I mean, ask yourself... what other blockchain has its own comic?!
There is so much potential here on Steem and Steemit, and now with the introduction of the Steem Proposal System, we must not sheepishly follow the well-worn path of yesteryear.
Marketing related endeavors are definitely a part of the bigger SPS picture. What's needed is an open discussion on what portions of the SPS funds are being used to fund Marketing, Development, Business Development, and so forth.
The key benefit to this is that it will allow entities (other than Steemit, Inc.) to make proposals for various things that will improve the value of Steem - such as development projects, marketing, etc. Since I joined Steem back in 2016, one thing that I have heard people say over and over again is "Steemit is not doing this" and "Steemit is not doing that". With a funding source that stakeholders can allocate towards various projects, we will now have the opportunity to pay for some of these things ourselves.
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@timcliff, from Hardfork 21 - Steem Proposal System (SPS) + Economic Improvement Proposal (EIP)
Some while back there was a community marketing initiative which sort-of fizzled out, and NOW, here is a stake based funding mechanism to fuel whatever projects the community decides will bring value to the Steem blockchain!
What other blockchain-project can boast this level of community-directed funding? ...besides BitShares of course, the pioneer of "paid by protocol".
Do it! Be prudent but be daring! We don't have time to sit on our hands anymore and wonder what might be possible. Test the limits of what is possible and do it now! Help us tell the stories which will carry the Steem into the hearts and minds of the masses.
Also, I will personally vouch for 
Sincerely,
@Lovejoy
RE: Vote now to fund Steemian vs. The Bear comic on SPS Proposal!