For the self-producer, here are some things to consider when selecting equipment: A video camera. This is pretty obvious, of course, but which one? There are thousands from which to choose that will be perfectly adequate for the DIY producer. … Continue reading
Diagnosis: Reimagining the Tried-and-True White Paper
Interactive white papers and video white papers are helping revive the reputation of the B2B marketing workhorse. Some say the value of the B2B white paper is slowly eroding under the weight of its success. White papers were once the simple, … Continue reading
Do-It-Yourself Video?
A video producer explores the limits of DIY and the absolute importance of b-roll. I never argue that all video must be professionally made. In many cases, creating your own video is in fact the best approach. But all of … Continue reading
Video Infographic Worth 1000 Content Marketing Words
Video infographics are shaping up to be the new powerhouse of content marketing. Chances are you are already familiar with them and have seen at least one example after it has gone viral. What is a video infographic? By definition, … Continue reading
Infographics in 15 Minutes
Fifteen minutes might just be the perfect length for a presentation. It forces the speaker to focus on the essentials, and it’s over before the audience’s minds begin to wander. When I present, How to Create Attention, Interest and Sales … Continue reading
Content is King, Creative is Queen: How to Keep the King and Queen in the Whole Game
How do you break through the deluge of constant texting, e-mailing, Tweeting, ”Facebooking,” and online gaming to reach your audience in a meaningful way? One answer: It’s not only what you deliver (content) but also how you deliver it (creative). … Continue reading
The ABCs of Working with a Graphic Designer (for the First Time)
If you’ve never worked with a graphic designer before, you might wonder where to start. Let’s say you’re repurposing your existing articles into an e-book. And let’s also say you’re thinking of having a custom graphic design. Some obvious questions … Continue reading
Planned Obsolescence: The Key to Content Marketing
Last September, MarketingProfs and Junta42 teamed up to produce a report on the state of content marketing. Their research concluded that marketers’ top three content-related challenges were: Producing engaging content (36%) Producing enough content (21%) Having sufficient budget to create … Continue reading
Thinking Outside of the Bento Box to Improve Content Design
Bento boxes satisfy the obsessive-compulsive disorder-side of my personality, organizing those fishy morsels of sushi goodness into visually beautiful patterns of color and flavor. The bento box is a great visual metaphor for the role of information design in content … Continue reading
Why Video Interview Content Falls Short (And How to Fix It)
Think all video interviews go smoothly? Think again. If interviews are part of your plan to capture exceptional, engaging video content, you’re counting on someone else to give you what you want. And that can be risky. What’s the biggest … Continue reading
