Leon Harris Leaving WRC in Washington, D.C.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
Harris took a leave of absence last year after a Thanksgiving broadcast prompted concern from viewers
AI Agents: What They Are, How They Work, and Why You Should Probably Invest in Them (Especially If You’re An Enterprise-Level Business) [+ New Data]
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
Before you start Googling: No, AI agents aren’t secret spies fueled by mysterious government schemes. The AI agents I’m talking about actually serve an entirely different purpose. And I know you’re probably like, “What’s this lady even...
ResponsiveAds format aims to optimize programmatic space
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
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The Buyer Motives Every Salesperson Should Know (+Tips from the Field)
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
As a small business owner, I’ve learned firsthand just how important it is to understand buyer motives. After all, if I know what motivates my customers, I can tailor my sales pitch to match their unique interests and inclinations.
Objection Handling: 44 Common Sales Objections & How to Respond
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
High-performing sales professionals aren’t triggered to surrender by a sales objection. Instead, they use objections to craft personalized value propositions to differentiate their company, their offerings — and ultimately close the deal.
Merchants’ Guide to Navigating Conflicts
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
Conflict with suppliers, partners, and employees is inevitable. A new book suggests resilience and acceptance. The post Merchants’ Guide to Navigating Conflicts appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
MFM Annual Conference Finalizes Keynote CFO Panel
Friday, March 28, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
The Media Financial Management Annual Conference will kick off its first full day of sessions with a welcome address from the head of the NAB. Immediately followed by a keynote Chief Financial Officer panel presentation moderated by the...
New Ecommerce Tools: April 3, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
This week's digest covers developments from Perplexity, Shopify, Amazon, Commercetools, UPS, Veho, Pipe17, Chord Commerce, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: April 3, 2025 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
The Secret Sauce of Great Speakers
Friday, March 28, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
“I messed up a speech once in front of my bosses, and I never want to go through that again,” a prominent client recently confessed to veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal. "Public speaking just isn’t in my DNA." Here are...
Google Ads Recommendations Worth Doing
Monday, April 7, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
Some recommendations from Google Ads can improve performance. Others, not so much. The post Google Ads Recommendations Worth Doing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
What Is Cross-Selling? Intro, Steps, and Pro Tips [+Data]
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through my experience in sales, it’s that it’s a mistake to assume that a customer’s revenue potential ends after their order. Cross-selling unlocks a lot of opportunities for extra revenue — and...
MALK Plant Milk Masters In-Store Retail
Friday, March 28, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
Ryan Rouse says gain traction with niche markets, then scale to mainstream chains. The post MALK Plant Milk Masters In-Store Retail appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
Scripps Names Station Managers in Detroit and Salt Lake City
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
Scripps has named Tim Kochenderfer and Leona Wood station managers for WXYZ and WMYD and KSTU.
How to Find a Meeting Time That Works for Everyone [+ Tools]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
Last week, I spent nearly two hours trying to schedule a single meeting with team members across three time zones. After countless back-and-forth emails and calendar checks, I finally landed on a time that worked — only to have someone...
Zalando buys DeepAR to boost 3D shopping experiences
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
German online fashion retailer Zalando has acquired augmented reality specialist DeepAR to enhance its technological capabili - More -
Week of March 31 Evening News Ratings: NBC Nightly News Posts Biggest Week-to-Week Gains
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
WNT stretched its total viewer lead over Nightly News to the largest in 30 years.
25 Of The Weirdest FB Marketplace Ads Spotted Online
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
How does the saying go? One man’s treasure is another man's trash? The post 25 Of The Weirdest FB Marketplace Ads Spotted Online appeared first on DeMilked .
10+ Ways to Enhance a Sales Presentation, According to Experts
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
When it comes to nailing a sales presentation, remember to follow this basic rule: Care about what your customer cares about.
5 Best Sales Enablement Platforms of 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
I hate to break it to you, but having a great product or service alone is not enough to succeed in today’s marketplace. Sales teams need the right tools, content, and data to talk to customers and close deals faster. That’s where sales...
The Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2025 [New Data]
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
As a social media marketer or someone trying to build your social media presence, you know that it isn’t enough just to post new content — the times you post also play a crucial role. But trying to determine the best times to post to...
Report: Gen Z Leads Video Podcasting, Despite Conflicting Survey
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
According to a new report by Coleman Insights and Amplifi Media, 90% of Gen Z podcast consumers engage with video in some form. This contrasts with a recent report on the podcast enjoyment habits of younger audiences as the medium hits...
Who Uses Reddit Anyway? A Deep Dive Into Reddit Users and What They Think of Marketing
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
The internet is full of opinions. But if you want to know what people really think — about products, brands, trends, or industries — Reddit is where you’ll find the unfiltered truth.
25 Live Video Stats Marketers Need to Know This Year
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
As a content marketer, I’m always on the hunt for effective ways to deliver content that will result in more customers and conversions. Video has grown into an essential marketing platform, and social media is rewarding those who...
AI with Agency: How Autonomous Agents Solve Business Problems & Improve Customer Experience
Monday, April 7, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
When you hear the word agent, what do you think of? A real estate agent, an insurance agent, or even an FBI agent? Far beyond an assistant following rote instructions, an agent has the power and ability to make things happen on your behalf.
Price Elasticity: What It Is & How to Calculate It
Friday, March 28, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
I find economics confusing. There, I said it. On the surface, it’s easy: If companies can match supply with demand, they can generate revenue. If they understand demand drivers, they can find the right price point.
How Qwen 2.5 Just Beat the Top AI Models — HubSpot SVP of Marketing Shares The Industry Impact
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
The AI model races are heating up. Right on the heels of DeepSeek-R1’s release , the industry is reeling from yet another powerful AI model hitting the market. I test drove the latest iteration of Alibaba’s Qwen models — Qwen 2.5.
Here’s Why Integrated Marketing Is So Effective [+ Best Practices]
Monday, March 31, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
I fly Southwest Airlines almost exclusively, and one thing I’ve noticed about Southwest is that their branding is on point .
9 Sales Predictions for 2025, According to Top Sales Leaders
Monday, April 7, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
My sales peers and I are always debating hot sales topics — because we genuinely believe salespeople must keep up with the latest to stay relevant and address what our leads care about most.
A ‘Vertical-Focused Audience Targeting’ Tool Comes To Radio
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
AdsWizz and Nielsen have agreed to the renewal and extension of an agreement that provides data activation and audience targeting capabilities within AdsWizz’s full-stack audio advertising technology offering. The integration allows...
The Sales Prospecting Email Templates Your Team Needs to Start Conversations and Fill Your Pipeline
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
Sales prospecting is more than sending emails — it’s about building relationships that turn cold leads into warm opportunities. But breaking through the noise is hard. Most cold emails get ignored, and follow-ups often fall flat.
What is User-generated Content (UGC)? Essentials for a Soaring Strategy
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
My personal social media is full of four main things: family, friends, food, and UGC. And as I type this, I hear the former saying, “Uh, what is UGC?”
Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
Douglas Adams, writer, humorist
How to Use Claude to Create a Virtual Assistant (in Under 10 Minutes)
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
Who wouldn’t want their own personal executive assistant? Sounds pretty awesome, right?
Outcome-Based Selling: An Overview + Practical Tips
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
For decades, sales hinged on pitching product features and benefits — an approach that once worked but now falls short. Buyers now expect measurable value and real outcomes, and those who cannot deliver risk being left behind.
Which Meta Channel's Best for Social Media Marketing? 1000 Pros Compare Facebook, Instagram & Threads
Monday, April 7, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
Meta houses three huge social media platforms, each offering their own benefits and drawbacks.
Cocktails, Conversation and Candids!
Monday, April 7, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
The first full day of the 2025 NAB Show concluded Sunday evening with Cocktails & Conversation, presented by Beasley Media Group, Quu, Benztown, vCreative, Skyview Networks, Xperi Corp., ENCO and Streamline Publishing's Radio +...
My 8-Step Ecommerce Hiring Process
Friday, April 4, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
Beardbrand owner Eric Bandholz explains how he brings in the right people at the right time. The post My 8-Step Ecommerce Hiring Process appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
When Business Is Slow, It's Time to Work on These 16 Things
Friday, March 28, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
When slow business hits, that simple “How’s business?” question feels like a punch to the gut. As someone who’s navigated slow business from every angle — in content marketing, sales, and freelancing — I know that pit in your stomach all...
Challenging March For Jobs: Hiring Dips To 2012 Levels
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
U.S.-based employers announced 275,240 job cuts in March, a 60% increase from the 172,017 cuts announced one month prior. It is up 205% from the 90,309 cuts announced in the same month in 2024, which was the highest monthly total...
Waymo to offer opt-out option for data usage in AI
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
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Key Account Management: How Nurturing Top Accounts Can Grow Your Business
Monday, April 7, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
Over the last several years, I’ve learned firsthand just how important key account management can be. But what is key account management? And, how can teams develop a key account management framework that will set them and their...
Be an Addition, Not a Substitution: Lessons from Tom Holland's NA Beer Brand
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
When actor Tom Holland made the late-night rounds last October to talk about his new company, BERO Brewing, he said that he'd “find myself in these boardrooms” surrounded by experts spouting unfamiliar terms.
Honeymoon Is Ending for Email Marketing
Sunday, March 30, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
Artificial intelligence, privacy, and spam protection make reaching subscribers more difficult. The post Honeymoon Is Ending for Email Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
22 of My Favorite Sample Business Plans & Examples For Your Inspiration
Friday, April 4, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
I know firsthand that staring at a blank page is the hardest part of writing a business plan. Whether you’re launching a new venture or refining an existing one, having a roadmap is key. But, figuring out where to start? That’s another...
Data Clean Rooms: A US State Privacy Law Perspective
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
Data Clean Rooms: A US State Privacy Law Perspective provides a comprehensive overview of how DCRs function, debunks common p - More -
Week of March 31 Morning News Ratings: GMA and Today Both See Week-to-Week Gains
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
GMA has won its total viewer battle with Today for the fourth straight week.
AI Will Help Advertisers and Shoppers
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from Practical Ecommerce
Shoppers will see ads that interest them. Advertisers get better results. The post AI Will Help Advertisers and Shoppers appeared first on Practical Ecommerce .
15 Best Social Media Organization Tips and Tricks for Managers
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 from Inbound Hub | Marketing
To industry outsiders, social media management is a fun and carefree job, but those of us who have had boots on the ground know differently.
The Power of AI in Sales: How Teams Partner With AI to Boost Revenue
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from HubSpot Sales Blog
Now that AI has been mainstream for over two years, you may be wondering: How is artificial intelligence changing sales? I’m here to give you the lowdown on how sales teams are using AI, how it has changed the sales landscape, and how...
State of Data 2025: The Now, The Near, and The Next Evolution of AI for Media Campaigns
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from BREAKING NEWS: Advertising
The State of Data 2025 Report examines AI’s adoption, challenges, and opportunities across the media campaign lifecycle - More -