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Tech Zen Reveals How He Built Demand-Generation Engine

CSC’s Nick Panayi has built an elegantly tuned demand-generation engine. Now he shares how he manages the complex ecosystem of marketing technologies, as well as the steps taken to create a centralized, integrated content hub.
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The Onion’s Custom Content Agency Makes Brands Seriously Funny

Satire publishing star The Onion brought its funny bone to the content marketplace. Now Onion Labs creates humorous content for brands from Lenovo to YouTube. Learn why The Onion saw an opportunity to go beyond traditional advertising.

Confessions From a Reddit Junkie and Why You Should Care

Do you read the Internet’s front page? Reddit is the site where trends start and people talk. Content marketers should at least be listening on reddit. Here’s how to get started and tips to follow if you want to go beyond listening.

Society of Grownups Designed to Delight and Educate Audience

MassMutual’s new Society of Grownups brings financial classes with quirky names to an informal, hip environment. But it’s not lead-gen initiative, it’s a way to learn more about and form stronger connections with its audience.

The Wizard of Moz Talks SEO and Shares Tips for 2015

Rand Fishkin, founder of Moz, a leading inbound marketing software company, and host of Whiteboard Fridays, answers questions about what he wishes marketers understood about search and SEO, and shares tips for upping your game in 2015.

19 CCO Articles in 2014 That Every Marketer Should Read

Over the last 12 months, CCO magazine doubled down on content marketing strategy for executives. Its editor shares her favorite articles as well as a few behind-the-scenes publishing debates, and why she had to watch Netflix for work.

Star Shares What Content Marketers Can Learn From The Entertainment Industry

Academy-Award winner Kevin Spacey opens up about nurturing creatives in the entertainment industry, collaborating with non-media brands, and crafting binge-worthy stories. He also shares why the distribution platform no longer matters.

Choosing the Right Marketing Technology: The Yelp of Software Reviews

How do you make the right content marketing technology choice for your company? Check out G2 Crowd, where reviewers are authenticated and you don’t have to be a member to view the majority of information on the site. Read more about how this small company is disrupting the big market research firms, and what it means for your software product search.

7 Inspiring Lessons from 2014's Top Content Marketers

Today we are excited to announce the finalists competing for the title of the 2014 Content Marketing Awards' Content Marketer of the Year. They have already won in individual categories, and as we celebrate their accomplishments, it's also important to understand what they're doing well. As we review their work, we can get 7 inspiring lessons from the year's top content marketers.

The Artist's Perspective: Collaborating on Content Creation

Photographer Thomas Hawk discusses how brands can collaborate with professional artists to generate authentic content — and why some companies still manage to flub it. Find out more about the artist's perspective on collaborating on content creation.

Why Podcasting is a Huge Content Marketing Opportunity

Eight years ago, podcasting was held up as the "Next Big Thing." Chris Brogan, author and longtime podcasting fan, thinks it's finally ready to take off as a viable channel in your content marketing plan. Find out why podcasting is a huge content marketing opportunity.

How to Use Brand Storytelling to Make Your Customers Go Bananas

Find out how to use brand storytelling to make your customers go bananas. Part entrepreneur, part philosopher, part brand egalitarian, Chris Lindland talks about what Betabrand can teach content marketers about letting customers contribute to your brand identity.