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You’re in marketing for one reason: Grow. Grow your company, reputation, customers, impact, profits. Grow yourself. This is a community that will help. It will stretch your mind, connect you to fascinating people, and provide some fun along the way. I am so glad you’re here. -Mark Schaefer

Brooke Ballard articulates the concern of many: Is our social content making a difference or we just contributing to Content Shock?

Does social media make sense for businesses that aren’t very social? The business case for social media and the boring business.

Yes, there is one most important word in marketing and it is “maneuver.” If you focus on it, your marketing strategy will reveal itself.

Many companies want to establish thought leadership, but how do you know you’re getting there? Here’s one idea on measuring this elusive goal.
Frenzied competition in the content marketing space is forging new content forms that open up a world of new possibilities.
The world is changing fast. Here are tips for getting your marketing career future ready!
Do you need to join a movement before you buy something? Probably not. Sometimes, I just want a hamburger
How can a busy marketer possibly keep up with social media trends? Staying ahead of marketing FOMO with Kiki Schirr.
by Merav Chen, {grow} Community Member When talking to startup founders, I’m always surprised to see how many don’t consider bringing a marketing function on

Most content marketing plans start with developing customer personas. That’s not enough to cut through the clutter of an information dense world.
By Jeffrey Slater, {grow} Community Member After reading Mark’s new book, The Content Code, I became inspired to think about how I could ignite content on
Mars Dorian believes the economics of blogging seems to be sliding with the lowered attention span and new content options.
New research reveals people are unfamiliar with podcasting and that fact may keep your podcast from reaching its full potential
While many companies strive to create a network of intrapreneurs, it may not fully work. Here’s why.
Unlocking the power of influence marketing requires a focus on relationships, not pitches