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What New VPs of Marketing Get Wrong in Their First 90 Days—And How to Get It Right
New marketing leader? Here’s how to build trust, avoid missteps, and get early wins aligned to business goals. Advice from leaders who’ve done it right (and wrong).

Elise Oras
2 hours ago7 min read


AI and Automation: Smarter Adoption Strategies for GTM Teams That Don’t Chase Trends
AI only works when your data and workflows do. Learn how GTM leaders scale with automation without losing the human advantage.

Kristen Diamond
4 days ago3 min read


Five years in, gratitude isn’t something we feel once a year. It’s how we work.
A heartfelt reflection on five years of building Wheels Up Collective—from a two-person experiment to a thriving team doing meaningful, mission-driven work. Elise shares why gratitude isn’t an annual moment but a daily practice, and what she’s thankful for this season.

Elise Oras
6 days ago1 min read


Boundaries, PTO, and the Myth of the Always-On Founder: A Holiday Survival Guide for Startups
Startup leaders, this one’s for you. Learn how to set real boundaries, take real time off, and model a healthy culture that thrives—without being always on.

Karla Margeson
Dec 14 min read


New Year, No Chaos: How to Plan Now for a Smooth Start for 2026
Avoid the January scramble. Here’s how startups can prep their marketing, teams, and systems now for a calm, focused start to 2026.

Karla Margeson
Nov 215 min read


HubSpot’s Case Study Generator Is in Beta—Here’s What to Know
HubSpot’s new Case Study Generator helps marketers turn notes into publish-ready case studies faster. Here’s what it can (and can’t) do.

Elise Oras
Nov 143 min read


What ChatGPT Says About Your Business (and How to Change the Answer)
AI tools like ChatGPT are shaping how people discover and evaluate businesses. Here’s why the answers matter for your brand and how to influence them in your favor.

Karla Margeson
Nov 103 min read


The Skeleton Crew Playbook: Smart Marketing Moves for Lean Teams
Lean team, big goals? This Skeleton Crew Playbook offers smart, scalable marketing moves for startups that need impact without extra headcount.

Karla Margeson
Oct 173 min read


Strategies to Re-Engage a Prospect via Email
Re-engage cold prospects with personalized emails and value-driven content. Discover tactics to turn leads into conversions!

Kristen Diamond
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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