Advertising is an ever-changing beast — with those on ad and marketing teams working hard to stay ahead of trends. In 2023, we saw the emergence of AI in all forms of content, the rise of personalization, augmented realities (including the metaverse), and the explosion of short-form video. As a seasoned content marketer working in tech, I’ve noticed that advertising trends in 2024 seem to respond to the trends we saw in 2023. For example, if my ad team was firmly against using artificial intelligence last year, I’d need to catch up with everyone who initially embraced it. You might […]

There’s a lot to be learned from the Super Bowl. While athletes gather new motivation and coaches pick up a few more techniques, the Super Bowl is also an excellent place for marketers to gain tips. How? The ads, of course. Between 80 and 100 ads run annually during the Super Bowl. Companies pay millions to have their commercials aired for 30 to 60 seconds. While many companies see success from their ads, others end the game, facing some alarming results. So, what makes a bad ad? I’ll highlight the basics of bad advertising and walk you through ten of […]

Welcome to HubSpot’s Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry.   Earlier this month, Google Chrome took another step in its plans to phase-out third-party cookies. And yet HubSpot Blog Research reports that 83% of marketers are still leveraging third-party cookies in some capacity. I get it – it takes time to shift both mindset and strategies. And change can be scary. But when I spoke with Steve Yap, Google’s Head of Google Marketing Platform – Americas, he expressed his enthusiasm and […]

There’s a reason why Google’s advertising revenue stood at a staggering $224.47 billion in 2022 or why Meta generated over $113 billion in ads. Millions of businesses worldwide invest billions in paid ads each year to put themselves in front of as many people as possible. And they’re doing it because online advertising, when done right, delivers outstanding results. On the other hand, if you’re not careful, it can feel like flushing your $$ down the digital drain. And it’s even more important today, considering the ever-evolving online advertising landscape, all thanks to new platforms, ad types, and targeting capabilities […]

Advertising is changing — by the end of 2023, companies are on track to spend more than $424.3 billion dollars on digital advertising. The challenge? Massive variety in the digital advertising market — from differing platforms and ad types to target audiences — can frustrate efforts to capture customer interest and drive ROI. How do you choose the right medium to promote your platform? What metrics matter? And once you decide, how do you actually make the ad? Our comprehensive ad-making guide has you covered. Let’s go. Featured Resource: Advertising Planning Templates & Kit To make your advertising planning easier, […]

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation went up 8.2% between September 2021 and September 2022. As a result, experts theorized that this would take a toll on both retailers and shoppers. Shoppers would be looking for larger-than-normal discounts while retailers could struggle to offer them. Below, we’ll highlight what we learned from polling 300+ consumers after this Black Friday. Then, we’ll share a few marketing tips on creating effective Black Friday ads. What We Learned About Black Friday Shoppers & Brands in 2022 1. Inflation didn’t have the impact we expected. The word everyone had on their mind […]

When it comes to business, the old adage “You’ve got to spend money to make money,” couldn’t be more true. Aside from the financial outlay to develop your product and manufacture it, and all the overhead that comes with owning a business, you are responsible for marketing your product so the public knows that your product exists. You’ve set aside some marketing dollars to spread awareness and attract people to your brand and your website. You’ve looked into a variety of advertising options, and determined that pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a sound way to spend your marketing budget. After all, […]