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Mark W. Schaefer is the most trusted voice in marketing, a futurist, and the bestselling author of eleven books. He is a globally recognized keynote speaker, marketing strategy consultant, and college educator. He has built his career helping companies and leaders rise above the noise to become the signal in a world of overwhelming information density. As Executive Director of U.S.-based Schaefer Marketing Solutions, he specializes in developing digital strategies and giving keynote speeches and workshops on topics including personal branding, new marketing realities, harnessing AI, and the power of brand communities. Clients include both start-ups and global brands such as Adidas, J&J, Dell, P&G, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Pfizer, Microsoft, and the UK government. Mark has advanced degrees in marketing and organizational development and holds seven patents. He studied under the legendary Peter Drucker for three years and is currently a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University. Mark is the bestselling author of 11 popular books including the first book on influence marketing (Return On Influence), the most popular book on personal branding (KNOWN), the chart-topping "Marketing Rebellion," and the bestselling book on brand community (Belonging to the Brand). His books have been translated into 19 languages, are found in more than 700 libraries worldwide, and are used as textbooks at more than 50 universities. For over a decade, he has hosted The Marketing Companion, one of the top 10 marketing podcasts on iTunes. Mark is the seventh-most mentioned person by CMOs on Twitter and is among the Top 10 most re-tweeted marketing authorities. His blog {grow} is often cited in lists of the top marketing blogs of the world. In 2024, he was voted as one of the top three most inspiring marketing leaders in the world. He has been a keynote speaker in 28 countries and has been featured at conferences such as the American Bankers Association, SXSW, National Economic Development Association, NAMM, American Bar Association, and the Institute for International and European Affairs. He is the only person to keynote the annual Social Media Marketing World conference twice. Mark has lectured at Oxford University, Princeton, and many other prestigious institutions. Mark is the founder of The Uprising, an intimate, innovative marketing retreat. He has appeared on many national television shows and periodicals, including the Wall Street Journal, Wired, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, BBC, and CBS News.