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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

Tom Peters is a legend and has dispensed advice for decades. But his final words on marketing surprised even him.

Starting something new is risky but the odds of success can be improved by looking at strategy in a new light.

Ignoring consumers is never a good idea. They will rebel, and they will win.

Is your life story limiting your potential? Changing your narrative can change your momentum.

It’s easy to overthink marketing with all the overwhelming options out there. Here’s a case study to help you simplify!

MasterCard CMO Raja Rajamannar is stirring up the marketing world and he brings his vision to The Marketing Companion.

A new, AI-driven solution will help companies provide personalization and respect data privacy.

Here’s an example of how a shift in consumer tastes opens up a new seam of business strategy.

Hiring a sensitivity reader was a great business decision in a world turned upside down.

By now you’ve heard about the NFT – the CryptoArt that’s selling at Christie’s auction house for millions. But what is a non-fungible token?

The pandemic has upended the world. Welcome to the Era of Unintended Consequences.

Gen Z trends are shaping commerce and culture. Here are 10 to consider.

The essential guiding question for your brand: Are you an expert, guide, or agent?


Imposter syndrome can be paralyzing. Here’s one idea to help overcome the anxiety.