Social Media Examiner® helps millions of marketers discover how to better connect with customers, drive traffic, generate awareness, increase sales, and leverage AI.
Our mission is to help small business marketers navigate the constantly changing marketing jungle.
We believe that with smart marketing you can compete with the largest players in your industry.
We'll help you get there by giving you direct access to original research, how-to advice, and wisdom from the industry’s top experts so you can become a marketing rockstar.
More than 93 million marketers, creators, and entrepreneurs have benefited from our content. Have a look around and see why so many people recommend us.
A Bold Undertaking With Great Intentions
In 2009, the birth year of Social Media Examiner, our founder Michael Stelzner knew next to nothing about social media marketing.
He noticed that lots of marketers had strong opinions about social media, but few were openly sharing how to use it for marketing. So, in the middle of the Great Recession, Michael set out to create a movement—a place where marketers revealed what worked with social marketing.
By bringing together the brightest minds to create high-quality content, he believed that businesses could thrive.
Watch the below video for a bit of our backstory (yes, there's a story in there…).
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The Best Content for Marketers
Social Media Examiner is the only resource you need for tactical and strategic marketing insight that’ll help you crush your marketing goals. Our editorial team tracks the changing trends, so you don’t have to. No need to hunt around for value. We’ve got you covered.
No matter where you find yourself in the marketing jungle, we’re here to help you become a better marketer.
Original Written Content
Instead of chasing news and opinions, get exactly what you need to improve your marketing skills.
Each week you can look forward to original content focused on how to effectively market your business. We publish a marketing newsletter to over 385,000 people every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Want to know what other marketers plan to do with their social media?
Check out our annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. This report surveyed thousands of marketers to find out how they're using and plan to use social marketing.
Use these industry insights to make better decisions about your social marketing plans.
Wondering how other marketers are leveraging generative AI? Want to ensure you're staying ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving space?
Check out our Generative AI Marketing Industry Report.
This report dives deep into the latest trends and best practices marketers are using to thrive in the AI-powered marketing landscape.
Actionable Marketing Shows
Looking to dive deep into marketing technique and strategy? Want a quick update on relevant changes in the world of marketing? Our shows keep you learning and informed.
Listen to the Social Media Marketing Podcast to learn new strategies and tactics, discover how successful marketers employ social media, and gain actionable tips to improve your marketing.
With millions of downloads each year, this top-rated show has been helping marketers for more than a decade.
The AI Explored Podcast is a weekly show for marketers, creators, and business owners who want to know how to use AI. Each week, you'll discover how to apply AI to your work and your life.
Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner every week as he helps you discover practical and actionable ways to put AI to work.
The Social Media Marketing Talk Show is a live show and podcast that will keep you informed on critical changes across the major social platforms and what they mean for marketers. Each week an expert will review the latest changes on the major social platforms.
It's the longest-running weekly talk show dedicated to social media marketing.
Learn from Marketing Experts Live and In-Person
The world’s largest social media marketing conference, Social Media Marketing World® taking place April 28-30, 2026, is your ticket to better marketing.
Experience three full days of top-notch content from industry experts, make connections with thousands of marketing pros, and discover the latest tactics to improve your marketing in sunny Anaheim, California.
By attending, you’ll come away with the knowledge and drive to transform your marketing. You can’t afford to miss this event!
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The AI Business Society
The AI Business Society is your premier membership organization for marketers who want to master AI—a place where you can discover cutting-edge AI strategies, improve your implementation results, get expert support, and become indispensable in your organization. Plus, you join a genuine community of AI practitioners who share your challenges.
Here’s how the AI Business Society helps you:
âś… Accelerate your career as you deliver AI-powered results and become an indispensable asset to your organization.
âś… Gain more confidence by tapping into a network of always-available AI peers who become your sounding board.
âś… Discover new ways to apply AIÂ that lead to more wins for your business or clients.
âś… Get ahead on AI trends as you focus on actions that yield the biggest results.
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Special thanks: Back in 2009, Michael Stelzner, the site's founder, had a vision to bring together the brightest minds in social media. Mari Smith, Chris Garrett, Denise Wakeman, Cindy King, Casey Hibbard, and Jason Falls answered the call as founding contributors.
