Welcome to the world’s most entertaining marketing podcast.

Note: Beginning in 2026, The Marketing Companion has a new owner and host, Sandy Carter. The podcast will continue to offer the brightest ideas in marketing today and will remain on the same site where you enjoy podcasts today. New episodes of the podcast are available on Sandy’s website.

The archive of past shows hosted by Mark Schaefer over nearly 13 years will remain here.

Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized marketing author, futurist, college educator, consultant, and keynote speaker. Every other week, Mark brings one of his “marketing companions” alongside him to do a deep dive into the trends of today that forge the marketing innovations of tomorrow.

The Marketing Companion –among the top 1 percent of all podcasts on iTunes — is always fun, always interesting, and always on-target with insights and ideas that will turn up your marketing intellect to an “11.” Find a topic in the guide below or push one of the subscribe buttons to get episodes delivered free to your email account every other week.

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Reviews

Could not be better, two intriguing and thought-provoking minds who possess the perfect balance of intellect and entertainment – Rany Bowden

The marketing podcast equivalent of a Snicker’s bar wrapped in bacon. Satisfying, intreating, and leaves you wanting more. – Rosemary O’Neil

Mark & Tom live up to the podcasting holy trinity: educate/inform/entertain – Jamie Wallace

What’s a pod cast? – Mark’s mother?

A very personal view of the pandemic

This Marketing Companion episode provides a personal view of the pandemic as Mark and Brooke discuss the impact on their lives and businesses.

Creating Personal Customer Experiences With Context Marketing

Context marketing may point us to the future of customer experiences. Learn more on this new podcast episode with guest Mathew Sweezey.

Remarkable Marketing During a Challenging Climate

Remarkable marketing in the current business climate is a challenge. A new podcast episode walks you through some ideas.

Big, huge, massive, surprising social media trends

New research reveals some surprising social media trends. Mark Schaefer and Brooke Sellas dissect new trends on The Marketing Companion.

Monetizing through Twitter, Spotify and Instagram

Monetizing through Twitter, Spotify and Instagram is covered in this new Marketing Companion episode.

Is there still a place for blogging?

In a world saturated with information, is there still a place for blogging?

Need new power for your content marketing? Add a celebrity hologram!

Could adding a celebrity hologram create the ultimate content marketing experience? New technology will enable this.

Putting tech fear in its place

Tech fear has creeped into every aspect of our world but it's time to dispense hope.