Why Am I Losing Followers on Instagram? What the Data Says + How You Can Fix It
The dreaded question of social media marketers everywhere: “Why am I losing followers on Instagram?” I spent years in the trenches as a social media editor for media brands and know the daily toil it takes to keep up with the latest media trends, platform updates, and more. Inevitably, a situation arises where you are […]
Consultant behind Meow Wolf, Blue Man Group shares lessons on joy, playing, and branded experiences
Pop quiz! What do Meow Wolf, Blue Man Group, Cirque du Soleil, Disney Imagineering, and Ringling Bros. have in common? They’ve all sought out today’s guest as a consultant.
CPG Design: A Look at Viral Trends + Real-World Examples & Strategies
Graza. Fishwife. Brightland. These brands represent some of my favorite CPG designs. Marked by bright colors, bold fonts, and creative illustrations, this style of packaging is now moving beyond specialty stores and into big retail aisles. “If you walk into almost every major retail chain grocery store in the U.S., there would be at least […]
How I Built a $75M Newsletter: My Top Tips to Make Yours Impactful in 2025
I started Morning Brew during my senior year at the University of Michigan while helping students prepare for job interviews.
How to Boost a Post on Social Media [Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter]
I remember the first time I tried social media boosting. It was back when I was testing the social media marketing waters by building a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to help grow my blog. As a noob marketer — and still to this day, honestly — I’d test out new concepts on my […]
Be Mine: A Brief History of Valentine's Day Marketing
When I was in grade school, Valentine’s Day was one of my favorite holidays. There were cards. There was the possibility that your crush actually liked you back. And, there was the chocolate — so much chocolate. Little did I know that the roots of this holiday bore little-to-no resemblance to my childhood experience of […]
Is AI-Generated Content Good for SEO?: 300+ Web Strategists Weigh In
AI content SEO” is one of those terms we’ve all Googled at some point since AI became part of our workflow. No doubt it’s great for marketers — it makes us faster — but does it hurt our rankings? To what degree? We all want to know, but there’s no simple “yes” or “no” answer. […]
I Tested Different Social Media Content Calendar Tools — Here’s How They Performed
What do cross-country road trips, wedding speeches, and social media marketing have in common? Planning. I definitely can’t help you with your road trip or wedding speech (sorry), but I can help you create a social media content calendar to organize your next marketing campaign.
Content Mills Don‘t Work — Here’s Why
Content mills: the corner of the internet where everyone’s promised the moon, but most people are left in the dark. Writers are offered an opportunity to be nurtured by editors, build their writing skills, and develop a professional portfolio. Companies are promised quality work that’s delivered quickly for a minimal investment. I don’t think anyone […]
Reddit Stats and Facts to Know in 2025
Reddit has evolved from its 2005 origins into a digital powerhouse, proving itself as an invaluable territory for marketers.