Who. Kim Rosenblum is CMO of Betterment, an independent digital investing advisor platform. The 16-year-old company began as a direct-to-consumer platform, giving people easy access to investing in ETFs and long-term wealth management. It was the first “robo-advisor,” which provides automated investment portfolios based on your preferences and is now a standard feature of every…
Before becoming a marketer, I was a journalist who loved the opportunity to tell stories about my community and share perspectives that would otherwise go unnoticed. When I left the journalism business, I thought my storytelling days were over; however, visual storytelling is critical in the marketing world. Visual storytelling allows brands to connect with…
Google is on trial for allegedly abusing its dominance of the $200 billion digital advertising industry. The U.S. Department of Justice claimed that through acquisitions and anticompetitive conduct, Google seized control of the full advertising technology (“adtech”) stack: the tools advertisers and publishers buy and sell ads and the exchange that connects them. In response, Google denied…
Whenever I think about social video platforms, the first ones that come to mind are YouTube and TikTok, but those are only the tip of the iceberg regarding video sharing. There are several more video platforms out there. However, before we explore the vast options marketers have at their disposal, let’s dive into the importance…
In late 2023, I collaborated with an organization to increase its visibility and donations.
Short-form video is revolutionizing the way that businesses approach primary lead generation. But do you know why — and how to apply it to your marketing strategy? When HubSpot started growing back in the early 2000s, the core strategy for primary lead generation was organic search optimization. It worked incredibly well for HubSpot (and many…
In the 2024 HubSpot State of Marketing Report, we found that short-form video is king. It‘s the top format marketers are using, and it’s set to grow the most in 2024.
Video continuously evolves as an impactful form of marketing – and now is considered more important to consumers now than ever.
AI-generated video content is turning the marketing world on its head. But what trends should marketers be focusing on to stay ahead of the competition?
Microsoft Advertising announced new AI-powered asset recommendations for video ads, with Connected TV ad recommendations coming soon. Why we care. AI-powered ad creation tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing advertisers to scale their creative efforts more efficiently. More specifically, the ability to easily create assets for multiple formats (video, display, CTV) allows for more cohesive cross-platform…