How to stay relevant in the shortest time possible (My reading list)

How do you stay relevant? Here is a list of essential resources from Mark Schaefer.
Five Ways to Disrupt Yourself: The Fight for Relevance

To remain relevant, you have to disrupt yourself through a process of constant re-invention.
The gentle art of giving up

Never give up. Well, maybe not. There is certainly a time and place to think about giving up.
What are the most in-demand marketing skills right now?

On the latest episode of The Marketing Companion, Mark and Tom discuss some surprising research on in-demand marketing skills and more.
Three ways to turn your creative effort into a money-making platform

Your creative effort isn’t just a work of art. It’s a money making platform. Mars Dorian shows you why.
Do I need to take marketing classes or can I just learn online?

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?
Half of Marketers Are Happy: Here’s How to Join the Happy Half

Happy marketers are healthy marketers. Here’s a list of ideas to bring joy to your career.
How to gain social media marketing experience before you graduate

By Kiki Schirr, {grow} Contributing Columnist Standing out amid a pool of college graduates can be difficult. Gaining social media marketing experience is a clear differentiator when looking for a job, especially a marketing role. How do you prove what you’ve learned to potential employers? I’ve compiled a list of six great methods for standing out from the […]
How to defend your online reputation in the outrage era

This post teaches you how to tweet responsibly so trolls can’t ruin your online reputation and jeopardize your professional career.
Seven lessons from a 10 year entrepreneurial journey

Mark Schaefer reflects on seven key lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, including some surprising advice!