Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. It’s the age of AI, and our job as marketers is to keep up. My team at Foundation Marketing recently conducted an AI Marketing study surveying hundreds of marketers, and more than 84% of…
The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Marketing in 2024
Every marketing team is challenged to do more with less — especially nonprofit organizations. Often, resources are tight, and teams are small. Does this like your organization? I want to help. That’s why I created this nonprofit marketing guide. Your organization might not operate for profit, but it can still get value from the traffic,…
16 Best Bulk Email Services for 2024
You’ve seen that email marketing works wonders for your business. So, you doubled down and built a massive email list. However, you’ve now hit a roadblock. You can’t send bulk emails through providers like Gmail or Outlook. Enter: Bulk email service providers. Over the years of working as an email copywriter, I have had the…
UTM Codes: How to Create UTM Tracking URLs on Google Analytics
How do you know if Facebook is a worthy investment or if you’re getting enough traffic from your recent promotional campaign? The answer: UTM tracking links. UTM codes help you track where traffic is coming from, allowing you to properly measure each campaign’s, platform’s, or medium’s ROI. In this blog post, I will take you…
40 Free Resume Templates for Microsoft Word (& How to Make Your Own)
No matter what industry you work in (or your experience level in that industry), a plain, black-and-white resume written in Times New Roman font just doesn’t quite cut it anymore. But just because resumes have gotten more creative doesn’t mean you need special design software to make your application stand out — some of the…
General Cover Letter: 15 Cover Letter Templates to Perfect Your Next Job Application
Are cover letters necessary? I’m not in HR, but I’ve been approached by applicants who wondered whether their cover letter would actually be read. My answer isn’t very popular: “Sometimes.” Sometimes it will be read. Other times, you can get away with just sending in your resume — like when you network your way into…
How to Create an Email Newsletter [+ Expert Tips & Checklist]
As the former head of marketing for two different tech startups, I learned firsthand that email newsletters can be an incredibly powerful tool in any marketer’s toolbox. Plus, experts suggest that the ROI on email marketing may be as high as $40 for every dollar spent, and according to HubSpot’s global survey of marketing professionals,…
How to Build an Inclusive SEO Strategy That Attracts and Converts More Customers
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’m an inclusive marketing consultant and the founder of Thompson Media Group. I also follow a gluten-free diet for health reasons. When I go to a restaurant’s website, I’m wondering, does their menu work…
How HubSpot's Social Team Grew Their LinkedIn Presence by 84% in Six Months, According to HubSpot's Director of Social
Welcome to HubSpot’s Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Over the past few months, you might’ve noticed a shift in HubSpot’s social strategy. The more traditional B2B posts have given way for a social media presence that…
What is an editorial calendar? Your Guide to Editorial Calendars [Examples + Templates]
If you’re anything like me, you’re consistently working out of at least 20 browser tabs, four journals, a yellow legal pad or two, and myriad Post-it notes stuck around your computer monitor. To the average director, it’s nothing short of chaos, but to the regular blogger—it’s evidence of a (desperate) need for an editorial calendar….