Make Your Content Pop with These 5 Bullet Point Basics
May 7, 2012
Beth Fox
Bullets are handy weapons in every writer's arsenal. They can help you order your thoughts and make your content easier on the eyes for readers. Try these five bullet point basics to make your content really pop.
How to Avoid "Shiny New Technology" Syndrome in Content Marketing [Case Study]
May 7, 2012
Clark Kokich
Clark Kokich, chairman of Razorfish, says companies chasing shiny new technology and novel tactics are barely nudging the needle.
7 NEW Things to Do After You’ve Written a New Blog Post
May 4, 2012
Brody Dorland
New platforms for promoting and sharing content are showing up all the time and existing ones keep evolving. Check out seven of our favorite new things to do to get attention after you have written a new blog post.
Is Your Content Supporting or Sinking Your Thought Leadership Efforts?
May 3, 2012
Kevin Cain
As more and more people proclaim their content to be thought leadership, the term's meaning has become diluted. Here's a closer look at the term and some tips for channeling your ideas, opinions, and research into content worth following.
The 4 Commandments of Socially-Created Content
May 2, 2012
Scott Aughtmon
When we talk about content marketing, we usually think of content created by the business itself. But some of the most potent content around is customer-created content, or “social content.” Here are four key ways to encourage social interaction to generate excitement and enthusiasm for your business....
Use This Content Process to Help You Build Trust
May 1, 2012
Carl Friesen
Trust is huge. So, any way that your content can build trust is golden. One effective way is with “how-to-work-with” content. It provides advice on how a prospective client can get the best possible results from a company like yours. Learn more about making this approach work for your company.
3 Ways to Extract Brand Stories from Inside the Company
April 30, 2012
Joe Pulizzi
Sometimes getting the best brand stories extracted from inside the organization can be difficult at best. This post focuses on three easy-to-implement ideas that will help you get the most thought leadership content out of your executive employees.
3 Tips for Increasing Your Content Productivity
April 30, 2012
Roger C. Parker
Productivity is a universal challenge in content marketing. Those who are consistently successful usually have a system or process in place to help them meet the daily deadline challenge. Use these tips from the publishing world as the core of your own system for preparing content on an ongoing, stress-free...
Dos and Don’ts for Keeping Control over Your Social Media Content
April 27, 2012
Manya Chylinski
Not every content marketer is comfortable with all the media we have to deal with these days. We all want to maintain control of our content, but that isn’t always possible. Use these dos and don'ts to establish a quality assurance program and you'll feel more comfortable with your content, no matter...
6 Amazing Retail Content Marketing Examples
April 26, 2012
Joe Pulizzi
Want great retail content marketing examples? Here are some great ones from Starbucks, Patagonia, the LCBO, Jeni's Ice Cream, Lifetime Fitness and Zappos.
The DNA Code for Building Great Content
April 26, 2012
Ahava Leibtag
Just as successful professionals and companies share similar traits, so do great content marketing campaigns. They all have four key elements that make up the code for building great content. Find out what basic steps successful content marketers follow and what questions to answer before beginning --...
Ideas for Kick-Starting Your Content Marketing with Video and Social Media
April 25, 2012
Jodi Harris
A recent CMI webinar offers valuable insight into how marketers can best use video and social media to leverage their content, given the high expectations of a tech savvy audience. Check out the webinar for compelling ideas on how to use video to drive awareness, and to see examples of best practices...
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