Technology

CometChat raises US$10M to help developers deploy in-app messaging functions easily

With CometChat, developers and product managers can quickly build messaging functions with drag-and-drop code widgets.

Technology

Universe bags US$30M to help marketers create websites on mobile

The mobile web builder also aims to help creators tap into NFTs and decentralized commerce in the future.

Content Marketing

How to write a follow-up email: a definitive guide (2022)

Send a follow-up email if you’ve not received a response, don’t think you’ve been rejected.

Content Marketing

Report: 50% of brands outsource content, but quality remains a sticking point

Semrush reveals how companies choose content providers, measure quality and results, and the trickiest challenges of working with freelancers.

Investments

Digital experience SaaS Optimizely to acquire content marketing platform Welcome

Welcome (formerly NewsCred) offers management solutions for content marketing, digital assets, and related resources.

Freelancing

How to build your freelance writing portfolio

Here are some tips to build a portfolio and get your freelance writing career started.

Guides

What's the difference between a brief and a pitch request?

If you're a new client on ContentGrow, it's important to understand how assignments get activated. There are two different ways.

Spotlight

How Alyce leverages human-to-human relationships in digital marketing

Alyce helps modern businesses stand out by prioritizing personal experiences and creating moments throughout the customer journey.

Spotlight

Visme founder Payman Taei trusting your gut and scaling what works in martech

Discover how Payman Taei founded Visme and transformed it into a go-to design tool for non-designers. Learn about his journey and vision.

Spotlight

Canadian journalist Nathan Munn wants to bring empathy to Covid-19 reporting

Covid Update boldly explores the humanity behind pandemic stories worldwide.

Spotlight

Jetstream CEO Mike Williams on why startups should start marketing from day one

CEO Mike Williams shares how and why startups can bake marketing into their business from day one.

Spotlight

Planable CMO Miruna Dragomir on quality over quantity

Planable CMO Miruna Dragomir shares the importance of quality over quantity in content creation.

Spotlight

Kata.ai's Irzan Raditya shares advice on acquiring 120+ enterprise clients

Kata.ai's Irzan Raditya shares advice on acquiring 120+ enterprise clients

Content Marketing

How to utilize stock photos without getting sued

Images are a key part of marketing. In this guide, let's understand stock photos better and how you can use them without getting ensnared.

Spotlight

Foundation CEO Ross Simmonds on treating content as investments

Foundation CEO Ross Simmonds suggests building a content portfolio the same way you would construct an investment portfolio.

Spotlight

How Vietnamese edtech player Yola pulled in 100K students

Yola co-founder Tu Ngo unpacks the firm's early days, and how it goes about marketing to students and parents in Vietnam.

Spotlight

The Idea Integration Co. CMO Saul Colt on the importance of word-of-mouth marketing

Saul Colt shares insights about how to make your business stand out from the crowd with word-of-mouth marketing that gets people talking about your brand.

Spotlight

Interview: how Sendspark got its first 10K users

Bethany Stachenfeld, CEO of Sendspark, shares how her company got its first cohort of paid users.

Freelancing

18 powerful writing tips for freelance writers in 2024

Freelance writing might seem intimidating, but it is a career option that provides freedom and flexibility like none other. Here are some tips for you to kickstart and build a successful career as a freelance writer.

Content Marketing

Thought leadership marketing: definition, strategy, and examples

Smart marketers should not underestimate the power of this strategy. Here are some thought leadership insights to get your ideas flowing.

Spotlight

Prowly's Berenika Teter on understanding your target audience

As a content manager for PR and media relations software Prowly, Teter unpacks content creation strategies that tend to work wonders for her team.

Spotlight

Alyce marketing head MK Getler on how corporate gifting strengthens relationships

MK Getler, Alyce’s marketing head, shares how corporate gifting builds personal experiences and converts prospects into customers.

Spotlight

ContentCal CEO Alex Packham shares strategies for growing a martech startup

Alex Packham shares how ContentCal transitioned from a digital marketing agency to a B2B SaaS firm and locked in early customers.

Spotlight

Respona’s leader shares marketing growth hacks to get thousands of paid users

Respona’s Farzad Rashidi shares growth marketing tactics to get thousands of new users.

Content Marketing

6 creative ways to use stickers for your business

With stickers, you can increase your brand and product exposure to your online and offline platforms. Here are seven ways to use stickers for business purposes.