Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! Whether you’re selling cars, shampoo, clothing, or legal services, the decision to buy what you’re selling is always made by a person. That fundamental principle is deeply ingrained in consumer marketing. However, in business-to-business (B2B) … Read more
Running content strategy for B2B SaaS companies taught me that a digital marketing strategy for startups can’t just copy enterprise playbooks. Content calendars, lead-scoring models, and expensive ABM campaigns? They fell apart when applied to early-stage businesses with tight budgets and small teams. After working with several startups, I’ve seen exactly which scrappy marketing tactics … Read more
When I worked in-house at a SaaS company, marketing felt like an endless challenge. We covered all the basics: paid campaigns, blog content, and email marketing. On paper, it looked like we were doing everything right. But users weren’t converting, and growth stalled. Something was off. It wasn’t a lack of effort but a lack … Read more
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In my journey working with both small businesses and nonprofits, I’ve seen firsthand the unique challenges each faces. While they may seem worlds apart, the similarities are striking — both grapple with burnout, a need for steady growth, and a reliance on outside financing, whether it’s from lenders or donors. Small business owners often ask, … Read more
Mastering effective ad copy is crucial for achieving success with Google Ads. Yet, the PPC landscape can make it challenging to discern which optimization techniques truly yield results. Although various perspectives exist on optimizing ads, few are substantiated by comprehensive data. A recent study from Optmyzr attempted to address this. The goal isn’t to promote … 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
It may sound weird, but I can’t think of AI media planning without thinking of the 1999 Robin Williams movie Bicentennial Man. OK, fine, I can’t think of artificial intelligence (AI) in general without it coming to mind, but I can explain. The movie follows the “life” of Andrew, a robot purchased to do household … Read more
Which AI tactics will keep your site relevant and engaging as website strategies shift from broad audience capture to hyper-personalization? The days of designing websites solely for broad audience capture and search engine optimization are well behind us. The future now lies in hyper-personalization, where websites cater to the specific needs and preferences of each … Read more
Kieran and I conducted an experiment with ChatGPT to brainstorm an unconventional marketing plan. Here are four intriguing approaches it suggested using community and audience — and why we think they’re valuable for marketers. In the latest episode of Marketing Against the Grain, we experimented with ChatGPT to develop a differentiated marketing strategy for acquiring … Read more
My purpose as a business owner is to help other small businesses scale in simple and sustainable ways. So, when there is a new technology that I think can help entrepreneurs get more done in less time, reduce their expenses, and increase their profitability, I am 100 percent for it. I see AI as being … Read more
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. What keeps you up at night? If one of those things is building an email list, you’re not alone, my friend. I spent years (and lost MANY thousands of dollars) procrastinating my own email … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! Today, there’s no shortage of opinion on how to do B2B marketing. From the latest podcasts and blog posts to social media and the LinkedIn echo chamber, you’re spoiled for choice. “Unleash the power of … Read more
1. Check Your Direct Competitors’ Backlinks Since link building helps your site rank higher, we can assume that the highest-ranking sites on SERPs have lots of good backlinks. The same is true for your competitors who rank higher than you. And if there are a lot of authoritative sites linking to them, wouldn’t it be … Read more
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’ve tested 100s of psychological tactics on my email subscribers. In this blog, I reveal the five tactics that actually work. You’ll learn about the email tactic that got one marketer a job at … Read more
The legal industry is more competitive than ever, requiring law firms to leverage a blend of advanced technology and refined marketing tactics to stay ahead. A blend of SEO tactics to improve organic visibility and PPC advertising to target high-intent audiences can give you the edge. Modern marketing strategies require personalized approaches that resonate with … Read more
This post was sponsored by Ahrefs. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. With AI taking the digital world over, constant Google algorithm changes, and growing competition, how can you shift your strategy to keep up? Constant changes mean SEO professionals need to find new ways to reach SEO success in 2024. … Read more
