How to get more followers on Instagram: 17 ways to your first (or next) 1000
With over 2 billion monthly active users and features like shoppable posts, Instagram is a powerful channel for businesses. But here’s what I’ve experienced firsthand: Unless you’re a household name, growing an Instagram following is hard work.
How Privy’s former CMO learned to love low-budget, scrappy marketing
If you’re a startup founder or marketer trying to build momentum with little to no budget, good news: Being scrappy is the best place to start. Some of the most effective marketing I’ve ever done — from the early days of my career to my time at Drift — came from moments when there was […]
AI marketing campaigns only a bot could launch & which tools pitch the best ones [product test]
At first, AI marketing campaigns were pretty obvious — robotic and stiff. Then, slowly but surely, brands started getting it. Now I’m seeing AI-driven campaigns that feel alive; they’re innovative, tailored, and sometimes so smart, you’d swear they were made by humans. Curious to see what I’m talking about? Stick around because I’m diving into […]
Here are the most popular AI video tools that are actually worth your time
My son and I were recently watching some AI-generated videos when he suddenly stopped and asked, “Wait… none of these are real?” That pause perfectly sums up where we stand with AI video tools right now. We‘ve reached the point where even a casual viewer has to take a step back and consider if what […]
Secrets of savable content: How to create content buyers come back for
Like, comment, share. This used to be the holy trinity of social media engagement, but savable content has emerged as a new contender in recent years.
Keeping up is exhausting, here’s how one social media creator helps brands beat trend fatigue
How’s your cottagecore vibe? Are you ready for light academia aesthetic to dominate your feed or for the next generative-AI action figure trend?
8 steps to build your account-based marketing strategy [+ recommended tools]
In the world of account-based marketing, you start the sales process by selling directly to your best-fit, highest-value accounts. That means wasted time trying to market to unqualified leads who aren’t the right fit for your business. You can move straight into the phases of engaging and delighting your target accounts. Talk about efficiency, right? […]
Six simple behavioral science tips to improve any marketing message (and the brands that get it right)
Do you ever look at an ad and wonder, “What on earth does that mean?” That’s how I felt after viewing this Stripe ad.
How to use freebies to optimize your lead generation
I’ll never forget the first freebie marketing piece I created and put on the internet: a free guide to help you grow your Instagram following.
How to get AI to write copy in your brand voice — from picking the right platform to training your GPT
When generative AI first came out, I was skeptical. While it came up with some good ideas, I saw it more as a novelty than a real copywriting tool. Honestly, I didn’t believe “great” and “on-brand AI copywriting” would ever belong in the same sentence. To be clear, I still see my own brain and […]