AI agents for social media: How to use them right now + what you can expect in the future
I was running social media for an organization when TweetDeck hit the market. That dashboard with mentions, DMs, lists, and trends was the neatest piece of technology. I left it running in a tab 24/7 in between using it to plan our posts and stay abreast of our audience’s needs.
Content aggregators can help you get more eyes on your marketing collateral — here’s how
Those who know me know that I have a healthy obsession with travel. So, I often pore over travel blogs looking for the best way to plan a trip and the best activities to do in a given place. One tool that will always help me find what I need is content aggregation. Since they’re […]
How to use buyer journey keyword research to unlock SEO-generated revenue
I know the impact of ignoring buyer’s journey keywords all too well. Early in my SEO career, I generated two million clicks for an ecommerce store. The client and I were thrilled. The graph on Google Search Console was trending strongly up. The problem? I couldn’t quantify a single sale from two million visitors. I […]
Lead form best practices for capturing high-quality prospects
When I was first setting up my freelance business website, I read tons of articles and social media posts about how to find and attract quality leads. Because none of that advice said much about designing the actual form for capturing those leads, I didn’t put much thought into whether lead form best practices even […]
AI agents for marketing — I talked to experts about the benefits
I love the Back to the Future series, especially Part II where we see “the future.” Of course, the most famous part of our promised 2015 was the Mattel Hoverboard. A decade later, and I’m still waiting to glide down the sidewalk on my hoverboard. The pattern of excitement, overpromising, and then reality isn’t relegated […]
Social Media Marketing Campaigns: What I’d Do to Stand Out on Every Platform [+ New Data]
You and I both know it: there’s no secret to a successful social media campaign. Instead, there’s just strategy; nowadays, posting won’t cut it — and social media marketers are feeling the pressure more than ever. Tons of moving parts constitute a high-performing, truly modern social strategy. According to HubSpot’s 2025 Social Media Trends Report, […]
Email Marketing Plan: Craft & Track Your Email Campaign [Free Template]
If you’ve ever tried to put together an email marketing plan, you might have wanted to pull your hair out at least once or twice. Maybe you didn’t have enough time to properly segment your lists, so you knew your clickthrough rate was gonna totally suck.
Every Team Should Know Its Earned Media Value — Here’s Why
Most brands chase exposure. They pour money into ads and PR, hoping to buy attention. And, it works if you have deep pockets. But if you don’t? Then, you’ve got a bunch of tactics to gain earned media value without paying for every mention. Here’s where your whole team will help you gain EMV. In […]
Main Character Energy: What Black Panther Can Teach You About Inclusive Marketing
“Inclusive marketing is all about brands acknowledging the many ways that people are different,” says this marketing master.
Social Media Engagement: How to Make Your Brand the Life of The Digital Party
Engagement on social media is like mingling at a party. There could be tons of people in the room (read: following you), the music could be great, and the vibe could be just right, but if no one’s conversing, the party’s dead — and no one wants to throw a lousy party.