Creative Data Networks
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 […]
Smart Bidding In Google Ads: In-Depth Guide via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Drive better results with Smart Bidding in Google Ads. Learn how to use this advanced feature to optimize your PPC campaigns. The post Smart Bidding In Google Ads: In-Depth Guide appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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 […]
Google Updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines: What To Know via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines, addressing AI content and new spam types. The post Google Updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines: What To Know appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
LinkedIn Report Reveals Most In-Demand Marketing Skills via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
LinkedIn’s latest marketing jobs report highlights industry growth, key skills, and strategies for career success. The post LinkedIn Report Reveals Most In-Demand Marketing Skills appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Matt Mullenweg Hires New Lawyer In Fight Against WP Engine via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Matt Mullenweg and Automattic hired a powerful law firm to represent it against WP Engine’s federal law suit The post Matt Mullenweg Hires New Lawyer In Fight Against WP Engine appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Silent But Mighty: How Soundless Videos Are Winning Social Media [+ 2025 Data]
You’ve just created the perfect video. The music hits at all the right moments, your voiceover is crisp, and that trending sound bite? Chef’s kiss. But here’s the plot twist – most of your audience will never hear any of it. Welcome to the reality of modern content consumption, where your masterpiece is more likely to be watched during a quiet morning commute, in a crowded office, or while scrolling in bed next to a sleeping partner – all with the sound firmly off. In this article, I’ll show you how to create scroll-stopping silent videos that drive engagement, even […]
What Is Content Seeding & How Does It Work? Here’s the Expert Take [+ Examples]
Way back in the day, I participated in a kid’s gardening competition and won! Through my years in marketing, I’ve realized that gardening and marketing have a lot in common — especially when it comes to content seeding. Every summer, I start a vegetable garden. I purchase seeds, plant them, tend to them, and, with the right weather conditions, help them grow. Content seeding is very similar. However, instead of hoping to grow a prized zucchini, marketers “plant” content to grow brand awareness and leads. To better understand how content seeding works, I spoke with Jonathan Goldberg, founder and CEO […]