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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

Target was lined up to create a great customer success but turned it into a word-of-mouth marketing fail, according to expert Sarah Neely.

Google is still the search gorilla but the use of AI is surging. This suggests a new day for marketing. What can we learn by comparing the strategies — SEO versus AI?

The Cracker Barrel marketing implosion became personal. When marketing becomes politicized, could this backlash happen to me? Could it happen to you?

A new music video took the advertising industry by storm but if you study this marketing case study carefully, you’ll see something more than an ad. It’s a demomnstration of disruptive marketing.

Sure, AI is everywhere. But the biggest marketing challenges might have nothing to do with the bots!
Mark Schaefer was quietly eating a meal in an Austin restaurant when an event occurred that changed his life and career. and it just might change yours, too.

Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.

Comparing the effectiveness versus advertising is not even close. A crop of new influencers are building trust for brands.

How do you market to young people who don’t want to be marketed to? Here are nine ideas from the RISE community!

Market dynamics are pushing creators and community to the forefront of marketing strategy. Influencers are wielding unprecedented power. Is it timwe to get onboard?

Word of mouth marketing can be enigmatic but critically important in the digital age

When 36 marketing experts come together to write a book, some amazing happens. In fact, this might be the most amazing marketing book ever!
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