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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 was quietly eating a meal in an Austin restaurant when an event occurred that changed his life and career. and it just might change yours, too.

Gated content is a popular way to create leads for a marketing strategy. This post describes why this popular tactic is working against you.

NotebookLM has captured the imaginations of an overwhelmed tech community. But it’s more than capturing notes and wading through documents. Mark Schaefer asks it to give it an audio review of his new book, with mind-bending results.

Jaguar is the marketing world’s target of ridicule but this post explains why the innovative automotive company is on the right path. In fact, it is on the only and inevitable path.

Your signature story can propel your brand, sales and speaking career. How do you create one for yourself?

Big brands seem to be missing out on one of the hottest influencer marketing trends. They could do very well by taking this marketing lesson from Ed Sheeran.

Have you considered how social objects can help or hurt your marketing? Like most professionals, you might be unfamiliar with the term. Check out this exploration of an overlooked marketing idea.

Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.

I’m working on a new book and studying inspiring examples of creative excellence. This topic is timely because we certainly have an epidemic of dullness

When it comes to content projects, should you be a model of consistency or change with the times? How do you when to start or stop your projects?
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