How I grew my Substack by 7,000% in less than 3 years without burning out
The newsletter platform and social media site, Substack, has become one of the hottest spaces for online creators—and now brands and celebrities are joining the bandwagon. Boasting more than five million paid subscribers across the platform, Substack invites creators like myself to build an audience, make money, and connect with other readers and writers.
5 community-building tips I’ve learned from working in social media, TV, and nonprofits
For the past ten years, I’ve lived and breathed marketing. I’ve run social campaigns, worked with influencers, created content, built affiliate programs, and everything in between. One factor unites everything: Every single winning strategy has always tied back to community.
Condé Nast marketing leader shares her framework for destroying your imposter syndrome
When I spoke to this week’s master in marketing, I was surprised at how seamlessly she had combined her two professional loves, digital marketing and life coaching. I’ll admit to having been skeptical about life coaching in the past, but this conversation changed my mind. As a life coach, she developed a framework she calls […]
How to start a blog (the right way) and write posts people actually want to read [+ free templates]
Wondering how to start a blog that gets read, gets clicks, and actually leads to conversions?
How marketers can still thrive in a recession: Expert and data-backed tips
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Right? There’s a lot to glean from turbulent times like the 2008 recession and the more recent COVID-19 pandemic. Within these periods are droves of case studies proving that whether or not a company comes out thriving is largely dependent on the strength of its marketing. It’s no […]
5 best healthcare CRM software in 2025
There‘s more to healthcare than the visit itself. Whether you’re a doctor’s office, dental practice, or senior living facility, you know that consistent, personalized communication is key to meeting patients’ changing health needs. In fact, it’s what patients prefer. Research by global healthcare company Abbott found that 72% of patients want more personalized care.
Measuring inclusive marketing — why traditional KPIs hinder both customer success and brand growth
Brands want to know that they are on the right track toward achieving their goals. That’s why measurement matters. Key performance indicators (KPIs) often give leaders signals to determine if what they’re doing is working or if they need to adjust.
The psychology behind clicks: Where digital marketing meets neuroscience
In the crowded digital marketplace, a single click is everything. It’s not just a metric, it’s the heartbeat of conversion. But what compels someone to click? Is it the headline? The button color? The layout?
How to add HTML embed codes to your website [quick tip]
As a digital marketing consultant, I spend a lot of time promoting website content on social media. But what about promoting your social presence via your website? Embedding enables you to do exactly that. I’ll often use this tactic for video content as a way to repurpose it and increase its reach.
4 best CRMs for wholesalers in 2025
Spreadsheets and manual processes can hold back your wholesale business from growing. As wholesalers face increasing pressures to deliver faster, maintain accurate inventory visibility, and provide exceptional customer service, the right CRM becomes essential for success.