Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Many people are surprised to learn that I am an introvert. I don’t get my energy from being around lots of people (although I love being around people). Instead, I get my energy from … 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
![How Consumers Responded to Black Friday Campaigns in 2024 [+ Holiday Marketing Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/black-friday-campaign-1-20241204-6246235.webp.webp "How Consumers Responded to Black Friday Campaigns in 2024 [+")
I’m much more the “spend Black Friday at home in my pajamas” type, but I have a few family members who for some reason enjoy getting up at 4 a.m. to wait in lines for doorbuster deals. Online or in-store, consumer or marketer, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are formidable forces. HubSpot polled 250+ people … Read more
![The Content Marketer's Guide to Thought Leadership [+ Inspiring Examples & Expert Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/216_Thought-Leadership.webp.webp "The Content Marketer's Guide to Thought Leadership [+ Inspiring Examples")
I think most people in marketing aim to become thought leaders one day. You show that you know your stuff and can teach and inspire others. But that kind of status comes with experience, hard work, and a genuine desire to grow. You need to share your knowledge consistently, prove you’re an expert (not just … Read more
![How B2C Companies Leverage AI Marketing [Examples & Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ai-for-b2c-marketing-1-20241201-5752986.webp.webp "How B2C Companies Leverage AI Marketing [Examples & Tips]")
Want to know what‘s really working in AI marketing right now? I’ve been tracking the real impact of AI across different B2C companies, and the results have blown me away. Competera’s real-time pricing helps retailers recover an average of 6% in gross profit. Jasper AI, on the other hand, cut content creation time by 40% … Read more
Long before ChatGPT, I worked with clients who used AI and machine learning to speed up data analysis at scale. Their enthusiasm about AI’s ability to improve everything from business operations to AI marketing funnels piqued my interest. So when ChatGPT took over the news cycle, after my initial skepticism, I haven’t looked back. While … Read more
I love using videos for marketing — and today’s apps make producing video content easier than ever. Better yet, there’s a place for all types of video — highly-produced, live-streamed, and long- or short-form. Whatever video production tips or techniques you use, your efforts can pay off in a big way. A whopping 88% of … Read more
Running influencer marketing campaigns that are engaging and FTC-compliant is a tricky balance. You want your influencer partnerships to feel natural and engaging. But at the same time, brands and influencers must be upfront about partnerships to avoid hefty penalties. Plus, keeping up with new marketing trends and shifting guidelines across different platforms only adds … Read more
You know how I know I’m in the right field? While most people are excited about holiday decorations, foods, music, parties, and deals this time of year, I’m excited about — holiday marketing. Holiday campaigns are arguably your brand’s biggest chance of the year to get creative and connect with your audience on a … Read more
![12 Web Design Best Practices & Guidelines for Usability in 2025 [+ Expert Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/website-design-1-20241121-4075840.webp.webp "12 Web Design Best Practices & Guidelines for Usability in")
I used to be a content writer for a small web design agency, and my first piece was about website design best practices. I remember my manager going through it and telling me, “All good, but web design isn’t just about making things look good.” Back then, I was young and fresh, and honestly, that … Read more
![Holistic Marketing Works — Here's How You Can Apply It to Your Campaigns [+ Expert Tips]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/holistic-marketing-1-20241114-5175552.webp.webp "Holistic Marketing Works — Here's How You Can Apply It")
When I graduated with a marketing degree over a decade ago, I hit the scene thinking that marketing would always be its own thing. Something like “holistic marketing” seemed unnecessary to me. Marketers had their swim lane; I’d stick to mine. Now, when I lecture marketing students at my alma mater, I couldn’t imagine not … Read more
Microsoft has provided guidance on how to optimize content for AI-powered search engines. This advice is timely now that OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Search, which uses Bing’s search index. Understanding user intent is everything in this new era of search, Microsoft says: “In the past, digital marketing strategies often relied heavily on demographic data and … Read more
Want to reach more of your target audience, connect with them, and have meaningful interactions? Quality content marketing may be the ideal solution for you. But gone are the days of simply writing and releasing content. Effective content marketing requires various skills and strategies if you want to get it right. If you’re looking to … Read more
Struggling to keep up with SEO changes and traffic drops? Lily Ray shares 17 strategies on the future of SEO to help you prepare foe 2025 Source link
One of the most common questions in PPC management is how to determine the “right” budget and investment for campaigns. As a business leader investing in paid media, your PPC budget isn’t just about how much you spend. It’s about how strategically you use those resources to grow your business. For small to medium-sized businesses … Read more
If you’re just getting started with local SEO, this Google My Business guide is the perfect spot to kick things off. Even though GMB looks simple and pretty intuitive, there are a lot of things to pay attention to. You’ll really benefit from it only if your listing is set up right. Remember — when … Read more
One of my favorite things to do is watch college football. And if you think I’m going to compare optimizing B2B conversion rates to football, you’re absolutely right. Just like each player of the team needs to work together to score a touchdown, the parts of your B2B conversion strategy need to work in harmony … Read more
Great content is the backbone of any successful SEO strategy. Content provides information to users, facilitates ranking in the organic search results, and can be a significant driver in attracting backlinks to your website. But how and where one sources such amazing content depends on a few factors. For one, you can write your own … Read more
