Fast facts, quick quotations, and stat snippets are popular social content drivers. They’re easy to produce, attention-grabbing, and highly shareable. Unfortunately, accuracy is the first casualty in this did-you-know social content. Continue reading
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Editorial Mission Statements
Know what the ugly is of editorial mission statements? Too many brands don’t have one. Ready to create or refine yours? Take note of the good and the bad from these three examples so your brand’s editorial mission statement is great. Continue reading
10 (Mostly) Quick Wins to Steal for Your Original Research Project
Investing time and money into original research makes sense because research works. But if you only publish the initial findings, you’re losing ROI. Read on for common missed opportunities – and how not to miss them with your research. Continue reading
How to Brainstorm and Prioritize Your Best Content Ideas
How does your team prioritize marketing projects? Are you focused relentlessly on nothing but potentially high growth ideas? Or are your priorities unclear, leaving you stuck in a constant scramble? Let the 10x vs. 10% framework help. Continue reading
5 Steps to Find Your Brand Voice
If your logo didn’t appear with your content, could your audience identify the content as coming from your brand? If not, it’s time to find your brand voice. Follow these five steps to make your brand voice sing. Continue reading
How to Create Unified Content That Works in Diverse Global Markets [Examples]
As a marketer in a global company, your content must be unified everywhere in the world. But rigid consistency across cultures can backfire or undercut your business goals. You need a two-direction approach – top-down and bottom-up. Continue reading
Thinking of Creating Original Research? 8 Things to Consider
Conducting original research to gather data for e-books, reports, blog posts, etc., requires planning. These eight things are essential for high-quality research to position your brand as a thought leader and helpful resource. Continue reading
Words That Convert: Test, Learn, Repeat
One of the most effective ways to boost your conversion rate is to test and tweak your words. Read on for real-life proof and learn why “submit” isn’t necessarily a bad word. Continue reading
7 Fixes for Common Writing Mistakes [Examples]
It’s been said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at the typewriter and bleed.” Really? Stop bleeding. Improve your writing with these seven fixes (including bad and good examples). Your readers will thank you. Continue reading
What One Brand Did After It Created a Top 10 Blog
What do you do when your company blog is named a top 10 resource? You resolve to do even better. Find out how the team at Agorapulse reinvented its approach to original content. Continue reading
