By Michele Linn published May 15, 2013

B2B Marketing: 9 Ideas for Solving Your Biggest Content Challenges

Inspired by a reader’s question, CMI takes a closer look at challenges B2B marketers face at both small and enterprise businesses. Check out our 9 ideas for solving some of the biggest content challenges in B2B marketing.

By Megan Brown published March 20, 2013

Creating Engaging Content: 3 Calls to Action that Get Conversions

Calls to action are integral in creating a link between your content and conversion. Create engaging content, then get conversions by getting the audience involved with these 3 calls to action.

By Mark Sherbin published January 27, 2013

7 Tricks Content Marketing Trendsetters Can Teach You for 2013

The Content Marketing Institute recently reached out to readers like you to find out what brands you look to as leaders in the field. Here are seven tricks you can learn from content marketing trendsetters and apply to your 2013 strategy.

By Michele Linn published December 23, 2012

64 Content Marketing Essentials You Need to Know Before 2013

In 2012, CMI contributors talked about everything from content marketing strategy to distribution. Here’s a rundown of more than 60 of those content marketing essentials that we all can use to boost our efforts in the new year.

By Andrew Davis published November 13, 2012

How Your Content Marketing Can Ignite a Movement

Great content lies at the intersection of your company’s core values and the passions of your audience. Watch the short film, “Caine’s Arcade,” and then think about ways your content marketing could ignite a movement.

By Michele Linn published August 30, 2012

How to Cover Your Bases When You’re Covering Live Events

It may be challenging to get content from covering live events, but there are a lot of options and the benefits are great. Here’s how to cover all your bases with content while attending a conference.

By Frank McDade published August 20, 2012

3 Improv Exercises That Will Take Your Content Brainstorms to the Next Level

Need your team to start thinking outside the box when it comes to your content? Try these interactive improvisation exercises to stimulate the team’s creativity.

By Allan Tan published June 7, 2012

4 Golden Rules for Successful Content Brainstorms, Courtesy of “The Godfather”

You need a few rules for a fruitful brainstorming session. Break these rules, and the result is almost always frustration and fatigue. So we’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse: Obey these 4 golden rules and you’ll always have successful content brainstorms.

By Scott Aughtmon published June 5, 2012

21 Types of Content We Crave

If your content doesn’t resonate with your audience, then they won’t follow you where you want to take them. Here’s a list of ideas for creating 21 types of content we all crave.

By Michele Linn published May 24, 2012

Get Inspired and Organized: Mind Mapping for Content Marketing

One way to generate ideas for content marketing and keep them organized is through mind maps. Here are 4 examples to get you started.