Is it content marketing or clever advertising? Many still view content marketing as the Old Spice-style viral campaigns that are fueled by traditional media. Take a look at some examples that help distinguish the art and science of content marketing from other advertising and marketing efforts.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to content marketing. With so many options and choices, it can be difficult to get started. CMI asked several of this year's Content Marketing World speakers about advising new clients. Find out what tactics the experts recommend for getting on track with the right...

Disney, Allstate Insurance, American Airlines, ExactTarget, Google, Scholastic, Inc., and University of Phoenix are just a few of the brands to receive honors from the 2013 Content Marketing Awards. With more than 800 entries submitted, there was an abundance of brilliant work from around the globe to...

Some new social tools have come on the scene that are poised to make a big impact on social media content marketing: Facebook recently added hashtags, Twitter introduced short-film creation in the form of Vine, and Instagram brought video to its growing set of capabilities. Find out what marketers need...

If your content fails to resonate with a target audience, your buyer personas might be to blame. Content often fails because it's built on a weak foundation of faulty personas that were based on a hunch or guesswork. Precision is the key to your content's success. Use this 10-step guide to create precise...

Is social media a channel or content itself? Are companies using too many social channels or too few? Find out how the debate on social media went in our recent #CMWorld Twitter chat. You'll also find opinions and suggestions on how to decide which channels are best and how to make improvements in social...

Many content creators think they're doing everything right — from writing great content to sharing it on social networks — but later get discouraged when their metrics say otherwise. The truth is, many content marketers struggle with content optimization. Consider this list of "wrongs" and use the tips...

Recent B2B marketing research findings stress that CMO roles need to expand and evolve (along with the entire B2B sales and marketing process). Find out what some of the report's specific findings are and what CMI's take is on the study's implications and imperatives for the B2B marketing industry.

Obviously, we're committed to the belief that a strategic content marketing plan provides significant benefits to marketers. But, creating or curating valuable, compelling content as a means to attract and retain customers isn't necessarily for everyone. Let's consider who might not need such a plan...

Virtually every content marketer and brand defines success in its own terms, but most look for a way to judge their efforts against a proven ROI. CMI asked several of this year's Content Marketing World speakers for their thoughts on new tools and standards for measurement. Find out what the experts...

Find out how to create high-ROI video content marketing with Google+ Hangouts on Air. The free, interactive video production tool lets you host video conferences with 10 participants, while other viewers can watch, message questions, and comment in real time.

As a content marketer, it would be a good thing if your audience thought of you as a favorite teacher, right? So take a lesson from a couple of students in the know about what makes an ace educator. Use these 5 tips to create content that is educational, engaging, and unforgettable.