If you have been following my blog posts here the past month, you know I have been sharing my 2013 trends research notes and observations along the way.  One part of my process is to read what others are saying about trends.   The past two weeks (check out the last 10 blog posts here) I’ve been sharing with you lists of blog posts and online articles that provide discussions relating to the trends I am researching.

Today I am featuring blog posts and articles that discuss important trends in digital marketing and the role of the CMO.  The marketing profession is undergoing a transformation thanks to the ever changing landscape of digital technology.  Marketing professionals have to stay current on how developments in the area of cloud, mobile, social, video, big data and analytics will impact the marketing profession.  2013 promises to be another interesting year as the technology trends just mentioned are all very hot.  It’s not a stretch to say that CMOs and Marketing Departments are a little over their head.

One indication of the activity in this area is all the articles and blog posts that have been written and published in the past 30-60 days.  The list below is evidence of that activity.  

Here then, is a list of articles and blog posts I have uncovered in the past few weeks that focus on the challenges and trends ahead in marketing for 2013.  I invite you to come back tomorrow and I will have another list like this one on another important trend to share with you.