Category Content Marketing

How to Understand Your Audience and Tweak Your Content Strategy Accordingly

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group There’s something interesting you should know about B2B companies and their content strategies. Most of them are doing it at a basic, functional level. They’re focusing on what each part of their business needs, tailoring their content to these specific areas. But here’s the catch – not many have a strategy that covers the whole business. We’re talking about reaching out to different kinds of customers with content that’s all about marketing and selling. This approach is changing the game. Why? Because audiences today are savvy; they educate themselves. They’re all over digital content and…

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[Book Review] An Authoritative Road Map To High-Impact Content Marketing

by G. DAVID DODD for B2B Marketing Directions Last November, I published a review of Robert Rose's new book, Content Marketing Strategy. Rose's book is one of the best I've recently read, and it's an important addition to our library of content marketing literature. If you haven't read Content Marketing Strategy, I recommend that you add it to your reading list for 2024. Shortly after I finished Rose's book, I discovered and read Purna Virji's new book, High-Impact Content Marketing:  Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging and Effective (Kogan Page, 2023). This is also an excellent book, and I enthusiastically recommend it. Purna Virji is…

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How We Use ChatGPT to Make Our Content Better

By Lauren Basiura for Marketing Insider Group Let’s face it, relying solely on AI to produce great content for humans is a bit like expecting a robot to write a bestselling novel – it may be possible eventually, but we’re definitely not there yet. However, ChatGPT can serve up some pretty good starting points. At Marketing Insider Group, we know the importance of adding extra flair to our content, and ChatGPT has proven to be a fantastic sous-chef in the content kitchen. By taking what ChatGPT offers and infusing it with our unique insights and expertise, we’re turning ‘good’ into ‘great’. Join us…

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The Power of Short-Form Video Content in B2B Marketing

by Ed Navarro In the dynamic landscape of digital marketing, short-form video content has emerged as a powerful tool to engage audiences and deliver impactful messages. While platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts have popularized short-form videos, it's essential to recognize that their application extends far beyond the realms of social media entertainment. In this blog, we will delve into the definition of short-form video content, exploring its adaptability for B2B marketing and shedding light on its diverse applications across various channels. Defining Short-Form Video Content Generally: Short-form video content refers to concise and compelling video clips typically…

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3 Reasons B2B Companies Should Use Content Marketing in 2024 (with stats)

by Sam Hajighasem In this blog, my focus is to highlight the crucial need for B2B companies to shift their attention towards social media marketing, more so than any other marketing approach. I'll be looking ahead to 2024-2025, a period I predict will be defined by the rise of B2B influencers. This trend is not just a passing wave but a fundamental change. Companies that are already embracing this shift are seeing a significant increase in lead generation and growth. Let's explore how and why social media is becoming an indispensable tool in the B2B marketing arsenal. 3 Reasons B2B…

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7 key metrics to measure content effectiveness

by IQuanti  for Search Engine Land Measuring content performance in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing is a critical factor for success. Beyond the familiar metrics that have long-defined content performance, effective content strategy is more nuanced and requires more thought to measure success. Contrary to the common belief that low traffic equates to ineffective content, the issue might lie in ranking or conversion, not necessarily the quality of the content itself. In his informative SMX Next session, Wayne Cichanski, VP of search and site experience at iQuanti, hones in on the intricacies of digital content, specifically emphasizing its identity and…

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4 ways to find unique content ideas from real-life insights

by Brandon Schmidt  for Search Engine Land Marketers often work at a distance from frontline operations. We may not directly build the product, deal with angry customer phone calls, or be out in the field selling. We might even be at an agency, an additional level removed from the shop floor or direct interactions with the target customer.  How, then, can you: Know what to write about? Insert meaningful insights into your landing pages or ad creative? Effectively persuade your target audience that you are the clear choice over your competitors?  Digging new wells to find new content One of…

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11 Ways to Create Content that Generates Leads

By Michael Brenner for Marketing Insider Group “How do they do it?” my clients ask, as they look at the number of blog articles by their industry’s top producers. “How many articles should I publish to increase my traffic and leads?” Often, it feels as if we can never quite write enough content to keep up with the “big guns” in our industry. Then, we read that we need to write 2-4 articles per week? And then we sink a little lower in our chair. How in the world can we do that? We want to focus our content on our…

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AI for Content Production

by LIZ CHRISTO for Ask Stage 2 DEAR STAGE 2: I’m the first marketer at my startup and we desperately need more content to scale our online presence. I’m used to doing the heavy lifting (keyword research, actually writing/editing content, etc.), but I’m spread pretty thin these days. Should I try to save time by plugging my ideas into ChatGPT? ~MARKETING MARATHONER Subscribe for more GTM tips & tricks! DEAR MARKETING MARATHONER: We couldn’t agree more — content is essential to establishing your brand’s digital footprint, and should be a primary component of any foundational marketing strategy. The right approach will…

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AI-powered content marketing: A startup’s guide to success

by Victoria Shepherd  for Search Engine Land AI, machine learning, robots, expert systems, knowledge engineering – these buzzwords are no longer reserved for technology. They are increasingly prevalent in a variety of industries. Many companies now view artificial intelligence as a standard tool, particularly in marketing and sales. This surge underscores the recent rapid advancements in the technology. Startups, in particular, must adopt AI swiftly as most of their resources are constrained by budget limitations.  Whether it’s crafting content for pitch presentations, creating one-pager pitch documents, or developing a content calendar, AI offers numerous ways to boost productivity.  While not all startups…

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