Stories By Ann Gynn
Foundry 360 Finds ‘Purrfect’ Content Mix With Award-Winning Business Model
Who said content and sales teams can’t get along? Not former journalist Diane di Costanzo, who leads a unique content practice at Foundry 360. Here’s the inside story of the compelling editorial and repeatable models for success that earned her the 2022 B2C Content Marketer of the Year title.
How Pega Launched an Award-Winning Brand Journalism Magazine in 120 Days
You can’t quite call it an overnight success. But GO! Magazine’s path from idea to award-winning launch is close. Here’s the inside story of how a content team with no magazine-publishing experience pulled off the brand journalism feat in less than four months.
6 Exceptional Content Marketers (and the Traits That Make Them Stand Out)
Ever wonder what makes a content marketer shine? The six 2022 Content Marketer of the Year finalists (including the two winners) offer promising clues. Take a look at some of the traits we noticed – then let us know what you think makes a content marketer great.
10 Ideas To Help Your Content Marketing Team Achieve Business Goals
Teamwork makes the dream work. But how does your team do that? Ten experts share how to make your content marketing teams achieve your brand’s goals.
How To Avoid Going Down Google's Instant Answer Search Trap
Don’t throw everything into a zero-click SEO strategy. And don’t give up on earning higher rankings in search engine results. Reflect on these 10 ideas to operate in the modern Google search environment.
Should Content Marketers View Web3 as More Than the Internet’s Next Version?
No matter what you think about Web3, it will be part of the marketing conversation for a while. So take the time to reflect on these 10 thoughts.
TikTok: Time To Get Serious About Its Content Marketing Promise?
Should you create content for TikTok? Only your audience can tell you. But experts (mostly) agree on this: Don’t ignore the short-form video giant if you want to stay relevant. Try this advice and stop dancing around the TikTok question.
How To Write a 1-Page Content Marketing Strategy: 6 Easy-to-Follow Steps
A documented content strategy doesn’t have to be complicated. But only the most successful content marketers take the time to create one. If you want to be one of them, use this six-step process to write your one-page content marketing strategy today.
Email Marketing: Why You Need an Unsubscribe Strategy
As email service providers make it easier for people to opt out of emails, evolve your unsubscribe strategy, so it works for both your brand and your audience.
Don’t Waste Your Content Marketing Budget on These Avoidable Mistakes
A budget increase doesn’t mean you can afford to make wasteful mistakes. Trim these costly errors and oversights out of your content marketing to maximize every dollar you get.
How a Silly Content Question Led to Surprisingly Delicious Answers
Does it matter if people consume your content, or is it enough for them to notice it? Maybe that’s a dumb question. But we posed it to content marketing experts anyway. And they served up a healthy portion of insight, nuance, and, yes, sass in response.
How To Create a Content Marketing Strategy for Your Personal Brand
You carefully craft content marketing strategies for your employer. But do you devote the same strategic thinking to your personal brand? Here’s how to get started.