When it comes to marketing, almost nothing is more important than knowing your target audience. But what if I told you over half of marketers are missing critical information on their consumers? In our annual survey of over 1,200 marketers, we found that just 42% know the basic demographic information of their target audience, like their name, gender, and location. And, the data gap doesn’t stop there: Less than half of marketers know their audience’s interests and hobbies, shopping habits, the products they are interested in buying, their purchase history, and where they consume content. Only 31% know the online […]

The movie Field of Dreams famously claims, “If you build it, they will come.” Unfortunately, this passive approach is just not true for content marketing. The marketing channels you use to distribute content are just as important as the content itself. Marketing channels are the different tools or platforms you use to reach your target audience. By understanding the different values of specific marketing channels, you will be able to form a content distribution plan that fits your audience. The Hubspot Blog surveyed more than 1,000 global marketing professionals in the B2B and B2C space to discover which marketing channels […]

We’ve entered the era of purpose. 70% of employees believe it’s important to work for a business with a clear sense of purpose.  And, 54% of consumers have reduced or stopped purchasing from organisations they think missed the mark on environmental or social issues. Additional, countless data points in our most recent State of Consumer Trends Report highlight how having a solid purpose or mission will win over today’s audiences and enable you to stand out against competitors. The last two and a half years have brought into focus what it means to be a purpose-driven company. The global pandemic disrupted supply chains and […]

Early this year, conversations surrounding an upcoming recession started making headlines. Then, we saw mass layoffs and hiring freezes happening, particularly in the tech world. According to our 2023 Marketing Strategy Report, 48% of global marketers say the potential for an economic downturn or recession has affected their company’s hiring plans in 2022. The report also suggests that this impact will continue into 2023. In this article, we’ll cover: How the Recession Has Impacted Hiring So Far How the Recession Will Impact Hiring in 2023 Which Roles Remain Popular & Which Ones Have Lower Demand Which Companies and Industries Are […]

Let’s face it — there’s always another brand out there that makes a product similar to yours. Chances are that there are quite a few brands that make products or services similar to yours. It’s also likely that new brands and businesses will pop up in the future with similar products. With this in mind, how do new brands compete in such saturated and competitive markets, so much so that they become market leaders in their niche? In this post, we’ll discuss how three brands, SKIMS, Liquid Death, and Dollar Shave Club, introduced old but new products to market and […]

Growing up as a first-generation Asian American, I lived between two cultures. One was the East-Asian culture my parents brought from Taiwan, which prioritizes the needs and desires of the family and emphasizes academic excellence. The other was the Western culture that surrounded me outside the house, which prioritizes the needs and desires of the individual and emphasizes extracurricular activities. Needless to say, these two cultures clashed, and I spent the early part of my childhood confused about my identity. My parents taught me certain values and principles to help guide me through life, just like their parents did, but […]

Whether you’re creating a new content campaign, launching a YouTube series, or revising your social strategy, you’re going to be asked the same question by leadership before getting their support: “How will this impact our company’s bottom line?” That can be a difficult question to answer — which is why it’s critical you know your key performance indicators (KPIs) to: a) measure the success of your program, and b) receive executive buy-in — which is typically a prerequisite for getting the budget and resources you need to successfully launch any new paid marketing program. There are so many different KPIs any […]

In 2022, 51% of B2C marketers plan to increase their marketing budget. The question is where is that budget going? Will marketers reinvest in the same strategies or try new trends? To understand what trends B2C marketers are leveraging in 2022, we surveyed 1,067 global marketing professionals working in B2B and B2C companies.  From influencer marketing to virtual events, there are so many efforts brands can focus on. Let’s see what our latest research says about what worked well for B2C marketers this year and where they plan to invest in 2022. 1. Short-form video will be a priority. Short-form […]

If the last few years taught us anything, the real test of a marketer’s skill is how well they adapt to change. In fact, in our most recent research, nearly 80% of marketers say their industry changed more in the past three years than in the last 50.  That also means consumer attitudes and preferences are changing just as quickly. And, it’s up to brands to keep up. So, how can you succeed in a world where the unprecedented has become common? To help you answer that and other burning questions, we surveyed 1,200+ global B2B and B2C marketers on […]

Every marketer faces different challenges. Maybe you’re struggling to keep up with the latest trends. Or perhaps your team is finding it difficult to pivot your marketing strategy due to major global events. Today, marketing is so fast-paced that it can be difficult to identify which areas you’ll want to focus on to facilitate stronger growth in 2023 and beyond. Which is why we asked 500+ marketing executives to predict the top challenges they expect to face in 2023 — so you can plan your strategies accordingly. Below, let’s explore the global issues marketing leaders believe they’ll struggle with in […]