Stories By Ann Gynn
Mastering the Art of Smartphone Video: Expert Tips for Pro-Quality Footage
Over half of marketers say they need more budget to get better-than-average results from their video content. But that financial boost may not be necessary with these tips to shoot quality video from a mobile phone.
How To Interview a Job Candidate in a Style Fit for a Content Marketer
Stop asking questions when you interview content marketing candidates. Yes, that’s right. Kick the Q-and-Q format to the curb. Instead, try this technique to better assess your next content marketing team member.
Foolish Content Isn’t Limited to One Day a Year
Many brands will run content “jokes” on April Fools’ Day. But foolish content knows no time of year. We looked at content from six brands to see who’s fooling around (and who isn’t). Do you agree?
5 Misunderstood Best Practices in Content Marketing
Almost everybody loves best practices. But too many equate “best” with “infallible” or “in every circumstance.” Have you ever fallen into one of these five best practice traps in content marketing?
Writer Ends 10-Year Relationship With HARO To Keep Trusted Relationship With Audience
A content writer ends her 10-year relationship with HARO, once her go-to for sources. Her experience offers a lesson in vetting and verifying for all content marketers.
Should the News Disrupt Your Content Plans? Here’s How To Decide
Unexpected bad news may not directly affect your brand, but it may affect your audience. That means you need to evaluate critically – and consider adjusting – your content marketing calendar. Here’s a quiz to assess the situation.
Is Twitter Still a Thing for Content Marketers in 2023?
Now that Twitter’s “new normal” has taken hold, brand reaction is evolving. To what degree? Marketers share what they’re doing (and not doing) – and they don’t all agree.
How an Honest Talk With ChatGPT Surprised Even a Veteran Editor
We asked ChatGPT some hard questions about content marketing. And the AI text-creation tool didn’t disappoint. Read on to see what it had to say (and what we said behind its back.)
Why You Struggle To Prove Content ROI – and How To Settle Up (or Down)
Traditional ROI formulas don’t always work to show content’s real value to the business. But you’re not off the hook for proving results. Try these ideas to describe your program’s value in the language of business – or decide you need to realign your goals.
How To Explain Content Marketing to Anyone [Examples]
When someone asks you to define content marketing, forgo the official definition in favor of these explanatory examples. They’re tailored to the inquisitor whether that be a partner, teen, senior, business associate, or social guest.
5 Ways To Be a Better Content Team Leader
Hard truth: Content marketing team members won’t stay in their roles forever. Great content team leaders nurture their employee’s professional development – even if that development prepares them to move on. Here’s why (and how) to start taking the long view.
‘Bah, Humbug!’ Why Negative Content Turns In Such Positive Results
Hate is a surprising emotion to use to sell jewelry. But the success of IHateStevenSinger.com shows how a contrarian approach can reinvigorate your content strategy and help you avoid the scourge of sameness plaguing so much content. Try these tips to surprise your audience by doing the opposite of what everyone expects.