To mark Oracle's purchase of Compendium, we've put together a list of what we think are the 15 most significant developments that have rocked the content marketing industry over the years - from the industry's early roots to today's ever-changing landscape. See if you agree.

With its latest acquisition, Oracle proves that it recognizes the value in Compendium's unique approach to content marketing — and its potential for integration. Take a look at our perspective on what the merger portends for the future of content marketing businesses.

Google Analytics can be intimidating, and too many marketers just browse through charts and graphs without gaining any insights. But Analytics does have answers if you ask the questions in the right way. Find out 3 content optimization questions that Analytics can answer.

Find out more about how content strategy and content marketing are separate, but connected. The two are related, and there's often significant overlap, but as we begin budgeting and planning for 2014, it's well worth outlining where the differences lie, so that we can resource our strategies effecti...

New content marketing research finds more evidence that a documented content strategy boosts the effectiveness of the content efforts of B2C marketers. Recent research focusing on B2B marketers found similar results: Marketers who have a documented content strategy rate themselves as more effective than...

It's easy to recognize and admire the slick, seamless results of a successful content plan. But take the time to break it down and carefully examine its components, and you'll be well on the way to building (or tinkering with) your own efforts for better effectiveness.

What skills and characteristics should organizations be looking for when building an effective content marketing team? Take a look at the advice shared by several experts who spoke at Content Marketing World 2013.

The Content Marketing Institute's Joe Pulizzi took a deeper look at the recent CMI/MarketingProfs B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks study. Find out which 8 of the study's findings he finds most alarming and why.

B2B marketers report they are producing more social media content for more channels than ever, but most don't feel confident that their efforts are effective. Our first B2B research roundtable video during Content Marketing World focused on this issue and some possible solutions. Hear what the experts...

In a highly competitive content marketplace, relying on search and social isn't enough. It may be time to take advantage of an updated version of a tried and true technique: advertising. Learn how to amplify your content strategy with social media advertising.

Why do people visit your website? As Google updates its search algorithm again, what people search for matters, but the "why" becomes more important. Use these 8 tips to keep your content ranking after Google Hummingbird.

Marketing used to be about the four Ps. Today, marketing strategy is all about delivering smart content to help leaders innovate and grow their businesses. Find out what 5 types of people may develop tomorrow's marketing strategies as the CMOs of the future.