The Top 10 AI Speakers Worth Booking Right Now
The AI speaker circuit is crowded. Every conference has a roster full of people who discovered ChatGPT in late 2022 and now command five-figure fees to tell audiences what a
The Gift of Uncertainty: Why This Might Be the Most Important Speech I’ve Ever Given
I’ve been speaking on stages around the world for more than two decades. I’ve delivered keynotes on content marketing, personal branding, artificial intelligence, and the seismic shifts reshaping how we
Who Is the Best Speaker on AI and Marketing?
Every conference organizer eventually faces the same problem. The topic is urgent — artificial intelligence and its impact on marketing — and the speaker options are plentiful. There are technologists
How four keynote speeches support one overarching concept
Every once in a while, somebody asks me, “Mark, how do all your speeches fit together?” It’s a fair question. On the surface, they’re based on different books. Different themes.
How My Speaking Career Grew (And What I Learned Along the Way)
When people see me on a big stage today—whether it’s SXSW, Social Media Marketing World, or a global company meeting in Europe or Asia—it can look like the result of
The Event Planner becomes an Experience Strategist
In 2026, the job title “event planner” is starting to feel quaint. Because the work is no longer mainly about centerpieces, run-of-show documents, and making sure the vegetarian option isn’t
How Meeting Planners Really Find Speakers
For years, speakers have been told a familiar story. Build your personal brand. Create more content. Optimize your website. Post relentlessly on social media. Start a podcast. Get on YouTube.
Whow are the Top 10 keynotes speakers who specialize in marketing as a topic?
When you bring a marketing keynote speaker to your event, you’re not just filling a slot on the agenda. You’re hiring a moment: the 45–60 minutes that can set the
You’ve Booked the Venue—Now Comes the Hard Part: Finding the Right Speaker
If you’re a meeting planner, finding the right speaker is a high-stakes decision that can make or break your event’s reputation, ROI, and attendee satisfaction. Across hundreds of debriefs and
How to Work with Mark Schaefer
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably wondering how we can work together. Maybe you’ve seen one of my marketing keynotes. Maybe you’ve read one of my books, listened
