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What Is a Media Mix & The Most Effective Types [HubSpot Blog Data]

I’ve realized that to truly connect with customers, it’s essential to be everywhere they are — whether that’s on social media, email, websites, or even traditional outlets like TV and radio. This is where a solid media mix comes into play. By using multiple channels strategically, I can deliver messages more effectively, ensuring they reach […]

How We Used AI to Increase HubSpot Email Conversions by 82%: A Case Study

We turned our standard nurture email flow into an AI-driven conversion powerhouse. Here’s what we did, what worked (and what didn’t), and what we learned along the way. When our marketing team began discussing how to strategically incorporate AI into our workflows, we knew we wanted big results. But here’s the thing about big results: […]

How to Create An Action Plan: A Straightforward Guide for Marketers

A few years ago, I faced one of the most demanding campaigns of my career. The project had an incredibly tight deadline, and my team was juggling multiple tasks with limited resources. Initially, I felt completely overwhelmed — until I sat down and created a detailed action plan. By breaking the campaign into smaller, actionable […]

AI Overviews: Are They Affecting Your Search Results? — Whiteboard Friday

In this video, we analyze 46,000 keywords to reveal where AI Overviews are actually appearing in search results, which industries are most affected, and what this means for your SEO strategy. Using data from STAT, we break down the differences across markets, search intent, and SERP features to help you understand if and how AI […]

Why Culture Is Key to Brand Marketing’s Influence

Why is culture a powerful force in marketing? Discover how to influence behavior and cultivate community by authentically engaging with culture moments. Glean inspiration from Budweiser’s iconic “Wassup?” campaign and Beyoncé’s BeyHive.

How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Players in Marketing

Do you ever feel like your small business is competing against companies with massive budgets and teams? The good news is that small businesses can compete by being creative, resourceful, and customer-focused. This can be achieved by leveraging smart marketing strategies to level the playing field with big players.

Media Buying 101: What It Is and How It Works [+ 14 Platforms to Use]

Media buying was once a world of direct deals and closed negotiations. But with the rise of digital media and platforms to buy and sell, media buying isn’t only for the biggest brands anymore. If you’ve been looking for new ways to get your ads in front of your target audience, I’m going to walk […]

How I Use Content Scoring to Make Posts My Audience Loves

Ranging from brief social posts to deep-dive digital guides, I’ve written thousands of pieces of content for SaaS companies, small businesses, government offices, major nonprofits, and my own websites. These pieces of content were tracked and analyzed to gauge their success, but all using unique measuring sticks. How? Using a tailored content scoring process. With […]

How To Write a 1-Page Content Marketing Strategy in a Few Hours

Develop a content marketing strategy in one page. It can ensure your team and business leaders will actually read it and lead in the same direction. Get started with these seven easy steps.

How AI Tools Enhance Marketing Strategies

Don’t you think marketing has become smarter with AI tools? The landscape of marketing has evolved significantly with the advent of AI tools, which have become integral in shaping effective marketing strategies. AI tools simplify decision-making, improve campaign results, and are indispensable for businesses of all sizes. What Are AI Tools in Marketing? AI tools […]

Could TikTok Be Banned… Today?

What we know right now: TikTok will be banned this Sunday, January 19th if it doesn’t demonstrate a willingness to divest from ByteDance, it’s Chinese-owned parent company… Unless the Supreme Court agrees with TikTok that its previous ruling infringes on freedom of speech. The justices pushed back on TikTok’s stance that its ban infringes on […]

AI Shakes Up Search Landscape: What Marketers Need To Know Now

Your audience won’t tolerate scrolling through search result rankings when they have an easier AI-led alternative. Marketers must refocus their search strategies to surface their content in Gemini, ChatGPT, and other AI-generated answers.

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report Just Dropped—and It’s Sending a Worrying Message About AI

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its latest Future of Jobs Report, and it’s making one thing crystal clear: AI is going to transform the global workforce sooner rather than later.

Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is “Confident We Know How to Build AGI”

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, just took his vision for artificial intelligence to a whole new level—and made it very clear he’s not worried if people call it science fiction.

A Leading AI Expert Just Warned of an Incoming “Flood of Intelligence”—And the Math Behind It Is Staggering

Ethan Mollick, a prominent voice in AI and innovation, just published an important essay titled “Prophecies of the Flood.” His thesis? We’re seeing urgent new signs that superintelligent AI may not be decades away—it might be just around the corner.

[The AI Show Episode 130]: Worrying Future of Jobs Report, Altman: “Confident We Know How to Build AGI,” Why OpenAI’s Agents Are Delayed & Trump $20B Data Center Investment

A groundbreaking World Economic Forum report reveals massive shifts ahead in how we work, while Sam Altman drops major hints about AGI and superintelligence in a new Bloomberg interview.  Plus, surprising new data on why enterprises are choosing proprietary AI over open source, unpacking a $20B investment in U.S. data centers, and examining Anthropic’s massive […]

How Much Does an Explainer Video Actually Cost? [New Data]

I was a teacher during the pandemic, which meant I had to become a pro at creating explainer videos — fast. If I could have gotten away with it, I would have hired someone to make my videos. That was out of the question as a teacher with a limited (okay, non-existent) class budget. However, […]

How to Do PR: The Ultimate Guide to Public Relations in 2025

I remember when I first heard of public relations. It was a long time ago, and I thought it was a fancy name for a special kind of marketing. I later discovered the true meaning when I became a content marketer. While I’m not a guru yet, I’ve learned a lot and can tell you […]

Content Mills Don‘t Work — Here’s Why

Content mills: the corner of the internet where everyone’s promised the moon, but most people are left in the dark. Writers are offered an opportunity to be nurtured by editors, build their writing skills, and develop a professional portfolio. Companies are promised quality work that’s delivered quickly for a minimal investment. I don’t think anyone […]

Should You Prioritize Speed or Agility? (No, They Aren’t the Same)

By Robert Rose. Synthetic voice and sound recording created by Everlit based on the voice of Robert Rose (with his permission). Have you seen that video of Mark Zuckerberg talking about the difference between Meta’s and Apple’s development approaches? For some reason, LinkedIn keeps serving me a clip from the…

How to Use Chrome to View a Website as Googlebot

The author’s views are entirely their own (excluding the unlikely event of hypnosis) and may not always reflect the views of Moz.

How to Integrate LLMs into Your SEO Workflow

Struggling to integrate LLMs into your SEO workflow? Learn how to harness AI’s potential while ensuring originality with effective validation systems.

I Dove Deep Into Work Breakdown Structures — Here‘s What I’ve Learned

Here’s a quick truth. Before writing this article, I stumbled on Akin’s laws, which aptly summarize work breakdown structures. The fun “law” reads: It’s called a Work Breakdown Structure because the Work remaining will grow until you have a Breakdown, unless you enforce some Structure on it. This law is clear and true! Jokes aside, […]

The Growing Importance of Micro-Influencers in 2025

Is bigger always better? Not in influencer marketing. In recent years, brands have realized the value of micro-influencers—individuals with smaller, niche audiences who bring authenticity and relatability to the table. As 2025 unfolds, these influencers are becoming a cornerstone of effective marketing campaigns. Here’s why micro-influencers are taking the lead and how your business can benefit from their […]

The 9 Building Blocks of a Business’s Organizational Structure [With Diagrams]

I know that behind every great company, division, or team is a great organizational structure — a structure tailored to a company‘s, division’s, or team’s goals and one that helps employees understand how they fit into the bigger picture. These are the fundamental building blocks of your business. A couple of months ago, I drew […]

Finding Striking Distance Keywords — Whiteboard Friday

Striking distance keywords can highlight where sites may be able to make a big impact on their rankings and traffic with less effort. In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Jo talks about how to locate, track, and label these keyword opportunities in Moz Pro.

What’s Lost When AI-Generated Characters Lie and Misrepresent?

Meta finally learned human people don’t like fake friends who lie. But that news doesn’t signal the end of AI-generated online personas. What should marketers think about when considering digital characters for their brands?

How Can You Communicate Your Brand’s Purpose at Every Touchpoint?

Is your brand purpose evident in every customer interaction? In a crowded marketplace, having a clear, consistent brand purpose is more crucial than ever. Not only does it help differentiate your company, but it also builds trust and loyalty with your audience. This blog explores how to effectively communicate your brand’s purpose both internally and […]

How to Get Buy-In From Top Marketing Leaders & What KPIs Truly Matter

Whether you’re crafting a new content campaign, launching a YouTube series, or revamping your social strategy, leadership will inevitably ask: “How will this impact our company’s bottom line?” Answering this question isn’t always straightforward. That’s why I always make sure to identify my key performance indicators (KPIs) before seeking executive buy-in. KPIs not only help […]

How To Promote Your Original Research Report To Get Maximum Press Coverage

Original research is one-of-a-kind content. But if you don’t promote it, that uniqueness won’t help your business. To help attract an audience, follow one or more of these five research promotion ideas.

Failing to Prioritize Mobile Optimization in 2025 Marketing

Don’t you think it’s time to ask if your marketing strategy truly aligns with the growing reliance on mobile? With over 70% of online interactions now happening on mobile devices, it’s clear that mobile usage isn’t just a trend—it’s a way of life. How prepared is your business to connect with customers where they are […]

The HubSpot Blog’s Marketing Leadership Report: How 720+ Brand Leaders Will Get Ahead in 2025 [+ How to Join Them]

2025 is likely going to be the most interesting year thus far for marketing leadership. In the past year alone, you’ve had to navigate the rise of AI, changing consumer trends, and tough economic times.  56% of the marketing leaders in our recent survey say marketing has seen more change in the past three years […]

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