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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

Mark Schaefer completed more than 120 book interviews in 10 weeks. Was it worth it?

Planning is great but sometimes it helps even more to be naive.

Asking for help seems like a foreign idea for a brand but there is power in involving customers in the journey.

Online customer experience is the new word of mouth marketing. Is this part of your strategy?

Explore the funny side of marketing with Scot Monty and Tim Washer.

A business trip provided a glimpse into an emerging post-COVID world.

Acting like a friend can be a foundational marketing strategy.

The importance of personal brands can no longer be disputed, especially now.

Purpose-driven marketing is among the hottest topics right now and it is entering a new phase of urgency.

Think you’re a lazy screw-up? Do people call you a contrarian? Quash your embarrassment, because this is your entrepreneurial secret weapon

There are two basic ways to monetize your content. But only one method works!

A bold conversation with Author Tom Peters revealed an insight about content marketing success.

Social objects fuel social media, brand success, and viral content. Unleash the power for your business.

Influencer strategy must be re-imagined as young people emphasize celebrity over authority.

Social audio platforms like Clubhouse are taking off fast. There are challenges and opportunities for marketers.