Ok, this has to be one of the most meta projects I’ve worked on: a piece of digital content about digital content — but, hey, it’s an important one.Ok, this has to be one of the most meta projects I’ve worked on: a piece of digital content about digital content — but, hey, it’s an…
As a freelance writer, I’m always receiving and reviewing scope of work documents. These digital documents help me maintain clarity, so I know who’s responsible for what and when tasks are due.As a freelance writer, I’m always receiving and reviewing scope of work documents. These digital documents help me maintain clarity, so I know who’s…
No matter what you do for a living, you deal with all kinds of risks daily — whether it’s operational hiccups, financial uncertainty, or potential reputation hits.No matter what you do for a living, you deal with all kinds of risks daily — whether it’s operational hiccups, financial uncertainty, or potential reputation hits. But it’s…
I‘ve been designing images for websites for about seven years now, so I’ve come across many tools that make the process simple.I‘ve been designing images for websites for about seven years now, so I’ve come across many tools that make the process simple. If you want to create or incorporate compelling images into your brand‘s…
Consumers increasingly care about sustainability, and sustainable marketing practices are your vehicle for connection.Consumers increasingly care about sustainability, and sustainable marketing practices are your vehicle for connection. Consumers value sustainability so much they’re willing to pay 9.7% more for sustainable products. HubSpot’s State of Consumer Trends report also found that buyers take a company’s environmental…
When it comes to video, we marketers often focus the conversation on short-form video — no surprise, given this can be the most engaging format. Regardless of length, for me personally, some of the most impactful marketing content I’ve seen has been in interactive videos.When it comes to video, we marketers often focus the conversation…
I started Morning Brew during my senior year at the University of Michigan while helping students prepare for job interviews.I started Morning Brew during my senior year at the University of Michigan while helping students prepare for job interviews. When I asked them how they stayed up-to-date with business news, they all gave similar answers.…
I’ve worked in digital marketing for over ten years and always look for ways to improve my marketing analysis and reporting. Having worked in leading digital agencies and my own multi-channel agency, media mix modeling (MMM) is paramount in my work.I’ve worked in digital marketing for over ten years and always look for ways to…
I know that Instagram is primarily about sharing striking visuals — images, videos, promotions, and even acting as a storefront for one’s business. But in truth, I spend much more time reposting other people’s content than my own.I know that Instagram is primarily about sharing striking visuals — images, videos, promotions, and even acting as…
A lot of marketers are guilty of paying too much attention to keyword volumes and not enough to what the content should cover. As a result, they produce large volumes of content that lack engagement and don’t convert. That’s even true for pieces that are well-written.A lot of marketers are guilty of paying too much…
During the last 15 years I’ve worked at a few companies, and looking back, most of them relied on tried-and-tested types of marketing methods like paid ads, email marketing, and SEO.During the last 15 years I’ve worked at a few companies, and looking back, most of them relied on tried-and-tested types of marketing methods like…
Choosing the right large language model can feel overwhelming with so many options out there, especially if you’re not exactly living and breathing AIChoosing the right large language model can feel overwhelming with so many options out there, especially if you’re not exactly living and breathing AI But as we’ve worked through each one, we’ve…
A few years back, I remember walking into my favorite pastry shop and effortlessly flipping through a glossy, laminated menu before ordering. Now, every time I dine out, I’m handed a table tent instructing me to scan a QR code with my phone to browse the menu.A few years back, I remember walking into my…
In my early days as a solopreneur, I often drowned in an endless list of tasks (more often than I’d like.) Every item on my to-do list felt urgent, and I was constantly pulled in different directions.In my early days as a solopreneur, I often drowned in an endless list of tasks (more often than…
Imagine the leaders who inspire you — each with their own leadership style, driving success in unique ways. I think leadership styles are important enough to shape how businesses operate, influence company culture, and impact team performance.Imagine the leaders who inspire you — each with their own leadership style, driving success in unique ways. I…
What do cross-country road trips, wedding speeches, and social media marketing have in common? Planning. I definitely can’t help you with your road trip or wedding speech (sorry), but I can help you create a social media content calendar to organize your next marketing campaign.What do cross-country road trips, wedding speeches, and social media marketing…
If you’re here because you’re wondering how to make a good PowerPoint, you’re in the right place. Let’s just hope it’s not the night before the big day.If you’re here because you’re wondering how to make a good PowerPoint, you’re in the right place. Let’s just hope it’s not the night before the big day.…
I still remember the first time I sat down to write a case study as a SaaS content marketer. The client was a budding tech startup, and I wasn’t entirely sure where to begin.I still remember the first time I sat down to write a case study as a SaaS content marketer. The client was…
I primarily work with B2B clients, so I’m getting very well-versed in B2B marketing analytics. Every month, I report on the marketing for the prior month, and I turn those marketing analytics into stories and actions. Believe it or not, B2B marketing analytics doesn’t have to be boring.I primarily work with B2B clients, so I’m…
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.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…
The dreaded question of social media marketers everywhere: “Why am I losing followers on Instagram?” I spent years in the trenches as a social media editor for media brands and know the daily toil it takes to keep up with the latest media trends, platform updates, and more.The dreaded question of social media marketers everywhere:…
Designing an optimized landing page isn’t just a task — it’s an art form. If you want a landing page that doesn’t just exist but actively converts, you need to master the craft of conversion-centered design (CCD). Ready to level up?Designing an optimized landing page isn’t just a task — it’s an art form. If…
Few apps cycle through trends as quickly as TikTok. I spend endless hours scrolling through the app, and it feels like every other day, a new trending sound, topic, song, or challenge is going viral.Few apps cycle through trends as quickly as TikTok. I spend endless hours scrolling through the app, and it feels like…
“If you build it, they will come” worked well in “Field of Dreams.” But, like a lot of marketers, I took a more cautious (yet still curious) approach toward AI integration.“If you build it, they will come” worked well in “Field of Dreams.” But, like a lot of marketers, I took a more cautious (yet…
When I think of B2B marketing, rock ‘n’ roll is far from my mind. But Video Brothers CEO and former touring musician Chandler Quintin brings exactly that to his strategy. It turns out the skills he built playing Warped Tour and opening for bands like Panic! At the Disco are surprisingly transferable to marketing.When I…