Is billboard advertising still relevant today? Yes, all because of costly signaling. This behavioral science principle states that expensive signals indicate higher quality or status. Although a broader concept about human behavior, costly signaling absolutely applies to advertising. What, after all, is the value of a social media ad? While highly effective, social ads are…
Month: July 2025
30 creative lead generation ideas to try (& why marketers recommend them)
Coming up with strong lead generation ideas isn’t always easy. I’ve found myself putting it off more than once — not because it’s not important, but because it often feels like a hit-or-miss. And I’m not alone. In the last year, 45% of businesses reported struggling to generate enough leads. Cold outreach, building lists, trying…
From third-party cookies to zero-party data: The new rules of email engagement
A few days ago, Jane was browsing for new sunglasses. Before she knew it, every site she visited was showing her relevant ads. It wasn’t magic. Just algorithms working with behavioral data. But data collection is no longer something we can do in the background. With rising privacy concerns, businesses must now lean on zero-party…
I tested 2025’s most realistic AI voice tools — here’s what blew me away
AI voice technology has been moving fast for a while now. But recently, it feels like we‘ve shifted into a completely different gear. We’re not just talking about smoother narration or cleaner text-to-speech anymore. These tools are starting to sound like actual people, with emotions, personalities, and conversational quirks that can genuinely fool you. I…
Why You Should Reject Sales Titles and Embrace the Role of Sales Expert
The Problem with Traditional Sales Titles Many professionals go by titles like BDR, SDR, Account Manager, or Sales Rep. While common, these roles often reduce sales professionals to activity trackers, calendar fillers, or worse—demo jockeys. None of these convey real value creation.
How I localized AI-generated emails for international markets without losing the human touch
Earlier this year, I was handed an AI-generated content project with a deceptively simple goal: adapt email messages for international audiences. This wasn’t my first time navigating global nuance. With an MBA in International Business and experience working on a global consulting project in Portugal, I’d already seen how messages land differently depending on culture,…
How to get more followers on Instagram: 17 ways to your first (or next) 1000
With over 2 billion monthly active users and features like shoppable posts, Instagram is a powerful channel for businesses. But here’s what I’ve experienced firsthand: Unless you’re a household name, growing an Instagram following is hard work. Standing out requires more than just posting pictures or Reels every now and then. You need to have…