Most group brainstorms fail to do anything but waste our time and our employers’ money. It’s not like we aren’t trying, but we keep ignoring the science behind idea generation. What does successful brainstorming need? Stacks of sticky notes and these seven steps.

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...

Did you know effective B2B marketers are using paid advertising more often than their less effective peers? You need to market your marketing. And while earned and owned media is quite prominent, learn more from what the experts on the B2B research roundtable have to say about why successful content...

Are we, as content marketers, creative enough with our stories and our distribution options? Do we do the same things our competitors are doing? Are we just trying to tell the same story incrementally better? Shouldn’t we look to carve out something new? Learn four ways to break the insanity, and the...

Software developers have much in common with content marketers. Discover how the 12 principles of Agile frequently followed in the software industry can help your business deliver high-quality, impactful content.

Content marketing should be a shared experience that spans the boundaries of all departments. Undoubtedly, there are brilliant content marketing minds in every corner of your company — you just need to seek them out. Here are a few bits of advice to help you break down the silos and start organizing...

Developing a strategy for your video marketing involves knowing how to match the video format to your purpose. Learn why you need to know these five types of videos – brand, explainer, case study, demo and culture – and see who’s already doing them well.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is in the relationship business – understanding and responding to their customers and prospects’ financial needs and concerns. Learn how its marketers boost their business with content mapping and discovery – bringing together online and offline to create the perfect relationship.

This week, we weigh in on Next Fifteen's content marketing agency acquisition, debate the merit of Omnicom's recommendation about shifting TV ad budgets to online video, and reflect on the meteoric growth of branded content at Huffington Post. Our rants include a takedown of the negative response to...

Do you know the big question that marketers want to be able answer? It’s how can a company measure the effectiveness of its content marketing. In the second episode of our B2B research roundtable series, marketing leaders talk about challenges of measurement, and offer one key solution for you to consider.

To get buy-in and in-house advocates for your content marketing projects, don’t think a boring PowerPoint presentation will do the trick. Play to their spirited competitiveness and gamify your content marketing lessons. Learn how to create a good game plan for your company team.

Our B2C Content Marketing 2015: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America report has the latest on how B2C marketers are using content marketing. Learn how you can double your chance of ROI success and what initiatives the most effective B2C content marketers are working on now, and plan to begin...