David Meerman Scott I was fired. Sacked. My ideas were a little too radical for my new bosses. So I started writing books, speaking at events, and advising emerging companies on how to align marketing with the ways that people buy. That was back in 2002 and since then my 12 books have sold over a million copies in 30 languages. Many new forms of communications have burst onto the scene over the years, including blogs, podcasts, video, virtual communities, AI algorithms, social networking, Newsjacking, and many many others. But what’s the same about all the new Web tools and techniques is that together they are the best way to communicate directly with your marketplace. My experience delivering marketing and business growth presentations in over 40 countries on all 7 continents have taught me that audiences want practical advice to grow their business and they need takeaways they can implement right away. They want to be entertained too! I serve as an independent advisor and investor in emerging companies that are transforming their industries by delivering disruptive products and services. I'm also a Go-to-Market LP at Stage 2 Capital, helping software companies scale sustainable revenue. My book "The
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