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.

What makes RISE different?

This is a place to think, not to impress or compete.

RISE is where experienced, curious marketers come to think deeply, stay ahead, and build real relationships – without the ego, the hustle, or the sales pitch.

We asked our members about the advantages of the community. Here’s what they said.

INTENT. RISE exists purely to learn – not to grow a business, sell a product, or build a personal brand. That clarity of intent creates a level of trust that is almost impossible to manufacture.

DEPTH. RISE is small enough that people actually know each other. Our members consistently say they feel closer to people they have only met here than to people they have known for years in other communities.

NO PRESSURE. Most communities optimise for activity. RISE does not. Show up when you can, listen when you cannot. The value is still there and so are we, the people.

FORWARD THINKING. RISE is not the place to solve yesterday’s problems. The focus is on what is coming, which means you consistently find yourself ahead of the curve, not scrambling to catch up.

GLOBAL. We have members on five continents and cherish the diverse perspectives.

TRUSTED FRIENDS. RISE gives you something most professional communities promise but rarely deliver: a trusted circle of smart, generous peers who will actually engage with your thinking, not sell to you, not perform for you, and not compete with you. If you have ever sat with a hard professional question and wished there was someone genuinely worth asking, this is where those people are.

What defines RISE and its members?

Six things we hold onto tight:Generosity | Intellectual honesty | Curiosity | Warmth | Trust | Relevance
Generosity leads, because everything else grows from it. Intellectual honesty is what keeps the learning real. And trust is what you feel when both of those things have held steady for long enough.

We’re a group of people who are actually glad you are here. It’s OK to be uncertain here. That is the point, actually. We’re all in it together.

If you’re a curious marketer who wants to think out loud with people worth thinking with, you will feel at home here quickly. Welcome! We’re happy to have you.

Our signature content!

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/writing, and personal branding

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

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

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. 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!