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Does American Express Business Class Get a Good Content Marketing Grade?

Marketers praised American Express's OPEN Forum. But how does the latest iteration measure up? Here's what's good (and not so good) about its content, design, and strategy.
How To Set Content Marketing Goals That Matter to the Business

Why (and How To) Write a Strategy for Your Cause-Related Marketing

Forget fleeting hashtags and avatars. Brands committing to a cause should embrace a long-term strategy. Content marketing can lead that charge. Here’s how.
How To Position Marketing as a Business Driver (Not an Internal Agency)

How To Position Marketing as a Business Driver (Not an Internal Agency)

Do you think of sales, product marketing, and other internal teams as your customers? If so, you’re underselling marketing’s strategic potential. Here’s how to change.
How Human Behavior Impacts Your Marketing Strategy

How Human Behavior Impacts Your Marketing Strategy [Video]

You’ve been told a lie. Delivering the right message to the right person at the right time isn’t enough. Learn the crucial missing step — and how to tackle that brain-centric challenge.
Thought Leadership in the AI Age Belongs to Those Who Connect, Not Control

Thought Leadership in the AI Age Belongs to Those Who Connect, Not Control

What happens to thought leadership when AI gives everyone access to the same information? (Spoiler: Perspective and persuasion matter even more.)
Boot Barn Kicks High and Low in Its Event Content Marketing Strategy

Boot Barn Kicks High and Low in Its Event Content Marketing Strategy

Boot Barn turned a simple fashion show into a multimedia event and content strategy. Learn what every B2B and B2C marketer doing events should do to get the most from all that investment.
GSK Targets Patient-Adjacent Audience With Award-Winning Initiative

GSK Targets Patient-Adjacent Audience With Award-Winning Initiative

Most companies target their content to people who will use their products. But GSK did it differently. It targeted a patient-adjacent audience with its Carerhood program, which was named Best Content Marketing Program in Health Care.
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Give Content Its Own Marketing Strategy To Grow Its Success

Creating great content will only take you so far. You also need to attract an audience and ensure they’ll see, share, and act on your stories. Follow this upgraded approach to gain a marketing advantage.
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7 (New) Laws for Content Marketing Success

Marketing and content marketing are entirely intertwined. So don’t waste time trying to get buy-in — give yourself permission to do great marketing. Learn what other content marketing “laws” you should change to dominate the next five years.
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Why the Future Depends on Responsible Marketing (and Tips From a Pro)

Don’t end your brand’s purpose, inclusive, cause, conscious, multicultural, social impact, and sustainable marketing. Just unite them under a single umbrella — responsible marketing. It’s for the good of your brand and the world.
Throw Out Your Editorial Calendar in Favor of This Marketing Strategy [Video]

Should You Throw Out Your Editorial Calendar in Favor of This Marketing Strategy? [Video]

Ever stopped to ask why your brand uses an editorial calendar? Marketing maverick Ryan Brock thinks it’s about time you do and offers up an alternative that can deliver content ROI more quickly.
Why Diversity and Inclusion in Content and Marketing Matters as Much as Ever

Why Diversity and Inclusion in Content and Marketing Matter as Much as Ever

The cancellation of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs doesn’t mean marketers can stop welcoming all segments of their audiences. That’s bad for business. Here's how to create content that resonates.