13 Feb 2026
45m
Why Community is the Future of Marketing with Chanel Clark, Founder of The Marketing Club | Ep. 392
The Marketing Millennials
The discussion centers on building and scaling communities, particularly within the marketing industry. Chanel Clark, founder of The Marketing Club (TMC) in Australia and New Zealand, shares her accidental journey of creating a 15,000+ member community. A pivotal moment was realizing the need for a space where marketers with smaller budgets could connect, leading to a Slack channel that quickly grew. Clark emphasizes LinkedIn and in-person events as key growth levers, highlighting the importance of creating a sense of belonging. She also details how community feedback shaped TMC's pricing model and event planning, ensuring the offerings remained valuable and accessible.
Outlines
Part 1: Introduction, Career Origins
Part 2: The Birth and Growth of The Marketing Club
Part 3: Monetization, Validation, and Scaling
Part 4: Frameworks for Community Building
Part 5: Lessons, Challenges, and Future Outlook
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