Writer, Marketer, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Ann inspires and empowers people and organizations to create content, experiences, and ideas that spark engagement, igniting real results.
Who is Ann Handley?
Ann Handley is one of the most respected voices in marketing—and the world’s first Chief Content Officer. She’s a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has built two multimillion-dollar companies.
She’s a partner at MarketingProfs, a publisher and event company with a community of 600,000+ marketers worldwide. Ann also writes Total Annarchy, her fortnightly newsletter loved by 51,000+ subscribers, where she shares writing inspiration, marketing insights, and the occasional shenanigan.
What is Ann Handley known for?
She’s known for bringing humor, humanity, and clarity to modern marketing. Ann co-founded ClickZ, one of the first sources of online marketing news and commentary, and was named by IBM as one of seven people shaping the future of marketing.
A LinkedIn Influencer with nearly half a million followers, Ann has spent her career helping marketers communicate in a way that’s more real, relatable, and ridiculously good.
What books has Ann Handley written?
Ann is the author of three bestselling books, including the beloved Everybody Writes and Content Rules. Her work has been translated into 19 languages, and her fourth book will be published in 2026.
Explore them all on the Books page.
Where can I read Ann Handley’s writing?
Start with Total Annarchy—her popular newsletter for marketers who love words. You can also dive into her books on the Books page, or find her latest writing and ideas on LinkedIn.
Where has Ann Handley been featured?
Ann’s commentary and insights have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Inc., NPR, and The New York Times. She’s a recognized thought leader cited by top business and marketing outlets.
Does Ann Handley give keynote talks?
Yes! Ann is a sought-after speaker known for blending practical marketing advice with humor and storytelling. She inspires audiences to think differently about creativity—and to have a little fun along the way.
Here’s how to invite Ann to speak at your next event.
What is MarketingProfs, and what is Ann’s role there?
MarketingProfs is a leading training and education platform for marketers. As partner and Chief Content Officer, Ann helps shape its content, voice, and events—including its flagship annual conference, the B2B Forum.
What companies has Ann Handley founded?
Ann co-founded ClickZ and helped grow MarketingProfs into a multimillion-dollar company serving marketers worldwide.
Where does Ann Handley live?
Ann lives in Boston, Massachusetts. She loves dogs, collects vintage typewriters, and works out
of a tiny-house studio.
How can I contact or follow Ann Handley?
For speaking invitations, interviews, or collaborations, visit her Contact page. You can follow Ann (and her dog, August) on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X—and subscribe to Total Annarchy for a regular dose of inspiration and mischief.
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