Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Jaguar’s recent rebrand has people talking, but not in the way most marketers hope for. Gone are the classic cues of British elegance. In their place is minimalism and “modernist exuberance.” Their rebrand campaigns involve cryptic videos,…
100+ best Instagram username ideas + free username generator
Have you ever had a great idea for a new Instagram account, only to get stuck on the username? A lot goes into choosing a handle — it creates your digital first impression and sets the tone for your account. Whether you’re an enthusiast building a personal brand, starting a new business account, or simply…
What is an Audience Profile? How to Build One and My Favorite Examples
When I think back to the marketing of my childhood (print media, billboards, TV commercials), I can’t believe the marketing power that we have sitting at our fingertips today. Instead of broad-stroke campaigns based on geography, brands are now able to target consumers in unique segments and offer genuinely personalized experiences (with minimal money spent)….
Here‘s Everything I’ve Learned About Internet Marketing [Data + Expert Tips]
I still remember the early days of the internet and how exciting (and expensive!) it was to use. As it was a dial-up modem connection, my parents put strict time limits on how much time I could spend online (gosh, that makes me feel a little old). Since then, things have changed tremendously and the…
How to make a social media posting schedule [Free template]
TL;DR: Here’s how often you should post to each social network for best results: Instagram: Post between 3 and 5 times per week. Instagram Stories: Post 2 times per day. Facebook: Post between 1 to 2 times per day. X (Twitter): Post between 2 and 3 times per day. LinkedIn: Post between 1 to 2 times per day. Threads: Post between…
Marketing Spend Optimization: Expert Ways to Optimize Your Marketing & Ad Spend
I recently watched a TikTok clip of a CEO explaining how, when businesses face tough times, marketing is often the first budget to get slashed. It stuck with me because, ironically, that’s when smart marketing spend becomes more critical than ever. Without it, companies risk spiraling deeper into inefficiency and lost opportunities. Is your audience…
HubSpot’s 2025 State of Blogging Report [Data from 500+ Marketers]
Full disclosure, I think my team and I are a little embarrassed. Believe it or not, blogging is kind of our main thing here at The HubSpot BLOG — so the fact that it‘s taken over a decade for us to put together our first-ever report on the state of blogging isn’t the best look….
The best time to post on Instagram: Q1 2025 update [DATA]
What is the best time to post on Instagram to make sure a post gets seen? And what about the best time to post on Instagram for likes, comments, shares, and sales? The Instagram algorithm prioritizes recency, so posting when your followers are online is key. This means that, if all else is equal, a…