The story of 7-Eleven’s remarkable transformation in Japan offers a masterclass in global expansion done right. Despite being an American brand, 7-Eleven has become a beloved institution in Japan with twice as many stores, and 8x higher profit margins than in its home country. But not every brand’s international journey ends in success. When Liquid … Read more
Over the last year, I’ve seen AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT transform from cool tech novelties into total game-changers. These technologies are no longer nice-to-haves — they’re critical for any organization looking to stay competitive. Of course, implementing new AI-powered tools is often easier said than done. In this article, I’ll share some common … Read more
When Liquid Death, the edgy, death-metal-themed water brand that took American social media by storm, announced it was pulling out of the UK market, marketing Twitter(X) erupted with hot takes. Was it the irreverent branding that didn‘t connect with British sensibilities? Or proof that even viral marketing can’t guarantee product success? According to behavioral science … Read more
Since launching to the public on Jan. 20, 2025, Chinese startup DeepSeek’s open-source AI-powered chatbot has taken the tech world by storm. As the top free app by downloads in the U.S. Apple app store since Jan. 26 – with 16 million app downloads in its first 18 days (ChatGPT had 9 million in the … Read more
Google cracked own on web scrapers that harvest search results data, triggering global outages at many popular rank tracking tools like SEMRush that depend on providing fresh data from search results pages. What happens if Google’s SERPs are completely blocked? A certain amount of data provided by tracking services have long been extrapolated by algorithms … Read more
Many businesses create global websites hoping to replicate the success from online business in their home country in other countries. Some companies see the return on investment put into creating multiple websites, and some companies struggle to grow their business in foreign countries. Creating effective global websites requires attention to several essential factors to ensure … Read more
By mid-December, my Instagram feed is overflowing with my friends’ Spotify Wrapped playlists. So I started my festive, timely conversation with Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, Grace Kao, with an easy one: What’s on her Spotify Wrapped? “I definitely channel my 12-year-old daughter right now,” she told me. “So female power singers: Chappell Roan, … Read more
The SEO landscape has been a rollercoaster lately, and many marketers and SEO specialists are doing their best to hold on. However, HubSpot’s Senior Director of Global Growth, Aja Frost, remains optimistic about the future of SEO as new competitors enter the arena. “In fact, I think the arrival of new competitors is one of … Read more
“Just GPT it” is all the rage right now. (Okay, okay. It hasn’t caught on just yet. But my Uber driver said it, and I hope it sticks.) But our marketing leader this week isn’t sweating it. She doesn’t think SEO is going anywhere. “I remember when people were saying up to 50% of queries … Read more
A lot of multinational SEO campaigns fall down when the strategy is just to target a set of keywords, set up hreflang, and create content. Understanding local customs, language, and consumer behavior is crucial for market penetration and creating brand resonance. Creating a multinational SEO strategy doesn’t mean just doing international SEO. Multinational SEO means … Read more
Running and maintaining global websites is not an easy task. The good news is there are new AI tool solutions available that ease some of the work that goes into website management as well as assisting with SEO efforts. AI technology is advancing rapidly and has been adopted into different work streams and all areas … Read more
Starbucks recently shifted from a global to a regional marketing structure. Kieran and I believe this is the worst thing you can do to your marketing strategy, resulting in significant, long-term business consequences. Starbucks’ new CEO, Brady Brewer, recently announced a shift from a global marketing approach to a regional, decentralized model. As part of … Read more
For 2023, DataReportal worked with We Are Social, Meltwater, and data partners like Semrush and Similarweb to create the Digital 2024: Global Overview Report. The 561-page report analyzes almost everything about how people around the globe use the internet. It contains key statistics that should give marketers insight into effectively using their marketing and advertising … Read more
Welcome to HubSpot’s Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Puppies and the park. Beach days and ice cream. Some things just obviously go together — but what if I put sales and marketing together in that … Read more
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Every time I think I have this whole marketing thing down to a science, something changes in the blink of an eye. And if you’re a marketer like myself, you’ve probably experienced the same feeling of whiplash as marketing trends continue to shift. Keeping up with the latest marketing trends isn’t always easy. But, to … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you probably wish you had unlimited time and resources to get through your busy work, come up with game-changing ideas, and ultimately give your audiences unforgettable brand experiences. While AI’s quickly become a marketer’s ultimate assistant in many of these quests, it’s also caused our landscape (and competition) to evolve … Read more
Microsoft Advertising aims to lead the transformation of video marketing through partnerships with Netflix and top streaming platforms. In 2023, the emergence of Connected TV (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) platforms is redefining the advertising landscape. During a recent webcast, Microsoft highlighted the significance of its unique tech stack, which provides advertisers with the flexibility to … Read more
In its monthly recap of significant developments, Microsoft Advertising shared the latest news about its new partnership with Baidu Global, advertising opportunities, and Bing’s rebranding to Copilot. These advancements boost advertiser reach and efficiency, representing a notable expansion as the holiday season approaches. Microsoft And Baidu: A Strategic Alliance Microsoft Advertising advanced its commitment to … Read more
