How I write SMART goals and make them a reality [+ free SMART goal templates]
I distinctly remember being told by a manager that my goals during a mid-year performance review were too broad and open-ended. This was the push I needed to learn how to write SMART goals. While career goals are important, a structured approach to setting and achieving them is vital to making meaningful progress. Adopting this […]
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 bored to do. However, I quickly discovered hidden costs to everything I did. My automation script needed a server to live on. The server needed […]
16 of the best Facebook ad examples that actually work (and why)
On average, Facebook is home to over 3.35 billion daily active users — from CEOs to students to your favorite brands. It’s an absolutely massive audience, but it can get tricky when it’s time to start connecting with them. From personal experience — ads I’ve run myself and worked with clients to develop, we’ve learned […]
How to maintain authenticity in your social media strategy — even with AI
One of the biggest reasons I’m a late(r) convert to AI is that AI-generated content usually has some tells. And while I’m a little closer to it than most, when I spot social media content that’s a direct copy-paste from GPT, it feels canned and inauthentic, and I lose trust in the person or brand. […]
How to create a landing page with high ROI [+ expert and data-backed tips]
As a marketer, I’ve seen it happen time and time again: I land on a product page that’s cluttered, confusing, or just badly designed and I leave immediately. No second chances. Why? Because I know there’s probably another tool or product out there that does the same thing, but offers a much better experience. Your […]
The inclusive marketing strategies Zumba, Lysol, Wistia, and more are using to grow, straight from marketing leaders
Growth is the mandate for brands each year. One way to grow? Create offerings that appeal to a wider group of people. That’s where inclusive marketing comes in.
Don’t fear AI tools — use them to build the life you actually want
When I started using AI, everything changed: my output, my confidence, my career.
12 social media trends marketers should watch in 2025 [new data]
It’s halfway through 2025— time to take the temperature on which social media trends are defining the year. In our 2025 Social Media Trends Report, the social media marketers we surveyed said keeping up with new trends is the number-one challenge they face. With the current economic and social volatility, it’s difficult to know where […]
Media planning from the ground up: Everything you need to know
I’ve worked with clients across dozens of industries, and I’ve learned that content only works when it’s planned. You can create brilliant blog posts, scroll-stopping videos, or perfectly-timed X posts, but if it doesn’t fit into a strategy? It disappears. No momentum. No message retention. No ROI. That’s where media planning comes in. It’s not […]
The Growth Hack Era is ending, according to Digiday's former Editor-in-Chief
Let’s take a moment to commiserate, marketers.