Instagram is Taking on BeReal: Do Marketers Need to Care?

Remember a few years ago when Instagram launched a Snapchat-like feature to its app? More recently, the brand announced that it will shift to a video-first approach, presumably to compete against short-form video platform TikTok.

100 of the Best Hashtags for TikTok

TikTok has over 1 billion active users a month, making it one of the most popular social media platforms to date. With so many users, there are plenty of opportunities for brands to create viral content that captures the attention of their target audiences. But a billion monthly users also leads to stiff competition, so it’s important to use hashtags to bolster your content and help it stand out.

Creator Economy: Everything Marketers Need to Know

The media landscape has changed significantly over the years thanks to the rise of the internet and social media. With platforms like YouTube and TikTok, anyone can go online, create content, and find their niche audience. As a result, media has become more decentralized than ever, and millions of content creators have created a new space in the entertainment industry — the creator economy.

8 Networking Tips for LGBTQ+ Professionals at Conferences and Events

Welcome to Breaking the Blueprint — a blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success.

13 Best TikTok Tips & Tricks in 2024, According to HubSpot’s Social Team + Marketer Data

On TikTok, anyone can go viral. You don’t need to be a videographer or social media expert to get traffic to your videos.

Why Consumers Participate in Online Communities [Data & Expert Insight]

Online communities are internet groups where people with shared interests interact, have discussions, and form relationships.

Why B2B Companies are Entering the Editorial Space [& What You Can Learn From Them]

What do HubSpot, Mailchimp, and Wistia have in common? They’re all B2B companies with high-traffic, lead-generating media engines that support their products.

How 10 Brands Use Pinterest Idea Pins for Marketing

Back in 2021, Pinterest introduced a new feature called Idea Pins. Pinterest’s Idea Pins consist of videos or photos grouped together in a format similar to Instagram Stories. These pins appear in the Watch feed of the Pinterest app, almost like the For Your Page on TikTok. Idea Pins are also displayed in the Create section of a brand’s Pinterest profile.

30 Proven Tips to Improve SEO Performance

The easier it is for customers to find your webpage, the better your chances of engaging new visitors and driving new conversions.

How Businesses Are Using Gamification to Spice Up Their Marketing

You win!

It’s a short, simple phrase, but a powerful one — and it’s the basis for gamification in marketing.