By Tom Swanson, Engagement Manager at Heinz Marketing Sometimes I struggle with figuring out how to use AI. There are all of these claims and promises, but where do you even begin? Obviously I began with simply using ChatGPT Plus...
The essential SEO tutorial for thriving in the age of AI-driven search
You want to learn about search engine optimization (SEO), but where do you start? We were all SEO beginners once, so take heart: There’s lots to learn, but I’ve got plenty of expert advice and a step-by-step guide to get...
B2B Reads: Sales Reality, Budget Smarts & Content Strategy
Every Saturday morning we share some of our favorite B2B sales & marketing posts from around the web from the last week (so it’s fresh!). We’ll miss a ton of great stuff, so if you found something you think is...
Here’s how to prove marketing’s pipeline value & revenue impact to your CFO
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are wired to want proof, not promises. While we marketers light up at impressions, and engagement — excuse the stars in my eyes — CFOs focus on revenue, risk, and return. This clash of professional love...
My top tips & examples to inspire yours
As I was scrolling on Facebook today, I noticed two ads. One was offering me 20% off at a store that I've never heard of before. It felt completely random, in a “did you send this message to the right...
The definition of a buyer persona [in under 100 words]
Marketing is a paradoxical undertaking: We create campaigns for the masses, but those messages are only ever experienced on the individual level. How does a good marketer straddle this? By writing directly to a single viewer, aka their buyer persona....
Sales Growth Strategy: How to Accelerate Your B2B Sales Pipeline
In today's competitive B2B landscape, companies are continuously looking for ways to drive growth, accelerate their sales pipeline, and close deals faster. A well-executed growth sales strategy is the key to unlocking success. But how do you ensure that your...
The Personal Sales Strategy: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market
In today’s crowded and hyper-competitive sales environment, standing out can seem like a daunting challenge. Every seller is vying for attention, each promising a better solution, a more efficient process, or a more lucrative deal. But the truth is, it’s...
YouTube, newsletters, and X — the AI workflows that will help you dominate them all
Let‘s be honest: if you’re running a business focused on AI tools and you‘re not using AI to grow that business, you’re missing the point entirely. I've been testing AI growth strategies for months now to boost my following across...
How to scale your hypergrowth marketing team from 5 to 25 people using this template
In times of chaos, marketing team structure is often overlooked, but for companies in hypergrowth, this can be a recipe for disaster. The lean marketing team that got a business off the ground is not the same team that will...


