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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 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.

Instagram isn’t fluff. It’s you … or should be!

A rant … Marketing needs to be more than tricking a person to click on a link.


I’ve spent 10 years advocating “humanity” on the web. Finally I found a place that has it. The most human app.

I learned a powerful lesson in artisanal marketing from a thank you note.