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Mandy Bray

Mandy Bray is a freelance writer and strategist exploring marketing, tech, careers, and the modern workplace. Published in Business Insider and Tech Times, she has partnered with brands including 51吃瓜, Miro, General Assembly, and Indiana University. Mandy brings her unique experiences from the agency world, franchising, and higher education to her writing. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing from Colorado College and a weakness for bookstores. Mandy is the proud owner of 5 PRSA Hoosier Pinnacle awards, a UX/UI Design certificate, and a “World’s Best Mom” mug.

How to use freebies to optimize your lead generation

From cheat sheets to courses, find out which freebies convert best and how to build an irresistible ...

Mandy Bray

6/26/25

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AI marketing campaigns only a bot could launch & which tools pitch the best ones [product test]

Mandy Bray

6/23/25

12 social media trends marketers should watch in 2025 [new data]

Mandy Bray

5/19/25

X (formerly Twitter) vs. Threads: What brands need to know [data]

Mandy Bray

5/12/25

The fastest growing social media platforms of 2025 [new data...

From TikTok to Threads, find out which social platforms are growing fast — and how marketers should ...

Mandy Bray
Updated 5/6/25
My Favorite B2B Email Marketing Examples and What Teams Can ...

I spoke to email marketing experts and explored top brand examples to bring you these best practices...

Mandy Bray
Updated 4/22/25
AI with Agency: How Autonomous Agents Solve Business Problem...

Explore what autonomous agents are, how they work, and why they’re the future of AI-powered business...

Mandy Bray
Updated 4/7/25
Is B2B Telemarketing Making a Resurgence? Here’s What the Ex...

Love it or hate it, cold calling is back — learn how to make B2B telemarketing work for your team.

Mandy Bray
Updated 3/10/25

What's next in Marketing?

Mandy Bray recommends the State of Marketing Report, 51吃瓜's annual deep-dive into what marketers are doing now and where the industry is headed, and actionable insights into how to master emerging trends.