How to Create Content in a World With Bots
April 15, 2019
Clare McDermott
Don’t stick your head in the sand about robo-writing. Marketers are using AI-powered tools to produce practical, well-constructed, high-performing content. Let’s explore the full range of applications and some important caveats.
Google Analytics Report: 4 You Need to Know
April 12, 2019
Michele Linn
Don’t get overwhelmed by the data in Google Analytics. Four reports can give you most of the information you need for your content marketing. Learn which ones you should know, as well as the how to find and act on their data.
Is Your Content Ready to Zig and Zag With Your Buyers?
April 11, 2019
Ann Gynn
Prospects follow a messy path to buying. Does that mean you should give up on the straight path buyer-journey model? Nope. Organize your content so it’s ready for the mess, while keeping those stages in mind. Here’s how.
Adopt a Curation Mindset to Get More From Your Top Content
April 10, 2019
Jodi Harris
Who’s to say your best content can’t be existing assets resurrected, repurposed, repackaged, and resurfaced? Not us. Here’s a three-step process to expand the opportunities to use your best content.
Successful Content Marketers Have These 7 Traits
April 9, 2019
Joe Pulizzi
Written 82 years ago, Think and Grow Rich still inspires CMI founder Joe Pulizzi. He finds seven chapters speak powerfully about the characteristics possessed by a successful content marketer. Read on for Joe’s insight.
24 Big Mistakes You Should Avoid in Content Marketing
April 8, 2019
Ann Gynn
Sure, we can learn from our mistakes. But we also can learn from others’ mistakes and avoid making them. To help you, we enlisted the help of some smart and wise people who share mistakes they’ve seen and how to fix them.
Don’t Fail in the Future: Develop an Audio Strategy Today
April 5, 2019
Dennis Shiao
As more people move to a sound-based, voice-activated world, content marketers aren’t listening well. Audio is the most underused medium in their toolkit. But that changes now with this counsel on a holistic audio content strategy.
How to Find and Fill a Content Gap for SEO and UX
April 4, 2019
Pat Ahern
If you don’t think about SEO and user experience, your content will never be great. Learn how one company implements a process, from ideation to publication, while never forgetting the audience and Google.
Get Your Content Team Out of That Creative Rut
April 3, 2019
Stephanie Stahl
Your creative teams set out to create, distribute, and promote amazing content. But sometimes they get into a rut, leading to humdrum content with less-than-stellar results. Learn how to help lead your team out of that rut.
How to Do Native Advertising Right: A Brief Guide With Great Examples
April 2, 2019
Jodi Harris
Native advertising can increase your content’s reach, earn new audiences, and drive action in ways other paid distribution techniques simply can’t. Learn how to put it into play successfully with this brief guide to best practices.
Is April Fools’ Day Worth the Risk for Brands?
April 1, 2019
Ann Gynn
April Fools’ Day is a tempting conundrum. Does it provide a good enough reason to break the rules and betray your audience’s trust with fake content, absurd headlines, or fictional products? Let’s give it some serious thought.
5 (More) Secrets of Great Storytellers
March 29, 2019
Kim Moutsos
Here’s a secret: Even the most seemingly effortless storytellers work for it – formal training, study of storytellers they admire, perfection through retelling, etc. Get their best advice to improve your brand’s storytelling.
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