Are In-Stream Video Ads Worth the Investment? [Benefits & Best Practices for Marketers]

It should come as no surprise to us marketers that short-form video was the top performing content format in 2024. As video content overtakes text-heavy content formats — whether in the form of live streams, YouTube videos, or Instagram Stories — marketers must include a plan to use in-stream video ads in their strategies. I’m […]
AI Image Generators: I Tested 12 of the Best. Here’s the Scoop for Marketers.

Fueled by the rise of MySpace and a secret Bollywood fandom, I started teaching myself graphic design as a preteen. But thanks to AI image generators, you no longer have to be a lifelong creative like me to turn your ideas into a visual reality. AI image generators can help anyone create visuals that are […]
Be a Knock Out in Small and Local Business Marketing

In addition to running a marketing agency with customers around the globe and a seven-figure local business, today’s master is also a kickboxing champion and MMA fighter — making Jennifer Waters easily the marketer I’d least like to fight.
Startup Marketing Strategy: 18 Ideas and Tactics That Actually Work

Running content strategy for B2B SaaS companies taught me that a digital marketing strategy for startups can’t just copy enterprise playbooks. Content calendars, lead-scoring models, and expensive ABM campaigns? They fell apart when applied to early-stage businesses with tight budgets and small teams. After working with several startups, I’ve seen exactly which scrappy marketing tactics […]