Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. In 2005, Ben Fischman was CEO of SmartBargains. It was a discount website selling everything from bedding to luggage. The deals were...
A Brief History of Valentine’s Day Marketing
When I was in grade school, Valentine’s Day was one of my favorite holidays. There were cards. There was the possibility that your crush actually liked you back. And, there was the chocolate — so much chocolate. Little did I...
29 Work Bios I Keep in My Back Pocket for Inspo [+ Templates]
As a marketer, my professional bio is the best way to, well, market myself. From generalist to content strategist and agency to enterprise, my role has changed a lot over the last (almost) eight years. And my professional bio has...
A Step-by-Step Guide [+ Free Blog Post Templates]
Industry experts and thought leaders use blogs to share their knowledge with interested parties like you. And, if the post was written well, chances are you came away with helpful insights and a positive opinion about that person and the...
Webinar Promotion Tips to Make Sure Nobody Misses Your Next One
Webinar promotion is a crucial part of the webinar process, but the webinar promotion tips in this article go beyond just getting attendees to join. Effective webinar promotion can also increase audience engagement and settle the nerves of webinar hosts....
Everything You Need to Know About Landing Page Design
Once a visitor lands on your website, you only have about seven seconds to make a great first impression before the average user decides whether they’re going to stay or bounce. So, how do you ensure that the first interaction...
9 Advertising Trends to Watch in 2025 [New Data + Expert Insights]
Advertising is an ever-changing beast — with those on ad and marketing teams working hard to stay ahead of trends. In 2024, we saw the expansion of AI in all forms of content, the rise of personalization, and continued use...
How to Build a Marketing Funnel With AI [+Step-by-Step Guide]
Long before ChatGPT, I worked with clients who used AI and machine learning to speed up data analysis at scale. Their enthusiasm about AI's ability to improve everything from business operations to AI marketing funnels piqued my interest. So when...
How to Create an Email Newsletter [+ Expert Tips & Checklist]
As the former head of marketing for two different tech startups, I’ve learned firsthand that email newsletters can be an incredibly powerful tool in any marketer’s toolbox. In this article, I’ve put together a comprehensive checklist to help you get...
$1 Million in Sales: Anthony Iannarino Sales Training
Oh, hey there. I see you. Sitting there, staring at your revenue numbers, sipping your third coffee, and wondering… “How the hell do I break into seven-figure sales?” You’ve tried it all. The cold calls. The fancy email sequences. The...


