Shama Hyder on Revolutionizing PR and Marketing in the Digital Age

2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights for the Next Generation of Women in Business & Tech

Episode #86 of the 2B Bolder Podcast features an incredibly smart, hardworking businesswoman in tech. Shama Hyder is the Founder & CEO of Zen Media, a PR and marketing agency serving tech-driven b2b companies around the globe.
Shama has been a media correspondent for Fox Business, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and CW. 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 and Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age.
Shama has delivered keynotes in over 20 countries and spoken for recognized brands, including 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, 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.
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.
In this episode, we dive deep into Shama's journey and discuss her secret to success. From starting her business at the age of 21 to becoming a role model for young entrepreneurs, Shama's passion for technology, marketing, and inspiring others shines through. We also explore her strategies for growing a B2B business in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Tune in and be inspired by Shama's insights on being bold, adapting to change, and staying ahead in the B2B world. It's a conversation you won't want to miss!

Resources:

• Linkedin.com/In/shamahyder
• ZenMedia.com
• ZenMedia.com/blog
• ShamaHyder.com

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• Shama

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1. Shama Hyder on Revolutionizing PR and Marketing in the Digital Age (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] The Feminine Advantage: An Empowering Series for Women Consultants (00:18:22)

3. (Cont.) Shama Hyder on Revolutionizing PR and Marketing in the Digital Age (00:19:10)