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This Week in Content Marketing: A Net Neutrality Win | Stop Talking So Much About Yourself

Joe and Robert cheer the FCC’s decision to ban paid prioritization on Internet connectivity. Plus, they talk John Cleese and how B2B marketers talk too much about themselves. Rants and raves include: Coca-Cola, Target, and Gawker.

10 Ways to Get Into the Content Marketing 38%

Are you among the 62% of content marketers whose efforts aren’t effective? Want to join the 38% who say their efforts are worthwhile? Follow these 10 ways to help your content marketing do what it’s supposed to do – grow your brand.

Should You Buy or Grow a Pineapple for Your Audience?

If you want a pineapple, you don’t go to your backyard and plant a seed. You go to the store. If your brand wants the benefits of its own print magazine, do you grow your own (like Airbnb did) or buy an established media outlet?

This Week in Content Marketing: Is the Social Media Phase Over?

In This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert dissect WSJ trends and talk YouTube subscriber burn, Forbes magazine gift to AT&T, and what authenticity means. Rant and rave: Allstate mayhem and Marriott interview on content marketing strategy.

19 CCO Articles in 2014 That Every Marketer Should Read

Over the last 12 months, CCO magazine doubled down on content marketing strategy for executives. Its editor shares her favorite articles as well as a few behind-the-scenes publishing debates, and why she had to watch Netflix for work.

This Week in Content Marketing: Here's What Verizon Should Have Done with SugarString

In This Old Marketing, Joe and Robert talk about the difference between a media company and a technology company, Google’s problems and more. They give kudos to George Clooney and excellent storytelling from John Lewis and Coca-Cola.

Star Shares What Content Marketers Can Learn From The Entertainment Industry

Academy-Award winner Kevin Spacey opens up about nurturing creatives in the entertainment industry, collaborating with non-media brands, and crafting binge-worthy stories. He also shares why the distribution platform no longer matters.

This Week in Content Marketing: Chipotle Calls on Best-Selling Writers for Soda Cups

In This Old Marketing episode, Joe and Robert talk content marketing spending, Chipotle’s content on the bag, and more. They also ask which is better – more or fewer article links? And Joe wants to know if Conan O’Brien went native.

Wearable Technology: Content Fit for Storytelling

Amid smart glasses, watches and other intelligent accessories, a wearable device that aids in the storytelling process may seem to be the most natural fit of all. Discover how wearable tech can inspire your content marketing future.

This Week in Content Marketing: Have We Ruined Storytelling?

This week, Robert and Joe ponder the ANA's acquisition of the BMA, dig into the smart reasons Copyblogger is killing its Facebook page, explore the implications of yet another content agency mega-deal, and discuss "priceless" advice from MasterCard's VP of global digital content. Raves include a fascinating...

How the Entertainment Industry Can Influence Your Content Marketing Job

Content marketers may not have cause to shout, "lights, camera, action." But like Hollywood icons, we are all looking to make a connection with the audience. Take a look at how some of the presenters at Content Marketing World 2014 view a content marketing job through the lens of an entertainment studio.
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7 Ancient Archetypes Your Brand Storytelling Should Use

The way we tell stories has changed — from oral traditions, pictographs, and dance, to the modern printing press, film, and television, and beyond — but the fundamentals of a good story persist. The real challenge (and the one that will keep marketers employed) will be accomplishing good storytelling...