I’ve worked in a lot of different industries — as a freelancer, as a manager of freelancers, as a marketer, as a writer — and you know what never changes? The need for content creators to be crystal clear on their assignments. One of the simplest ways to achieve this is to write content briefs….
The best TV premieres of 2024, according to social media
Editor’s note: If you’re just here for our research, click here to skip the intro and dive straight into the rankings. 2024 was a blockbuster year for television, with series, specials and sporting events making waves across broadcast, cable, streaming and premium platforms. From record-breaking premieres to unexpected hits, 2024’s best TV show moments weren’t…
Top 10 URL shorteners for better link tracking in 2025
A URL shortener is a tool that takes a long web address (URL) and turns it into a much shorter one. ULR shorteners make messy links look more polished, which is especially helpful on social media or in marketing materials, where space can be limited and presentation matters. Many of them also offer tracking features….
How I Used Root Cause Analysis to Turn Organizational Problems Into Opportunities
I’ve faced plenty of problems when building content teams. Sometimes, those problems led to outright failures. Content falls flat, email campaigns flop, or new hires don’t work out. At times, it feels easier to just accept reality and move on. “Well, that new hire wasn’t the right person for our team right now. We’ll do…
The Startup Distribution Engine: Why You Need One and How to Build It
As a startup founder or marketing leader, you’ve likely heard the mantra “distribution is everything.” But what does that really mean, and how do you put it into practice? Building a great product is hard, but it’s only half the battle. The real challenge is getting that product in front of the right customers —…
What are KOLs and how to get results from working with them
Social media influencers. Content creators. Every social marketer knows that these popular folks on social media platforms can help draw attention to a brand. Heading into 2025, savvy marketers are considering a different kind of content partnership, focusing on key opinion leaders (KOLs). These valuable players are experts in their respective fields and offer a…
How We Used AI to Increase HubSpot Email Conversions by 82%: A Case Study
We turned our standard nurture email flow into an AI-driven conversion powerhouse. Here’s what we did, what worked (and what didn’t), and what we learned along the way. When our marketing team began discussing how to strategically incorporate AI into our workflows, we knew we wanted big results. But here’s the thing about big results:…
51 LinkedIn statistics to shape your social strategy
LinkedIn statistics are the finger on the pulse of the professional world. They give us a glimpse into the trends and behaviors of millions of working professionals. Plus, they help us understand LinkedIn’s impact on businesses and organizations that use the platform for marketing, lead generation, hiring, and more. As we enter 2025, let’s look…