It’s impossible to keep up with this changing world on your own. That’s why we have a community to help you!

RISE is a vibrant online community dedicated to exploring the future of marketing. The marketing profession is changing with bullet-speed. In our global community, we are embarking on a continuous journey of professional relevance by teaching and encouraging one another.

Our community is kind, generous, and professional. You will be respected and valued. It’s impossible to remain relevant on your own today, so this community is dedicated to helping.

Our topics and projects shift as the world progresses, but current themes in the community include:

• AI-generated content and art
• AI strategy and integration
• Changing consumer behavior
• Brands and branding
• Evolving social media platforms
• Podcasts, video, and content strategy
• Personal development, professional speaking, and personal branding

… and much more.

Our learning environment is also driven by free webinars, debates, and special live events featuring acclaimed experts such as Philip Kotler, Tom Peters, Ann Handley, and David Meerman Scott.

RISE is a diverse community from nearly every corner of the world. We are experienced entrepreneurs, consultants, marketing leaders, founders, coaches, and academics. And we all share a passion for knowing what’s coming next, and staying relevant in this changing business world.

We also have a lot of fun with meet-ups, either live or online!

Here are testimonies from a few long-time community members:

• “RISE is where I stopped feeling like I was ‘keeping up’ and I started feeling like I was leading the way.” Zack Seipert, government social media marketing 
• “RISE is an anchor of marketing peers, and a gathering of industry experts. They are friends and mentors who have even helped me find work!” Carrie Hernandez, marketing leader
• “My trusted source for new perspectives, deep connections, and the joy of giving back to a community that truly cares.” Bruce Scheer, author and sales consultant
• “My favorite digital space. Everyone is so giving and welcoming, it’s what the world should be like.” Dr. Matt Wilkinson, university educator
• “A place of unwavering support, true friendship, and collective progress.” Roxana Huducas, branding expert
• “RISE is more than a community; it’s a catalyst.” Joanne Taylor, writer and editor

The community is free to join for the first month. You don’t need any special equipment or abilities. It’s a safe place to learn, ask questions, and connect to a relevant and helpful marketing community. At the end of the month, you can subscribe to the community for a modest $19.99 per month. There is no contract, and we waive the fee in the event of financial need.

Our community meets on the Discord platform. You’ll need an invitation to join the community, and that can be obtained simply by filling out the form below:

We look forward to welcoming you into the best marketing community in the world!