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Is your marketing plan set up to succeed in 2024? Use this checklist to find out.

It’s crunch time for marketing teams, with 75% of CMOs facing pressure to do more with less. But in the quest to drive revenue, a great marketing plan isn’t always enough—it’s how you implement it that matters. In this article, learn how leaders can put their annual plans into action and ensure every campaign is set up to drive revenue growth, without wasting valuable time and money in the process.

Wire co-founds CODE-initiative to unleash innovation through open standards

Wire, the secure messaging platform from Berlin, joins industry heavyweights like Google, Meta and Qualcomm in a new initiative aimed at unleashing innovation through open digital ecosystems. Named ‘Coalition for Open Digital Ecosystems’ (CODE), the group will work with actors from academia, policymakers and other companies with an initial focus on the implementation of the EUs ‘Digital Markets Acts’ (DMA).

Boosting employee productivity: A comprehensive guide

If your organization struggles with employee productivity, you aren’t alone. Many organizations face challenges with keeping teams active and engaged. Our comprehensive guide to boosting employee productivity offers actionable tips and strategies for maximizing output — without burning out your workforce.

Zulip 8.0: Threaded open-source team chat

We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 8.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to help people collaborate to solve any challenge. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Fortune 500 companies, leading open-source projects, and thousands of other organizations use Zulip every day.

The Roles and Responsibilities of a Board Administrator

As custodians of organizational order, a board administrator is typically accountable for supporting the management of board governance, policies, and procedures. They essentially provide administrative support to the board — may it be scheduling meetings or preparing board documents. In this guide, we’ll explore the duties and responsibilities of an administrator, and the skills and knowledge one should possess.

To-do lists: 15 tips to make an effective to-do list

Everyone loves checking things off a to-do list—but if it’s not done right, your to-do list can cause more harm than good. In this article, we offer concrete tips to help you set your to-do’s up for success, including how to effectively capture, organize, and prioritize tasks. Read on to take your own list to the next level, so you can stop worrying about misplaced notes and start checking things off.

13 Marketing Trends and Strategies for 2024

From newspaper ads to artificial intelligence, marketing trends come and go as technology and consumer preferences change. That means marketing leaders can’t always rely on tried-and-true best practices. Instead, anticipating future trends is essential to maintain your edge and develop effective marketing strategies. 2024 is set to be more interesting—and challenging—for marketers than ever, bringing with it a wave of new technology and consumer behaviors.

Get ahead by looking back: Tips for a meaningful year-end retrospective

As 2023 winds down, you might already be thinking about setting goals and resolutions for the new year. But to grow, learn, and improve, you must first take time for reflection. Think about how a ballet dancer improves their craft. There’s more to it than simply practicing in front of a mirror. They continuously reflect on their form, observe their movements, and impartially critique their work.