If I was reading a post about request for proposals (RFP), I’d want to get to the point … and fast. And that’s coming from me, a former marketing consultant of about five years with three different agencies. I used to create RFPs and submit bids, so I speak from experience when I say this…
I remember my first day at HubSpot. I was so nervous and had a million concerns swimming around in my head. Will I adapt to my new job? How long will it take for me to get the hang of things? Can I manage the workload and maintain a good rapport with my coworkers? Fortunately,…
As a content strategist, I like to ask my clients a lot of questions, starting with, “Who’s your target audience?” But do you know what answer I always dread hearing? “Everyone” While it’s nice to believe that everyone would be interested in purchasing your product or service, this definition (or lack thereof) creates way more…
In the competitive realm of digital advertising, understanding your PPC competitors is crucial. If your ads aren‘t performing at their best, it’s likely because you’re not fully tuned into what others in the space are doing. Competitors might be employing tactics you haven’t considered or even mirroring your brand to divert your audience. A thorough…
It’s been an eventful week for Spotify. As reported by our sister newsletter The Hustle, the company announced a round of layoffs just days after the launch of its annual campaign Spotify Wrapped. While The Hustle talked about the business and employee implications of Spotify’s recent layoffs immediately following Wrapped, I’d like to take a…
What’s ahead in content and marketing for 2024? AI gets a lot of attention in these predictions, but in surprising ways. Plus, these experts forecast the impact of social media and world turmoil and give a healthy dose of hope.
They’re not the same thing. Hope can fuel us. Hope can be refilled. Hope opens the door to possibility. Expectations, on the other hand, are a trap. They make us brittle and lead to disappointment. When we raise our hopes and lower our expectations, we establish a resilient way forward.
LinkedIn profiles are the new resumes. LinkedIn shows your skills, featured projects, recommendations, and certifications, to name a few. So, you certainly want to emphasize these skills and ensure they are recognized as your strongest assets. LinkedIn endorsements help you do just that, alongside building credibility, authority, and trust in you as a professional. But…
In this guide, you’ll learn how to create search-optimized content your readers and Google will love. If no one is searching for the topic you’re writing about, you won’t get search traffic no matter how high you rank. So, the… Read more ›
Discover the surprising impact of brand keywords for OpenAI, showcasing the power of creating demand out of thin air and dominating search results in this insightful brand success story.