Chris Marine
@chrismarine.bsky.social
Founder/CEO of Campfire Consulting
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A timely topic for #PrideMonth and a really interesting look into the past that shaped so much of the future. #Maine
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How Queer Newspapers Helped Shape Maine’s LGBTQ+ History and Community Connection — Campfire Consulting
Explore the impact of queer newspapers in Maine and how they shaped LGBTQ+ history, identity, and community. In this Pride Month episode of Fireside, Benn Marine and Megan Mac Gregor reflect on the po...
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June 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A timely topic for #PrideMonth and a really interesting look into the past that shaped so much of the future. #Maine
www.campfire.consulting/journal/hono...
www.campfire.consulting/journal/hono...
Today, I had my first real moment where I asked myself “am I messing up my kids” due to my work. Sharing this in case others needed to hear that if they’ve had this thought too. You are never alone. #Parenting #Entrepreneurship
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Today, I had my first real moment where I asked myself “am I messing up my kids” due to my work. Sharing this in case others needed to hear that if they’ve had this thought too. You are never alone. #Parenting #Entrepreneurship
“Ready for prime time” feels a little… VHS, doesn’t it?
In a world of autoplay, binge drops, and doomscrolls, maybe it’s time for an update.
Scroll-stopping? Stream-worthy? FYP-ready?
Let’s retire the broadcast era lingo.
In a world of autoplay, binge drops, and doomscrolls, maybe it’s time for an update.
Scroll-stopping? Stream-worthy? FYP-ready?
Let’s retire the broadcast era lingo.
May 21, 2025 at 4:54 AM
“Ready for prime time” feels a little… VHS, doesn’t it?
In a world of autoplay, binge drops, and doomscrolls, maybe it’s time for an update.
Scroll-stopping? Stream-worthy? FYP-ready?
Let’s retire the broadcast era lingo.
In a world of autoplay, binge drops, and doomscrolls, maybe it’s time for an update.
Scroll-stopping? Stream-worthy? FYP-ready?
Let’s retire the broadcast era lingo.
“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I shared this with my friend’s in 2010 who were graduating. I’ve always longed for the difficult road.
I shared this with my friend’s in 2010 who were graduating. I’ve always longed for the difficult road.
May 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I shared this with my friend’s in 2010 who were graduating. I’ve always longed for the difficult road.
I shared this with my friend’s in 2010 who were graduating. I’ve always longed for the difficult road.
Unpopular take: #Maine needs bold development. As a business owner here, I’ve seen how folks outside the region view our state - like opportunity ends at Boston. But Portland has a chance to change that. This kind of project could help put us on the map.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/p...
Plans unveiled for Maine’s tallest building
The project would overhaul a city block in Portland's Old Port and include a 30-story luxury high-rise tower at the center.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Unpopular take: #Maine needs bold development. As a business owner here, I’ve seen how folks outside the region view our state - like opportunity ends at Boston. But Portland has a chance to change that. This kind of project could help put us on the map.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/05/06/p...
I’m not big into titles and org charts. Everyone has an opportunity to lead. And when everyone has agency over their work, everyone thrives.
April 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’m not big into titles and org charts. Everyone has an opportunity to lead. And when everyone has agency over their work, everyone thrives.
I had a chance to meet and talk with an author whose work has changed my way of thinking and moving through this world. So grateful. Tune into our conversation wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search Responsibly Different. #podcast
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Beyond Good Intentions: Gamifying Climate Action with Katie Patrick
Podcast Episode · Responsibly Different™ · 04/17/2025 · 44m
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April 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I had a chance to meet and talk with an author whose work has changed my way of thinking and moving through this world. So grateful. Tune into our conversation wherever you listen to podcasts. Just search Responsibly Different. #podcast
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Low-stakes drop, high-vibes update: I launched a shop for folks who want to wear their values. For #EarthMonth, I’m starting with limited-run climate justice designs—50% of profits go to Earthjustice. Check it out + let me know what you think!
shopcampfire.com
shopcampfire.com
Shop Campfire | Purposeful Apparel & Gear for People Who Take a Stand
More than apparel—Shop Campfire offers ethically made gear designed for people who stand for something. Wear your values. Carry what you stand for. A portion of every purchase supports environmental a...
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April 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Low-stakes drop, high-vibes update: I launched a shop for folks who want to wear their values. For #EarthMonth, I’m starting with limited-run climate justice designs—50% of profits go to Earthjustice. Check it out + let me know what you think!
shopcampfire.com
shopcampfire.com
Any company that puts in their job description that they’re looking for a unicorn is messed up. What’s wrong with being human? By saying you’re looking for a unicorn you are already showing you have an unhealthy expectation of the people who make your company viable. No amount of money is worth it.
April 11, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Any company that puts in their job description that they’re looking for a unicorn is messed up. What’s wrong with being human? By saying you’re looking for a unicorn you are already showing you have an unhealthy expectation of the people who make your company viable. No amount of money is worth it.
Is your ad strategy falling into the AI blind spot? Tech giants have changed how we approach marketing, but my friends from AI Digital warns we're losing focus on what matters: how consumers actually experience advertising. Listen to their insights now.
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The Human Touch in AI: Why Machine Learning Needs Human Strategy
Podcast Episode · Responsibly Different™ · 04/10/2025 · 27m
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April 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Is your ad strategy falling into the AI blind spot? Tech giants have changed how we approach marketing, but my friends from AI Digital warns we're losing focus on what matters: how consumers actually experience advertising. Listen to their insights now.
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An important reflection from this past weekend's #HandsOff rally in #PortlandMaine
www.bennmarine.com/blog/2025/4/...
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Hands Off Rally Portland Maine
Hands Off Rally Portland Maine Senator Angus King Speaks to crowd of 10,000 in Monument Square
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April 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
An important reflection from this past weekend's #HandsOff rally in #PortlandMaine
www.bennmarine.com/blog/2025/4/...
www.bennmarine.com/blog/2025/4/...
Principal-based media buying is a conflict of interest—At Campfire, we plan objectively, buy transparently, and never resell media. You simply can’t be media agnostic if you’re holding onto inventory of your own.
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Normalizing Principal Media Buying Is Not Normal
Principal buying is a betrayal. It moves the agency-client relationship from a trusted partnership into a minefield full of conflicts of interest.
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April 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Principal-based media buying is a conflict of interest—At Campfire, we plan objectively, buy transparently, and never resell media. You simply can’t be media agnostic if you’re holding onto inventory of your own.
www.mediapost.com/publications...
www.mediapost.com/publications...
Me: Can you send us to bed with something positive to feel good about?
ChatGPT: Remember, each day you’re making progress, even if it’s just a small step. You’re capable of amazing things, and you deserve kindness and self-love. Tomorrow is a new opportunity to shine. Sleep well!
You’re welcome✌️
ChatGPT: Remember, each day you’re making progress, even if it’s just a small step. You’re capable of amazing things, and you deserve kindness and self-love. Tomorrow is a new opportunity to shine. Sleep well!
You’re welcome✌️
March 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Me: Can you send us to bed with something positive to feel good about?
ChatGPT: Remember, each day you’re making progress, even if it’s just a small step. You’re capable of amazing things, and you deserve kindness and self-love. Tomorrow is a new opportunity to shine. Sleep well!
You’re welcome✌️
ChatGPT: Remember, each day you’re making progress, even if it’s just a small step. You’re capable of amazing things, and you deserve kindness and self-love. Tomorrow is a new opportunity to shine. Sleep well!
You’re welcome✌️
The real MVPs tonight are the advertisers shelling out $8 million for 30 seconds of our attention. When did the game become the sideshow? 
February 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The real MVPs tonight are the advertisers shelling out $8 million for 30 seconds of our attention. When did the game become the sideshow? 
Advertising needs more soul. We’re drowning in data but starving for connection. Who’s doing it right? Tag a brand that makes you feel something.
February 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Advertising needs more soul. We’re drowning in data but starving for connection. Who’s doing it right? Tag a brand that makes you feel something.
What’s the real impact of a Super Bowl ad after the buzz fades? Dive into our latest episode exploring the hype, the strategies, and the future of advertising! Listen now!
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Super Bowl Ads: Hype, Hustle, and the Hard Truth
Podcast Episode · Responsibly Different™ · 02/06/2025 · 24m
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February 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
What’s the real impact of a Super Bowl ad after the buzz fades? Dive into our latest episode exploring the hype, the strategies, and the future of advertising! Listen now!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Ok, honestly… are you excited for the ads during the #SuperBowl? This goes out to anyone NOT working in advertising. I get that for everyone in the industry this is always a highlight.
February 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Ok, honestly… are you excited for the ads during the #SuperBowl? This goes out to anyone NOT working in advertising. I get that for everyone in the industry this is always a highlight.
Have you heard of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber? He distinguished two types of relationships: “I-It” and “I-Thou.” Too much of modern marketing operates in the “I-It” mode, treating audiences as data points rather than people. I dove more into the idea here 👇
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The Business of Belonging: Why Connection Matters More Than Clicks
In 2023, the U.S.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Have you heard of the Jewish philosopher Martin Buber? He distinguished two types of relationships: “I-It” and “I-Thou.” Too much of modern marketing operates in the “I-It” mode, treating audiences as data points rather than people. I dove more into the idea here 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/busine...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/busine...
As someone who thinks a lot about media and its impact, I’m curious—what do you think social media should be doing better for people?
February 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
As someone who thinks a lot about media and its impact, I’m curious—what do you think social media should be doing better for people?
Finally on Bluesky! Excited to explore how conversations evolve here without the algorithmic noise. Who else is new? What’s your first impression?
February 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Finally on Bluesky! Excited to explore how conversations evolve here without the algorithmic noise. Who else is new? What’s your first impression?