To make the standard framework for content strategy easier to remember, think of the 5Cs – coordination, collaboration, content before containers, and channels. Then dig deeper into each concept. Here’s how. Continue reading
Is Marketing Climate Change Coming? Or Is It Already Here?
Gartner released a new survey of CMOs that indicates a shift from search advertising and a lack of budget to achieve strategies in 2023. Consider what that means for the rest of this year and beyond. Continue reading
How To Turn Your Content When the Economy Leads Your Audience To Twist
With the economy in flux, the only certainty is uncertainty. As your audience reacts to the ups and downs, you must evolve your content strategy to deliver what they need now. Use this advice to help figure out how. Continue reading
AI Can’t Imagine Distinctive Content (But It Can Help You Create It) [Rose-Colored Glasses
What’s missing from your content? Google’s new AI-powered search results make this question even more important. And guess what? Another AI tool may help you answer it. Continue reading
Don’t Miss the Big News Hidden in Google’s Cool AI Tools Announcements
Among the magic announcements from Google this past week came an almost throwaway line that should pique marketers’ interest and response. Here’s a hint: It has to do with AI and search. Continue reading
How To Reinvent Your Content Discovery Strategy in the Age of AI
What worked once to get your content discovered may no longer do the trick. AI tools are changing the way people search. Are you changing how your content gets discovered? Continue reading
AI Content Tools Can’t Be Stupid or Smart, But Content Creators Can [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Stop buying into the trope, “AI won’t replace you, but someone using AI will.” Yes, humans are the differentiator but not like that (unless you have a misguided boss). Continue reading
Should Brands Follow Ethical Guidelines for AI Use? The PR Council Says Yes
The PR Council this week published guidelines on how brands and agencies should act ethically when using AI content tools. Meanwhile, another survey highlights some problematic thinking about AI. Robert Rose explains it all today. Continue reading
Watch Your Language: How To Win at Global Customer Service Content
Deliver the right message to the right person at the right time. But global companies face an added challenge – doing that in the customer’s native language. That’s a translation strategy that must accompany their content strategy. Continue reading
Google Did a Cookie-Free Experiment. Should the Results Matter to You?
Even though third-party data crumbs still leave trails to follow, Google expects – and experiments – for a cookie-less future. Should you adjust your content marketing to their findings, or should you do something else? Continue reading