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The Startup Distribution Engine: Why You Need One and How to Build It
As a startup founder or marketing leader, you’ve likely heard the mantra “distribution is everything.” But what does that really mean, and how do you put it into practice? Building a great product is hard, but it’s only half the battle. The real challenge is getting that product in front of the right customers — repeatedly, and at scale. For most startups, this is where things fall apart. In my experience, many founders either get stuck trying to sell to fewer customers at a higher price or chase thousands of lower-priced customers. As a result, they end up stretching their […]
21 Creative Lead Generation Ideas to Try (& Why Marketers Recommend Them)
Coming up with effective lead generation ideas is tough — and I’m the world’s worst at putting off this aspect of my marketing strategy. Sending cold emails and scraping together lists for lead generation can be difficult because — let‘s face it — often, people don’t want to take the time out of their schedules to talk. What if you could reach your lead generation goals using methods that actually add value for your prospects? And what happens when traditional lead generation methods fall flat due to internal or external circumstances? This lead generation utopia I’m describing is a possibility. […]
How To Create Helpful Content Post-HCU
What does it take to create helpful content post HCU? In this detailed guide, Maryann shares a blueprint to guide your content creation efforts
From Pretty Logos to Real Impact: How I Shifted My Focus from Visual to Emotional Branding
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I never wanted a business that only looked good from the outside. Creating only to satisfy the eyes of onlookers, audiences, and critics would be, and will always be, a waste of my time. Over a decade ago, I walked away from a dull, corporate job because it felt like a trap — a suffocating environment designed to put me on a creatively draining conveyor belt headed for “Welcome to 65 and retirement!” Frankly, that wasn’t for me. I […]
Optimizing B2B Conversion Rates — All My Tips and Strategies
One of my favorite things to do is watch college football. And if you think I’m going to compare optimizing B2B conversion rates to football, you’re absolutely right. Just like each player of the team needs to work together to score a touchdown, the parts of your B2B conversion strategy need to work in harmony to catch website visitors and turn them into paying customers. If there’s a weak link in your strategy (like a player on the team not performing at their best), you’ll need to tweak it or pull it from the roster. For this post, I sat […]
10 Best Event Registration Software Tools [+ What Makes Them Great]
I won’t pretend I’m an event marketer. But my mom has been a director of special events for over 20 years (shoutout to her), so I completely understand the importance of good event registration tools. I’ve heard her rattle off the many tasks that need to be completed before, during, and after an event. And she comes from a small team, so it’s very easy for things to feel overwhelming … and quickly. So, I did two things: 1) I sat down with my event pro of a mom to talk about her favorite event registration software, and 2) I […]
5 Ways that AI Analytics Tools Can Make You a Better Marketer
There are, it would seem, as many AI marketing tools as there are stars in the sky. Do you really need to use them? Probably. Do you need a dozen of them? Probably not. Here’s a guide to help you cut through the chaos and confusion of AI marketing analytics tools to find some that really work for your needs. Table of Contents How to Use AI for Marketing Analytics Tools for Marketing Analytics How to Use AI for Marketing Analytics Marketers are using AI in many ways: content creation, automation, efficiency and speed, and more. I talk to a […]
15 Real Estate Social Media Marketing Strategies That’ll Bring in New Business
Buying or selling a home is an important financial (and emotional) decision, and your clients want an agent they trust to protect their interests and help them navigate the complexities of the process. That’s where real estate social media marketing comes in. When applied correctly, it can be a great way to start conversations, share advice, and grow an ongoing relationship with buyers, sellers, and renters. So, I’m diving into the value of using social media as a real estate agent, a list of tips and trends, and examples of social media posts you can incorporate into your real estate […]
What Is D2C Marketing? Here Are 11 Tips I Found For Doing It Right [+ Examples]
When I first heard I had to write about D2C marketing, I did what many professionals do when presented with something they know nothing about — I quietly panicked and then asked ChatGPT. To my surprise, however, I learned D2C marketing isn’t as foreign to me as I thought. And it likely isn’t to you, either. Dollar Shave Club, Blue Apron, and Glossier are all well-known brands built on the business model and considered masterclasses in marketing — let alone D2C marketing. With D2C business sales predicted to reach nearly $230 billion by 2025, here’s what you need to know […]
Personality Content: Strategies for Creating AI-Proof Content
If you rely on SEO and information-based content to grow your audience, it’s time to rethink your approach with personality content. Informational content used to be the go-to method for building brand awareness and driving growth. And it was a pretty simple process: rank for key search terms, attract web traffic, and convert leads. But with AI’s growing capabilities, this category of content has become commoditized — easily generated, widely distributed, and harder to distinguish from the competition. As a result, it’s increasingly difficult for brands to maintain a unique voice and stand out in an oversaturated market. This is […]