Shama Hyder
Shama Hyder keynote speaker for Marketing

Keynote Speaker · Marketing

The Marketing Keynote Speaker Who Actually Built the Thing

17 years building a marketing agency from $1,500 to multimillion-dollar exit. 500+ keynotes in 26 countries. Trusted by Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce, and Chase. Shama Hyder brings marketing keynotes that come from the trenches, not the textbook.

500+

Keynotes Delivered

26

Countries

98.7%

Avg. Satisfaction

2M+

Followers Across Platforms

Why Marketing Organizations Choose Shama

Why Marketing Leaders Book Shama Hyder

She Built It, Sold It, and Can Teach It: Shama started Zen Media right out of school with $1,500, grew it into a B2B marketing powerhouse serving clients like Microsoft, Chase, and Tupperware across 26 countries, and exited after 17 years. She has managed budgets, built brands from scratch, retained enterprise clients, and navigated every stage from startup to exit. Your marketing audience will recognize someone who has actually sat in their seat.

664,000+ LinkedIn Followers and 73% Open Rate: Shama doesn't just talk about marketing. She does it every day. Her LinkedIn following is larger than most media companies, her newsletter reaches 180,000+ subscribers with a 73% open rate, and her posts regularly hit 200,000+ views with engagement rates 10x the industry average. She practices what she preaches and your audience will see it.

Zen Master of Marketing: That's not a self-given title. Entrepreneur Magazine gave it to her. She's also a 4x LinkedIn Top Voice, Inc. magazine columnist, bestselling author (The Zen of Social Media Marketing has sold 100,000+ copies in 6 languages), and was among the first 2,000 users on Twitter. Your marketing audience knows these credentials.

Practical Frameworks, Not Platitudes: Marketing teams don't need another talk about being authentic or telling your story. They need decision models for AI adoption, frameworks for earning organic reach in a pay-to-play landscape, and strategies for turning customer experience into their most powerful marketing channel. That's what Shama delivers.

Booking Info

Formats

25, 45, 60 min · Workshop · Emcee

Availability

In-person · Virtual · Hybrid

Contact

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Past Marketing Clients

· Microsoft· Adobe· Salesforce· Chase· Verizon· AT&T· HP· Amazon Business

“Shama was the highest-rated speaker at our annual marketing summit. She didn't give us vague inspiration. She gave our CMOs and marketing directors a framework they could take back to their teams on Monday. We've already booked her for next year.”

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Topics

Keynotes for Marketing leaders

AI in Marketing: What Your Team Should Be Using Right Now

The highest-demand marketing keynote for 2025 and 2026. Most marketing teams know AI matters but haven't figured out where it actually moves the needle. Shama cuts through the noise with specific use cases: AI for content creation workflows, personalization at scale, campaign optimization, customer intelligence, and predictive analytics. Your team will leave with a practical playbook for integrating AI into their actual marketing stack, not a theoretical overview of what might be possible someday.

Brand Growth in the AI Era: Earning Attention in a Pay-to-Play World

Organic reach is declining. Ad costs are rising. AI-generated content is flooding every channel. So how do you build a brand that earns attention instead of renting it? Shama's framework draws from building her own 2M+ audience and advising brands like Microsoft and Adobe on exactly this problem. Your marketing team will get a practical system for thought leadership, content strategy, and building brand equity that compounds over time instead of depleting with every budget cycle.

Customer Experience as Marketing: Turning Retention into Your Best Growth Channel

Acquisition costs keep climbing. The smartest marketing teams are realizing their best growth channel is the customers they already have. This keynote gives your team a playbook for designing customer experiences that generate referrals, increase lifetime value, and create the kind of word-of-mouth that no ad budget can buy. Built on Shama's experience advising brands like Chase, Verizon, and Adobe on customer-centric marketing strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Shama Hyder different from other marketing keynote speakers?

Most marketing speakers are consultants or commentators. Shama built a real marketing business. She started Zen Media with $1,500 right out of school, grew it into a multimillion-dollar B2B marketing and PR agency serving clients in 26 countries, and exited after 17 years. She has also been a hands-on marketing partner to Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce, Chase, and Verizon. When she speaks about marketing strategy, it comes from 17 years of actually doing the work, not observing it.

What marketing topics does Shama Hyder speak about?

Shama's marketing keynotes cover three primary areas: AI in Marketing (how marketing teams can use AI tools to improve personalization, content creation, campaign optimization, and customer intelligence), Brand Growth in the AI Era (how to build a brand that earns attention instead of buying it, with frameworks for thought leadership and organic reach), and Customer Experience as Marketing (why the most effective marketing strategy is an exceptional customer experience, with practical playbooks for retention-driven growth).

What types of marketing events does Shama speak at?

Shama speaks at marketing conferences, CMO summits, brand strategy offsites, sales and marketing alignment sessions, agency retreats, martech conferences, social media summits, and company-wide marketing kickoffs. Past hosts include Salesforce, Adobe Summit, Inc. 5000, and dozens of industry-specific marketing conferences across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.

Can Shama customize her keynote for our specific marketing challenges?

Every marketing keynote is fully customized. Shama's team conducts a pre-event briefing to understand your industry, audience roles (CMOs vs. marketing managers vs. full team), current challenges, and what outcomes you want from the session. She adjusts examples, case studies, and frameworks to match your situation. Many clients say it felt like she had been studying their business specifically.

What credentials does Shama have in marketing?

Shama is an Inc. magazine marketing columnist, bestselling author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing (4 editions, 6 languages, 100,000+ copies sold), 4x LinkedIn Top Voice with 664,000+ followers, and Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Entrepreneur Magazine named her the Zen Master of Marketing. She was among the first 2,000 users on Twitter and has been at the forefront of digital marketing since its inception.

How far in advance should I book Shama for a marketing conference?

Shama typically books 6 to 12 months in advance for major marketing conferences and events. For high-demand periods like Q1 kickoffs and fall conference season, earlier outreach is recommended. Contact Shama's team through the booking form or at team@shamahyder.com to check availability.

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