From third-party cookies to zero-party data: The new rules of email engagement
A few days ago, Jane was browsing for new sunglasses. Before she knew it, every site she visited was showing her relevant ads. It wasn’t magic. Just algorithms working with behavioral data.
17 marketing job descriptions for hiring managers to attract ideal candidates
Looking to grow your marketing team? It all starts with marketing job descriptions written to attract your best potential. Wording, structure, even emojis — everything counts. I’ve encountered countless job descriptions during my time as a marketer and have learned a thing or two along the way.
How Privy’s former CMO learned to love low-budget, scrappy marketing
If you’re a startup founder or marketer trying to build momentum with little to no budget, good news: Being scrappy is the best place to start. Some of the most effective marketing I’ve ever done — from the early days of my career to my time at Drift — came from moments when there was […]
Here are the most popular AI video tools that are actually worth your time
My son and I were recently watching some AI-generated videos when he suddenly stopped and asked, “Wait… none of these are real?” That pause perfectly sums up where we stand with AI video tools right now. We‘ve reached the point where even a casual viewer has to take a step back and consider if what […]
Six simple behavioral science tips to improve any marketing message (and the brands that get it right)
Do you ever look at an ad and wonder, “What on earth does that mean?” That’s how I felt after viewing this Stripe ad.
Secrets of savable content: How to create content buyers come back for
Like, comment, share. This used to be the holy trinity of social media engagement, but savable content has emerged as a new contender in recent years.
How to get AI to write copy in your brand voice — from picking the right platform to training your GPT
When generative AI first came out, I was skeptical. While it came up with some good ideas, I saw it more as a novelty than a real copywriting tool. Honestly, I didn’t believe “great” and “on-brand AI copywriting” would ever belong in the same sentence.
Make space for customers to see their business as part of yours
I love talking to creative people because they always notice details that I don’t. Like today’s master in marketing, who saw a boost in impressions from one tiny, seemingly insignificant detail: when their photo model bent their knee.
Keeping up is exhausting, here’s how one social media creator helps brands beat trend fatigue
How’s your cottagecore vibe? Are you ready for light academia aesthetic to dominate your feed or for the next generative-AI action figure trend?
In a feature-parity world, it’s all about your brand — here’s how your startup can nail it in the first 100 days
Let’s say you‘re the CMO of a scrappy startup, and you’ve got limited (or no) budget. You’ve got no name recognition, and no time to waste. So, where do you start to make the biggest impact?