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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
Is it time to come together? Mark Schaefer is considering a new live event. What are your thoughts?

A business announcement reminds us that content has become a commodity and content shock is the strategy.

With the proliferation of intelligent tools and an “always-on” customer, how is your brand (and marketing) preparing to engage with the connected consumer?

Gary V believes college is a waste of time. Is it possible to succeed in a marketing career without attending marketing classes at a university?

One of the problems most companies face is the unintended consequences of technology and its especially acute today

Happy marketers are healthy marketers. Here’s a list of ideas to bring joy to your career.

Values-based marketing is one of the hottest topics around but it’s not for everybody and you should not be taking a brand political stand without due diligence.

A realization that there are no weaknesses, just over-done strengths, changed my perspective on the world.

You might think Fortnite is just a game that keeps your nephew glued to his TV, but are you missing out on a major marketing trend? Learn more here.

Even the biggest companies seem to be overlooking the marketing basics some times as evidenced by these high profile product failures.

Naming a two-year book project in two words turned out to be the copywriting challenge of a lifetime.

Over the last couple of months, something interesting has been happening to the social newsfeed. The world is seeing a shift that marketers need to note.

It’s true. I was a human antenna. And so my love-hate relationship with TV began, and a parable for successful content marketing in the crowded wold of today.

This marketing manifesto summarizes key points in a human-centered approach to marketing.

Freelancer professions need to be particularly sensitive to these four tech trends, according to Mars Dorian.