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21 of the Best Free Google Sheets Templates for 2024
Google Sheets templates help you create better spreadsheets while saving you valuable time. And it’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I love a good formula to keep manual math to a minimum (and, therefore, data as accurate as possible). So, what do Google Sheets templates do? Short of reading minds, a template knows what you need and offers it with minimal manual input, giving you the ability to focus on more important things — like analyzing and translating the data itself. In this post, I’m touching on the most important templates you’ll need to efficiently use Google […]
3 Ways To Improve Any Ad in Minutes
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Back in 2015, I worked for a medium-sized British software company. My job was to increase the number of leads we generated from our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. To help, I was handed around £5,000 and asked to create a few click-worthy Facebook ads. Feeling a little short on inspiration, I Googled “best ads of all time.” Here’s what I saw. The “Think small.” ad is considered the best ad of the 20th century (Ad Age). It’s tremendous. […]
Martha Stewart, $400K Fighter Jets, and Comedy Writers: How Liquid Death Wins at Anti-Marketing, According to Liquid Death’s VP
When considering who to learn from in the marketing space, one brand stands out: Liquid Death. They’ve mastered the art of turning healthy beverages into a sought-after brand, making them ideal marketing mentors. But they’ve done more than reinvent water — in many ways, they’ve reinvented marketing, as well. I spoke with Greg Fass, Liquid Death’s VP of Marketing, to learn how he’s cultivated an anti-marketing approach, why some of his favorite campaigns involve Tony Hawk and Martha Stewart, and his belief that Liquid Death’s success comes down to understanding people aren’t “brainless consumers of products”. How Liquid Death Wins […]
Behind Viral Food Brands: Do Trends Matter in CPG Design?
Graza. Fishwife. Brightland. If you’ve never heard of them, just walk into a local specialty store — you’re guaranteed to spot some of these brands, with packaging so aesthetically pleasing they make you feel like walking inside an Instagram feed. Gander helped build the Graza brand from scratch, an olive oil that comes in a squeeze bottle. Source: GoPuff Marked by bright colors, bold fonts, and creative illustrations, this style of packaging is now moving beyond specialty stores and into big retail aisles. “If you walk into almost every major retail chain grocery store in the US, there would be […]
Pros and Cons of Community Management
Over the last few weeks, I‘ve been writing extensively about community management, what it is, and why it’s essential. If, after reading my posts and doing your own research, you still need to figure out if it’s worth investing in, perhaps a quick pros and cons list will help you come to a decision. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of community management. The Pros of Community Management 1. Customer Loyalty When you create a community around your brand, you‘re fostering a space where your audience feels seen and heard. Furthermore, you’re creating a space where they can speak […]
How to Write Content that Generative AI Search Engines Will Cite, According to Experts
There’s no doubt that in the last few months, you’ve run into Google’s new AI search tool. Often, the tool provides a helpful summary (though sometimes it’s laughably wrong). While the tools themselves are evolving every day, it seems generative AI search engines aren’t going anywhere. Since Google launched its AI search, it’s already made leaps in relevance and accuracy. I’m a big fan of not having to scroll through a page of results to find a quick answer, so I’m excited to see how it continues to evolve. But as a writer, I’m curious to discover what this will […]
Testing Ideas From the Google API Leaks — Whiteboard Friday
How do we know what is and what isn’t a Google ranking factor? In this episode, Will reveals four testing ideas relating to the Google API leaks to help answer that question.
How to Deliver Customer Experiences That Increase Conversions
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’ve been an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant for seven years. My entry into this space was heavily influenced by my lifelong experiences as a frustrated consumer. Several components of my identity make me different from what is often considered to be “mainstream.” And as a result, brands didn’t often serve me well because of the things that make me different. Some Consumers Consistently Have Less Than Ideal Customer Experiences I conducted a research study for a client in […]
The Ultimate Guide to Email Design and 13 Best Practices
As a new marketing assistant, I once created an email campaign for our biggest product launch. Despite spending hours crafting the seemingly “perfect” message, the next day’s analytics showed dismal open and click-through rates. The problem? I had neglected the design, resulting in a cluttered mess with no clear call-to-action. This harsh wake-up call taught me that in email marketing, design is as crucial as content. This experience set me on a path to mastering email design. I learned that effective emails require a balance of engaging copy and visually appealing design that guides readers to action. In this blog […]
Future-Proof Your Website: 3 Must-Have AI Tactics for Marketing Leaders
Which AI tactics will keep your site relevant and engaging as website strategies shift from broad audience capture to hyper-personalization? The days of designing websites solely for broad audience capture and search engine optimization are well behind us. The future now lies in hyper-personalization, where websites cater to the specific needs and preferences of each visitor. AI is at the forefront of this transformation, providing advanced tools and insights to create more relevant and engaging websites based on individual user data. While the sheer volume of AI technologies — and the speed at which they’re evolving — might feel overwhelming, […]