We asked customers how they like to communicate with brands [HubSpot blog survey]
Customer communication preferences vary widely in today‘s digital landscape. Some may want to go to a company’s landing page, initiate a conversation with a chatbot, or even pick up the phone to learn more about a service or product.
How much does AI cost? Here are the industry averages
I first tested AI tools in 2019 to automate repetitive parts of my workflow. It seemed like the perfect solution: Let the code execute the manual stuff I was too bored to do. However, I quickly discovered hidden costs to everything I did. My automation script needed a server to live on. The server needed […]
Content pillars for social media: Reaching your audience with the content they need
When I first started managing social media for my first brand, I felt like I was constantly throwing spaghetti at the wall. Every day was a scramble to come up with something — anything — to post. Some days it was a motivational quote; other days, it was a rushed product promo. Engagement was inconsistent, […]
Does Quora work for marketing?
SEO is dead, long live SEO!
Be human or be ignored — why authenticity matters and how my brand helped me launch a business
I still remember how uncomfortable I felt the first time someone suggested I needed to “build my personal brand.” It seemed so … self-promoting. Weren’t my ideas and work supposed to speak for themselves?
Reddit marketing mistakes to avoid in your social media strategy
Reddit is inherently simple — think old-school internet forums. And despite — or perhaps because of — that simplicity, it can be overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve found myself surfing down, only to realize I’ve lost a ton of time or that I’m not doing what I set out to […]
The best marketing campaigns of the year (thus far), what to learn from them, and why they worked so darn well [new data]
Cookie-scented body wash flew off the shelves. Shaken espressos made a comeback (as long as they’re associated with short ‘n sweet blondes), and, oddly, interactive guerrilla marketing caught a second wind (or whiff?). I think it’s safe to say that 2025, thus far, has been a chaotically charming year to be both a marketer and, […]
B2B marketing team structures every company should consider
Choosing your B2B marketing team structure hinges on two essential criteria: something that works for your needs now and something that will work in the future. At the most basic level, you’re always looking for something road-worthy — something that can take you (and your passengers) from point A to point B without a hitch […]
Top social media tools to boost your social strategy
Every marketing campaign I’ve participated in has always had social media at its core. It’s no shock — over five billion people are active on social platforms daily. So if you want your product, service, and mission to reach the maximum number of people, your business needs to be on social media, too. However, the […]
The top inclusive marketing trends of 2025, according to Sonia Thompson
Okay. So if you’ve been around here for more than a little bit, you know that I follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons. So when I go to a restaurant, I’m wondering, does their menu work for people like me? Now your ideal customers are going to have these questions as people like me […]