What happens when an Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) meets the latest in AI image creation? I decided to find out—by blending my love for LEGO with a classic marketing meme and seeing just how far I could stretch a creative idea using tools like ChatGPT, ElevenLabs, and Canva. Now this experiment wasn't about replacing … Continue reading Bricks, bots & marketing memes: Using AI and LEGO to tell a story
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What April Fools’ Day 2025 can teach us about smart brand marketing
How brands used April Fools' Day 2025 to boost engagement, earn attention, and stay culturally relevant. April Fools’ Day is no longer just about practical jokes. For marketers, it’s a golden opportunity to inject creativity, personality, and cultural relevance into their brand. This year, April Fools' Day 2025 delivered a series of unforgettable brand stunts—some … Continue reading What April Fools’ Day 2025 can teach us about smart brand marketing
What marketing leadership really looks like
Having been a marketing leader for over 25 years, successfully managing teams in both large and small outfits, I’ve seen firsthand the often-overlooked responsibilities that define true leadership. Marketing leaders are often celebrated for big campaigns, viral moments, and revenue-driving strategies. But the true impact of marketing leadership isn’t always found in flashy metrics or … Continue reading What marketing leadership really looks like
Everything you’re too afraid to ask about Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
Account-Based Marketing (ABM) has emerged as a powerful strategy for B2B marketers, promising personalized engagement with high-value accounts and a significant boost in ROI. According to MarketingProfs research, companies that have aligned account-based marketing strategies have seen 208% growth in their revenue. What's stopping more marketers from adopting ABM Yet, some marketers remain hesitant to … Continue reading Everything you’re too afraid to ask about Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
Brand versus demand: A marketer’s dilemma
A long time debate among marketing professionals is whether to lean more heavily into brand marketing or demand generation. As a marketing leader with over 25 years in the trenches, I've witnessed and experienced firsthand this dilemma of having to choose between brand or demand due to budget limitations and pressures to provide better ROIs … Continue reading Brand versus demand: A marketer’s dilemma