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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
A few months back I did a fun interview with Susan Wassel, the social media voice for Sharpie pens. Susan made me a believer. If
I was having a deep philosophical discussion on the Zen of Twitter when I mentioned that I frequently “block” porno-teeth-whitening-10,000-followers-make-money-NOW spamaholics.My friend was amazed. “Why
Today I’m pleased to introduce a special guest-blogger, my daughter Lauren, who provides a 20-something perspective of social media. Lauren is an awesome young woman
This is the third in a series exploring the keys to achieving business benefits in social media: Connections + Meaningful Content + Authentic Helpfulness
Starbucks. Dell. Mark Schaefer. Yes, I am now up there with the mega-brand big dogs, at least momentarily, in an article in Forbes recently. Not
I’m privileged to introduce a week-long series of B2B social media insights with Dr. Ben Hanna, Vice President of Marketing for Business.com, where he oversees
Two weeks ago I named GE as one of the Top 5 B2B superstars utilizing social media marketing strategies. Yesterdays’ announcement on a new R&D
My article on “Why do I need 10,000 followers” seemed to tap into the frustration and anxiety of many people who are struggling with the
When I first learned that Sharpie pens had its own Twitter-er, I couldn’t believe it. How in the world could you spend your day writing

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