Content Editing: How To Handle Major Rewrites (and Prevent Them in the Future)
March 20, 2024
Ann Gynn
The draft is in — and the writer didn’t understand the assignment. Or an executive writes a story and expects you to publish their work, but it’s just not good. When a standard edit isn’t enough, try one of these two approaches to save bad content.
Manage Your Content Budgets With ‘Bottle’ Episodes
March 19, 2024
Robert Rose
The mega-hit Friends producers adopted a behind-the-scenes strategy that balanced the budget and delivered some of the best episodes. Consider a similar strategy for your budget-impacted content plan.
The Problem With AI Headlines
March 15, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
Open AI’s Sam Altman says the future of AI will accomplish 95% of what marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today. But don't panic. Get the context and an interpretation that will calm your concerns.
Helpful Advice To Find a New Job in Marketing and Content
March 14, 2024
Jodi Harris
On the hunt for a new job in content and marketing? You know the drill. Create compelling content that attracts a target audience. But that’s not so easy to do. Follow this advice to make it a little easier.
Enterprise Marketers Leading With Strategy in 2024 [New Research]
March 13, 2024
Stephanie Stahl
Discover what enterprise content marketers expect in 2024, from budgets, generative AI, tech, social media use, and more. CMI's newly released research also finds out what sets top performers apart from their industry peers.
Does AI Do ‘More’ Or ‘Less’ in Your Content Strategy?
March 12, 2024
Robert Rose
Being asked to use AI to “do more with less” isn’t as easy as it sounds. It all rests on whether you emphasize “more” or “less.” Learn what that means for incorporating AI in your marketing strategy.
Is Your Thought Leadership Stuck in ‘Mutually Assured Irrelevance’?
March 8, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
New research finds most thought leadership doesn’t encourage or inspire much thought. Yet, if it’s done well, it can strongly influence sales and pricing. How can you leap from boring to motivating?
6 SEO Content Mistakes, Myths, and Misunderstandings To Rethink This Year
March 7, 2024
Kim Moutsos
Evolving SEO practices, algorithm changes, and intense content competition make optimizing your content harder (and at higher stakes) than ever. Don’t let these SEO mistakes and misunderstandings knock you off your game.
50+ Blogs, Newsletters, Podcasts, and Video Channels Favored by Marketers
March 6, 2024
Ann Gynn
You’re busy enough doing marketing. You don’t have time to search for content that can help. So here are over 50 favorite blogs, newsletters, podcasts, and YouTube channels recommended by your content and marketing peers.
Classic Content Isn’t Necessarily Evergreen: Why Marketers Should Know the Difference
March 5, 2024
Robert Rose
Evergreen does not automatically mean the content will stand the test of time. Nor is content that stands the test of time necessarily evergreen. Why? And can AI even generate classic content? Let’s explore.
Air Canada’s Chatbot Fail Should Propel Marketers To Address These AI Questions
March 1, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
Air Canada tried to throw its chatbot under the bus because it gave wrong information to a customer. But a Canadian court sided with the chatbot (and the customer). What does that mean for brands using public-facing generative AI tools?
4-Part Guide To Crafting a Winning Content Plan
February 29, 2024
Jodi Harris
Knowing your content goals is one thing. Knowing how you’ll achieve them is another. A content plan outlines all the specific steps for activating the vision expressed in your content strategy. Focus on these four areas to build one.
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