I still remember my first taste of artificial intelligence (AI).It was “SmarterChild,” a chatbot available on AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and Windows Live Messenger in the early 2000s that you could have a “conversation” with when your real friends weren’t online. But honestly, even as a preteen, I could see that it needed a lesson…
Here’s How I Write a Resignation Letter That Makes a Good Last Impression
I’m all too familiar with that uncomfortable feeling in your stomach when you have to hit send on a resignation letter to your manager. (I’ve written four over the course of my career.) I always try to tell myself that millions quit their jobs every month. But as a people-pleaser, I can never seem to…
Setting Your Influencer Budget — Here’s Everything I Learned About Working With Influencers
As a content marketer, I‘ve always been ready to team up to boost a brand’s vibe and reach. When one of my freelance clients needed some brand growth on a budget, I was pumped to jump into the influencer marketing game. Who hasn’t seen or read about the hype around influencer power, right? I mean,…
21 of the best social media analytics tools for 2025
Wondering which of your social media tactics are working? Busy social marketers need effective social media analytics tools to focus their efforts. Let’s take a look at some of the best (free and paid) options for 2025. What are social media analytics tools? Social media analytics tools are apps and dashboards that allow you to…
Holistic Marketing Works — Here’s How You Can Apply It to Your Campaigns [+ Expert Tips]
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…
What’s Below the Line Marketing Anyway? I Dove Deep Into BTL Marketing to Find Out
I cringe whenever I look at how many unopened emails live in my work inbox. I’m lucky if I open maybe ten percent of them — including anything promotional. But, of those ten percent, what convinced me to open and respond to them? Those companies did below the line (BTL) marketing right. Email marketing, direct…
8 Inclusive Ecommerce Website Examples That Drive Growth
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Brands in ecommerce have the wonderful advantage of having access to a broader number of consumers than their local counterparts. Before you can woo a broader base of consumers, it is important to recognize…
Workplace Loneliness Isn’t Getting Better [New Data]
Workplace loneliness has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way a lot of businesses operate — with most shifting to hybrid or completely remote working. However, that all started almost five years ago (half a decade, can you believe it?!). While some businesses are continuing on as remote or hybrid, many…