Tag: content marketing

Infographics – The Lindsay Lohan of Content?

Infographics – The Lindsay Lohan of Content?

Somewhere along the way Infographics have become the web version of shouting “Hey look a rainbow!!” and we look, even though we know most of the time it’s a trick and there isn’t a rainbow there at all.

October 4, 2011 | 115 Comments More
The Dangers of Outsourcing Content Creation

The Dangers of Outsourcing Content Creation

You might be in a position to hire some outside folks to help you create content. Just don’t think it’s going to be too easy.

November 1, 2010 | 40 Comments More
Vote for this SXSW Content Marketing Panel

Vote for this SXSW Content Marketing Panel

I’ve gathered 4 of the leading experts on Content Marketing together to speak at SXSW: Jay Baer, Valeria Maltoni, David Meerman Scott and Joe Pulizzi. Please vote for this panel!

August 12, 2010 | 15 Comments More
How to Establish a Solid Marketing Foundation

How to Establish a Solid Marketing Foundation

Establishing a marketing foundation involves understanding your customers, identifying major themes, interviewing subject matter experts, and developing a content plan.

August 2, 2010 | 18 Comments More
Content Marketing and “Trusted Advisors”

Content Marketing and “Trusted Advisors”

In many larger organizations, sales folks are trained to become “trusted advisors” to their accounts. To attain this status, account managers need to demonstrate a deep understanding of the customer’s environment and pains and offer valued advice and support. It strikes me that this is exactly the goal of a great content marketing strategy.

June 28, 2010 | 30 Comments More
Selling vs. Buying: A Marketing Wake-up Call

Selling vs. Buying: A Marketing Wake-up Call

The shift in marketing from selling to buying will drive a shift in the way we market and the way we organize marketing departments. Are Messaging, Content, Customer Retention and Visibility getting the focus they deserve from your marketing team?

June 1, 2010 | 104 Comments More
Is Your Marketing Content Worth Receiving?

Is Your Marketing Content Worth Receiving?

The marketing content we used to create compared with what we are building now is vastly different. Yesterday’s marketing content was about communicating, today it’s about building things that are useful.

April 19, 2010 | 42 Comments More
6 Steps to Better Content Marketing

6 Steps to Better Content Marketing

Content marketing is becoming the cornerstone of a modern marketing plan. Here are some tips on how to do better content marketing (plus links to some great content marketing resources).

April 7, 2010 | 29 Comments More