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

Four Pillars of Human Dominance in the AI Marketing Era
Sure, AI is coming for our jobs. But I expect ther will be at least for areas of human dominance in the AI Era.

Ten ways to create an AI-shaped career
The time is now to create your AI-shaped career. Here are 10 non-obvious ideas to help you prepare for the AI workplace infiltration.

Is it time to monetize your audience through Substack?
For more than 15 years, I’ve given away my content for free. Is it time for a pivot and make a steady income from Substack?

My Fond Farewell to The Marketing Companion
Mark Schaefer beat the odds by hosting a podcast continuously for 13 years. In his final show as host, Mark tells the inside story of the The Marketing Companion — the world’s most entertaining business podcast.

Secrets of the Sustainable Personal Brand
Mark Schaefer has often said that your personal brand is your last line of defense AI. But a sustainable personal brand isn’t a project. It’s a lifestyle and he discusses his secrets with Jay Acunzo in this podcast episode.

When There’s No More “Up.” Lessons from the Top of the Mountain
The highlight of a career prompted dark new emotions and lessons on what it means to follow your curiosity.

A contrarian view to work life balance
Many people decry the idea of hard work that jeopardizes work-life balance. But maybe the sacrifice you’re making now leads to better life options later.

Three Ways Human Marketers Survive When AI Comes for Their Job
AI can accomplish much of the work done my white collar workers today. But human marketers still have a place in this world. The post examines three areas that will continue to be dominated by humans.

The most human marketing I’ve ever seen
Let’s take a break from the constant AI news feed and consider of our favorite most human marketing stories.