Marshal Carper

Marshal Carper is a career creator, marketer, and the author of more than 15 books. He specializes in video game marketing and content marketing, serving a range of clients via his agency, Carper Creative.

From the stages of conventions like TwitchCon to the mats where he has coached UFC fighters, his professional experience is equally diverse and intensely immersed. With his work spanning journalism, video games, combat sports, and a variety of client industries, he brings a nuanced perspective formed from years of working with innovative creators at the top of their fields. In the world of livestream fundraising, he helped build the No Kid Hungry livestream program from scratch, and his agency team has collaborated on official tie-ins with Rare, Bethesda, Wizards of the Coast, Capcom and others to bring memorable charity events to life.

Some personal career high points include:

• Author of more than 15 books (travel memoirs, sports instructionals, business books, etc.)
• Recently published the Business of Indie Games with Taylor & Francis
• Career started with a contract writing gig for a Nintendo DS title (was 19 at the time)
• Coached professional MMA fighters, with one winning Fight of the Night in his UFC debut
• Young Alumni Award winner and 30 Under 30 winner from his undergrad University
• M.S. in journalism with a thesis on using textbook publishing to fund scholarships
• 20 years as the owner of a marketing agency with clients ranging from NYT bestselling authors to nonprofits like American Cancer Society and No Kid Hungry
• Invested in several ventures (game companies, publishing houses)
• Active volunteer for careers in writing workshops/lectures as well as careers in gaming (middle schools, high schools, college)