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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
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By Mars Dorian, {grow} Contributing Columnist I did something crazy. I took my life offline (gasp!) and took a family trip to the East Sea
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by Merav Chen, {grow} Community Member When talking to startup founders, I’m always surprised to see how many don’t consider bringing a marketing function on
While many companies strive to create a network of intrapreneurs, it may not fully work. Here’s why.
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Social media and leadership: The shrill, noisy, and extemporaneous nature of the social web has impacted traditional notions of leadership.
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