Biography

If the changes thrust upon us by the coronavirus did anything, they affirmed how much we value human connection in our daily lives.

David Meerman Scott, who helps companies and organizations define strategies to grow business, has been researching this idea of human connection for some time. He spotted the online content revolution in its infancy and wrote five books about it including The New Rules of Marketing & PR, the definitive book on the topic, translated into 29 languages. Now, David’s identified a seismic shift underway. Overwhelmed by nonstop superficial online communication, people are hungry for true human connection. Smart companies and organizations are winning by applying the elements of fandom – it’s not just for celebrities anymore…it’s rocket fuel to grow business.

David’s eleventh and latest book, Fanocracy, written with his millennial daughter Reiko, reveals the science behind fandom – the power of making business personal. He establishes how and why people become passionate about the things they love and how any company can create a fanocracy to harness the most energetic customer force in the world: die-hard fans. Companies and organizations of all sorts are doing it, including those from the most unlikely industries. David’s high-energy presentations highlight strategies and success stories of business fandom using bold images and video to energize and inspire audiences.

David’s ideas have captured the attention of respected firms and organizations all over the world – having spoken in over 40 countries and on all seven continents. His groundbreaking strategies don’t just slap new tools onto dusty old strategies – they reinvent the way to engage the marketplace.

David is a co-founder and partner in Signature Tones, a sonic branding studio. Signature Tones works with clients to create sonic logos and original music for use perfectly in tune with their brand. Sonic branding includes original music that is used in videos, podcasts, products and services, as walk on music for speaking engagements, in TV and radio commercials.

IMPORTANT NOTE: David Meerman Scott uses his full name professionally. Meerman is his middle name. When you first refer to him, please use his full name – “David Meerman Scott.” After that, feel free to refer to him as “David” or “Scott” or “Mr. Scott”.

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David, you delivered the most practical and powerful marketing presentation I’ve seen. Outstanding! Thank you!
– Author, life and business strategist Tony Robbins Holdings, Inc.
The room was electrified by your presentation – and it created a wave of excitement and engagement that pulsed throughout the entire day! In a word: awesome! The energy, intelligence, and savvy were in evidence with every slide. I can’t thank you enough.
– Marc Kaplan Associate Dean Columbia University School of Nursing
Energy, professionalism, numerous practical examples, sense of humor - these are the perfect characteristics of David’s sensational speech during Harvard Business Review Poland's Elite Sales Program conference. David provided top level managers with tools, methods and applicable knowledge on selling in the world of new technologies. The speech was highly energetic and very practical. David’s approach made the event one of the highest rated conferences organized by HBRP. I sincerely recommend David as a speaker – he makes the event absolutely memorable!
– Magdalena Pielak Conference and Events Director Harvard Business Review Poland
chat David has always been one of my favorite business authors and has been an inspiration for me and my team in building our worldwide marketing capability so he was a natural choice for speaker to kickoff for our inaugural B2B social marketing event in India. Working with David on the event exceeded my expectations. He is professional yet personable and warm and is an engaging speaker. Our audience (#b2bconnect) really connected with David and his examples on real-time marketing. Would definitely recommend David if you’re looking to do the same.
– John Eng Head of Marketing, Asia Pac & Japan LinkedIn
David did great. I wanted energy the morning of day of the event and he delivered. Besides the energy, his message resonated with our partners in the audience as well as our internal Red Hat attendees. I would highly recommend him for other companies looking a ways to improve their marketing particularly around social media.
– D. Robert Martin VP, North America Partner Sales Red Hat, Inc.

Booksby David Meerman Scott

FANOCRACY

THE NEW RULES OF MARKETING & PR

THE NEW RULES OF SALES & SERVICE

REAL-TIME MARKETING & PR

MARKETING THE MOON

MARKETING LESSONS FROM THE GRATEFUL DEAD

EYEBALL WARS

WORLD WIDE RAVE

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