Marketing Pros on How to Create Engaging Webinars That Boost Your Brand Authority

In a sea of short-form content, webinars are a breath of fresh air to content marketers like me who want the opportunity to create stronger relationships with prospects and existing customers. In fact, learning how to create a webinar and take advantage of long-form and engaging content formats has become a crucial part of my marketing…

Is Email Marketing Inbound or Outbound? 10 Examples & Top Differences

In April 2024, HubSpot asked 537 email marketers across industries in the U.S. if email marketing was inbound or outbound — 51% said it was inbound, while 49% believed it to be outbound. It’s fascinating to see how opinions differ on this topic, even among professionals. As an experienced marketing leader, I’ve always approached email…

Writing a Lead Nurturing Email? See My Essential 7 Tips to Get It Right

“Lead nurturing is like gardening,” says Banish Angural, founder of Banish Media. “It’s about time, relevance, and a favorable environment to expect the growth from the seeds you have sown.” And as a B2B marketer, I couldn’t agree more. B2B products and services take time to sell. It’s difficult to take a prospect from not…

50+ of the Best Affiliate Programs That Pay the Highest Commission

I follow various content creators on social media and visit their platforms frequently. I often notice some will mention affiliate links in their content and how purchasing from those links helps them earn commissions. Before working in marketing, I wasn’t sure what that meant. Now, I know these creators participate in affiliate programs, and if…

The Top 13 Paid & Free Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator of 2024

Adobe Illustrator is a popular tool for designing vector graphics, logos, icons, and more. I personally love using Adobe Illustrator to make personalized images for my small business and my website, such as favicons and logos for social media. Yet, it can be tough (or impossible) to justify Adobe Illustrator’s steep $239.88/year pricing. I also…