Pack a Bigger Punch Writing Character-Limited Descriptions and Posts
July 10, 2024
Ann Gynn
Brief content reigns on Google, YouTube, and other social media platforms. But how do you write great meta descriptions, excerpts, and episode descriptions within their character-limiting requirements? Read on.
Speak Up, Stand Out? 7 Authentic Ways Your Brand Can Take a Stand on Social Issues [Examples]
June 20, 2024
Ahava Leibtag
In a polarized world, your brand needs a strategy to decide when to speak up. It starts with knowing what matters to the company and (usually) your audience. Use these seven scenarios and real-life examples to make your plans.
Interactive Content: How Quizzes, Games, and Polls Make for Engaging Results
June 5, 2024
Ann Gynn
Host a poll. Do a quiz. Create a game. Interactive content comes in so many forms, but not enough marketers take advantage of it. Discover the possibilities, tools, and big results.
How To Create Headlines That Are Good for Readers and Business
May 30, 2024
Ann Gynn
Headlines have enormous power. They must attract and convince visitors to consume your content. And they have only a few words to accomplish that. To help with this great responsibility, follow this seven-step process and bonus tips.
How To Write Faster With or Without an AI Assist
May 2, 2024
Ann Gynn
Imagine you could write more quickly. Deadline stress would disappear. Hunched shoulders would relax. And your boss would smile more. Here’s how to turn that dream into a reality.
Your Ultimate Guide To Master the Content Creation Process
April 24, 2024
Jodi Harris
Content creation requires a lot. Who will do it? How will it align with strategic goals? How you craft audience-attracting stories? Learn the potential answers to help you develop a content creation process that really delivers.
5 Real-Life Ledes That Kinda Work (and How They Could Be Better)
April 18, 2024
Ann Gynn
Next to the headline, the lede is everything. It must complete many tasks — hook the reader, indicate the subject matter, set the tone, etc. To help your intros live up to those weighty responsibilities, read on for real-life critiques.
How To Produce a Podcast in 2024 (From Someone Who’s Done 400+ Episodes)
March 26, 2024
Robert Rose
This Old Marketing has produced over 400 podcast episodes since 2013. Learn how they do it in 2024, from the process to the equipment and the one big thing every successful podcast requires.
How To Find and Include More Underrepresented Voices in Your Content
March 21, 2024
Penny Gralewski
People often quote Steve Jobs and Bill Gates about leadership. Marketers often go to men in their industry for expert and customer quotes. It’s time to elevate the voices of women and other underrepresented communities in your content.
Content Editing: How To Handle Major Rewrites (and Prevent Them in the Future)
March 20, 2024
Ann Gynn
The draft is in — and the writer didn’t understand the assignment. Or an executive writes a story and expects you to publish their work, but it’s just not good. When a standard edit isn’t enough, try one of these two approaches to save bad content.
Classic Content Isn’t Necessarily Evergreen: Why Marketers Should Know the Difference
March 5, 2024
Robert Rose
Evergreen does not automatically mean the content will stand the test of time. Nor is content that stands the test of time necessarily evergreen. Why? And can AI even generate classic content? Let’s explore.
How To Achieve Business Podcasting Success (and Pitfalls To Avoid)
February 28, 2024
A. Lee Judge
Business podcasts differ from entertainment podcasts — and it’s about more than audience size. Discover the key elements to crafting a podcast strategy that works for your content marketing and business goals.
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