When Threads launched in July 2023, it made headlines for breaking records — 100 million sign-ups in less than five days — and was quickly dubbed the “Twitter killer.” But within weeks, usage dropped sharply. Headlines followed, warning that Threads was already losing steam. When Threads launched in July 2023, it made headlines for breaking…

Ethan Mollick, professor of management at Wharton Business School, has a simple benchmark for tracking the progress of AI’s image generation capabilities: “Otter on a plane using wifi.” Ethan Mollick, professor of management at Wharton Business School, has a simple benchmark for tracking the progress of AI’s image generation capabilities: “Otter on a plane using…

I first tested AI tools in 2019 to automate repetitive parts of my workflow. It seemed like the perfect solution: Let the code execute the manual stuff I was too bored to do. I first tested AI tools in 2019 to automate repetitive parts of my workflow. It seemed like the perfect solution: Let the…

One of the biggest reasons I’m a late(r) convert to AI is that AI-generated content usually has some tells. And while I’m a little closer to it than most, when I spot social media content that’s a direct copy-paste from GPT, it feels canned and inauthentic, and I lose trust in the person or brand.…

Welcome to HubSpot’s Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the industry. Welcome to HubSpot’s Expert Edge Series, where we interview top execs at major brands to explore their perspectives on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the…

As a marketer, I’ve seen it happen time and time again: I land on a product page that’s cluttered, confusing, or just badly designed and I leave immediately. No second chances. As a marketer, I’ve seen it happen time and time again: I land on a product page that’s cluttered, confusing, or just badly designed…

When I first started managing social media for my first brand, I felt like I was constantly throwing spaghetti at the wall. Every day was a scramble to come up with something — anything — to post. Some days it was a motivational quote; other days, it was a rushed product promo. Engagement was inconsistent,…

Video is everywhere right now. As a basic Millennial, my video diet mostly consists of YouTube and Instagram, but hop on any social media platform, and I bet you’ll run into a short-form video as you scroll through your feed. Video is everywhere right now. As a basic Millennial, my video diet mostly consists of…

Reddit is inherently simple — think old-school internet forums. And despite — or perhaps because of — that simplicity, it can be overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many rabbit holes I’ve found myself surfing down, only to realize I’ve lost a ton of time or that I’m not doing what I set out to…

Hot take: I don’t think everyone needs a personal brand. Plenty of businesses have expanded their reach with company social accounts as their mouthpieces. However, executives and founders can create personal brands that supercharge growth. How do I know? I’ve done it myself. Hot take: I don’t think everyone needs a personal brand. Plenty of…