6 effective re-engagement emails to get your customers back
Let’s be honest: Most re-engagement emails are an afterthought. They get treated like the dusty “last chance” bin in the back of the store; sent months too late, generic in tone, and largely ineffective. Which is a shame, because when you do them right, re-engagement campaigns can be some of the hardest-working emails in your […]
AI market research tools: The top 7 your marketing strategy needs
Marketers are known for wearing many hats — writer, designer, psychologist, maybe the occasional raspberry berry — but one that often gets overlooked is researcher.
Getting started with LinkedIn marketing & networking
Like many people, the first few years I was on LinkedIn, I used it as little more than an online résumé. In recent years, however, LinkedIn marketing has become one of the most reliable ways I generate leads, attract opportunities, and stay top-of-mind with the people who matter most.
The channel strategy that's saving brands from AI search cannibalization
Picture this: Content visibility is up, but traffic to your website is way down. More than half of Google searches today end in no clicks, according to Search Engine Land. And consumers are looking everywhere — from Google’s AI Overviews to Reddit — for instant solutions to fit their needs. Is this your reality? Welcome […]
Why creative teams need the safety to fail [according to a senior director for Magic: The Gathering]
Whatever terrible thing you’ve pivoted a campaign around — a delayed launch, maybe customer backlash — I bet it didn’t involve a multi-hundred-thousand dollar burglary.
I tested the 7 best free social media monitoring tools — here’s how they stack up
If you’ve ever woken up to a trending hashtag about your brand — and not in a good way — you know how fast a small issue can become a full-blown PR crisis. Fortunately, I have not been there, done that, or got the t-shirt, but I know plenty of people who’ve been left holding […]
Why email whitelisting is important for marketers [+ detailed steps on how to do it]
As a marketer, one of the reasons I think it’s fun to work in email is that not only are we sending messages, but we are also receiving them. Being on both sides is a great way to gain perspective as to what those on your list are experiencing.
How smart brands are delivering Netflix-level personalization with AI
Remember the last time you got an email that started with ‘Hey {First_Name}’ and immediately felt like deleting it? That visceral reaction isn’t just about poor execution — it signals a fundamental shift in buyer expectations. HubSpot research shows that 78% of customers expect more personalization in business interactions than ever before. Yet only 47% […]
HubSpot's Transactional Email Pricing Guide — Essential Business Communication Add-On
HubSpot‘s Transactional Email add-on is a specialized email delivery solution that helps businesses send automated, relationship-based communications like order confirmations, password resets, and account updates through a dedicated IP address.
B2C vs. B2B marketing with AI: The industry trends every marketer should know
The beauty of freelancing for most of my decade-long career is that I’ve worked on both sides of the B2B and B2C marketing coin. One week, I’m helping a B2B SaaS brand rewrite a whitepaper. The next, I’m deep in campaign planning for a B2C real estate brand. It’s a front-row seat to how marketing […]