Ann Handley

Ann Handley is one of the most respected voices in marketing and the world’s first Chief Content Officer. She’s a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of three books, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has built two multimillion-dollar companies.

She’s a partner at MarketingProfs, a LinkedIn Influencer with 496K followers, and the author of a popular fortnightly newsletter with 51K subscribers. With more than 1 million social followers, Ann was named by IBM as one of seven people shaping the future of marketing.

Ann lives in Boston, loves dogs, and collects vintage typewriters. Her fourth book will be published in 2027.

Sorry for Ghosting: Where I’ve Been (Pssst New Book!)

Ann Handley is back with a big announcement…her new book coming in 2027! She shares a peek into the writing process.

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Email Is Dead, Long Live Email

Ann Handley imagines a (not so far off) world where AI sorts through our inboxes. She shares her strategy on how you can stand out.

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What AI Would Delete From Great Writing

Ann Handley considers what is at risk of being wiped from great writing when using AI. She discusses how to retain personality in writing.

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Is content ‘working’ if it’s not delivering obvious leads?

Ann Handley shares her advice on what to do so that a LinkedIn newsletter resonates with the right audience.

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Why ‘Helpful’ AI Tools Make Us Busier Still

Ann Handley answers some reader questions about AI tools: how to stay human, what to do about workload creep, and more.

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When ‘Slow Down’ Feels Like Advice You Can’t Afford

Ann Handley further reflects on the urgency to adopt AI and counters it with reasons why slowing down is more disruptive.

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Something Messy Is Happening: On AI, Panic, and Asking Better Questions

Ann Handley shares her thoughts on the panic around the AI replacing human’s jobs and what she thinks we should be asking ourselves.

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A Ladybug in Winter

Ann Handley reflects on what a tiny ladybug has taught her about how to pause and proceed with intention in the age of AI.

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Tell Me You’re a Writer Without Telling Me You’re a Writer

Ann Handley explores how such a tiny thing as word order matters in the age of AI to stand out as a writer.

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