If you want marketing inspiration, one the best sources I’ve found is Hubspot. I receive a weekly e-newsletter and their blog is loaded with good content. A post in the most recent newsletter shares examples of using humor in social media. Not all of us can be comics, but all of us can lighten our approach now and again. Right?

Take a few minutes to check out the 17 brands and how they engage audiences to stay in touch. In particular, because I’m a dog lover, I like Bissel’s www.pethappens.com (#pethappens). The “Bissel Has You Covered” video qualifies as research, doesn’t it?

You can even find Valentine gifts for the favorite nerd in your life with this new Hubspot post.