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

What we learned about marketing in 2024
2024 was insane and exhilarating. A group of global marketing experts help us understand what we learned about marketing in the era of AI and hyper-connected consumers.

An inside view of LinkedIn success
LinkedIn success can be elusive with constant changes to the platform. Advice from Richard Bliss will help you navigate this essential social media site.

The Parasite Economy: An Upside for Creators
Ted Gioia sounded the alarm about a parasite economy where creators do the work and media companies make the money. But there is a more positive side to the economics of the digital economy.

Sometimes, marketing comes down to a personal decision
In a field where most people just follow the crowd, making a personal decision to carve a unique path might make all the difference to a marketing strategy.

The economic value of human authenticity
We’re all striving to be real, human, and authentic in our marketing. But will it matter? Not always. A discussion about radio and pizza made me question the economic value of human authenticity.

Are you really building a personal brand on TikTok?
Is it a personal brand on TikTok, or is it something else? A few short observations from Mark Schaefer.

A singular view of human creativity as AI encroaches
AI will soon meet and exceed human creativity in many art forms. What is the role of the human creator in this new eco-system?

Beyond Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome seems to be ubiquitous. But what do you do with it? Mark Schaefer and Amanda Russell approach it from different angles.

Your personal brand is not about you (surprise!)
A personal brand has to solve a problem. It’s not about you. It’s ultimately about serving the needs of your customers.