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

How do you measure thought leadership?
Everybody wants to build a personal brand, but how do you know it’s working? How do you measure thought leadership. Here are five ideas.

My commencement address: Enthusiasm as competitive advantage
I learned enthusiasm was a key to success, even when I had a job that I disliked!

The art of starting and stopping content projects
When it comes to content projects, should you be a model of consistency or change with the times? How do you when to start or stop your projects?

15 Years On, Five Ways Blogging Changed My Life Forever
On the fifteenth anniversary of his blog, Mark Schaefer describes five reasons that “blogging changed my life.” It may have even saved his life.

How to be the best fake possible
The Most Human Company Wins except when the Best Fake is better. Why AI-generated content will dominate marketing.

My most embarrassing business mistakes revealed
Have you ever had to send an apology by personal courier? Mark Schaefer and Jay Acunzo reveal their most embarrassing business mistakes!

Personal Brand Versus Corporate Brand: Which is More Effective?
A surprising debate over the relative value of the personal brand versus corporate brand

Experiencing marketing career burnout? Read this.
It took a near-death experience for Sonia Hunt to address her marketing career burnout. She how your marketing skills can actually improve your health!

The Blog Post That Shocked the World
On the 10 year anniversary of my most famous blog post, we look at the impact of Content Shock and lessons from one of the most widely shared business blog posts in history.