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Don’t Set Goals, Set Systems: How Smart Marketing Leaders Win in 2026
Smart marketing leaders don’t rely on goals to drive progress. They build systems. Here’s how tech startups can win in 2026 with structure, clarity, and repeatable momentum.

Karla Margeson
5 days ago5 min read


HubSpot Forms Editor: Legacy vs New
Discover the key differences between HubSpot’s legacy and new forms editors: what’s changed, what’s improved, and how marketers can prepare for the transition.

Kacy Bartleigh
Jan 124 min read


Your Contactable Database Is Your Most Valuable Marketing Asset—Heres Why
Your contactable database is your most valuable marketing asset. Learn how first-party data ownership drives performance, growth, and long-term value.

Elise Oras
Dec 29, 20254 min read


How to Create a Brand Kit in Canva
Learn how to create a cohesive brand kit in Canva. Master logos, colors, fonts, and templates to set your brand assets up for consistent, professional marketing.

Diana Sparacio
Dec 22, 20254 min read


What New VPs of Marketing Get Wrong in Their First 90 Days—And How to Get It Right
New marketing leader? Here’s how to build trust, avoid missteps, and get early wins aligned to business goals. Advice from leaders who’ve done it right (and wrong).

Elise Oras
Dec 15, 20257 min read


AI and Automation: Smarter Adoption Strategies for GTM Teams That Don’t Chase Trends
AI only works when your data and workflows do. Learn how GTM leaders scale with automation without losing the human advantage.

Kristen Diamond
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Founder-Led Marketing: How to Make It Work Without Burning Out
Founder-led marketing works… until it doesn’t. Here’s how startup founders can grow their brand strategically and sustainably, without burning out.

Karla Margeson
Dec 8, 20255 min read


Getting Found in the Age of AI: How to Get Your Local Business Noticed
This morning I had the privilege of presenting at the monthly Aiken Chamber of Commerce breakfast: First Friday Means Business. AI has become an ubiquitous part of online tools in the past two years, and is dramatically changing not only the way users search, but also how businesses interact with those web users, and the economics of how businesses advertise online. In this presentation, we'll dive into how you can take advantage of these changes to make sure your business is

amy winner
Dec 5, 202512 min read


Why Your Startup Needs a Gated Asset (Even If You’re Not Ready for a Full Content Strategy)
A single gated asset can do more for your startup than you think, especially if you’re not ready for a full content strategy. Here’s why and how to start.

Karla Margeson
Nov 24, 20253 min read


What’s Ahead for Marketers in 2026: Five Trends Worth Planning On
Discover 5 key marketing trends expected to shape 2026. From personalization to storytelling, and learn how to use them to strengthen customer connections and growth.

Elise Oras
Nov 17, 20255 min read


HubSpot’s Case Study Generator Is in Beta—Here’s What to Know
HubSpot’s new Case Study Generator helps marketers turn notes into publish-ready case studies faster. Here’s what it can (and can’t) do.

Elise Oras
Nov 14, 20253 min read


What ChatGPT Says About Your Business (and How to Change the Answer)
AI tools like ChatGPT are shaping how people discover and evaluate businesses. Here’s why the answers matter for your brand and how to influence them in your favor.

Karla Margeson
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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