Mark W. Schaefer is a globally-recognized blogger, educator, business consultant, and author who blogs at {grow} — one of the top marketing blogs of the world. Mark has worked in global sales, PR, and marketing positions for nearly 30 years and now provides consulting services as Executive Director of U.S.-based Schaefer Marketing Solutions. His clients include both start-ups and global brands such as AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, and the UK government.
Mark has advanced degrees in marketing and organizational development and holds seven patents. He is a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University and is the founder of Social Slam, a national social media event that takes place each April. In addition to writing, The Tao of Twitter, he is the author of the best-selling marketing book Return On Influence. In 2012, he was named by Forbes magazine as one of the Top 50 social media “power influencers” of the world.
Martk has appeared on many national television shows and periodicals including the Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New York Times, and the CBS NEWS.
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