The Smarter-Not-Harder Guide to Content Marketing in 2024
Classic content marketing is dead. I don’t say that lightly. Most digital marketing techniques don’t truly die, but the old way of doing content…
A Guide to Hosting Your Next Work Retreat
There’s something magical about the third location. It’s why writers head off to that cabin in the woods. Heck, maybe it’s why you find…
A One-Size-Fits-All Social Media Strategy
I grew my following on Twitter (now X) 700 to 100,000 followers in less than two years. I did this with an 80/20 focus:…
The Essential Rule for Successful Guest Pitches (And Your 5-Step Playbook)
I have one rule before I ever pitch myself to join someone’s podcast or YouTube show, write a guest post for someone’s blog, or…
You Are Your Moat
I don’t mind the generative AI craze. While some folks rail about the AI-generated comments that dominate their LinkedIn feed, I say, thank you…
Win the RFP: Nail Your Next Client Pitch With Audience Research
Why do in-house teams hire agencies or consultants? It’s almost always for two types of expertise: Tactical: Mastery of a specific tactic in a…
Embrace the High-Level Individual Contributor: How to Hire for This Unconventional Role
I’m SparkToro’s VP Marketing and here’s how I spent a recent afternoon: I sifted through our Google Analytics dashboard. I was looking for our…
The Zero-Click Email Strategy That Gets Us 40%+ Open Rates
Ugh, I don’t want to give away my email strategy. Because it’s mine and it’s working really well for us. But since Rand recently…
What To Do When You’re Out of Ideas
I’ve only been writing online as a marketer for about four years. And already, I feel like I’m out of ideas. In this photo…
The Best Damn Food & Drink Gift Guide on the Internet 2023
Here it is, our fourth annual edition! The first three were just practice for this masterpiece of culinary and imbibable magnificence. Because this year,…