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The Story Curve: How to Use Storytelling Techniques for Your Marketing
You can have the best product, the most data, and the biggest advertising budget, but if you can’t tell a compelling story, none of it matters. One of my favorite quotes on storytelling comes from Morgan Housel’s book Same as Ever, where he says, “Storytelling is leverage.” It’s such a simple yet powerful idea: no matter how great your marketing plan is, it’s always the best story that wins. Just look at companies like Nike, Apple, Disney, and Dove, whose storytelling has turned products into household names for decades. But how do you craft the types of narratives that emotionally […]
The Power of Silence in Negotiation
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. A few months ago, on my podcast Nudge, Jonah Berger told me about the power of pausing. The act of pausing seems like a small thing. But recent studies show that pausing can make you more persuasive and can improve outcomes. In this blog, I’ll share some of the science behind this phenomenon and how to apply it to your next negotiation. Pausing shows confidence. He shared how highly successful speakers often use a surprising amount of pauses when […]
Announcing MozBar V4 – A New Era for Moz’s SEO Browser Extension
We are excited to announce that we are launching a new version of the MozBar SEO browser extension! Check out the upgrades, slick new interface, and functionality in this post.
‘Not Your Mom’s Facebook’ — Is It Enough to Attract Gen Z?
Welcome to The Perspective, a series where HubSpotters weigh in on the latest business and marketing trends. “We are not your mom’s Facebook.” This bold statement was passed around at Facebook’s event for younger creators in NYC earlier this summer. As the social giant turns 20 this year, they know a big chunk of their future relies on Gen Z. Especially considering only 52% currently rank Facebook as their favorite platform, and only 33% of teens aged 13-17 use it at all. (By comparison — 72% of Gen Z rank TikTok as their favorite platform, and 63% of teens are […]
How to Generate Video Scripts With AI
I write for a living. While I love allowing creative work space to breathe, grow, and develop, deadlines don‘t allow me the luxury of writer’s block. At some point in the project timeline, I‘ve got to get moving beyond that blank page. It doesn’t happen often, but when I’m really struggling to do this, I’ll enlist AI to help me ideate and get the juices flowing. I think in the case of writing something as extensive as a video script, AI should — at least in theory — help speed up the process when you‘ve hit a wall. But the […]
How An Obsession With Quality Led Emily Kramer to 48k Newsletter Subscribers and Counting
“An obsession with quality” is what I wish 12-year-old me had… but alas, I ended up with boatloads of Forever 21 T-shirts. As it turns out, quality really does matter. Our master today — Emily Kramer, a marketer, investor, and advisor for B2B growth-stage startups (and MKT1 newsletter creator) — told me her “obsession with quality” is the reason she’s been so successful in the newsletter space. (With 48k subscribers and growing.) Want to learn more? Keep reading to learn how the MKT1 newsletter creator “never misses”, and her advice for any marketers who are the “first-ish” marketing leaders at […]
9 Best AI Marketing Bots I Use at Work in 2024
As a solopreneur, marketing my own business gets pushed to the back burner more times than I care to admit. There are just too many other tasks that require immediate attention. It’s why I’m a big fan of AI marketing bots. Automating certain marketing tasks means I have more time for other tasks, like creating connections with other business owners who need my services. Recently, I chatted with other marketers to find out which AI marketing tools they use at work. And because I love sharing what I’ve learned, I’ve made a list of the nine most popular AI marketing […]
How Marketers Save Time and Make Data-Backed Decisions with AI Reporting [+ Expert Insights]
Marketers are often asked to do more with less. I’ve been there too. I’ve battled the constant pressure to juggle multiple campaigns, track their performance, and present insight-packed reports. This process is overwhelming, time-consuming, and riddled with challenges. After years of struggling to prepare reports for my marketing campaigns, I discovered how AI reporting can truly transform the process — and empower creativity with data-backed strategies. In this article, I’ll discuss: Crucial Challenges Marketers Face in Traditional Reporting 5 Key Benefits of AI Reporting for Marketers 4 Applications of AI-Powered Reporting for Marketers My Best Tips to Get Started with […]
6 of the Best Video Formats for 2025
As a video marketer, you know there’s no cookie-cutter approach to crafting engaging videos, but you should always ensure you‘re using the best video format for your content, regardless of the kind of video you’re creating. There is no one-size-fits-all video format— not every computer, video platform, or website browser supports every video format. Fortunately, we’ve rounded up the best video formats and listed their pros and cons so you can learn which video format to use in different situations. Once you know the best format for your videos, check out HubSpot’s Clip Creator, our free AI-powered video maker, so […]
I Used AI to Create a Marketing Plan 2 Ways — Here’s How You Can Too
The prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) has many concerned about job security. AI writing, AI images, AI videos — while the final products are far from perfect, they raise the question of what jobs AI could eventually replace, even if we don’t want them to. But, heck, if AI can create a marketing plan for me, I say, “Welcome to the team!” A marketing plan is a foundational piece of any marketing strategy. It keeps businesses organized and focused on their goals. However, with all the details it should consider and capture, it can be extremely time-consuming and tedious to […]