Of all the consulting requests I receive, helping executives (or their teams) strengthen their LinkedIn presence is the most common — and for good reason. LinkedIn is no longer optional for executives. It’s where top talent, investors, journalists, and industry peers vet leaders and build trust — often before they’ve ever met you. I’ve seen…
Category: Marketing
The psychological reason brands use the power of association to sell
In the 1890s, Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov noticed how dogs began salivating not just when food was placed in front of them, but when they heard the footsteps of the person bringing the food. He ran experiments where he’d ring a bell right before he fed his dogs. After repeating this several times, the dogs…
Marketing career path report: What 100+ marketers told us about growth and job security
When I introduce myself at workshops, I often joke that my marketing career path looks a bit like two truths and a lie — even though it’s all “truth.” Turns out, I’m not alone. Talking with other successful marketers, a non-linear career path is one thing many of us have in common, whether by choice…
From manual to AI-powered orchestration: Winning Fortune 500 IT deals with ABM
Account based marketing isn’t just another channel or tactic. It’s a strategic approach that flips the traditional funnel. Instead of casting a wide net, ABM teams select high-propensity accounts. From there, marketers align revenue teams around orchestrated, personalized, and multi-channel programs tailored to buying groups within those accounts. So, marketing doesn’t “throw leads over…
How to onboard non-technical marketers to automation tools with zero headaches
Using AI to level up your marketing campaigns shouldn’t require a computer science background. With the right tools, non-technical marketers can use automation tools to turn initiatives into impact. In fact, non-technical marketers can learn HubSpot Marketing Automation and become productive in just two weeks. The difference between HubSpot’s onboarding and other similar tools is…
AI search is forcing businesses to diversify their channel strategy: Here’s why
Picture this: Content visibility is up, but traffic to your website is way down. More than half of Google searches today end in no clicks, according to Search Engine Land. And consumers are looking everywhere — from Google’s AI Overviews to Reddit — for instant solutions to fit their needs. Is this your reality? Welcome…
These marketing KPIs will help you predict and scale revenue growth by 10x
As a marketer, you‘ve likely encountered the dreaded “prediction problem” while tracking data to predict revenue growth. The prediction problem is the frustrating gap between having data and knowing what’s coming next. Traditional marketing metrics can tell you what happened last month, but they’re like my tarot cards when predicting the future—confusing, vague, and not…
6 effective re-engagement emails to get your customers back
Let’s be honest: Most re-engagement emails are an afterthought. They get treated like the dusty “last chance” bin in the back of the store; sent months too late, generic in tone, and largely ineffective. Which is a shame, because when you do them right, re-engagement campaigns can be some of the hardest-working emails in your…
AI market research tools: The top 7 your marketing strategy needs
Marketers are known for wearing many hats — writer, designer, psychologist, maybe the occasional raspberry berry — but one that often gets overlooked is researcher. Market research is critical to knowing your audience, connecting with them, and convincing them to take action. Thankfully, today, there are countless AI market research tools to help make completing…
Why creative teams need the safety to fail [according to a senior director for Magic: The Gathering]
Whatever terrible thing you’ve pivoted a campaign around — a delayed launch, maybe customer backlash — I bet it didn’t involve a multi-hundred-thousand dollar burglary. This week’s master can put that on her bingo card. But, more importantly, her bingo card also includes working with a list of brands too long to say in one…










