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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
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

Trying to acquire Facebook fans? Find out why this may not be the smartest way to grow and gain awareness online.
if you’re new in your marketing job and your diving into Facebook, maybe the first step in social media marketing is not social media!

There is a big difference between giving a speech and giving a speech that “sticks.” Eight ideas to make your presentation memorable
What happens when you get caught in the social media echo chamber? One blogger’s story of her struggle against social media BS
by Kerry Gorgone, {grow} Contributing Columnist If a big, splashy event costs $100,000, but nobody photographs it, did it really happen? Organizers routinely hire photographers
Remember when social media engagement was important? Trends may indicate otherwise.
Many organizations are experiencing frustration with the concept of the “social enterprise.” On paper, the prospects seem so tantalizing, but when it comes to execution,