Shama Hyder: Zen Marketing
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- Shama Hyder is the founder of Zen Media, a global digital marketing and public relations firm known for helping brands leverage the power of digital transformation.
- Often referred to as the “Millennial Master of the Universe,” Shama Hyder is a trailblazer in the world of digital marketing.
- Shama has received numerous awards, including being named to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list in Marketing and Advertising, and Inc.'s “Top 100 Leadership Speakers.”
- She is a regular contributor to major media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., and Huffington Post, where she shares her insights on digital trends.
- Travels from: Miami, FL
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Shama Hyder is a visionary strategist for the digital age, a web and TV personality, a bestselling author, and the award-winning CEO of Zen Media – a global marketing and digital PR firm. She has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by FastCompany.com.
Shama Hyder has also been honored at both the White House and The United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs in the country.
Shama 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 Hyder 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. Shama Hyder was named one of the “Top 25 Entrepreneurs under 25” by Business Week in 2009, one of the “Top 30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs in America in 2014 by Inc. Magazine, and to the Forbes “30 Under 30” list of movers and shakers for 2015.
Shama Hyder | Zen Marketing
LinkedIn has named Shama Hyder one of their “Top Voices” in Marketing & Social Media for three years in a row. Her online videos were awarded the “Hermes Gold award for Educational Programming in Electronic Media” and most recently she was given the “Global Empowerment award for Marketing and Technology” by Anokhi Media.
As the CEO of Zen Media, Shama Hyder and her team help both B2B and B2C brands to make meaningful connections with the modern-day customer via influencer marketing, experiential and digital storytelling — and then turning those into bottom line results.
Notable clients include Chase Business, The US Navy, DFW Airport, MaryKay, and Tupperware.
With an outstanding average ranking of 98.7%, Shama Hyder is one of the most popular keynote speakers on the market.
Through real-world examples and entertaining stories, Shama Hyder delivers fresh insights and up-to-date strategies that your audience can immediately use and apply to increase their results.
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