Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Sometimes people start podcasts out of curiosity, the need to flex a creative muscle, or the drive to tell their story. But what happens after that initial experiment can be powerful: podcasting can create … Read more
The biggest topic on everyone’s minds this year at INBOUND was the same as last year: AI. But the nature of the conversation has changed. In 2023, headlines indicated that AI would change everything, for better or for worse. It was going to bring an economic revolution, usher in a gold rush, and destroy humanity, … Read more
AI is better at guessing at scale than humans — but how do you integrate it into your growth marketing plan while maintaining a personal touch? As businesses grow, marketing teams often find themselves caught in a balancing act: scaling their efforts to reach more customers, while still trying to maintain the campaign personalization strategies … Read more
Welcome to Trends, a weekly newsletter with the zestiest business trends and actionable insights for entrepreneurs. Julian Shapiro is the founder of numerous startups, including Demand Curve, a growth marketing training program that began life as a Y Combinator investment. He’s also a former marketing columnist for TechCrunch. You can follow him on his website … Read more
TikTok inspires popular internet trends and helps products go viral. This makes it the perfect platform for brands to build their online presence. But to do this, you’ll need to step up your game and build a solid TikTok marketing strategy. This involves creating highly engaging videos and joining in on trending discussions. You could … Read more
YouTube growth strategies continue to be a hot topic among marketers. In fact, most marketers plan to increase their YouTube budgets this year and say the platform has the highest growth potential in 2024. Anytime you’re talking about YouTube growth (and I talk about growth a lot as the founder of Thompson Media Group), Jimmy … Read more
Chris Savage once raised $17.3m in debt to do a leveraged buyout of his own company. Today, that company is a $67k video marketing platform. I caught up with the Wistia CEO to learn how he sextupled — that’s 6X — Wistia’s product updates. Lesson 1: Sometimes, just go with your gut. “Two-pizza team” is … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about the impact of increasing a website’s size by ten times its original size. Mueller’s answer should give pause to anyone considering making their site dramatically larger, as it will cause Google to see it as a brand new website and trigger a re-evaluation. Impact Of Making A Site … Read more
Silos don’t cut it anymore. User journeys are too complex for you to view and track channels separately. To improve your campaign performance, you need a holistic view of your marketing activities and how they intertwine. This is especially true for organic and paid search strategies. You need to be front and center with your … Read more
This post was sponsored by Digitalinear. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. In a world where consumers search online for nearly everything – from product recommendations to local service providers – your brand’s digital presence is everything. The right organic SEO strategy can boost your search visibility and drive sustainable business … Read more
Social commerce has emerged as a powerful force in the retail landscape, transforming the way consumers shop and businesses sell. In the United Kingdom, social commerce is experiencing rapid growth. This is driven by the increasing popularity of social media networks and the convenience of shopping directly within them. Delving into the world of UK … Read more
Welcome to Trends, a weekly newsletter with the zestiest business trends and actionable insights for entrepreneurs. So you’re cruising along on Instagram, and see an ad for a newsletter that grabs your attention. You give the ad a click, and enter your email to subscribe. That publisher has aced everything up until that point with: … Read more
Why do we read books like Traction, Scaling Up, and the E-Myth and still struggle with implementing systems, defining processes, and training people in our agency? Those are incredibly comprehensive methodologies. And yet digital agencies still suffer from feast or famine months, inconsistent results and timelines on projects, quality control, revisions, and much more. It’s … Read more
Human resources have moved from administrative to strategic roles, aligning closely with corporate objectives. Effective human capital management and adept HR analytics underpin resilient and adaptive business strategies. HR’s role in nurturing corporate culture and workforce development is crucial for sustainable growth. When we hear of the term “Human Resources,” we immediately go to … Read more
YouTube growth strategies continue to be a hot topic among marketers. In fact, most marketers plan to increase their YouTube budgets this year and say the platform has the highest growth potential in 2024. Anytime you’re talking about YouTube growth (and I talk about growth a lot as the founder of Thompson Media Group), Jimmy … Read more
YouTube recently published an informational video dispelling creators’ common myths and misconceptions about how YouTube’s recommendation algorithm works. The 12-minute video features Todd Beaupré, who leads YouTube’s growth and discovery team, interviewed by YouTube creator liaison Renee Richie. Here are the highlights from the discussion. Understanding The Algorithm’s Focus In the video, YouTube addresses a … Read more
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Leveraging social media for business growth is essential since it offers a platform for unparalleled engagement and audience reach. With billions of active users, social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have transformed into essential tools for businesses aiming to expand their presence and connect with customers. This post explores effective strategies for … Read more
