Schaefer Marketing Solutions
UnclaimedSchaefer Marketing Solutions is a leading marketing consulting and media firm delivering strategy, education, and thought leadership.
Overview
SMS is a marketing consulting and media company led by Mark W. Schaefer. It offers marketing strategy, thought leadership, and education through consulting, keynote speaking, and publishing. It serves corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and public institutions with guidance on content marketing, social media, branding, customer experience, and growth, helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex, fast-changing digital landscape. SMS operates through client engagements, speaking, classes, and publications.
Mission statement
To help organizations grow through human-centered marketing, practical guidance, and evidence-based strategies delivered via consulting, speaking, and educational content.
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What we offer
Marketing Consulting
Expert marketing consulting to elevate your business strategy and achieve sustainable growth.
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businessesgrow.com/marketing-consulting/Advertising with Mark Schaefer
Maximize your reach with personalized advertising from Mark Schaefer.
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businessesgrow.com/advertise-with-mark-schaefer/The Content Code
Cut through digital noise and build impactful content for your audience.
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businessesgrow.com/publication/the-content-code/Belonging to the Brand
Explores how community is the future of brand marketing, fostering connection and loyalty.
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www.amazon.com/Belonging-Brand-Community-Marketing-Strategy/dp/1733553398Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World
Empower marketers to thrive in an AI-dominated environment through human-centric strategies.
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www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18YAudacious – The Workbook
Enhance your marketing strategies with practical exercises from 'Audacious – The Workbook.'
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businessesgrow.com/publication/audacious-the-workbook/Master Class
Join the most effective personal branding training to elevate your career.
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maven.com/mark-schaefer/marketingMarketing Training Classes
Enhance your marketing skills with expert-led live or online training classes.
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businessesgrow.com/social-media-speaker/join-a-class/Keynote Speaking Engagements
Engage your audience with tailored, impactful keynote speeches by Mark Schaefer.
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businessesgrow.com/social-media-speaker/Market segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
Marketing consulting and strategy
Strategic marketing leadership and advisory that delivers business assessments, go-to-market plans, communication strategy, and ongoing accountability to align marketing with business goals.
Products: Marketing Consulting, Advertising with Mark Schaefer
Content marketing strategy
Plan, produce, and govern audience-aligned content including ideation, repurposing, web-ready assets, and distribution to drive traffic and engagement.
Products: The Content Code, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World, Audacious – The Workbook
Executive education and personal branding
Instructor-led training and intensive programs to develop marketing leadership, personal brands, and practical skills for professionals and executives.
Products: Master Class, Marketing Training Classes, Audacious – The Workbook
Community and brand belonging strategy
Strategies and measurement approaches for building brand communities, fostering customer belonging, and leveraging community as a growth and loyalty mechanism.
Products: Belonging to the Brand, Marketing Consulting, Keynote Speaking Engagements
More information about our offering
Marketing Consulting
Marketing consulting services providing strategic guidance on marketing strategy, content marketing, social media, branding, customer experience, and growth. One-hour advisory session with Mark Schaefer to map strategy and tackle specific marketing challenges.
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- Achieve Strategic AlignmentComprehensive strategies that ensure all marketing efforts are cohesive and aligned with overall business objectives.
- Gain Direct InsightsInteract one-on-one with Mark Schaefer, leveraging his extensive marketing expertise.
- Strengthen Online PresenceExpert insights on creating impactful content and leveraging social media to engage your audience effectively.
- Enhance Customer SatisfactionTailored strategies aimed at improving customer interactions and fostering loyalty.
- Receive Targeted AdviceUtilize a dedicated hour to concentrate on your specific marketing issues and receive actionable solutions.
- Improve Brand VisibilityEffective branding strategies that enhance your market presence and connect emotionally with customers.
- Plan Effective ApproachesWork together with Mark to envision strategies tailored to your business needs, ensuring clarity and direction.
- Receive Quick InsightsGet immediate feedback and actionable strategies to address pressing marketing challenges.
- Identify Improvement AreasReceive unfiltered critiques to help you refine your marketing initiatives and strategies.
- Chart a Path ForwardGain insights on effective marketing strategies that align with your goals and budget.
Advertising with Mark Schaefer
The advertising package featuring Mark Schaefer’s involvement includes three ad placements over three months for $1,500. Clients may supply their own ads or request assistance from Schaefer Marketing Solutions, with all ads subject to approval by Mark Schaefer.
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- Expert Approval EnsuredAll advertisements must receive Mark Schaefer’s approval, guaranteeing high standards of quality and relevance before they reach the audience.
- Three Ads Per QuarterClients benefit from three strategic ad placements, distributed over three months, optimizing visibility and engagement over time.
- Choose Your Own Ad FormatClients have the flexibility to provide their own ads or can rely on SMS's expertise to create effective advertisements, ensuring alignment with marketing goals.
- Transparent PricingThe cost for the advertising package is clearly stated at $1,500, ensuring clients know what to expect without hidden fees.
The Content Code
A blueprint for cutting through noise in digital marketing, focusing on content that builds branding, authority, and shareability.
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- Target Elite AudienceFocus your efforts on the most influential audience segment, driving significant value and engagement.
- Build Brand AuthorityLeverage quality content to establish and enhance your brand’s reputation and trust among customers.
- Ignite Your ContentApply actionable strategies designed to maximize the impact of your content across various platforms.
- Focus on TransmissionShift your marketing focus from superficial metrics to meaningful audience engagement and content distribution.
- Enhance ShareabilityImplement techniques to make your content more shareable, amplifying its reach and effectiveness.
Belonging to the Brand
A book exploring the role of community in brand marketing, arguing that belonging is a central future marketing strategy and outlining megatrends and practical guidance.
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- Centers on Community EngagementPositions community as the cornerstone of modern marketing strategies, essential for fostering customer loyalty.
- Examines Future Marketing TrendsIdentifies critical trends that dictate the evolution of community-oriented marketing practices.
- Enhances Brand Impact MeasurementEquips businesses with effective strategies to assess how their communities influence brand loyalty and performance.
- Develops Actionable Community TacticsHelps businesses implement effective tactics to create and sustain communities that resonate with customers.
- Offers Global Marketing InsightsDelivers expert perspectives that guide leaders in adapting community strategies for diverse markets.
- Tackles Customer LonelinessDemonstrates how addressing loneliness can enhance customer loyalty and connection with brands.
Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World
A top-rated book about human-centered marketing in the age of AI, offering frameworks to stand out in a noisy, AI-driven world.
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- Enhances Customer ConnectionsBy prioritizing human emotions and connections, marketers can create more meaningful relationships with their audience.
- Provides Actionable InsightsPacked with over 100 tips, the book equips marketers with practical tools for navigating the evolving landscape.
- Stands Out Amidst AI NoiseOffers innovative strategies to capture attention and make a lasting impact in crowded markets.
- Learn from the BestPresents jaw-dropping case studies that inspire and inform on how to break the mold.
- Redefines Measurement StandardsChallenges traditional metrics to align with the complexities of modern marketing.
Audacious – The Workbook
Workbook containing exercises to apply the Audacious concepts and extend learning from the Audacious book.
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- Deepen Your LearningThis workbook serves as a practical tool alongside the main text, reinforcing key ideas while providing space for personal insights and reflections.
- Implement Marketing IdeasThis feature provides structured activities that help you translate theoretical concepts into actual marketing strategies.
- Apply Framework EffectivelyEngage with real-world applications of the concepts, allowing for better understanding and implementation in your marketing efforts.
- Explore Innovative MarketingDiscover fresh and exciting marketing strategies that challenge the status quo and drive engagement.
Master Class
Intensive personal branding training class led by Mark Schaefer, marketed as the most effective personal branding training in the world.
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- Build Your Personal BrandLearn essential strategies to effectively showcase your personal brand and make a lasting impact.
- Learn from an Industry LeaderBenefit from the insights and experience of Mark Schaefer, a top marketer and educator, who brings a wealth of knowledge to every session.
- Master Branding TacticsExplore a broad array of techniques designed to enhance your visibility and influence in your industry.
- Receive Personalized GuidanceExperience tailored instruction and direct feedback in a small group setting for better learning outcomes.
- Expand Your NetworkEngage with like-minded individuals and thought leaders to build valuable relationships that extend beyond the class.
- Easy Enrollment ProcessRegister quickly and conveniently through the Maven platform to secure your spot in the Master Class.
Marketing Training Classes
Live or online marketing training classes are designed to enhance marketing skills and personal branding through expert-led instruction and practical applications.
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- Gain Expert GuidanceLeverage personalized insights and feedback directly from industry leaders.
- Master Branding StrategiesLearn techniques to effectively communicate your brand’s message and engage with your audience.
- Flexible Learning OptionsParticipate in dynamic live sessions or convenient online formats that fit your schedule.
- Enhance Personal PresenceDevelop a strong personal brand that stands out in a crowded market.
Keynote Speaking Engagements
Keynote speaking engagements by Mark Schaefer at conferences, customized to audience and event goals.
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- Tailors Speeches For Your AudienceEvery keynote address is customized after thorough pre-event discovery, ensuring relevance and resonance with the audience.
- Trusted Voice in MarketingWith numerous industry accolades, Mark Schaefer is recognized for his insights and compelling messaging in marketing.
- Speaks in Over 40 CountriesMark Schaefer has delivered engaging presentations at prestigious events worldwide, ensuring diverse perspectives and insights.
- Delivers Relevant InsightsMark’s topics include AI in marketing, personal branding, and community-building strategies relevant to today’s digital landscape.
- Engages Audiences With PassionMark's engaging style not only informs but also inspires action among audience members.
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Marketing consulting and strategy
Search results contain a market-growth projection (CAGR) but no explicit market size. Using that reported CAGR (11%) and industry comparables: the global management/consulting industry (hundreds of billions USD) and a plausible share for marketing consulting/strategy (roughly 10–12% of consulting revenue plus adjacent advisory services), I estimate the global marketing consulting and strategy market at about $35B. Drivers informing the CAGR and estimate include digital transformation, growth of digital marketing services, and increased demand from both large enterprises and SMEs.
Content marketing strategy
Primary estimate uses MarketResearchFuture’s 2025 total Content Marketing market value of USD 561.46B and its 12.48% CAGR (2026–2035) as the best match for the “content marketing strategy” segment (covers planning, production, governance, distribution). This is corroborated by ResearchDive’s 2022 market sizing ($413.3B) and high-growth forecasts (CAGR ~16.9%), while The Business Research Company shows the content-marketing-software subset (~$11B in 2025, CAGR ~18.5%), indicating software/tools are a small but faster-growing portion of the broader content marketing spend.
- 2025 Market SizeUSD 561.46 Billion; CAGR (2026-2035)12.48%.
- the global content marketing market size was $413.3 billion in 2022 and is predicted to grow with a CAGR of 16.9%.
- Content Marketing Software market size has reached to $11 billion in 2025; expected to grow to $25.92 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 18.5%.
Executive education and personal branding
Primary estimate uses Credence Research’s 2024 valuation of the global executive-education market at USD 46,334.00 million (≈USD 46.334 B) and its 11.7% CAGR forecast (2024–2032). FutureMarketInsights provides a lower, narrower-scoped estimate (USD 10.9 B in 2025; 11.2% CAGR to 2036), which suggests variation by report scope; Credence’s figure was selected as the primary market-size input while acknowledging alternative, smaller estimates in the search results.
Community and brand belonging strategy
Search results demonstrate strong and growing interest in community-led growth, brand communities, and community-based marketing but contain no explicit market-size or CAGR figures. Using those qualitative signals (high reported consumer loyalty and firms investing in community platforms, analytics, events and co-creation) and benchmarking against adjacent markets (online community platform SaaS, customer experience/insights services, marketing/agency spend and events), I estimate the global market for community and brand-belonging strategy (platforms, services, analytics, community management and related agency/consulting spend) at roughly $4 billion today. Growth potential is high as brands shift to community-led retention and co-creation; I estimate a near-term CAGR of about 14% over the next 3–5 years driven by SaaS platform adoption, increased agency/consulting spend, and expanded use of communities for research and product co-creation.
- Schaefer Marketing Solutions
- Marketing Consulting
- Advertising with Mark Schaefer
- The Content Code
- Belonging to the Brand
- Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World
- Audacious – The Workbook
- Master Class
- Marketing Training Classes
- Keynote Speaking Engagements
- Anticipated to grow at a robust CAGR of 11% from 2026 to 2033
- 2025 Market SizeUSD 561.46 Billion; CAGR (2026-2035)12.48%.
- the global content marketing market size was $413.3 billion in 2022 and is predicted to grow with a CAGR of 16.9%.
- Content Marketing Software market size has reached to $11 billion in 2025; expected to grow to $25.92 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 18.5%.
- Executive Education Program market size was valued at USD 46,334.00 million in 2024.
- The executive education program market was valued at USD 10.9 billion in 2025 and is set to reach USD 12.1 billion by 2026; CAGR 11.2% (2026–2036).
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