Lindsey Giardino
Lindsey Giardino is a freelance writer based in Iowa. She's worked with clients ranging in industries from higher education to healthcare to technology and beyond. She dubs herself a lifelong learner, an avid reader, a sub-par cook, and a tries-her-best mom to two little boys.
How UX Design Is Building Trust Through Transparency and Data Ethics in 2025
Isn’t it true? You land on a website, a friendly chatbot pops up, and before you can even say “Hi,” it asks for your name, email, phone number, and location. Nope. You click away. Fast. That’s the thing with trust—it’s earned, not assumed. Users in today’s digital world are more astute, doubtful, and concerned about their…
A “Friendless Facebook”: Is the Facebook Existential Crisis Real or Just an Illusion?
It has been four years since I last reactivated my Facebook account. The Facebook existential crisis was the core reason behind my decision. Ads, random videos, and strangers I had never followed or heard of had taken over my feed. Hundreds of thousands of users have successfully avoided the app. Reddit threads and internet articles…
The End of Static Storytelling: How Brands Are Building a New Era of Interactive Storytelling
You land on a campaign—not to watch, but to choose. Swipe left or right. Tap to explore. Speak to a character. Solve a riddle. Build your version of the story. Welcome to the era of interactive storytelling—where you don’t just see the story… you live it. It’s a full-blown plot twist in how brands connect…
Ignoring SMB Marketing Shows B2B Marketers are Clueless
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, making up 44 percent of the US GDP and employing nearly half the country’s workforce. Yet, SMB marketing remains a blind spot in the world of B2B marketers. According to a joint survey by Intuit and eMarketer, 53.1 percent of marketers admit that targeting SMBs is…
Unilever Unleashes Armageddon of Influencer Marketing in 2025
Influencer marketing has become the talk of the town in 2025 for multifarious reasons. One of the biggest advertising and marketing brands, Unilever, has adapted to a new strategy in which half of its media spending is assigned to influencers and creators. We all know a lot has been happening in the marketing industry since…
Around-the-Clock Global Marketing: 7 Strategies to Manage Teams Across Time Zones
You wake up to 63 Slack messages—half in languages you don’t speak, all marked “urgent.” Your designer’s waiting for feedback, you missed overnight. Your strategist just spotted a trend in one market that’s already old news in another. If this sounds familiar, you’re living the reality of global marketing, where campaigns don’t sleep, and neither…
CMOs as Connectors: Why the New Marketing Leader is Half Marketing Genius, Half Tech Pro in 2025
Back in the day, the CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) was known for having the sharpest pitch, the most impressive agency contacts, and an instinct so spot on that it could predict the next big trend before it hit the charts. But in 2025, ‘CMOs as connectors’ is the new reality, where the position transforms into…
Trust, a Defacto Trump Card in Airbnb Experiences to Captivate Digital Users
Airbnb is widely recognized for its homestays and host-led hospitality. Now, with the launch of Airbnb Experiences, Services, and Connection, the platform is going beyond what it once was. It’s becoming more than just an Airbnb. Capturing the attention of digital consumers and getting them to invest their time and money is no easy feat.…
Marketing Engineer: The Tech-Savvy Hero Marketers Didn’t Know They Needed
Yes, it’s undeniable — earlier campaign marketing was all about catchy slogans, big-budget TV ads, and a creative director pacing the room, “Let’s make this campaign a hit.” At that time, creativity was the king, and marketing was more than science. But fast-forward to today’s data-fueled digital world, a new kind of maestro is taking…
Music Platform with DEI: Steve Nixon’s Vision for Inclusive Music Innovation
The Changing Face of Brand Comms: In an era where algorithms dictate visibility, consumers drive content, and crises unfold in real time, brand communication is evolving at breakneck speed. This edition dives into the shifting landscape of PR, search, and user trends while unpacking how brands can stay ahead. Discover how a music platform with…