The defenders of the status quo often demand certainty when facing decisions about the future. It sets up the conditions for doing nothing, because certainty never happens until the future arrives. It’s much more useful to look at probabilities. Flipping a fair coin has a 50% chance of coming up heads. That’s a risky bet….
It’s often challenging to navigate the information overload you experience, thanks to the never-ending updates from social media, news, and emails. Subscribing to the right email newsletter ensures you get the information you need in your inbox. Like a hot knife through butter, the best email newsletters help you cut through the clutter to ensure…
Feeling stuck at work is never easy, especially when tasked with unfamiliar challenges. Learn practical strategies to navigate uncertainty, manage anxiety, and take confident action in this blog post.
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Mistakes are part of the journey for every digital course creator, and trust me, I’ve made my fair share of them as I’ve built my business. But for every one of these missteps, there’s…
Advertising is an ever-changing beast — with those on ad and marketing teams working hard to stay ahead of trends. In 2023, we saw the emergence of AI in all forms of content, the rise of personalization, augmented realities (including the metaverse), and the explosion of short-form video. As a seasoned content marketer working in…
Let me tell you the most challenging part of my job. Often, I will delete TikTok and Instagram from my phone because I can’t help but waste time endlessly scrolling through these apps, watching dozens of short-form videos in one sitting. Then, like clockwork, I redownload these apps because I must write about them for…
Generative AI isn’t serving marketers well. All the options make it easy to apply, but all the options make it more difficult to decide what to do. To help, use this categorization chart that looks at capabilities and efficiencies.
Have you ever wondered what the wiring layout behind the control panels at Abbey Road studios was like? Neither have I. The Beatles recorded some of their best work there, and I have no idea if it was a rat’s nest of tangled wires, or if each wire was labeled, coded and perfectly aligned. Just…
Before we dive into the second way to assume power in your business, let’s revisit Part 1. Who informs your marketing strategy? YOU, with your carefully curated strategy informed by data and deep knowledge of your brand and audience? Or any of the 3 Cs below? Competitors: Their advertising and digital presence and seemingly never-ending…
Review neglect can erode your local business’ reputation, but fear of reviews is valid. Miriam Ellis walks you through acknowledging, reframing, and diminishing fears you or your clients may have.