Broken (and not worth fixing)

In one corner of the parking garage near my office, car satellite radio doesn’t work. This is clearly broken, but it’s also not a problem. Certainly not a problem worth anyone’s attention when there are so many other problems to be addressed. Problems, by definition, can be fixed. But they might not be worth the…

A thoughtful review

Thanks to Francis Wade for emailing me this review of THIS IS STRATEGY. Francis works in strategy, and I’m so delighted the book resonated the way it did. Case: You are a corporate strategic planner – someone immersed in defining a future for your organization. But lately, you haven’t been challenged to think differently. Keep…

What Are Brand Identity Elements?

Close your eyes and imagine the Starbucks siren logo in a bright HubSpot orange. At best, it’s jarring; at worst, it renders the logo unrecognizable. That’s because the Starbucks logo isn’t just about the distinctive siren graphic, or the particular shade of green, or its round shape. Each of these elements works together to make…

The Simple Website Personalization That Increased Conversions by 560%

As someone who does conversion rate optimization (CRO) for a living, I can’t express to you how excited I get when a simple change makes a big impact. And this particular example? It doesn’t get much simpler or more impactful. Sure, I’m a self-proclaimed CRO geek, but if you were able to increase the conversion…

The HubSpot Blog’s 2024 Video Marketing Report [Data from 500+ Video Marketers]

More than ever, social media channels are putting video content front and center on their feeds, as audiences increasingly turn to TikTok, Reels, and live videos to be entertained, discover products, and even learn about exciting new brands. And for marketers, leveraging video not only offers the highest ROI of any media format, but it…

Imani Ellis’ Guide to Using Research and Discovery to Build Your Event

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. One of my favorite parts of experiential marketing is the research and discovery process. Often overlooked, I believe that spending a good amount of time exploring data can make all of the difference when…