Top 6 Video Marketing Metrics Your Boss Actually Cares About
Conventional wisdom might tell you that video views are a vanity metric, but I think they’re actually a good indicator of how well your video, especially its hook, performed. I…
How California Pizza Kitchen Embraces Change, Goes Viral on TikTok, and Gives Consumers FOMO
This week's master has worked for Lou Malnati's (pizza), Krispy Kreme (doughnuts), and now heads the marketing team at California Pizza Kitchen (back to pizza) — making her career sound…
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,…
Google My Business Guide: Complete Overview & Expert Tips for 2025
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…
What’s a Blog (& Why I’d Consider Starting One)
If you’re not sure what a blog is, you’ve definitely come across one at some point. Perhaps you’ve stumbled across a blog when you’ve searched “healthy dinner recipes.” Maybe you…
My Comprehensive Guide to Micro-Influencer Marketing
I recently purchased an adorable cable-knit sweater on TikTok Shop merely because I saw an influencer post about it. The pull influencers of all followings have on social media users…
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…
The Ultimate Guide to Statements of Work — Here’s Everything I Know
I have been freelancing for nearly 6 years now (gosh, time flies). Initially I didn’t formalize my agreements with clients — no signed documents or contracts. But as I gained…
21 Creative Lead Generation Ideas to Try (& Why Marketers Recommend Them)
Coming up with effective lead generation ideas is tough — and I’m the world’s worst at putting off this aspect of my marketing strategy. Sending cold emails and scraping together…
Level Up Your Content Marketing Funnel — Here’s How I Make the Right Content for Each Stage
I have a confession: I’m a chronic review reader. I start every purchase with a Google search. I rely on content — both from reviewers and from companies themselves —…