How to leverage the 5 stages of the customer buying cycle for more sales

Optimizing the customer buying cycle is primarily about being at the right place, at the right time. This is something I’ve learned over the last…

Here are the 24 best lead generation tools + why they matter

When I first started in marketing, the term “lead generation” felt like this big, vague thing everyone was obsessed with, but no one could explain…

How to learn social media marketing: 33 resources for beginners

Social media marketing is a lot of work. It’s a fast-paced industry that quickly evolves by the time you learn a new skill, trend, or…

How to hire and manage a remote digital marketing team

The world of hiring and managing remote marketing teams is still changing. You would think that every kink in this process was resolved in 2020,…

AI’s impact on social media: Top trends and predictions from 1,100+ social media marketing experts

In 2025, every marketing team needs a strong social media strategy to meet their customers where they’re at. And every marketer should be considering AI…

How to master the basics of social media advertising [+ 5 examples]

I can’t imagine any company today experiencing substantial growth without proper social media advertising. Advertising is how businesses promote themselves and what they sell to…

Personalized experiences: Why I love them (+ brand examples)

Personalized experiences are becoming increasingly important to customers — and marketers are listening. Just look at Imañya James, a product and marketing specialist for the…

How The Doux uses AI to engage community

“I think we’re moving into a space where most beauty companies are tech companies,” says Maya Smith. It’s a striking claim from a brand that…

The top inclusive marketing trends of 2025, according to Sonia Thompson

​​Okay. So if you’ve been around here for more than a little bit, you know that I follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons. So…

Top social media tools to boost your social strategy

Every marketing campaign I’ve participated in has always had social media at its core. It’s no shock — over five billion people are active on…