Joe and Robert debunk a possible “crisis” in content marketing, discuss the ongoing agency saga, share news on Publicis’ purchase of Sapient, and more. Rant and rave: more confusion over native advertising and a CNET magazine. Continue reading
This Week in Content Marketing: Is Corporate Blogging Waning?
In this episode, Robert and Joe reflect on Tribune Publishing’s decision to invest in a content marketing shop, review a horrible example of native advertising from a personal injury law firm, and question the accuracy of new research that shows corporate support for blogging is waning. We also praise a thoughtful article on the opportunities that podcasting offers to marketers and rant about a questionable strategy for managing digital and offline marketing. Listen in. Continue reading
This Week in Content Marketing: Live from Content Marketing World 2014
This week, Robert and Joe report live from Content Marketing World 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. Three special guests join them to help announce the new CMI Podcast Network: Pamela Muldoon, who will head up this new initiative, as well as contribute a podcast; plus Todd Wheatland and Andrew Davis, two of the five content marketing rock stars who have joined the Network. This podcast will also be incorporated into the new network. Listen in! Continue reading
How Content Marketing Strategy Factors into Success
This week, Joe and Robert discuss whether or not content marketing should just “buzz off,” talk about a strategic approach to content marketing, review a research study on the most credible types of content for brands, and explain why being mediocre in your content creation and distribution efforts is a dangerous proposition, before exploring our #ThisOldMarketing example of the week: NewTekniques Magazine. Continue reading
Why Podcasting is a Huge Content Marketing Opportunity
Eight years ago, podcasting was held up as the “Next Big Thing.” Chris Brogan, author and longtime podcasting fan, thinks it’s finally ready to take off as a viable channel in your content marketing plan. Find out why podcasting is a huge content marketing opportunity. Continue reading
Announcing The PNR Podcast: Content Marketing News, Opinion, and History
Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose have spoken on hundreds of podcasts, but this time they’ve decided to go out on their own, adding PNR (Pulizzi and Rose) ‘This Old Marketing’ to CMI’s list of high-quality content marketing programming. Check out the first episode. Continue reading
Spark Your Content Creation Creativity With These 8 Podcasts
As a medium, audio represents a powerful and engaging content creation platform. But most podcasts could be better. Here’s a look at some podcasting success stories — and the lessons they hold for brands that want to explore the benefits of audio content. Spark your creativity by listening to these 8 podcasts from the master – NPR. Continue reading
How to Measure the Value of Content Marketing Podcasts
Since listeners often download audio from your podcasts to their devices, there’s no “click” to tell you that they listened. But there are several ways to measure the effectiveness of your content marketing podcasts. Find out how. Continue reading
A Content Strategy that Brings New Meaning to Metrics
Check out NetBase.com’s “real-time mood meter” on voter sentiment on the election. It’s an example of a content strategy that brings new meaning to metrics. Continue reading
Say It with Skype: Content Marketing with Booming Beats
The content marketing minds at Skype created a unique e-greeting app that lets users compose a personalized e-greeting — with the help of some famous musicians — and send it along to friends. Hear how Skype created and executed this innovative content campaign. Continue reading
