No content strategy is an island
content marketing. But content strategy requires its own foundational elements, too. Without them, that strategy is very, very difficult...
3 ways to boost your content marketing program’s performance
content marketing program to the next level? Have you seen some program success? You’re driving more traffic, maybe even attracting some...
How to use social proof in your marketing campaign
Today’s users are sharp, and naturally distrustful of brands — especially in traditional advertising messages. Accordingly, brands need...
The rise of bad content marketing advice
For over a decade now, I’ve had a Google News alert for the term “content marketing.” I set it up around the time I delivered my first...
5 quick web page fixes any blogger can make
It may take a writer several hours to create a content piece, and too often, we see that the same writer or editor rushes through the...
5 top hacks to step up your B2B content marketing strategy in 2017
Creating meaningful and useful content and distributing it efficiently are just one side of the coin. Making the most of this marketing...
How to create a competitive content insights report step-by-step
content marketing efforts, but you’re probably also curious about what your competition is doing. Where do they excel? How you do rank?...
Why brands should embrace UGC as part of their marketing strategy
Simply put, smart brands are creating stories and moments to engage in versus products to push. UGC creates opportunities for brands to...
Don’t risk your business and consumer relationship over ‘alternative facts’
My concern with the term “alternative facts” is not a political one, but rather one of good conscience for marketers. As content...
5 storytelling triggers that spur your readers to take action
When you miss an opportunity to capture someone’s mind with your content, chances are, turning that new viewer into a return visitor are...
Are you writing too much content?
How much content is too much content? Writers have been debating this question for centuries, if not millennia. Back in the 1800s, book...
Content marketing ideation: Where do good ideas come from?
current content marketing program and see how you’re doing. Is it time to change things up a bit for the new year or are you A-OK just...
The cure for content shock
Each day, buyers can be exposed to hundreds of branded messages. From the latest technology offering to consulting services and...
5 tips for content marketing success in 2017
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of 2016 and time to move on to 2017. Crazy, right? I know! Anyway, as 2016 draws to a...
What can your industry achieve with content? Here are results across 15 verticals
content marketing strategy or you’ve been at it for a while, determining what success looks like can be tricky. Managing expectations...
User intent: Why organic content trumps social media
Despite the differences, both organizations: wanted to drive more conversations with prospects. were struggling to gain traction through...
6 battles your content must fight and how to equip it for victory
In today’s ultra-competitive digital environment, you need to take every advantage possible to not only get visitors, but also convert...
Global content marketing: It’s gonna be big!
Here’s an advance look at some of my research findings. The full report publishes soon. Five top global content strategy goals When I...
How user-generated content and customer feedback can strengthen your value proposition
Ever since my team attended Content Marketing World this fall, I’ve been thinking about the benefits of user-generated content (UGC). It...