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McDonald’s Secret Ingredients to Fan-Driven Marketing
When it comes to marketing, McDonald’s reigns supreme. From its catchy jingle to its famous golden arches to iconic characters and mascots, the burger chain contains many branded elements that stand the test of time. But what‘s the secret ingredient to McDonald’s continued marketing success? Director of Brand, Content, and Culture Marketing Anna Engel and Brand Marketing Manager Nathaniel Gaynor both say the secret sauce lies in its fan-driven strategy. Here‘s what marketers should take from McDonald’s unique strategy. 4 Reasons McDonald’s Marketing is Iconic 1. It sees the importance of Gen Z. It’s no secret that Gen Z has […]
Can’t Afford a Super Bowl Ad? Try These Marketing Alternatives Instead [Examples & Expert Tips]
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off on February 9, 2025 (6:30 p.m. ET on Fox, if it’s not on your calendar already). To get 30 seconds of ad time during the big game, brands coughed up a cool $7 – $8 million per spot. If that’s not in the budget, here are seven Super Bowl ad alternatives that will cost you a lot less. I’ve also got examples of big brands with particularly creative alternatives to Super Bowl ads, plus tips on using Super Bowl marketing strategies in your own <$7 mil campaigns. Table of Contents What […]
Create High-Impact Content Using Backward Design — Whiteboard Friday
Join Purna in this week’s episode of Whiteboard Friday as she reveals how to create high-impact content using backward design, a strategic approach that prioritizes measurement to achieve better marketing results.
Jaguar’s Rebrand: Bold Move or Costly Mistake?
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Jaguar’s recent rebrand has people talking, but not in the way most marketers hope for. Gone are the classic cues of British elegance. In their place is minimalism and “modernist exuberance.” Their rebrand campaigns involve cryptic videos, high-fashion models, and a new mantra: “Copy nothing. Delete ordinary.” Reactions have been mixed. Marketing legend Mark Ritson called it “f—ing lunacy,” while Rory Sutherland is reserving judgment, saying, “It’s too early to call.” So, what’s Jaguar playing at? What has Jaguar done? The historic […]
Keyword Cannibalization: What it is and How to Fix it
Are you losing rankings due to multiple pages competing for the same keyword? Learn how to find and fix keyword cannibalization issues.
11 Ways to Become a Better Blogger, According to the HubSpot Blog Team
Shockingly enough, we here on the HubSpot Blog Team spend a fair amount of time blogging. You might be able to tell that by the fact that the word “blog” is in our team name. Blogging is the foundation of most of our professional lives, and it has been for a while now — and over the course of that “while”, we’ve picked up some key tips, tricks, and tactics that made us better writers, editors, and content strategists. We recently published our State of Blogging in 2025 Report (sorry not sorry for the shameless plug) and decided that we’d […]
Marketing Spend Optimization: Expert Ways to Optimize Your Marketing & Ad Spend
I recently watched a TikTok clip of a CEO explaining how, when businesses face tough times, marketing is often the first budget to get slashed. It stuck with me because, ironically, that’s when smart marketing spend becomes more critical than ever. Without it, companies risk spiraling deeper into inefficiency and lost opportunities. Is your audience on LinkedIn? Then why throw money at Facebook ads like crazy? And vice versa. But that’s just scratching the surface; Optimizing marketing spend is way more complex than it seems. Let’s start by exploring 10 real-life examples of how senior marketing pros optimize their campaigns. […]
How Our Events Team Saved Thousands using AI for INBOUND ’24
When HubSpot’s Global Events Team had its first kickoff planning session for INBOUND 2024, they weren’t sure about the creative direction they’d take. One thing was clear though: Given how huge AI has become in the last few years, they knew they’d incorporate it somehow. I connected with the team to learn more about the important role AI played in pre-production – from creating eye-catching visuals with Midjourney to targeted agendas with Claude. Creating Fresh Interstitials Prior to INBOUND 2024, the team kept the onsite interstitials pretty consistent year-over-year, sticking to static visual imagery and light animation. It was time […]
HubSpot’s 2025 State of Blogging Report [Data from 500+ Marketers]
Full disclosure, I think my team and I are a little embarrassed. Believe it or not, blogging is kind of our main thing here at The HubSpot BLOG — so the fact that it‘s taken over a decade for us to put together our first-ever report on the state of blogging isn’t the best look. But hey! As that Chinese proverb says, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.” That’s why we surveyed over 500 marketers across various industries and company scales to get a pulse on the current […]
How Much Does a Super Bowl Ad Cost [& Does It Get ROI]? A Data-Backed Deep Dive
Whether you’re a diehard Super Bowl fan or, like me, prefer watching superb owls, you gotta admit: Super Bowl commercials are pretty great. They’re also pretty expensive. And still, Fox, which holds the rights to Super Bowl LIX, easily sold all the ad spots for the big game on February 9, 2025. Let’s take a look at what goes into the most expensive TV ads in the world, how much they’ve cost throughout the history of the big game, and what brands are really getting out of them. Table of Contents How much does a Super Bowl ad cost? How […]