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A Charcuterie Board Inspired Me To Launch an SEO Meetup: Here’s How It’s Going So Far
Disappointed by bland SEO events and boring talks? Discover how a charcuterie board sparked a fresh and fun approach to SEO meetups in London.
7 best CRMs for pest control companies in 2025
Managing a pest control business means juggling customer appointments, technician schedules, service plans, and follow-ups. A traditional spreadsheet or generic tool simply can’t keep up. That’s why teams are turning to CRMs for pest control — built for these unique needs. A recent study found 30% of field service companies increased customer retention by using a CRM. In fact, Rentokil Initial, a global pest control leader, achieved 671% marketing ROI by implementing HubSpot’s CRM platform. This article compares the top CRM solutions specifically designed to help pest control companies streamline operations, improve customer relationships, and scale their businesses effectively — […]
Tasting marketing: What a viral YouTube star wishes marketers knew
I’m not saying I exploited my position as managing editor to meet one of my favorite YouTubers… … but I will say that I’m unreasonably excited to share today’s interview. And, my selfishness aside, this former Disney marketer has a lot to learn from. Today’s master turned his covid furlough hobby into a highly successful YouTube channel with nearly 4 million subscribers and a cookbook on the New York Times Best Seller list. Meet the Master Max Miller Host and creator, Tasting History with Max Miller Fun fact: Max’s house is filled to the brim with Lego. When I’m not […]
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. A client I worked with a while back wanted to ensure they were effectively engaging the African-American and Hispanic communities as a part of their growth strategy. So, they tracked many of their brand KPIs by race and ethnicity. They identified that they weren’t performing as well with African-Americans as they should have been. My role was to help […]
The Great Decoupling of Clicks and Impressions — Whiteboard Friday
Is your Google Search Console showing a trend of plummeting clicks and soaring impressions? Welcome to “The Great Decoupling,” a seismic shift in how people are using the web driven by AI Overviews. In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Tom explains how AI is fundamentally changing user behavior and what it means for your website’s strategy.
5 best CRMs for construction businesses in 2025
In the construction industry, managing client relationships isn’t as simple as logging a few notes and tracking emails. With long project cycles, complex stakeholder networks, on-site and off-site coordination, and a steady stream of subcontractors, suppliers, and clients, construction businesses have unique customer relationship management (CRM) needs far beyond the average sales pipeline. That’s where the right CRM can really make a difference. Instead of juggling spreadsheets, emails, and handwritten notes, a CRM helps you keep everything in one place, from client contact details and job timelines to follow-ups and billing info. A CRM makes it easier for construction teams […]
5 best CRMs for gym businesses in 2025
Managing a successful gym requires more than just great equipment and passionate trainers. With fitness members increasingly expecting seamless digital experiences, gyms need robust customer relationship management (CRM) systems to handle everything from lead nurturing to membership retention. Gold’s Gym SoCal achieved its best six months of sales in history after implementing HubSpot’s unified CRM platform, demonstrating how the right CRM can transform fitness business operations. This comprehensive guide compares the top CRM solutions for gym businesses, featuring detailed pricing breakdowns, key features, and implementation guidance. Whether you‘re running a boutique fitness studio or managing multiple gym locations, we’ll help […]
5 best investment management CRMs in 2025
Managing investor relationships isn’t like managing any old leads or sales deals. Investment firms deal with high-stakes portfolios, detailed reporting cycles, and strict compliance rules — all of which require special consideration. To stay competitive, modern firms need investment management CRMs that support fundraising, investor communications, and regulatory workflows and can grow with them. Whether you’re streamlining capital calls, managing client portfolios, or reporting to stakeholders, the right CRM gives your team structure, visibility, and automation. Not convinced? Studies show firms that adopt CRMs see a 29% increase in sales productivity and a 41% revenue boost per salesperson. In this […]
5 best CRMs for nonprofits in 2025
Nonprofits face distinct challenges when it comes to managing relationships and driving engagement. Unlike for-profit businesses, nonprofits must balance limited budgets with the need to maintain strong donor relationships, manage volunteers, run programming, and track impact, often across dispersed teams. These unique demands require tools that go beyond traditional customer management. That’s where nonprofit-tailored CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems come into play. Designed to centralize data, streamline outreach, and automate administrative tasks, CRMs help nonprofit organizations better retain donors, personalize communications, and ultimately amplify their mission. According to a 2024 Nonprofit Digital Investments Report from NTEN, 14% of…
Rare Beauty’s “anonymous insider” spills the tea on their new Substack
I’ve recently been using Substack to find new music to listen to. That’s probably not quite what its founders had in mind, but it has a ton of newsletters written by people who just really love music. It’s less professional music criticism and more “hey, this album was great, give it a listen.” That’s not the only off-label use for Substack. Today’s master of marketing is also a Substack fan — and she took a big risk with it. Meet the Master MacKenzie Kassab Director of Creative Strategy, Rare Beauty Claim to fame: Launched Rare Beauty’s “semi-authorized” Substack newsletter Lesson […]