[THE LATEST] Dealing with isolation when always working from home, best digital marketing training resources, and inbound marketing vs. They Ask, You Answer (what's the difference?)

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Dealing with isolation when always working from home, best digital marketing training resources, and inbound marketing vs. They Ask, You Answer (what's the difference?) ...this is THE LATEST! 🔥 Hot off the presses It's not easy: Learn how to cope with the isolation when you're always working from home during the pandemic I mean, you've got a lot of spare time: Here are the best online digital marketing training resources for 2020 A major FAQ: Wait, what's the difference between inbound marketing and the They Ask, You Answer approach to content marketing? 🎉 Social distancing doesn't have to stop your event. Now is the time to go virtual. Let our experts help guide you through shifting your in-person event strategy to host industry-leading virtual events that drive sales, engage customers, and build your community. Learn more about our virtual event strategy service. Here's the thing about always being alone or isolated during quarantine: There isn't really much to report about what's been going on. For example, I got to chat with some friends from back in Maryland tonight and, I kid you not, we spent 45 minutes just... comparing notes... about what we all had been watching on TV. "Oh, have y'all watched Better Call Saul?" "Yeah, totally. So good." "Yeah... So good." <silence> "You know, it's definitely not as heavy as Breaking Bad." "Oh, definitely not. Totally different tone." "Right? Such a different tone." <awkward 10 second pause> <someone coughs> "So, uh, Schitt's Creek, anyone?" "YEAH, yeah, totally. SO good." "YEAH. So GOOD." "Mhm..." <collective sigh> So, yeah... I, um, have nothing new to report on this fine Saturday evening. (But I do recommend Better Call Saul and Schitt's Creek, if you haven't watched them.) Well, except for this absolutely atrocious text message I received earlier this week from Narrative SEO founder (and IMPACT technical SEO partner) Franco Valentino: I just don't know what to do. The more you rebuff someone's dad jokes, the stronger and more forward the dad joke purveyor becomes.  Anyway, here's THE LATEST...  👉 "How do I do better job of coping with the isolation that comes from working from home... and being home all the time?" (2-minute read + infographic) Whether you have been staying home with your family, roommate, partner, pet, or entirely independently, it is hard to not feel some level of isolation in response to the state-at-home orders brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is not a vacation and this is not an easy time. Basic psychology tells us that if our safety needs and belongingness needs are not met, we can not operate on the level of self-actualization. In this article from IMPACT designer Marcella Jalbert, featuring an infographic from Harvard Business Review's Ascend, learn how to cope with the isolation many of us are dealing with, as we continue to work at home and play at home... all the time. 💬 You asked, we answered How do I stay positive AND productive while working from home? What are the best team-building activities you recommend for remote teams? 👉 "Now that I've got some free time, what are some of the best online digital marketing training resources I should be checking out right now?" (5-minute read) Speaking of always being at home, one thing I've found is a great way to pass the time (other than Netflix and scolding Franco for his terrible dad jokes), is to brush up on my digital marketing skills. And, thanks to the internet, there are a ton of digital marketing training options — many of them totally free! — out there for you to take advantage of. In this roundup article from IMPACT Account Executive David Little, get the inside scoop on the absolute best online digital training resources you can start diving into right now. 💬 You asked, we answered What are the best content manager training resources? What are the absolute top-tier content marketing tools and apps? 👉 "OK, what's the difference between inbound marketing and They Ask, You Answer — is there even a difference?" (8-minute read) When you work for a company that's coined the name of a new business philosophy, believe me, you get used to people asking all sorts of questions about it. Many are curious as to how it's actually different from more well-known strategies. With They Ask, You Answer having so much in common with inbound marketing, it's a natural that the comparison requires some clarification. So, in this article from IMPACT Content Marketing Trainer (and resident fist-pumping professional) Jolie Higazi, uncover the critical differences between inbound marketing and the revolutionary approach to digital sales and marketing, They Ask, You Answer. 💬 You asked, we answered  Uh, hold on a second... what the heck is They Ask, You Answer? Does They Ask, You Answer actually work? 🎧 Latest shows and podcasts NEW: The brand affinity playbook with Wistia's CEO (Film School for Marketers) The Content Playground strategy (Inbound Success) How I wrote a blog in under 24 hours (Content Lab)  The Flywheel with Tammy Duggan-Herd (Hubcast)  🌶️ Hot topics in Elite IMPACT Elite is our exclusive Facebook group for the brightest minds in digital sales and marketing. Here's the discussion that's caught my eye: What are you working on this week? Each Monday, the super duper amazing Connor DeLaney asks the group what they are working on to find some big wins, areas the community can help, and more!  📆 Marketing events you need to know May 21: Join IMPACT for this virtual New Haven HUG, during which you'll learn everything you need to know about HubSpot's crazy powerful campaigns tool. You don't need to be from New Haven to attend! May 28: Join IMPACT for this virtual Boston HUG on the ultimate guide for producing great videos for sales and marketing. You don't need to be from Boston to attend!  May 28: IMPACT Lead Content Marketing Trainer Kevin Phillips will be featured in SEMRush's 5 Hours of Content Marketing virtual event. June 11: I will be joining friend of IMPACT Franco Valentino as a cohost of a FREE live "website surgery" webinar hosted by SEMrush, and I hold nothing back when it comes to content critiques of websites! (Psst! If you missed the first one I did with SEMrush, you can watch the replay!)  👕 Weeklong nonsense With everything going on in the world, you now get nonsense in every single issue of THE LATEST...  I mean, honestly, this was me before the shutdown. Sigh. 😕 Enjoy your weekend! Liz "Have You Seen Schitt's Creek?" Moorehead Editorial Director @naptownpint Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe Sent with 💙 by IMPACT  470 James Street, Suite 10, New Haven, CT