Recent Blog Posts

10 Must-Have Project Management Tool Features

Choosing a new project management (PM) tool can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, on the market. Yet with so many options, the decision often comes down to whether a tool has the right features. Structured project management correlates strongly with success. One survey found that organized marketers are 674% more likely to report project success than their peers. Conversely, 97% of agencies reported a major campaign challenge in the last year, often due to workflow issues. Instead of trial-and-error, use a feature checklist to instantly vet any tool. In this post we outline ten must-haves. If a

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10 Tips for Choosing the Right Social Media Listening Solution (Without Wasting Time or Money)

Shopping for a social media listening tool can feel overwhelming. With so many options and overlapping features, how do you know what actually matters? If you visit MartechMap.com, you’ll see something staggering: there are currently 599 tools listed under Social Media Marketing and Monitoring. That number will only grow. And no one has time to evaluate hundreds of vendors. That’s why it’s critical to know your use cases and focus on the features that will actually move the needle. This guide highlights 10 must-have capabilities to help you filter out the noise, skip the fluff, and invest in a tool

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10 Online Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid in the Final Stretch

Most of my blog posts come from ideas and observations around what’s possible or doing better, but this one is a culmination of seeing too many examples of doing it wrong where it felt worthy of a topic to address, especially since doing it right isn’t much more work than doing it wrong and the impact and results would be significant. Rarely does an event come together just by presenters showing up and “winging it.” Behind the scenes, there are typically weeks of planning, finding the right speakers, writing scripts, creating graphics, syncing with marketing and sales teams, and much

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Marketing to Millennials? Keep These 10 Things in Mind

Understanding the Generations Marketers Are Targeting Before diving into Millennials, it’s important to consider the broader generational landscape. Each generation has its own set of preferences, behaviors, and values that shape how they engage with brands. While it’s tempting to generalize about a group spanning 15+ years, such broad strokes often miss key nuances. Still, many marketers have successfully connected with Baby Boomers and other generations by understanding their evolving needs across different life stages. Millennials have been a dominant consumer force for years, but they are now entering their peak earning and spending years. If your marketing strategy hasn’t

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Top 10 Free SEO Resources

Staying updated with the latest SEO tools and resources is crucial for enhancing your website’s visibility and performance. Here are the top 10 search engine optimization (SEO) tools that I use and love.

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Top 10 Companies That Turned Me Into a Loyal Fan

The Power of Brand Ambassadors and Loyal Customers In today’s hyper-competitive market, having loyal customers isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a game-changer. Loyal customers don’t just buy from you repeatedly; they become your brand ambassadors, spreading the word organically because they genuinely believe in what you offer. Word-of-mouth marketing, fueled by passionate advocates, carries more weight than any ad campaign. Think about it: when someone you trust raves about a product, aren’t you more inclined to try it? That’s the magic of customer loyalty. To highlight this, I’m sharing 10 companies that I absolutely love, often talk to others about, and

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