Shama Hyder
Founder & CEO @ Zen Media | Keynote Speaker | Henry Crown Fellow (Aspen Institute)
Miami, Florida, United States
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500+ connections
About
Shama Hyder helps leaders and companies get good and ready for a future that’s ever changing - from consumer expectations to competing with AI. As a well-respected and early pioneer in the world of social media, she brings a rare “from the trenches” perspective. She’s the Founder & CEO of Zen Media, one of today’s leading B2B marketing and PR companies in the country. Shama is also an active Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.
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 has delivered keynotes in over 24 countries and spoken for recognized brands including NASA, Yale, Movado, Marriott, Chase, Toyota, Mastercard, and Disney.
Shama Hyder helps leaders and companies understand strategically and practically how to connect what’s next to what now. 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.
As a result of her success, Shama has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Technology Titan Emerging Company CEO Award. She is one of the only entrepreneurs to be recognized by Business Week, Inc, and Forbes alike for being an Under 30 Mover and a Shaker. LinkedIn named her one of their “Top Voices” in Marketing and Social Media for four years in a row. In 2023, she was named the Top Marketing Leader by Masthead Media.
As a preeminent thinker in the digital age, Shama is a coveted media contributor, frequently featured on platforms such as NPR, Inc, Fox Business, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and CW. Her insights continue to shape the industry, inspiring others to confidently navigate the ever-shifting digital terrain.
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Media: As you're looking for sources in 2025 -- here is something I can promise you -- I will work to get you the best source, regardless of whether…
Media: As you're looking for sources in 2025 -- here is something I can promise you -- I will work to get you the best source, regardless of whether…
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What are some lessons brands can take away from Art Miami? Inc. writer, Shama Hyder covers them in her latest article. Thank you for adding the…
What are some lessons brands can take away from Art Miami? Inc. writer, Shama Hyder covers them in her latest article. Thank you for adding the…
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Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age
Benbella Books
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The Zen of Social Media Marketing
BenBella Books
One of the best selling books on social media marketing. Currently in its 4th edition.
Honors & Awards
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LinkedIn - Top 10 Voices in Marketing (4 years in a row)
LinkedIn
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Top 25 Under 25 Entrepreneurs
Businessweek
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Forbes 30 Under 30
Forbes
Forbes 30 Under 30 in Marketing and Advertising - Forbes 2015
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Inc - 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs
Inc Magazine
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Inc - Top 10 Women to Watch in Tech
Inc Magazine
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Tech Titans: Best Emerging Company CEO
Tech Titans
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Top 20 Influential Women
Fuzion Magazine
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English
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Hindi
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Urdu
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As a CMO working at the intersection of consumers, tech and innovation, it's always inspiring when some of my worlds collide. One of my most trusted…
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