Bonus KNOWN Content
Continue the inspirational journey of KNOWN with new case studies, ideas, and tips from author Mark W. Schaefer.

What is the “gist” of you? Staying relevant as a creator
It’s never been more difficult staying relevant as a creator. In this fast-paced episode of The Marketing Companion, Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo provide their best actionable insights we can use in the AI Era.

Five pitfalls of personal branding: When becoming known doesn’t work
Personal branding is critical to individual relevance and corporate marketing success. But there are five pitfalls that can get in the way, even if you’re working hard on the effort!

Reflecting on the most rewarding marketing experience of my life
Each year, a small group of marketing leaders gather at a beautiful lodge in the woods to think big thoughts about the future of marketing.

What the “Whole Self” Movement Means to Marketers
The “whole self” movement is creating a lot of conversation and consternation in the workplace. Mark Schaefer and Keith Jennings examine this trend and explain how this is important to marketers.

An explanation of marketing for the arts in five minutes
A concise explanation of marketing for the arts. It’s time to think beyond social media.

Grading 12 marketing predictions about the future
A 2009 blog post with marketing predictions about the future turned out to be an interesting little gem.

Five biggest mistakes I’ve made as an entrepreneur
The five biggest mistakes I’ve made as an entrepreneur range from a lack of discipline to complacency in a crisis.

A profound discussion on the AI threat to creativity
Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo disagree on the AI threat to creativity. Will new AI applications simply boost our creative output or erode our audiences and ability to monetize?

Unlocking the Power of Curated Content for Your Business
Curated content is particularly relevant in a fast-changing and chaotic world. Why is this overlooked as a content marketing strategy?