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FUTURE OF WORK
Mastering Meeting Etiquette: 20 Rules to Elevate Your Meeting Game
This blog is like a finishing school - but instead of tea time, it's...meeting etiquette.
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-05-08
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The 10 Best Meeting Note Taking Apps in 2024
With the help of AI, it’s getting easier every day to take and polish effective notes. Here are our picks for the ten best meeting note taking apps on the market.
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-05-03
by Benjamin
COLLABORATION
Cracking the Code: How to Get Engineers to Actually Read Your Documents
Have you ever spent hours crafting meticulous specs and docs, only to have your team’s engineers brush them aside? Here are 7 steps to actually get engineers to read your documents.
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-02-21
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Best Practices for Product Documentation
Whether you're a seasoned technical writer or a product manager seeking to enhance user experience, the insights shared here are bound to reshape the way you approach crafting product docs.
Sujala Shastry
2024-02-14
by Sujala
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The Guide to Inclusive Decision-Making
How can product managers ensure that all voices are heard in a cross-functional team?
Ramani Manasa Muktevi
2024-02-07
by Ramani
AI
10 Key Insights from Microsoft’s New Future of Work Report
This year, Microsoft shifts focus away from hybrid and remote work, and instead discusses AI in the workplace, academia, and life.
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-02-02
by Benjamin
FUTURE OF WORK
Hybrid Work is [Still] the Future of Work
Is work from home finally coming to an end? And if so, what does that mean for the Future of Work?
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-01-31
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The 16 Types of Product Managers
We’ve compiled a list of sixteen different types of PMs. Are you The Networker or the Sprinter? Read on to find out!
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-01-24
by Benjamin
FUTURE OF WORK
How to Navigate Office Politics
Do you ever feel like your workplace is a bad mix of Survivor and The Office? Well, we've got some advice for you.
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-01-17
by Benjamin
COLLABORATION
How to Lead Collaborative Meetings
We all know most meetings are bad. But why? Let’s discuss the cost of ineffective meetings and how to lead your most collaborative and successful meetings yet.
Benjamin Bruchman
2024-01-05
by Benjamin
AI
ChatGPT turns a year old–how has product management changed?
A lot has changed since then, some for the better, some for the, um, different. Either way, let’s talk about it.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-12-01
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
2023 Guide to Product Management Documentation: 10 Tips for Success
The good, the bad, and the ugly: why is documentation so important, and why is it so hard to do right?
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-11-24
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Discovery vs Delivery (or is it discovery, and delivery)
Discovery vs. Delivery has been an ongoing debate for years. How much can we really learn before we ship something? How do we make sure we’re not wasting time on development efforts for something that no one wants? How much discovery is enough discovery? There are so many questions that Product people, and especially Product leaders have in this space.
Evie Brockwell
2023-11-14
by Evie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The Haunting of Outdated Product Management Practices: An Expert Guide for Product Managers
👻Get rid of the ghosts in your cupboard. Let’s take a look at some outdated practices you should avoid 👻
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-10-25
by Benjamin
AI
ChatGPT Alternatives: A Comparison of AI-Language Models
Two AI language models, Bard and ChatGPT, are leading the AI revolution. We take an in-depth look into these models, shedding light on their unique capabilities, potential limitations, and comparison with other alternatives.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-10-09
by Benjamin
AI
Product Management in the Age of AI: Finding Balance with Andrea Saez
In an interview with Andrea Saez, Senior Product Marketing Manager, we dive deep into the evolving world of Product Management and how AI is influencing it.
Maria Noemi Hernandez
2023-09-21
by Maria Noemi
AI
Can AI tools really write product documentation?
Can product managers rely on AI to write quality documents? Collato puts AI to the test.
Catherine Norris
2023-09-07
by Catherine
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
What Product Managers Can Learn from Customer Success: Insights from Irina
Let's uncover with Irina Haupt, Customer Success Manager at Collato, valuable lessons Product Managers can learn from their customer success counterparts.
Maria Noemi Hernandez
2023-09-06
by Maria Noemi
COLLABORATION
Scope of Work: Definition, Examples, and How-To
How to write an effective Scope of Work for any project. Plus, some examples and a how-to guide to get you started.
Lillie Vogt
2023-09-04
by Lillie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
User-Centric Product Design: How to Understand User Needs
Dive into the intricacies of user-centric product design, exploring its foundation on user needs, empathetic innovation, and design thinking.
Soham Sharma
2023-09-01
by Soham
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Shaping a Product-Centric Organization with Jason Knight
Dive into the core of creating product-centric organizations as product management consultant Jason Knight shares his expertise, challenges, and game-changing approaches.
Catherine Norris
2023-08-17
by Catherine
FUTURE OF WORK
AI in the Workplace: Embracing the Future of Work in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence and the future of work complement each other, making our lives easier and more productive, while focusing on development, growth, and ethics. Leveraging artificial intelligence in the workplace isn’t impossible! In fact, it just might be the key to a bright future of work.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-08-08
by Benjamin
AI
Augmented Intelligence: Where AI and the Future of Work Intersect
There’s a new way to use AI to augment our abilities rather than replace them. Augmented intelligence is a way to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to elevate our workflows instead of automating them entirely.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-07-27
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Driving Strategic Excellence in Product Operations: An Interview with Diana Soler
In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Diana Soler, Director of Product Operations at Assent, to delve into the strategic aspects of her role and gain insights into her experiences in driving business outcomes through effective product operations.
Catherine Norris
2023-07-25
by Catherine
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
15 Product Management Memes to Get You Through the Work Day
Look, sometimes product management is absurd. Actually, most times it's absurd. And sometimes you just need to laugh so you don't cry! Here are fifteen product management memes to get you through your stressful day.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-07-20
by Benjamin
AI
The Impact of AI on Business
There’s a lot to consider here, from AI’s economic benefits to workplace culture. Let’s take a deep dive into how your company will change by looking at some AI statistics.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-07-13
by Benjamin
AI
ChatGPT for Product Managers: 5 Product Management Prompts
ChatGPT: you either hate to love it or love to hate it. Either way, you and your team probably use it at least on a weekly basis. Here are 5 ways product managers can utilize ChatGPT to make their workdays more productive and efficient.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-07-04
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
How to Say No as a Product Manager
As a product manager, you will inevitably have to decline requests, manage expectations, and make tough decisions. We interviewed 17 top product leaders to find out the best ways you can tell stakeholders "no."
Catherine Norris
2023-06-29
by Catherine
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The Quickest Ways to Ruin a Product Manager's Day
Collected from dozens of real-life PMs, these are the struggles that you know all too well. But are these workplace dealbreakers or just part of the job description?
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-06-22
by Benjamin
AI
The 10 Best AI Image Generators
AI-generated images in product management? Absolutely! AI image generators can help product managers–from conceptualization to visualization. Here are our picks for the top ten.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-06-16
by Benjamin
AI
Debunking 5 Common AI Myths
Our technological and professional lives have changed a lot since OpenAI released ChatGPT, but let’s separate fact from fiction.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-06-08
by Benjamin
AI
AI [Probably] Won't Take Your Job
Well, just some of it. Let's talk about reshaping work, tackling mundane tasks, and celebrating human ingenuity.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-05-19
by Benjamin
AI
What does the future of AI look like?
Let’s find out what Collato’s founder really thinks about AI. We discuss the future of work, jobs, and if AI will really be the end for us all. Let’s talk about it–the good, bad, and buggy 🤖
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-05-11
by Benjamin
FUTURE OF WORK
Upskilling Yourself for the Future of Work
To keep pace with the evolving field of AI, we need to focus on developing skills that set us apart from the robots and automated systems. By investing in our personal and professional growth, we can collaborate with AI to drive innovation.
Lillie Vogt
2023-05-04
by Lillie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Juggling Stakeholders Like a Pro: Tips for Stakeholder Management
Here is everything you need to know, from users to investors. Learn how to navigate diverse stakeholder interests and steer your product toward success.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-05-02
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
How Diverse Perspectives Drive Product Success: An Interview with Maarten Dalmijn
Meet Maarten Dalmijn, an independent product management, agile and scrum consultant. In this interview, he shares his story of reinvention and how his diverse experience has helped him in his role as a product owner.
Catherine Norris
2023-04-25
by Catherine
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Five Predictions for the Future of Product Management
What’s the future look like for product managers? Stay ahead of the curve!
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-04-20
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
What is an API?
You've probably heard the term API thrown around. But what exactly is an API, and why should you care? In this article, we'll break down everything you need to know about APIs and their role in product development.
Catherine Norris
2023-04-18
by Catherine
FUTURE OF WORK
Bedtime Procrastination: The Surprising Reasons Behind Your Late-Night Habits
Revenge bedtime procrastination is often attributed to “making up” for not having any free time during the day. But the real reason may surprise you.
Lillie Vogt
2023-04-13
by Lillie
AI
AI Tools for Product Managers: Your Guide to the Best Tools in 2023
AI in the workplace? Absolutely! AI can streamline your process at every stage, be it product development or personalization. Collato has curated a selection of top-notch product management AI tools, categorized by topic, standout features, reviews, prices, and more.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-04-07
by Benjamin
AI
Generative AI: What it is and why it matters
Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence with generative AI algorithms like ChatGPT have undeniably altered the way we create, communicate, and innovate. But what exactly is generative AI, and what does it mean for the future of work?
Catherine Norris
2023-04-04
by Catherine
COLLABORATION
How to Lead Successful Cross-Team Collaboration in 2023
A step-by-step guide for acing cross-team collaboration, with best practices from experts and industry examples.
Shweta Choudhary
2023-03-30
by Shweta
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
How We Became Product of the Day on Product Hunt
Looking to launch on Product Hunt? Here's everything we did to become Product of the Day.
Catherine Norris
2023-03-27
by Catherine
FUTURE OF WORK
Green Flags in Job Listings and Interviews: Looking for a positive workplace culture
How do you know if a company values psychological safety BEFORE you start working there? Look out for these six green flags the next time you’re perusing job listings.
Lillie Vogt
2023-03-23
by Lillie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Product Owner vs. Product Manager: What's the difference?
Let's explore the differences and similarities between product owners and product managers, and see how they can work together to create exceptional products.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-03-01
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The Fundamentals of a Product Development Roadmap
A product development roadmap is a crucial tool for any organization looking to bring a new product to market. With careful planning and strong execution, a product development roadmap can increase the chances of success and help turn your vision into reality.
Soham Sharma
2023-02-27
by Soham
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The Ultimate Resource Guide for Product Managers
As a product manager, staying on top of the latest trends, tools, and tips can be critical to your success. Fortunately, there are a bunch of resources available that can help you stay informed and improve your skills.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-02-22
by Benjamin
FUTURE OF WORK
Types of Ego In The Workplace That Gotta Go
Some people call it arrogant, we call it big ego energy. Watch out for these types of ego so you can continue supporting a happy human-centric workplace.
Lillie Vogt
2023-02-20
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
How to Have More Valuable Meetings
Find out how to use meeting agendas to improve your meeting's efficiency and effectiveness. Plus, get started with a free template.
Martha Campbell
2023-02-08
by Martha
FUTURE OF WORK
Feedforward vs. Feedback: How to communicate and collaborate better
Master the art of communication and unlock your potential with the power of positive feedforward.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-02-02
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Product Manager vs. Project Manager: What's the difference?
Having good project and product management is essential to the success of your product and the fulfillment of customer needs. But sometimes the lines between the two roles blur. Find out more about the two positions, their differences and compatibilities, and why it’s important.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-01-26
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Co-creation Examples to Inspire Product Innovation
Product managers are often tasked with driving innovation within their organizations. Could co-creation be a source of inspiration to find your next “big thing?”
Lillie Vogt
2023-01-24
by Lillie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
10 Bad Habits That Will Set You Back as a Product Manager
Collected from dozens of real-life PMs, we determined the top ten worst habits a PM could have.
Benjamin Bruchman
2023-01-19
by Benjamin
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
How to Become an Exceptional Product Manager
What are the most valuable skills a product manager should have to get ahead in 2023?
Catherine Norris
2023-01-16
by Catherine
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Why It Pays to Be Wrong: An Interview with Senior PMM Andrea Saez
Find out why Senior Product Marketing Manager and influencer Andrea Saez is happy to be wrong. Plus, how 2023 will shape the future of product management.
Lillie Vogt
2023-01-11
by Lillie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Agile Product Management: A Flexible, User-Focused Approach
Instead of boxing your teams in with linear frameworks, adapting an agile framework for product management will enable you to stay flexible and ship faster.
Catherine Norris
2022-12-21
by Catherine
87 Check-in Meeting Questions to Break the Ice (Cube)
Check-in meeting questions build daily alignment and make employees feel valued and heard. So come on and chickity-check yo’ team before you wreak yo’ team.
Lillie Vogt
2022-11-18
by Lillie
LEADERSHIP
Quiet Firing is Toxic Leadership
With a taste of a poisoned workplace, your team is quitting to get away from you. Don’t you know that you’re toxic?
Lillie Vogt
2022-10-21
by Lillie
FUTURE OF WORK
The Future of Work: Flexible working shouldn’t be a debate
HRTechRadar founder Anita Lettink says that the future of work is being guided by employees who want more flexibility and work personalization.
Lillie Vogt
2022-10-06
by Lillie
LEADERSHIP
5 Leadership Lessons We Learned From Mean Girls
Reflecting back on the early 2000s teen comedy Mean Girls, we’ve found that there are a few lessons to be learned about leadership. Read on to discover its most valuable advice for your team's success.
Lillie Vogt
2022-10-03
by Lillie
GOALS & OKRS
Organizational Goal-Setting Statistics
In this blog, discover how and why goal-setting fails, as well as three ways to fix it, all backed with the stats and facts.
Lillie Vogt
2022-09-28
by Lillie
GOALS & OKRS
Staying Agile in Product Development
Business Architect Dan Kiskis, PhD explains how combining agile techniques, OKRs, and ideas from the Cynefin Framework can help an organization improve their success in product development.
Dan Kiskis, PhD
2022-09-21
by Dan
FUTURE OF WORK
Quiet Quitting: Don't Ignore These Signs
"Quiet quitting" is taking the workplace by storm. Here's what you need to know, and how to prevent it from happening to your team.
Catherine Norris
2022-09-07
by Catherine
LEADERSHIP
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Approach to Management
Since the beginning of work, a top-down approach has reigned in organizations. But is there an alternative to this traditional approach to management? It turns out there are multiple.
Lillie Vogt
2022-08-25
by Lillie
LEADERSHIP
That’s What She Wrote: Powerful Leadership Books for Women
Woman Up with these 19 empowering books on female leadership.
Lillie Vogt
2022-08-17
by Lillie
GOALS & OKRS
OKRs vs KPIs: What's the Difference and Why You Need Both
OKRs and KPIs are two concepts that can push companies to strive for ambitious achievements. While they have distinct differences in meaning and purpose, OKRs and KPIs are more valuable together than you might realize.
Catherine Norris
2022-08-15
by Catherine
GOALS & OKRS
How to Make a Four-Day Workweek Productive with OKRs
What would a four-day workweek look like for organizations? Turns out, it might just boost productivity. Read on to find out more.
Lillie Vogt
2022-08-04
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
How Cross-Departmental Collaboration Can Drive Growth
Revealbot explains how working closely with their Customer Support team provides priceless insights, pushes product development, and improves morale.
Masha Favorskaya
2022-07-29
by Masha
GOALS & OKRS
The Top 5 OKR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you can avoid some of the most common OKR mistakes from the get-go, your organization will develop a goal-setting rhythm that will guarantee success.
Catherine Norris
2022-07-28
by Catherine
LEADERSHIP
Are Micromanagers Office Monsters or Just Mistrusters?
Micro-monsters terrorize teams. But beneath the scales, claws, and teeth we find that micromanagers just have trouble trusting their team. Find out how to conquer mistrust with OKRs in this blog.
Lillie Vogt
2022-07-07
by Lillie
FUTURE OF WORK
Is Job Sharing Worth the Hype?
We’re untying some of the knottiest problems around job sharing to find that sometimes sharing isn’t always caring. Or is it? Read on to find out what we’ve learned.
Lillie Vogt
2022-06-17
by Lillie
FUTURE OF WORK
Do We Overuse Excel? Know Your Alternatives
It’s the age of endless possibilities when it comes to virtual tools and platforms which cater to the needs of any project. So why are we still using spreadsheets? Here are some of our favorite Excel alternatives.
Maria Noemi Hernandez
2022-06-09
by Maria Noemi
FUTURE OF WORK
The Great Resignation is a Lesson in Disguise
The Great Resignation marks the massive voluntary departure of people from their jobs. But what can leaders learn from it? It might not be what you think.
Lillie Vogt
2022-06-03
by Lillie
FUTURE OF WORK
5 Ways to Prioritize Mental Health in a Start-Up Company
The health of employees is as vital as their productivity. Learn how to make mental health a priority in your organization.
Franzi Kroll
2022-05-31
by Franzi
FUTURE OF WORK
Future of Work Podcasts that Will Make You a Better Leader
Collato’s top 25 future of work podcast episodes will change how you lead your team.
Lillie Vogt
2022-05-26
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
Tips and Tools for Successful Virtual Collaboration
It's no secret that virtual collaboration is the future of work. Here are five tips for implementing it successfully.
Catherine Norris
2022-05-24
by Catherine
FUTURE OF WORK
What Is an Agile Organization?
Stop holding your team back with traditional hierarchical structures.
Lillie Vogt
2022-05-20
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
Why Cross-Functional Teams Are the Future
Cross-functional collaboration is a fast-growing method to combat sluggish bureaucracy and outdated silos. Find out how to build a cross-functional team to achieve goals and drive results.
Catherine Norris
2022-05-16
by Catherine
FUTURE OF WORK
New Work: Unlearn the Inherited Way to Work
New Work is the heart of the modern workplace. Open up new avenues of productivity and collaboration by creating linear and human-centric organizations.
Lillie Vogt
2022-05-13
by Lillie
FUTURE OF WORK
How We Created a Human-centric Hybrid Office at Collato
We share how we went about designing our new hybrid workplace in early 2022.
Franzi Kroll
2022-05-06
by Franzi
FUTURE OF WORK
How Millennials Are Shaping the Workplace
Changing workplace norms has been a hot topic for years now, but as more millennials enter the workforce, the idea of “new work” has dominated the conversation. Read on to find out the connection between the two.
Lillie Vogt
2022-04-28
by Lillie
Top Marketing Blogs of 2022
Discover 15 of our favorite blogs that have a unique twist on relevant marketing topics.
Lillie Vogt
2022-04-25
by Lillie
10 Skills You Need to Become a Social Media Manager
Social media managers are in high demand. If you want to become one, here are the skills you need to slay this position.
Maria Noemi Hernandez
2022-04-22
by Maria Noemi
Campaign Planning 101: How to Kickstart Your Campaign
In order for a marketing campaign to be successful, it needs to be thoroughly planned out from beginning to end. Here's how to get started.
Catherine Norris
2022-04-19
by Catherine
COLLABORATION
8 Lessons in Team Collaboration We Learned from Below Deck
Here are our top collaboration tips that we learned from our favorite reality show, Below Deck.
Catherine Norris
2022-04-18
by Catherine
Video Storytelling: Five Show-Stopping Examples
How to incorporate video storytelling into your marketing strategy. Plus, some bonus tips to bring some action into your own videos.
Lillie Vogt
2022-04-14
by Lillie
Creative Project Management: The Definitive Guide
With a creative project management solution, you can spend less time chasing information and spend more time perfecting deliverables to stay on time and within budget.
Huy Doan
2022-04-11
by Huy
COLLABORATION
Social Loafing: Does Teamwork Actually Make the Dream Work?
It turns out that the best team size to maximize productivity is four people. Any more than that, and you might find yourself (or your coworkers) fall into social loafing. Read on to find out more.
Lillie Vogt
2022-04-08
by Lillie
How to Write a Communication Plan Like a Pro
A communication plan is a must for sharing information, delivering well-timed messages, and keeping everyone on track.
Huy Doan
2022-04-07
by Huy
The Ultimate Guide to Brand Management
Brand management creates consistency in marketing to build recognition, loyalty, and long-lasting brand equity.
Huy Doan
2022-04-04
by Huy
Create a Content Calendar You Can Be Proud Of
Visualize your team's editorial in a content calendar. From the basics and benefits to all the most important content elements, this blog has everything you need to create a content calendar that fits perfectly into your workflow.
Lillie Vogt
2022-04-01
by Lillie
Content Curation for a Jam-Packed Editorial Calendar
Even marketers need a little inspiration. Content curation is here to save the day. In this blog, discover the tricks of gathering content to effortlessly fill your editorial calendar. And maybe your next one too!
Lillie Vogt
2022-03-31
by Lillie
How to Use a Content Map in Your Marketing Strategy
Strategically mapping out your content can help you deliver relevant messaging to your audience exactly when they need it.
Huy Doan
2022-03-16
by Huy
31 Marketing Quotes to Inspire Your Strategy Every Day This Month
To continue finding creative ways to generate new content, marketers need some motivation too! Here are 31 quotes to help you stay inspired this month.
Lillie Vogt
2022-03-14
by Lillie
Craft Your Brand Story Like a Modern Shakespeare
In a world of infinite brands, how do you make yours stand out from the crowd? Having a unique story is a great first step. In this blog, learn the art of storytelling so you can bring your brand to life.
Lillie Vogt
2022-03-10
by Lillie
Engagement Metrics: The Keys to Content Marketing Success
User engagement metrics help you gauge the success of your content marketing campaigns, shaping your strategies for continued growth and improvement.
Huy Doan
2022-03-09
by Huy
Agile Marketing: Short Term Sprints for Long-Term Success
Stay ahead of the game and adapt to your customers' needs with agile marketing.
Huy Doan
2022-03-02
by Huy
COLLABORATION
Cross-Organizational and Asynchronous Collaboration in 2022
Streamline your collaboration workflow with externals, today.
Jason
2022-02-28
by Jason
How Content Pillars Can Level Up Your Marketing Strategy
How you organize media is important to your content plan and SEO performance. Discover the 5 steps to mastering content pillars to level up your marketing strategy.
Lillie Vogt
2022-02-25
by Lillie
How to Write a Creative Brief
A recipe for a satisfying-ly effective design project.
Lillie Vogt
2022-02-23
by Lillie
5 Simple Steps to Media Planning
Media planning involves so many moving parts. Is it possible to simplify the process to steer clear of any media-related challenges? Find out in this blog.
Lillie Vogt
2022-02-21
by Lillie
7 Content Types to Drive Your Marketing Strategy
This blog covers some of the best options for marketing teams to create fresh and engaging content. Learn about the various content types and how you can incorporate them into your next content plan.
Lillie Vogt
2022-02-18
by Lillie
Keyword Research Tips to Level Up Your Content Marketing
There's no denying that keyword research is crucial for every marketing team. In this post, we're sharing three secrets to drive more organic traffic to your website.
Lillie Vogt
2022-02-10
by Lillie
Integrated Marketing: A Lesson in Consistent Messaging
Integrate your marketing channels to create a campaign that everyone remembers.
Huy Doan
2022-02-08
by Huy
How to Write SEO-Friendly Content That Ranks in Google
Are you writing top-quality content but ranking low in SERPs? Optimize your blog posts with these SEO tips.
Lillie Vogt
2022-02-04
by Lillie
How to Use Audience Segmentation in Content Marketing
Why you should use market segmentation to develop fine-tuned content strategies that stick.
Huy Doan
2022-02-02
by Huy
How to Use the Buyer’s Journey in Your Marketing Content
Understanding the three stages of the buying process is key to creating content that's helpful enough to leave a lasting impression.
Huy Doan
2022-01-28
by Huy
Creating a Legendary Brand Style Guide
A quest to brand consistency
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-26
by Lillie
How to Determine Your Intended Audience
Your intended audience is the people most likely to be interested in your product and services, and is the foundation of any marketing strategy.
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-25
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
A Deep Dive Into Marketing Workflows
A way to swimmingly collaborate with your team
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-22
by Lillie
Create a Brand Voice People Actually Want to Listen to
Do you want to build a strong and consistent brand - but can’t find your voice? Learn the strategies to develop a brand voice and flawlessly apply it to your communications.
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-20
by Lillie
Never Stress Over Document Reviews Again
Tips for improving your document review process
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-17
by Lillie
The Beginner's Guide to Marketing Campaigns
A powerful marketing campaign demands research, planning, and time. Read on for our best advice to make your brand come to life.
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-14
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
The Ultimate Guide to Content Collaboration
How to effectively create, share, and receive marketing content
Lillie Vogt
2022-01-12
by Lillie
How to Create an Effective Content Plan in 2022
A content plan is a strategic way to prepare, create, and deliver content. We’ve broken it down into 3 steps to help you drive a successful content marketing strategy.
Catherine Norris
2022-01-10
by Catherine
How to Make an Aesthetic Mood Board
A mood board is a totally radical way to start your design project. Learn the ins and outs of making a mood board that sparks inspiration.
Lillie Vogt
2021-12-17
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
How to Take Stellar Meeting Minutes
A long time ago in a workplace far, far away… a meeting required a notetaker.
Lillie Vogt
2021-12-13
by Lillie
FUTURE OF WORK
How to Recover From Burnout: 10 ways to reset your work life for the better
Burnout can snuff your passion and enthusiasm for your job. In today’s blog, learn how to minimize the risks of burnout to keep your flame ignited.
Lillie Vogt
2021-12-09
by Lillie
The Best Spotify Playlists for Productivity: The science behind music and motivation
Does listening to music actually improve your productivity? Turns out that the answer isn’t so simple. Find out what we’ve learned in this blog.
Lillie Vogt
2021-12-01
by Lillie
Collato announces public launch and investment round
November 2021 is full of news for Collato. After 18 months of work, Collato is announcing a funding round with prominent investors, while making its product available to anyone.
Ivo
2021-11-24
by Ivo
Collato kommuniziert Markteinführung und Finanzierungsrunde
November 2021 war sehr ereignisreich. Nach 18 Monaten intensiver Arbeit kommuniziert Collato nun die offizielle Markteinführung des Produkts und zeitgleich eine Finanzierungsrunde mit prominenten Investoren.
Ivo
2021-11-23
by Ivo
COLLABORATION
5 Document Collaboration Tools to Boost Productivity
Take a gander at Collato's favorite services to create, manage, and share documents across internal and external organizations (Google Docs and MS Word are NOT included!).
Lillie Vogt
2021-09-06
by Lillie
Workations Are Epic: Why The Collato Team Went to Barat, Croatia
One of the most epic parts of the culture we've developed at Collato is our workations. This article tells our biggest learnings from our most recent trip to Croatia, along with the benefits of a workation and how you can plan one of your own.
Lillie Vogt
2021-08-27
by Lillie
A Slice of Collato's Workation to Croatia: A Poem
Hear ye hear ye! Collato has created something special for you. A poem about our workation to Croatia, it's our blog part two.
Lillie Vogt
2021-08-27
by Lillie
The Ultimate time-saving hacks for your Google Calendar 2021
If you want to use Google Calendar efficiently and become more productive, this blog is written for you!
Huy Doan
2021-08-26
by Huy
Design Approvals: The Collato Way
Going from draft to approval can be a complicated process. Here is how we made it easy.
Jason
2021-08-23
by Jason
The Future Of Video Sharing Is Here
Give It A Try For Free, No Strings, No Problems.
Jason
2021-08-11
by Jason
COLLABORATION
What Everybody Ought to Know About PDF Collaboration
In this blog, we give you a behind the scenes look at how collaboration via PDF is Pretty Dang Functional. Discover which features and applications support this process to jumpstart your workflow.
Lillie Vogt
2021-07-05
by Lillie
Design Assets: Where To Find The Best Free Assets
Design assets are the building blocks of all graphics, mockups and designs. Here are the best places online to find FREE assets!
Jason
2021-06-29
by Jason
COLLABORATION
7 Design Collaboration Hacks
Teams have become distributed, and this has, to a large extent, complicated the design collaboration process. Let's take a step back.
Jason
2021-06-25
by Jason
FUTURE OF WORK
The Fine Art of Laziness: How taking breaks makes you more productive
In this blog, learn the craft of strategic laziness to get more out of doing less.
Lillie Vogt
2021-06-24
by Lillie
The Best File Storing Services Ever: #6 is a dream come true
Are you still storing your documents on your computer hard-drive? Save yourself some time and space with these cloud-based file storage services!
Lillie Vogt
2021-06-11
by Lillie
How to Add Visual Elements to Your Workflow
Redefine how your team works
Lillie Vogt
2021-04-22
by Lillie
A Field Guide to Visual Project Management
How to spring forward your visual collaboration.
Lillie Vogt
2021-04-12
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
Top presentation sharing apps
One thing that can make the process of creating a knock-out presentation easier is having an app that allows you to share it with others online.
Jason
2021-04-07
by Jason
Boards, Blocks, and Cards
The story behind the feature
Lillie Vogt
2021-03-29
by Lillie
A Short Guide to Creative Workflow Management
How to level up your creative workflow
Lillie Vogt
2021-03-17
by Lillie
Free File Sharing Sites
The very best free file sharing sites you'll find, like ever.
Jason
2021-02-26
by Jason
Project Quoting: The Right Way to Do It
Best practices for quoting a project, including examples and a free template.
Lillie Vogt
2021-02-19
by Lillie
How to Write a Seriously Sweet Design Proposal
5 secret ingredients to land every client
Lillie Vogt
2021-02-12
by Lillie
COLLABORATION
The Future of Collaboration is in Video
A new type of workflow
Lillie Vogt
2021-02-05
by Lillie
How to Write a Wicked Statement of Work
A sorcerer’s guide to project success
Lillie Vogt
2021-01-22
by Lillie
New Client Questionnaires: Solving the Onboarding Mystery
Case closed
Lillie Vogt
2021-01-13
by Lillie
Ride the Wave of Success with Client Onboarding
A legendary guide to welcome clients aboard
Lillie Vogt
2020-12-15
by Lillie
How to Score a Successful Designer-Client Relationship
5 tips for a homerun design project
Lillie Vogt
2020-12-04
by Lillie
How to Write a Rocking Customer Satisfaction Survey
When your feedback forms ‘Get no Satisfaction’
Lillie Vogt
2020-11-20
by Lillie
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Everything You Need to Know About Milestone Planning
It’s no secret that milestone planning is vital to a successful project. In fact, organizations who prioritize project management culture report that 71% of their projects meet their initial goals and business intents.
Lillie Vogt
2020-11-20
by Lillie
Take the Pain Out of External Collaboration
Why (other) project management tools aren’t designed for external collaboration
Lillie Vogt
2020-11-20
by Lillie