I first tested AI tools in 2019 to automate repetitive parts of my workflow. It seemed like the perfect solution: Let the code execute the manual stuff I was too bored to do.
How much does AI cost? Here are the industry averages
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The content demand engine that every business needs but no one uses, from Morning Brew’s CEO
I cofounded Morning Brew in 2015. Since then, the content landscape has transformed into an even more competitive arena. The cost of paid acquisition has skyrocketed. Content differentiation has become harder than ever, especially when AI can write generic posts in seconds.
How to boost your marketing game using Threads (Meta’s Twitter rival)
When Instagram released Threads in July of 2023 as a competing platform to X (previously Twitter), I’ll admit that I was unconvinced it would make a splash. But here we stand in 2025: Threads has surpassed TikTok and Instagram in the social apps category in Apple’s App Store. Not everyone’s using it, but those who do say it’s a digital marketing powerhouse.
How to maintain authenticity in your social media strategy — even with AI
One of the biggest reasons I’m a late(r) convert to AI is that AI-generated content usually has some tells. And while I’m a little closer to it than most, when I spot social media content that’s a direct copy-paste from GPT, it feels canned and inauthentic, and I lose trust in the person or brand.
Get advice from billionaires with an AI-crafted board of directors, tips from HubSpot’s CMO
Do you ever look at CEOs and wonder, “What makes them so successful?” I‘ll tell you their secret: It’s not what they know, it’s who they know. Every great leader has a board of directors — smart people who challenge their thinking.
The inclusive marketing strategies Zumba, Lysol, Wistia, and more are using to grow, straight from marketing leaders
Growth is the mandate for brands each year. One way to grow? Create offerings that appeal to a wider group of people. That’s where inclusive marketing comes in.
How to create a landing page with high ROI [+ expert and data-backed tips]
As a marketer, I’ve seen it happen time and time again: I land on a product page that’s cluttered, confusing, or just badly designed and I leave immediately. No second chances.
Content pillars for social media: Reaching your audience with the content they need
When I first started managing social media for my first brand, I felt like I was constantly throwing spaghetti at the wall. Every day was a scramble to come up with something — anything — to post. Some days it was a motivational quote; other days, it was a rushed product promo. Engagement was inconsistent, my team was frustrated, and honestly, so was I.
Media planning from the ground up: Everything you need to know
I’ve worked with clients across dozens of industries, and I’ve learned that content only works when it’s planned. You can create brilliant blog posts, scroll-stopping videos, or perfectly-timed X posts, but if it doesn’t fit into a strategy? It disappears.
The best social media platforms for video content in 2025 [consumer data]
Video is everywhere right now. As a basic Millennial, my video diet mostly consists of YouTube and Instagram, but hop on any social media platform, and I bet you’ll run into a short-form video as you scroll through your feed.
How to plan a seasonal marketing campaign: A 5-step strategy
As a marketer, I always keep track of whatever holidays are rolling around each month for my seasonal marketing campaigns — even the ones that don’t get the huge parades and Hallmark TV specials.
45 landing page design examples to inspire your own
Looking for landing page design examples and tools to create high-converting pages? There are so many elements that a top-notch landing page design needs, and making those elements the “best” they can be often depends on what your landing page goals are.
Does Quora work for marketing?
SEO is dead, long live SEO!
Reddit marketing mistakes to avoid in your social media strategy
Reddit is inherently simple — think old-school internet forums. And despite — or perhaps because of — that simplicity, it can be overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve found myself surfing down, only to realize I’ve lost a ton of time or that I’m not doing what I set out to do.
Supercharge your productivity with an AI project assistant: A step-by-step approach
When it comes to AI, it’s easy to get distracted by all the flashy demos and headlines that are constantly splashed across social media. But the fact is, most people still aren’t leveraging AI in one of the simplest, most impactful ways it can be used: by creating an AI project assistant.
Be human or be ignored — why authenticity matters and how my brand helped me launch a business
I still remember how uncomfortable I felt the first time someone suggested I needed to “build my personal brand.” It seemed so … self-promoting. Weren’t my ideas and work supposed to speak for themselves?
Alex Lieberman’s guide to personal branding: A step-by-step process for boosting your social presence
Hot take: I don’t think everyone needs a personal brand. Plenty of businesses have expanded their reach with company social accounts as their mouthpieces. However, executives and founders can create personal brands that supercharge growth. How do I know? I’ve done it myself.
The best marketing campaigns of the year (thus far), what to learn from them, and why they worked so darn well [new data]
Cookie-scented body wash flew off the shelves. Shaken espressos made a comeback (as long as they’re associated with short ‘n sweet blondes), and, oddly, interactive guerrilla marketing caught a second wind (or whiff?). I think it’s safe to say that 2025, thus far, has been a chaotically charming year to be both a marketer and, in turn, consume it.
The top inclusive marketing trends of 2025, according to Sonia Thompson
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Top social media tools to boost your social strategy
Every marketing campaign I’ve participated in has always had social media at its core. It’s no shock — over five billion people are active on social platforms daily. So if you want your product, service, and mission to reach the maximum number of people, your business needs to be on social media, too.
B2B marketing team structures every company should consider
Choosing your B2B marketing team structure hinges on two essential criteria: something that works for your needs now and something that will work in the future.
AI’s impact on social media: Top trends and predictions from 1,100+ social media marketing experts
In 2025, every marketing team needs a strong social media strategy to meet their customers where they’re at.
How to master the basics of social media advertising [+ 5 examples]
I can’t imagine any company today experiencing substantial growth without proper social media advertising.
Personalized experiences: Why I love them (+ brand examples)
Personalized experiences are becoming increasingly important to customers — and marketers are listening. Just look at Imañya James, a product and marketing specialist for the widely regarded skincare brand Topicals.
Here are the 23 best lead generation tools + why they matter
When I first started in marketing, the term “lead generation” felt like this big, vague thing everyone was obsessed with, but no one could explain clearly. I’d hear phrases like “capture demand” and “fill your funnel,” and I’d nod along pretending to understand while secretly Googling things like “what is a lead magnet?” during team meetings.
How to learn social media marketing: 33 resources for beginners
Social media marketing is a lot of work. It’s a fast-paced industry that quickly evolves by the time you learn a new skill, trend, or platform update. Whether you’re a marketer, a content creator, or a business owner, understanding social media involves a range of skills that require you to always be learning.
How to hire and manage a remote digital marketing team
The world of hiring and managing remote marketing teams is still changing. You would think that every kink in this process was resolved in 2020, but technology and workers continually evolve. This forces managers to continually update their process for finding and retaining the best marketing talent.
How Gen Z is using AI to build personal brands — a guide that helped me build a LinkedIn presence that’s reached over 140 million
I started my career in modeling, which, as anyone in the industry knows, is basically a crash course in branding. You learn very quickly how to present yourself online, especially on platforms like Instagram. From there, I moved into sales and the world of B2B. I figured, if I could thrive in sales, I could do just about anything.
The fastest growing social media platforms of 2025 [new data]
Are people still using Facebook? What about Threads? And is TikTok’s volatility driving users away? Just 54% of brands say they’re confident they can keep up with new social media platforms.
Attribution is garbage, says this email expert. (Plus, 3 reasons Jay’s a loser.)
“Email is the only marketing channel that offers an equal playing field for all marketers,” says Jay Schwedelson.
AI agents for social media: How to use them right now + what you can expect in the future
I was running social media for an organization when TweetDeck hit the market. That dashboard with mentions, DMs, lists, and trends was the neatest piece of technology. I left it running in a tab 24/7 in between using it to plan our posts and stay abreast of our audience’s needs.
Why your startup needs a content strategy (& how to build one that scales)
A content strategy for startups begins with a simple truth: Every piece of content needs a purpose. I learned this lesson the hard way when managing my first startup blog.
How to work from home: Simple strategies for staying productive
Figuring out how to work from home feels easy, right up until the cat throws up on your computer. And your neighbor, who you can only assume is building a time machine, starts firing up all sorts of power tools. In those moments, remote work life feels more like a punishment than a miracle.
Content aggregators can help you get more eyes on your marketing collateral — here’s how
Those who know me know that I have a healthy obsession with travel. So, I often pore over travel blogs looking for the best way to plan a trip and the best activities to do in a given place. One tool that will always help me find what I need is content aggregation.
15 AI tools to streamline your social media strategy
It’s no secret that content is king. And with more and more channels to keep up with — each requiring unique formats for your creative content — AI tools aimed at social media are stepping in to do some of the heavy lifting.
How to use buyer journey keyword research to unlock SEO-generated revenue
I know the impact of ignoring buyer’s journey keywords all too well. Early in my SEO career, I generated two million clicks for an ecommerce store. The client and I were thrilled. The graph on Google Search Console was trending strongly up.