I write for a living. While I love allowing creative work space to breathe, grow, and develop, deadlines don‘t allow me the luxury of writer’s block. At some point in the project timeline, I‘ve got to get moving beyond that blank page. It doesn’t happen often, but when I’m really struggling to do this, I’ll…
How Marketers Save Time and Make Data-Backed Decisions with AI Reporting [+ Expert Insights]
Marketers are often asked to do more with less. I’ve been there too. I’ve battled the constant pressure to juggle multiple campaigns, track their performance, and present insight-packed reports. This process is overwhelming, time-consuming, and riddled with challenges. After years of struggling to prepare reports for my marketing campaigns, I discovered how AI reporting can…
I Used AI to Create a Marketing Plan 2 Ways — Here’s How You Can Too
The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) has many concerned about job security. AI writing, AI images, AI videos — while the final products are far from perfect, they raise the question of what jobs AI could eventually replace, even if we don’t want them to. But, heck, if AI can create a marketing plan for…
13 Social Media Scheduling Tools to Save Tons of Time in 2024
Social media scheduling tools are some of the most useful items in a social media manager’s toolbox, whether you work at a small startup or a multinational enterprise. They’re also an incredible resource for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and anyone else managing social media while running a small business. That’s because these tools can save you time,…
YouTube influencer marketing in 2024: How to do it right
Ah, YouTube — the social media pioneer of long-form video content, and (still) a powerhouse for influencer marketing in 2024. Case in point: The near-20-year-old video network is the second-most visited website in the world. But what is it that makes YouTube influencer marketing successful? And how can you and your brand leverage YouTube influencers…
Designing an Event Marketing Budget? Here’s What Experts Recommend
The year I turned 30, I started a new job. The role was a management position and carried strategic responsibility for marketing, communications and PR — all things I was excited about. Also tucked in the job description? Event planning for a festival and various smaller events. I didn’t know it yet, but I was…
How to create a social media calendar: Our social team’s POV
Hi! My name is Trish Riswick, I’m a Team Lead on our Social team here at Hootsuite, and I’m here to tell you exactly how to build a social media calendar that will support your goals and keep you organized. Our social media calendar is the backbone behind all the content you see on Hootsuite’s…
AI in Graphic Design: The Pros, Cons and What it Means for Designers [+ Expert Insight]
Several months ago, I tested several AI logo generators and documented my experience. Then my friend Michael Randall, a graphic designer, read the post, and I‘ll just say he wasn’t thrilled about it. “[Expletive] logo generators? We’re doomed,” were his exact words. I ended that blog post by clarifying that businesses should use actual graphic…