Dan Hughes

Dan is a dedicated content specialist and founder of StartWords. He's chronically curious and specialises in B2B SaaS, digital marketing, and learning & development (L&D). He also still occasionally slaps the bass.

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More from Dan Hughes
Get Real Results – Creating an Effective Content Strategy
Jun 29, 2018
The eCommerce Trends to Watch This Year and Beyond
Jun 27, 2018
The Tipping Point: Will Digital Marketing Replace TV Advertising?
Jun 29, 2018
A Guide to Email Marketing for the Automotive Industry
Nov 5, 2018
What Does the Future Hold for Facebook and Messaging Apps?
Apr 9, 2019
Enter the Rival: The Essentials of Amazon Ads
May 20, 2019
Great Digital Brands
Case Study
Great Digital Brands
General Motors: A Resurgent American Brand
The Power of a Hashtag
Case Study
The Power of a Hashtag
#ThrowbackThursday: A Big Social Hit
Viral Marketing
Case Study
Viral Marketing
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Phenomenon
5 Tips for Real-Time Marketing During the Oscars
Feb 5, 2020
Pets and the Net: Helping Animals in Need
Feb 18, 2020
4 Essential Digital Marketing KPIs to Track For Your Next Campaign
Apr 2, 2019
Improve Your Campaigns With These Critical KPIs
May 17, 2019
The Publishing Industry in a Digital Age
Apr 20, 2020
The Story of the ‘Selfie’ and Its Impact on Marketing
Jun 17, 2020
5 Father’s Day Campaigns To Inspire You
Jun 19, 2020
The Fyre Festival & Authenticity in Marketing
Jul 2, 2018
Should you be concerned about Google Managing your PPC Campaign?
Apr 30, 2019
Unboxing The Beer Industry: How Brands Are Evolving in the ‘New Normal’
Sep 14, 2020
5 Customer Lifecycle Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Nov 8, 2019
Instagram: Has Losing the ‘Likes’ had a Negative Effect?
Mar 25, 2020
Girls In Sport - Marketing and Awareness
Oct 9, 2020
Privacy in the Age of Siri and Alexa
Oct 11, 2019
The Magic of Christmas: A Tale of Two Department Store Giants
Dec 18, 2019
DMI Unwraps the Top Christmas Ads of 2020
Dec 4, 2020
World AIDS Day: Marketing that Endures
Nov 30, 2020
Australia’s Unique Mix of Music and Marketing
Jan 24, 2020
The Cut of the Fashion Industry in 2021
Feb 19, 2021
The Rise and Rise of Netflix
Apr 15, 2019
Peloton: Cycling into the Future
Jul 23, 2021
Is Drop Shipping Profitable?
Oct 18, 2021
How to Manage Online Customer Reviews
Oct 29, 2021
Looking For Digital Nomad Jobs? Here Are Some Top Tips
Oct 11, 2021
How Much Do Digital Nomads Make?
Nov 15, 2021
3 Marketing Bloopers Digital Marketers Can Learn From
Dec 20, 2021
Back to the Office - the great return or great resignation?
Nov 30, 2021
Remote Side Hustles: 4 Ideas to Consider
Jan 30, 2022
How Much Do YouTubers Make?
Feb 21, 2022
How To Go Viral On Tik Tok: Tips from Top Accounts
Mar 8, 2022
What Digital Marketing Skills Do You Need for Web 3.0 and The Metaverse?
Mar 9, 2022
How to Become a Social Media Influencer and Make Money
Mar 22, 2022
What Jobs Can Digital Marketers Have In The Metaverse?
Apr 13, 2022
#TeamTrees - 2019’s Biggest Influencer-Driven Viral Success
Mar 2, 2020
How to Become an Affiliate Marketer
May 16, 2022
The Roadblocks to Digital Marketing Transformation
Jun 30, 2022
What You Need To Know About Digital Transformation In Healthcare
Aug 10, 2022
What are the Best Cities for Digital Nomads
Jan 17, 2022
How to Combine your SEO and Affiliate Marketing Strategy
Jun 2, 2022
Best Times to Post on Twitter
Sep 30, 2022
Amazon Advertising for Businesses of All Sizes
Oct 12, 2022
A Practical Guide to Email Marketing Metrics
Nov 1, 2022
How B2B Email Marketing Can Turn Leads Into Sales
Nov 11, 2022
7 Tips on Getting to Know Your Customers Better
Jan 6, 2023
How to Use Marketing Automation Tools Effectively
Jan 30, 2023
Social Media Marketing Interview Preparation Toolkit
Feb 7, 2023
Content Creators: What Are They And How Can You Be One?
Feb 13, 2023
4 Essential Digital Marketing KPIs to Track For Your Next Campaign
Nov 28, 2022
The Marketing Power of the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Jul 18, 2023
The Rapid Rise of TikTok
Aug 26, 2019
Tweet Tweet: The Evolution and Future of Twitter
Aug 6, 2019
Guide to Content Ideation
Oct 19, 2020
5 Trends & Tips to Enhance Your Seasonal Campaigns
Nov 27, 2023
Is TikTok Becoming a Search Engine?
Apr 1, 2024
The Promotional Legacy of Game of Thrones
May 13, 2019
Essential SEO Reporting Tools
Mar 6, 2024
The Best Moments & Memes from the Paris Olympics
Sep 2, 2024
What You Need to Know about Using Social Media Emojis
Nov 19, 2024
How to Source Music for Your Digital Marketing
May 24, 2024
How to Use the X Algorithm to Your Marketing Advantage
Nov 15, 2024
YouTube SEO: Strategies to Rank Your Videos on Top
Oct 19, 2024
The Marketer’s Guide to Running a Successful Customer Loyalty Program
Mar 31, 2025
A Guide to Digital Marketing Career Paths in 2025
Apr 15, 2025
12 of the Most Important SEO Statistics to Know in 2025
Feb 18, 2025
What Does a PPC Specialist Do?
Apr 28, 2025
How to Create a Summer Marketing Campaign that Cuts Through the Noise
May 23, 2025
The ‘Back To Basics’ Marketing Success of Oatly
Jun 12, 2025
The Importance of Diversity & Inclusion In Sports Marketing
Jul 12, 2024
The Tokyo Olympics: Keeping The Torch Burning
May 14, 2021
Brand Asset Management: Why Brand Recognition Is Important
Jul 14, 2025
What are the Best Drop Shipping Business Ideas for Your Brand?
Aug 15, 2025
The Anatomy of an Effective Marketing Email
Jan 24, 2022
The Beginner’s Guide to Programmatic Advertising
Aug 13, 2025
What Is Brand Storytelling? The Complete Guide for Digital Marketers in 2025
Jun 25, 2025
How to Make your Digital Marketing More Inclusive for Neurodivergent Consumers
Sep 3, 2025
How to Use Substack as a Marketing Tool for Your Business
Sep 9, 2025
How To Find a Digital Marketing Job in 2025
Sep 29, 2025
How to Do a Digital Detox at Work
Dec 29, 2025
The Best Super Bowl Ads & What You Can Learn From Them
Feb 3, 2026
Rags to Riches: The Online Rise of Secondhand Clothing
Feb 13, 2026
Best Examples of AI in Marketing
Feb 19, 2026
What Is PPC Marketing?
Apr 3, 2026
Pitch Perfect: The Smartest Marketing Moves of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jul 16, 2026
AI-Generated Images Are Going Viral - What Should Marketers Know?
Apr 29, 2025