Shama Hyder: Digital Marketing
Digital marketing keynote speaker and brand strategist Shama Hyder helps organizations build momentum, modernize marketing, and connect with today’s customer through data-driven storytelling.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- CEO and founder of Zen Media, a global marketing and digital PR firm
- Bestselling author of two influential marketing books
- Recognized by Forbes, Inc., BusinessWeek, and LinkedIn
- Honored by the White House and the United Nations
- Formats: Keynote speaker and marketing strategist
- Audiences: Marketing leaders, executives, founders, and organizations seeking digital transformation, brand growth, and customer connection
- Outcomes:
- Clear strategies to build momentum in modern marketing
- Practical insights into influencer marketing and digital storytelling
- Stronger alignment between brand strategy and business results
- Travels from: Miami, FL
- **Fee range: On Request
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Talent Short Bio
Shama Hyder is a visionary strategist for the digital age, a bestselling author, web and TV personality, and the award-winning CEO of Zen Media, a global marketing and digital PR firm. Widely recognized for shaping modern marketing thinking, she has been named the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by FastCompany.com.
Her leadership and entrepreneurial impact have earned international recognition. Shama has been honored by both the White House and the United Nations as one of the top 100 young entrepreneurs, reflecting her influence at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation.
Shama is the author of two bestselling books, The Zen of Social Media Marketing now in its fourth edition, and Momentum, which focuses on transforming brands in the digital era. As a keynote speaker, she has delivered presentations in more than 20 countries, speaking for leading organizations including Movado, Chase, Tupperware, and the Inc. 5000 community.
Her accolades include the Technology Titan Emerging Company CEO award, BusinessWeek’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25, Inc. Magazine’s Top 30 Under 30, and Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. LinkedIn has also named her a Top Voice in Marketing and Social Media for three consecutive years.
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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.
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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Talent Videos
Why Airbnb Is Having Its Best Year Yet | Shama Hyder
In this televised interview, digital marketing strategist Shama Hyder explains why Airbnb’s marketing strategy, technology focus, and brand positioning are driving record profitability.
Video Summary & Key Moments
In this 3-minute news segment, Shama Hyder joins the discussion as a technology and marketing expert to analyze why Airbnb is experiencing its strongest year to date. The conversation opens with data showing a sharp rebound in global travel, including a significant rise in cross-border city breaks and Airbnb’s first full year of profitability. Shama situates this success within the broader post-pandemic travel recovery, emphasizing that demand for experiences and flexibility continues to accelerate.
She highlights Airbnb’s strategic strength as a technology-first company, noting that experimentation, automation, and artificial intelligence are core to its long-term advantage. Rather than simply offering accommodation, Airbnb is increasingly investing in curated experiences, excursions, and activities that extend beyond lodging. Shama explains that these offerings are not generic add-ons, but are increasingly being matched intelligently to traveler preferences, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
Addressing concerns about rising prices and increased competition from hotels and new listings, Shama reframes the conversation. She argues that Airbnb does not compete on price alone. Instead, its value lies in delivering unique, memorable experiences that traditional hotels often cannot replicate, from unconventional stays to hyper-local experiences.
Key Moments
- 00:40 City breaks, cross-border travel, and demand trends
- 01:20 Experiences, AI, and personalization as growth drivers
- 02:10 Why Airbnb does not compete on price alone
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