Several years ago, we published a public beta of the HubSpot Culture Code slide deck. This deck started out as an internal document, and as a company who values transparency, we decided to share it with the world. Several years ago, we published a public beta of the HubSpot Culture Code slide deck. This deck…

Early in my career, my boyfriend (now fiancé) was helping me write my resume. I asked to see his and noticed he included personal interests. He’s an engineer, so seeing hobbies like basketball and video games stood out to me. Early in my career, my boyfriend (now fiancé) was helping me write my resume. I…

We have an epic showdown in the thrilling world of social media warfare. It’s X vs. Threads, the battle of short-form social media. In one corner, we have X, the reigning short-form post champion embroiled in drama and controversy. We have an epic showdown in the thrilling world of social media warfare. It’s X vs.…

62% of business leaders across industries have invested in AI to help their employees. Of those, 71% have seen a positive ROI, and 72% report increased employee productivity. 62% of business leaders across industries have invested in AI to help their employees. Of those, 71% have seen a positive ROI, and 72% report increased employee…

Backlinks continue to be an important ranking factor in 2023 — and it seems it never changes. But what kind of backlinks matter most in SEO? Backlinks continue to be an important ranking factor in 2023 — and it seems it never changes. But what kind of backlinks matter most in SEO? Editorial links, pillar…

Perhaps you create spreadsheets to collect data, track campaigns, or organize weekly assignments. But have you ever thought about using spreadsheets to make a calendar? Perhaps you create spreadsheets to collect data, track campaigns, or organize weekly assignments. But have you ever thought about using spreadsheets to make a calendar? If not, let me tell…

It’s been an eventful week for Spotify. As reported by our sister newsletter The Hustle, the company announced a round of layoffs just days after the launch of its annual campaign Spotify Wrapped. It’s been an eventful week for Spotify. As reported by our sister newsletter The Hustle, the company announced a round of layoffs…

Let‘s talk AI. We’ve all dabbled in it, been awed by its potential, and maybe even been a bit overwhelmed. Our State of AI Report found that one in five business professionals use AI and/or automation in their role. In marketing, it’s even higher. Let‘s talk AI. We’ve all dabbled in it, been awed by…

Remember when being a “creator” was a laughable teen pastime? Remember when being a “creator” was a laughable teen pastime? Now, consumers are largely trusting influencers over brands, creators are taking over brand marketing teams, and the industry is only growing bigger. In 2023, we’ve seen the so-called Creator Economy grow to 50 million creators…

I’ve abandoned numerous websites that were crammed with excessive text and bulky images due to their challenging navigation and overly bookish appearance. I’ve abandoned numerous websites that were crammed with excessive text and bulky images due to their challenging navigation and overly bookish appearance. Being both a marketer and a customer in one, I naturally…