Here’s a hint as to the identity of today’s master in marketing: When I asked what his pie-in-the-sky marketing dream was, he sighed like Ahab hunting the white whale. “I would love to get cast members from The Bear” — Hulu’s Chicago-set show ” — “to record announcements or do videos for us, highlighting what…

The first impression is vitally important. It positions us, establishes the tone of our relationship and earns trust. But we’re human, and it’s unlikely that every first impression will be as useful as we’d like. Fortunately, people can speak up and let us know, particularly if we make it easy for them to do so….

Is your content strategy falling flat? Learn how to use AI for competitive research and gap analysis to uncover audience insights, identify missed opportunities, and win more traffic

I’ve been in content marketing since early 2015. With almost a decade of experience, I’ve tested dozens of content planning software, spreadsheets, and calendars over the years. Collaborations with leading companies like HubSpot, Cognism, Userpilot, and small startups gave me the chance to work with tons of workflows and features. Some were love at first…

might also be a good idea. The hard part isn’t finding proof before you begin. The hard part is beginning, knowing you might not succeed.

SEO really has changed: SERPs are drowning in AI-generated content. Google’s algorithms seem biased towards big brands like Reddit. AI Overviews are siphoning clicks away from creators. Google is losing its monopoly on knowledge management as more people turn to… Read more ›

Struggling to create quality content fast? Discover 8 free AI writing tools that streamline your workflow, boost creativity, and drive better results.

Recent video marketing statistics show that visual storytelling wins. Video is an increasingly powerful way to communicate your brand story, explain your value proposition, and build relationships with your customers and prospects. I personally like the storytelling, relatability, and brevity of video content. To help you leverage video in your marketing, I’ve gathered new video…

When I worked in-house at a SaaS company, marketing felt like an endless challenge. We covered all the basics: paid campaigns, blog content, and email marketing. On paper, it looked like we were doing everything right. But users weren’t converting, and growth stalled. Something was off. It wasn’t a lack of effort but a lack…

Media theory pioneer Harold Innis saw it 70 years ago: Some cultures and ideas are built to spread across SPACE. And some spread across TIME. It’s the tension between space and time that lead to the rise and fall of societies and cultures, and they’re worth understanding. Clay tablets, household traditions and local governments persist…