Most of the prospective clients we talk to are already engaged in some form of content marketing. That’s the good news. The bad news: most recognize that their efforts aren’t…
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Spinning stories for superior sales
Have you ever tried explaining astronomy and global weather patterns to an eight-year-old boy? It’s painful just to think about trying to get him to sit still for 5 minutes….
Read MoreIncreasing engagement in content marketing
You’re not going to get very far with your content marketing efforts without great content, but achieving one of content marketing’s great goals – engagement – is just as vital…
Read MoreCalls to action in content marketing
The bottom line for any content marketing is getting your audience to take action. Ideally, your goal is to strengthen the relationship you are building with them and move them toward becoming…
Read MoreVisuals and visual design in content marketing
Last month, we took a look at the importance of branding to successful content marketing. A part of that discussion was, as you’d expect, visual design. That makes sense, since…
Read MoreThe importance of branding to content marketing
Few marketers doubt the importance of a strong brand for a firm’s success. But a lot of marketers think about their brands in fewer dimensions than they ought to. Everyone…
Read MoreContent marketing doesn’t end with content creation
Today, some 15 or so years since the beginning of the web’s widespread adoption as a business communications and marketing tool, we all understand that “build it and they will…
Read MoreEight ideas for building a website that works
Your website needs to work. That’s obvious. But what does “working” really mean? Well, probably just as obviously, that will depend on what your website does and how it fits…
Read MoreContent marketing metrics and analytics: It’s all about you
When it comes to the bedrock, core truths of content marketing, there’s not much that’s more important than metrics and measurement. As important as it is to know your audience…
Read MoreCreating great content for content marketing: Don’t overthink it
Frequently, we hear our clients worry about how to keep a steady stream of content flowing. Many of them don’t realize that they’re making more of the problem than they…
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