Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2024

AI marketing automation is not just a futuristic concept; it’s here today and transforming how businesses engage with customers, streamline campaigns, and boost ROI. Image Source According to estimates by Statista, the market value of AI in marketing will reach nearly $36 billion in 2024 and could eclipse $107 billion by 2028.

CRM

Martech

AUGUST 13, 2024

This new era of skeptical consumers requires a radical shift in marketing strategy. Marketers must adapt to a world where survival requires a deep understanding of consumer needs; innovation; and a relentless focus on delivering value. The rapid evolution of the digital landscape undeniably disrupted traditional marketing paradigms.

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

When I graduated with a marketing degree over a decade ago, I hit the scene thinking that marketing would always be its own thing. Something like “holistic marketing” seemed unnecessary to me. Marketers had their swim lane; I’d stick to mine. That’s one of many benefits holistic marketing offers.

CMO

Hubspot Marketing

MAY 7, 2025

Social media marketing is a lot of work. Whether youre a marketer, a content creator, or a business owner, understanding social media involves a range of skills that require you to always be learning. To hone these skills, Ive put together a comprehensive list of social media marketing resources.

Social Media Marketing

Martech

AUGUST 22, 2024

Marketers are starting to think big about AI in marketing. Based on my experience watching companies undertake similar transformations, whether in agile marketing or digital transformation , this “big bang” approach is almost certainly doomed to failure. 4 use cases for applying AI to marketing 1. But where to start?

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

There are, it would seem, as many AI marketing tools as there are stars in the sky. Here’s a guide to help you cut through the chaos and confusion of AI marketing analytics tools to find some that really work for your needs. I talk to a lot of marketers, and it’s rare that I find somebody who isn’t using AI for some thing.

Analytics

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It’s that prediction market for politics (and more) that’s been all over the place lately. I’ve been following their rise for the past year from a no-name niche betting market to over $1B assets under management — with the CEO on the cover of Forbes and presidential candidates mentioning them in speeches. Here’s what I’ve learned.

Marketing Strategy

Hubspot Marketing

AUGUST 20, 2024

This is just one example of how AI can impact our everyday lives, and the same can be said about AI in B2B marketing. According to HubSpot’s State of AI, 62% of business leaders say their company has already invested in AI and automation tools for their employees to leverage. How to Use AI in B2B Marketing 1. That’s huge.

User-Generated

SmartBrief - Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The world of marketing moves at a rapid pace, yet nothing appears to break from traditional out-of-home advertising. But as the digital marketing transformation continues to spread throughout myriad industries, one question remains: Are OOH marketers ready for the rise of AI , and can AI deliver better and more unique kinds of data?

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Marketers are often asked to do more with less. After years of struggling to prepare reports for my marketing campaigns, I discovered how AI reporting can truly transform the process — and empower creativity with data-backed strategies. I’m sure every marketer agrees that traditional reporting methods are complex and time-consuming.

Analytics

Martech

JANUARY 13, 2025

These divergent approaches to moderation, combined with escalating data privacy concerns, pose significant challenges for marketers and consumers. How can consumer demands for data privacy coexist with the realities of effective digital marketing? To address these contradictory rulings and preserve internet innovation, the U.S.

Law

Scoop.it!

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Content marketing can be extremely effective at putting your professional services brand on the map. And if you think about how consumers interact with digital media, this shouldn’t be too big of a surprise. But here’s the deal: exceptional content marketing success is only possible if you employ a strategic approach.

Marketing Strategy

Sprout Social

JULY 23, 2024

As President of Sprout Social, I’m fortunate to have conversations with C-suite executives and marketing leaders across brands and industries everyday. I hear their timely perspectives, challenges and sentiments around social media, and how it fits into their macro business strategy. Let’s dive in.

Social Media Marketing

Hubspot Marketing

MARCH 14, 2025

If youre staring at a blank screen (weve all been there) trying to figure out how to develop a marketing brief, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to get to the heart of the problems and solutions your campaign will address. Writing a great marketing brief will give you a strong foundation for your campaign.

Marketers

Hubspot Marketing

JANUARY 22, 2025

Well, the same goes for organic marketing minus the juice part. Organic marketing is all about naturally attracting your audience to your brand or business. But how do you do that especially in a saturated market like 2025? Table of Contents What is organic marketing? Organic marketing, however, pulls people in.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Sports marketing isn’t new, but it does look different. The use of social media in sports marketing has transformed the way fans interact with their favorite athletes, teams and sporting events. No longer just spectators, consumers play an active role in the sports industry and sports marketing campaigns.

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Thankfully, much of this has improved today, but the challenges (and importance) of capturing human candor and understanding remain — especially for marketers. Let’s unpack how to maintain your human touch while still reaping the benefits of AI content as a marketer. via GIPHY Keeping up with a full marketing calendar is hard.

User-Generated

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 30, 2025

If you’re a startup founder or marketer trying to build momentum with little to no budget, good news: Being scrappy is the best place to start. Some of the most effective marketing I’ve ever done — from the early days of my career to my time at Drift — came from moments when there was no budget at all. And, it worked. The truth?

CMO

Hootsuite

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding key YouTube stats and figures is the best way to develop a YouTube marketing strategy that works and lasts. YouTube is the most popular social media platform in the U.S. users, YouTube is the most popular social media platform, beating out Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and even TikTok.

Gen Z

Litmus

AUGUST 1, 2024

Email personalization is consistently one of the biggest priorities for marketers—but it’s also one of the things that’s making them tear their hair out. But only 3% of marketers use live or real-time dynamic content, which is the key to unlocking the true benefits of email personalization. There’s good reason for both of these facts.

Email Marketing

Sprout Social

JUNE 26, 2025

Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tactics for brands on social media, enabling them to leverage creators’ existing reach and credibility. If your business isn’t already embracing influencer marketing, the social media statistics in Australia may convince you of its power in elevating your strategy.

Influencer Marketing

Businesses Grow

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Over the past year, my research on generational differences in perceived digital authenticity has found a few golden marketing nuggets. These consumers remember a time before social media but have fully embraced the digital world. Connection is King: Gen Z sees influencers as their BFFs from afar.

Gen Z

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Marketers: AI isn’t necessarily coming to replace you. But if you want to be the most skilled and well-equipped marketer in your field, you need to stay ahead of the curve with a strong command of how to use AI within your function. That’s the AI-powered culture we’re building at Sprout Social. trillion annually.

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Today, Im sharing AI automation examples that you can incorporate into your marketing processes to streamline your strategy and outpace the competition. AI Bots Best for: Streamlining time-consuming, tedious marketing process and engaging with consumers. Marketers like myself typically use AI bots to streamline tedious tasks.

Marketing Strategy

Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Heres a startling reality: while 88% of marketers believe AI and automation are essential for meeting customer expectations, theyre only using about 56% of the tools they buy. This disconnect raises important questions: Are marketers investing in the wrong tools, or are they simply not harnessing their full potential?

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

JUNE 30, 2025

Looking to grow your marketing team? It all starts with marketing job descriptions written to attract your best potential. I’ve encountered countless job descriptions during my time as a marketer and have learned a thing or two along the way. Wording, structure, even emojis — everything counts.

Management

Sprout Social

JULY 1, 2025

But in recent months, they’ve regained cultural cache and are finally getting the flowers they deserve for pioneering social media culture. Despite the nostalgia associated with Millennials and social media, 31% of Millennials actually plan to use social more in 2025, the most of any generation, per The 2025 Sprout Social Index™.

Millennials

Hubspot Marketing

APRIL 7, 2025

Meta houses three huge social media platforms, each offering their own benefits and drawbacks. When we surveyed marketers in 2025, we wanted to find out which one is best for social metrics like audience growth and site traffic and where they're re-investing. B2C brands, company sizes, and industry.

Social Media Marketing

Martech

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Additionally, the platform offers customizable brand voices and image tools, as well as marketing automation capabilities. These features include Acquia Video Creator, a drag-and-drop tool for creating professional videos using existing assets, templates, and stock media. More than three-quarters of U.S. The report can be viewed here.

User-Generated

Martech

JULY 24, 2024

Gender parity was a stated goal , giving women athletes a bigger stage than ever before. What does this mean for marketers? A lot of it is about media coverage, and more fans watching through streaming. The 2024 Summer Olympics open in Paris on Friday. In the U.S., Some would argue slowly, but it’s definitely happening.

Gen Z

Buffer Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2024

In a report by CreatorIQ , 55 percent of TikTok users state that they trust a brand more when it's shared by a creator – and we can assume the same rings true for other platforms. Data like this proves that influencer marketing is a valuable strategy for brands looking to reach a large, engaged audience.

Influencer Marketing

Scoop.it!

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Did you know that, according to a recent survey, 79% of people stated that user-generated content (UGC) influenced their purchase decisions in a significant way? Here are some of the most common types of UGC: Social Media Posts Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are rich sources of UGC.

User-Generated

Martech

JANUARY 22, 2025

As Clay grew to its current valuation, social media platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube started to see an influx of posts from people working in sales and startups showing how they use Clay in their cold email outreach workflows. All of this data helps marketers tailor their outreach to the prospects at these accounts.

Marketers

Hootsuite

JANUARY 10, 2025

Once upon a time, there was this magical beast called data that social media managers slayed. And that time is now, because data storytelling isnt a fairytale: its an effective visual marketing strategy that can help you build trust, engagement, and sales for your brand. Why does data storytelling matter in social media?

PR

Backlinko

JANUARY 23, 2025

If youd like to learn about the state of PPC in 2025, find the latest data on PPC usage, most used ad platforms, and PPC benchmarks, weve curated a list of 24 essential PPC statistics to help you answer these questions. billion in 2024, showing an 11.1% billion in 2024, showing an 11.1% billion in 2024, showing an 11.1%

B2C

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Which social media networks should your brand focus on? Social media management is evolving rapidly, and consumers are becoming more discerning about where they engage. In this article, we’ll explore how to prioritize social media networks so your brand shows up where it matters most.

Gen Z

Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

IMO*, to ELI5*, not all brands need Reddit marketing, CMV*. Reddit isn’t often first in marketers’ minds, but for the right type of business, it can really pay off. Reddit isn’t often first in marketers’ minds, but for the right type of business, it can really pay off. Is Reddit a good platform for marketing?

Marketers