Clickbait Content: Is It Good or Bad?
December 4, 2018
Ann Gynn
Given its denotative definition, clickbait does what all content marketers want – it entices the audience to click on the headline and consume their content. So why is it on lists of practices to avoid? Can it ever be used for good?
7 B2C Brands Offer Content Marketing Lessons and Inspiration
November 28, 2018
Michael Becker
Though an astounding 86% of B2C marketers use content marketing, the successful ones represent a smaller percentage. Here are seven retail brands creating success. Read on to see how they deliver what their audience wants.
3 Toy Brands Unexpectedly Spark a Content Marketing Adventure
November 23, 2018
Joseph Kalinowski
The Toys That Made Us, a Netflix documentary, led CMI’s creative director to an aha moment – how three of his favorite toy lines were his first exposure to content as a retail strategy. Discover how they shaped content marketing today.
What You Need to Do to Build a Loyal YouTube Audience
November 21, 2018
Dennis Shiao
Viewers have an unlimited supply of YouTube videos to watch. But that infinity confines marketers. With so much content available, how can creators gain a fair share of users’ attention? Video Creators’ CEO offers insight.
How to be Purposeful With Your Purpose-Driven Content [Examples]
November 5, 2018
Ann Gynn
More than two-thirds of people are more willing to share content from purpose-driven brands than traditional brands. But that content isn’t just a cause-colored ribbon post. It comes from an authentic, organic content marketing strategy.
How to Get Ranked and Read With the Topic Cluster Content Model
October 30, 2018
Elise Dopson
Want a way to create content that Google loves, while building a library of content that’s super useful to your target audience? Use the topic clusters model. Here’s how.
Content Readability: A Primer
October 15, 2018
Steve Linney
Poor readability is a signal you’re not looking after your audience. Discover how to make your wealth of ideas and information more accessible to your audience in this step-by-step guide.
Why You Need Vertical Visuals If Your Audience is Mobile
October 9, 2018
Robert Katai
Most people hold their smartphone or tablet vertically. When they view content, they usually keep it in the same mode. That’s why successful content marketers are paying attention to vertical content (Hint: It’s about more than IGTV).
The 5 Rules of Video Marketing Success
October 8, 2018
Amir Bazrafshan
Not enough marketers are pushing the video medium as hard as they could. For the sake of marketing budgets, audience engagement, ROI, etc., let’s push things forward, and it starts with a new model of video marketing.
Brands Often Overlook This Superhero of Storytelling
October 2, 2018
Jonathan Crossfield
Comics aren’t just SMASH, WHAM, KAPOW! One of the oldest mediums is one of the most powerful and overlooked in content marketing. Yet some brands are working with top comics creators and publishers such as Marvel Comics.
Research Tells You How to Pick Better Images for Social Media
September 25, 2018
Manish Dudharejia
Sure, you already use images. But are you selecting the best ones to engage your audience based on what’s shown to be successful overall and each platform’s unique factors? Read on for research-based tips and examples.
How to Be an Agent of Change: Examples From Top Content Marketing Award Winners
September 6, 2018
Stephanie Stahl
When it comes to embracing change and moving forward in a more positive direction, we can all learn a few lessons from these winners and finalists from this year's Content Marketing Awards.
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