Stories By Robert Rose
Watch Your Language: How To Win at Global Customer Service Content
Deliver the right message to the right person at the right time. But global companies face an added challenge – doing that in the customer’s native language. That's a translation strategy that must accompany their content strategy.
Why Communication Matters More Than Creativity for Long-Term Content Success
Short-term agility and speed could spell trouble for the long-term success of an innovative content marketing project if you focus too much on the content and not enough on the internal communication plan.
Where Should Your Customer Journey Start? [Demand Generation Research]
Content marketing for demand generation programs took a hit in the past year. Find out the potential reasons why and more about how marketers view and use the strategy in the newly released 2023 demand generation research from CMI.
How a Weak Point of View Sabotages Your Content – and What To Do About It [Rose-Colored Glasses]
The authors of an open letter from the Future of Life Institute damaged their own message when they didn’t help readers realize their best next experience.
Take This Step To Get Over Your Fear of Content Collaboration
It’s not easy to overcome the collaboration fears that keep teams from working together. But giving everyone visibility into the content plans can help your organization produce more and better content. Robert Rose explains.
Can Your Marketing Team Generate True Demand To Really Start the Customer Journey?
Does true demand generation get the support it deserves from your brand? The kind that propelled millions to buy a Rubik’s Cube, a Toyota Corolla, or even an iPhone? Robert Rose explains why true demand gen is a must.
Why ‘Let’s Make a Movie’ Is a Terrible Way to Plan Content
George Lucas wanted to make a sci-fi movie, so he dreamed up a great story to fit the medium. But that format-first approach doesn’t work for content marketing. Robert Rose explains why not – and what to do instead.
Start With Content To Deliver a Successful Integrated Marketing Strategy [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Content teams face increasing demands to create. But what rarely comes after those requests is an interest in uniting for an integrated marketing strategy. Robert Rose shares why that’s a big mistake and how to change it.
AI Tools Bug Out Because the Internet Can Never Forget [Rose-Colored Glasses]
You don’t need a perfect memory. But remember that the internet has one – and so do the AI content tools that depend on it. But what happens when they remember incorrect information that affects your content program?
Your Great Taste Is Less Fulfilling When It Comes To Visual Design [New Research]
If a brand forces its taste in visual content, will the audience follow? New research reveals that and more about what marketers think about visual social media content.
Get Common First If You Want To Develop a Great Content Strategy [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Does your business have a good handle on what you mean by an e-book, white paper, video, etc.? What about a common understanding of thought leadership, advertising, and sales content? If not, your content strategy likely won’t work.
How a Children’s Story Can Ease Your Mind About ChatGPT
Assume the day AI can translate voice and style is here. Now, reflect on Robert Rose's assertion that that can be a good thing for content marketers.