Video is vital to ecommerce marketing — here’s what marketers need to know
Video in ecommerce isn’t optional anymore — it’s the bare minimum. I don’t want to read novel-length product descriptions. I want to see it, feel it, trust it. And your…
What makes a good website? Here are 16 things I look at [new data]
Your website strategy should help drive business and marketing objectives. For your website to work, you need to keep up with what makes a good website today. Website trends and…
Multi-agent AI systems — how this AI tech stack can power your marketing org
It feels like not that long ago, companies were just starting to talk about AI in their operations. You had highly specific use cases or industry needs, but the sweeping…
4 shopping trends to expect in uncertain financial times [data + how marketers can adapt]
If you've watched the news recently, the possibility of a recession has captured everyone’s attention. Most reputable sources say it's too soon to say whether or not a recession will…
The best video marketing channels to grow your brand this year
Video is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s now an absolute must and should be at the forefront of any marketing strategy. With almost half of Gen Z and millennials watching…
10 holiday marketing campaign examples + marketing tips
I know I’m in the minority, but the second September hits, I want to break out the Christmas tree, play “Jingle Bells,” and cover everything in baubles and tinsel. But…
Turn your power users into creators (and vice versa)
One of the most powerful — but least used — aspects of social media is its ability to turn customers into community. Today’s master has a lot to say about…
We asked customers how they like to communicate with brands [HubSpot blog survey]
Customer communication preferences vary widely in today‘s digital landscape. Some may want to go to a company’s landing page, initiate a conversation with a chatbot, or even pick up the…
Debunked by AI: The future of misinformation on social
Ethan Mollick, professor of management at Wharton Business School, has a simple benchmark for tracking the progress of AI’s image generation capabilities: “Otter on a plane using wifi.” Mollick uses…
How much does AI cost? Here are the industry averages
I first tested AI tools in 2019 to automate repetitive parts of my workflow. It seemed like the perfect solution: Let the code execute the manual stuff I was too…