e...

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How To Balance Polished And Authentic...

March 11, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Ground Every Message In Truth Before Tone Ground messages in truth before tone. Polished language earns clarity, but human language earns trust. W...

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18 Tips For Structuring Presentations...

March 6, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Start With Shared Values And Acknowledged Concerns I recommend starting your presentation by leading with shared values and acknowledged concerns,...

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Why Marketing And Communication Leaders...

February 24, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

In 2026, marketing communications sits at the intersection of three powerful forces: technology acceleration, shifting consumer expectations and s...

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19 Ways Comms Pros Are Optimizing For...

February 19, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Shifting From SEO-First To Authority-First Thought Leadership I’m shifting from SEO-first content to authority-first content. Instead of optimizing...

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When Immersive Marketing Does (And Doesn't)...

February 9, 2026 | By Forbes - Featuring Kurt Allen

Consider Whether Immersive Marketing Distracts From The Message Immersive marketing works when it deepens understanding or emotional connection, o...