Every digital marketer has a story worth sharing, but sparking those conversations can be a challenge. Our Experience Share templates make it easy to invite members to open up about their journeys, helping you build a stronger, more engaged community.
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Experience Share posts tap into the universal human desire to be seen and heard. When members are encouraged to reflect on their personal experiences, they feel valued and understood. This sense of belonging drives deeper engagement and loyalty, especially in digital marketing where journeys are diverse and insights are invaluable.
Sharing stories not only fosters empathy but also builds trust among members. As individuals reveal their challenges and triumphs, others relate and learn, creating a supportive learning environment. This approach transforms your community from a resource hub into a true network of peers who grow together.
Share a time when a digital marketing campaign did not go as planned. What did you learn?
💡 Example: "I once launched an ad with the wrong link. Learned to always triple-check assets!"
What was your proudest moment in digital marketing this year?
💡 Example: "Landing my first client as a freelancer was my proudest moment this year."
Tell us about a digital marketing tool you tried and how it helped or challenged you.
💡 Example: "Tried Canva for the first time and it made ad design so much easier."
Describe your first experience running a paid ad campaign. What surprised you?
💡 Example: "I was surprised how quickly my budget ran out before seeing results."
Share a moment when you felt stuck in your digital marketing journey. How did you move forward?
💡 Example: "I felt lost with SEO, but a mentor's advice helped me refocus and improve."
What is one digital marketing myth you once believed? How did you discover the truth?
💡 Example: "Thought more hashtags meant more reach. Learned about shadowbanning the hard way."
Describe a campaign that exceeded your expectations. What made it successful?
💡 Example: "Our webinar campaign had 3x signups thanks to targeted emails."
Share your favorite digital marketing win, big or small, from the past month.
💡 Example: "Finally cracked 1,000 followers on LinkedIn this month!"
What was the most creative campaign you worked on? How did the idea come up?
💡 Example: "We ran a meme-based contest after seeing trending topics in our niche."
Tell us about a time you adapted quickly to a platform update or algorithm change.
💡 Example: "When Facebook changed ad rules, I shifted focus to Instagram Reels."
Share your journey into digital marketing. What first got you interested?
💡 Example: "Started by running social media for my family business and got hooked."
Describe a time when feedback from a client or peer changed your approach.
💡 Example: "A client wanted simpler language, so I streamlined all my copy."
What is one thing you wish you knew before starting in digital marketing?
💡 Example: "I wish I knew how important analytics are before running my first campaign."
Tell us about a time you took a risk in digital marketing. What happened?
💡 Example: "I invested in influencer marketing for the first time and doubled engagement."
Share a lesson learned from a failed A/B test or experiment.
💡 Example: "Changing button color had zero effect, so I focused on copy next time."
Describe your most unexpected digital marketing challenge and how you tackled it.
💡 Example: "Lost all ad data overnight, so I rebuilt campaigns with better tracking."
What was your biggest digital marketing surprise in the last quarter?
💡 Example: "A single blog post brought in 30 percent of our site traffic last quarter."
Share a time you collaborated with another marketer or team and what you learned.
💡 Example: "Working with the SEO team taught me the value of detailed keyword research."
Tell us about the first digital marketing skill you mastered. How did you learn it?
💡 Example: "Mastered email marketing by practicing with my own newsletter."
What marketing trend did you try last year? How did it go?
💡 Example: "Tried TikTok ads for the first time and saw better engagement than expected."
Share a time when automation saved you time in a campaign.
💡 Example: "Automated email follow-ups freed up hours for creative work."
Describe a marketing event or conference that changed your perspective.
💡 Example: "Attending INBOUND made me rethink my content strategy."
What is the biggest lesson you learned from a mentor or coach in digital marketing?
💡 Example: "My mentor taught me to always test assumptions with data."
Tell us about a campaign you are most passionate about and why.
💡 Example: "Loved working on a nonprofit campaign that helped local shelters."
Share an 'aha' moment you had with analytics or reporting.
💡 Example: "Realized most traffic came from mobile, so I optimized landing pages."
Describe a time you overcame creative block in digital marketing.
💡 Example: "Asked my team for feedback and got new ideas to refresh our ads."
What is one piece of advice you would give to someone new to digital marketing?
💡 Example: "Start small, test everything, and keep learning."
Share a story about your first digital marketing client or project.
💡 Example: "My first client was a local bakery and we doubled their Instagram followers."
Tell us about a time you had to pivot your strategy quickly. What triggered the change?
💡 Example: "When new privacy laws hit, I shifted focus from ads to organic content."
What has been your most valuable learning resource in digital marketing?
💡 Example: "Podcasts like Marketing School have been my go-to resource."
Share a time when a marketing partnership made a difference for your project.
💡 Example: "Partnering with a local influencer tripled our event signups."
Describe a project where storytelling played a key role in the outcome.
💡 Example: "Sharing real customer stories increased our engagement rate by 40 percent."
What is the biggest challenge you face in digital marketing today?
💡 Example: "Keeping up with constant algorithm changes is my biggest challenge."
Share a story about a time you helped someone else learn digital marketing.
💡 Example: "Helped a friend set up their first Facebook ad campaign step-by-step."
Tell us about a digital marketing failure that taught you a lasting lesson.
💡 Example: "Misreading analytics led to a wasted budget, so now I double-check every report."
Describe your favorite way to stay updated on digital marketing trends.
💡 Example: "I subscribe to weekly industry newsletters to stay current."
Share a moment when you realized the impact of good branding.
💡 Example: "Saw a huge lift in trust after we rebranded with consistent messaging."
What is the most rewarding part of your digital marketing work?
💡 Example: "Seeing real people benefit from our campaigns is the most rewarding part."
Describe a time you used data to change the direction of a campaign.
💡 Example: "Shifted ad budget after analytics showed better conversion on Instagram."
Share your favorite way to celebrate team wins in digital marketing.
💡 Example: "We share wins in a Slack channel with lots of emojis and GIFs."
Tell us about a campaign that made you step out of your comfort zone.
💡 Example: "Ran my first video ad campaign and learned so much about scripting and editing."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste them into your community platform, adjusting any details as needed to fit your audience or the week’s theme. Encourage members to respond in the comments or create their own posts using similar formats. Highlight or pin the best responses to showcase diverse experiences and inspire more participation.
On all platforms, use visuals or emojis to make posts inviting. Tag relevant members to spark initial responses. Pin or highlight the most engaging stories to set the tone for future experience shares.
Use template prompts that specifically ask about recent or memorable A/B tests, such as 'Share your biggest surprise from an A/B test—what did you expect vs. what actually happened?' or 'Which metric improved most after your latest split test and why do you think that was?' This helps members focus on actionable insights relevant to campaign optimization.
Encourage members to discuss learnings, strategies, or challenges instead of sharing exact budget figures or client names. For example, a template could ask, 'Describe a time your ad copy significantly impacted your CTR—what change did you make?' or 'Share a targeting tweak that made a big difference in your Google Ads campaign.'
Incorporate prompts that reference specific industry events, such as 'How did your SEO approach evolve after the latest Google core update?' or 'Share an experience where a social platform algorithm change impacted your content reach and how you responded.' This keeps discussions timely and highly relevant to digital marketers.
Yes, you can encourage open dialogue by framing prompts in a growth-oriented way. For instance, 'Share a digital campaign that didn’t meet its KPIs and what you learned from the experience,' or 'What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from a campaign that flopped?' This normalizes sharing both successes and failures for collective learning.
Create prompts that invite direct comparisons, such as 'Share your experience migrating from one CRM or email automation platform to another—what improved, what was lost?' or 'Which marketing automation tool gave you the best ROI and why?' This drives detailed, tool-specific discussions valuable to the community.
Design prompts that address both disciplines, like 'Describe a time an organic social post’s performance influenced your paid strategy, or vice versa,' or 'Share your experience balancing organic and paid social to hit campaign goals.' This encourages cross-functional insights and makes all members feel included.
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