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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

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Online community is the most misunderstood concept in marketing. Here’s why.

“Never build on rented land” is a cherished content strategy idea. But is it true?


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Find out how content works in the world today through this fascinating debate.

Do thought leaders always have strong personal brands? The answer might surprise you.

Here are 10 conversation starters to re-energize your marketing department.

A life in chaos doesn’t necessarily mean you have to abandon your personal branding goals.

Influencers and retail stores will have a symbiotic new relationship according to this futurist.

How does branding work in a world where nobody sees your ads any more? The customer is the marketer.

A spiky point of view has helped my brand, and it can help you too!