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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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The world is moving fast and we have to address the obstacles to change even faster.

People are quitting their jobs in droves. Why? And what does this mean to you?

Knowing the rules of personal branding can help you focus the priorities for on long-term success.

The world is changing fast and each new shift creates unparalleled new marketing opportunities.

My best business advice came from one of the world’s business luminaries


Consumer changes post-pandemic might dictate radical new marketing strategies.

A new A.I. project enables realistic conversations with the dead. Will this help or hurt humanity?

You’re creating content. But do you view it as lead generation strategy?

The Tech Giant War is here and the battle will be fought over exclusive content — can your brand survive and thrive?

A reader survey will inform my blogging strategy into the future.

Could Live Commerce be the next big social media mega-trend?