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Shama Hyder

FounderZen Media

Miami, FL

Member Since June 2021

Skills

Online Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing

About

Shama is the Founder & CEO of Zen Media, a B2B PR and marketing agency, serving tech-driven B2B companies globally from New York to Israel, including Chase Business, AdRoll, Dwolla, ATB Ventures, Cox Communications, and more. Shama has been a media correspondent for Fox Business, MSNBC, Bloomberg, CW, and she's one of the world’s leading experts on marketing and PR in the digital age. She has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by Fast Company. Shama has also been honored at both the White House and The United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the country. She is the bestselling author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing, now in its 4th edition, and Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Shama has delivered keynotes in over 20 countries and spoken for recognized brands including Movado, Chase, Tupperware and Inc 5000. As a result of her success, Shama has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Technology Titan Emerging Company CEO award. She was named one of the “Top 25 Entrepreneurs under 25” by Business Week in 2009, “Top 30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs in America in 2014 by Inc. Magazine, and Forbes “30 Under 30” movers and shakers for 2015. LinkedIn has named Hyder one of their “Top Voices” in Marketing & Social Media for four years in a row. Shama holds a BA in Communication Studies and a Master’s in Organizational Communication and Technology, both from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a member of the 2022 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.

Published content

20 proven cold contact strategies for successful business partnerships and sales

expert panel

Revitalize your cold outreach strategy for more successful sales outcomes. In any industry, reaching out to a cold contact can be intimidating. The unfamiliarity can create anxiety and stress; however, with the right approach, it can lead to valuable opportunities. Below, Fast Company Executive Board members share their effective strategies for initiating contact with potential partners or clients. Follow their recommended methods to make a compelling first impression that can lead to a successful business relationship.

Embracing shared values to secure a competitive edge

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When organizations clearly define their values, they are better primed to deliver meaningful solutions.

What creators should know about AI and the creator economy

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AI isn’t going anywhere. Smart creators know that working with and understanding the technology will increase their longevity in an increasingly competitive industry.

Speed: AI's biggest business advantage in healthcare

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Speed in healthcare saves lives, gets more patients seen, and ensures that claims are processed efficiently.

How to engage employees in future workspaces

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Business leaders should continue to grow their companies and also meet the needs of their employees, which requires a new approach to workplace operations.

The key to growth: Creating better access to wealth for underserved communities

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The pandemic not only sparked a mass digital transformation in our society, forcing us to accelerate and adapt to new technologies, but it also exacerbated the digital divide. 

Company details

Zen Media

Company bio

The #1 PR and Marketing Firm for Technology-Driven B2B brands. The only new media agency to be honoured by both the Whitehouse and the United Nations as a Top 100 company in North America.

Industry

Marketing & advertising

Area of focus

Marketing
B2B
Public Relations

Company size

11 - 50