Which Matters More: The Story or the Storyteller?
September 10, 2024
Robert Rose
Your brand’s stories create value and trust for audiences and customers. But if no one believes in your storytellers, is the story even worth telling? Here’s how to build trust in both.
Why Data-Driven Personalization Is Still So Hard (and How To Make It Easier)
September 9, 2024
Zontee Hou
You know the value data provides in personalizing the customer experience. But you face so many data roadblocks. Here’s how to leap the hurdles standing in the way.
Gating Content: Where Do You Stand in the Great Debate?
September 3, 2024
Robert Rose
Gating content is a controversial move in some marketing circles. Sales teams want gated content because it drives qualified leads. Some marketing teams say gating creates a barrier between potential audiences (and search engines) and great content. Who’s right?
How To Rise Above the Content Noise
August 27, 2024
Robert Rose
More content doesn’t equate to more success — it risks burying your best work. Still, you need to make enough noise to be heard. These techniques will help you break through with a differentiated message.
Solo Stove Brand Reignites Snoop Dogg With Blunt Marketing
August 23, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
Solo Brands is at it again. Snoop Dogg returns to its smokeless stove ads. But is the campaign different than the viral one that led to the CEO’s departure? Is there something marketers can learn from the new initiative? Yes, to both.
How To Mine Customer Reviews and Ratings To Improve Your Marketing and Products
August 19, 2024
Dennis Shiao
Dig into the buried treasure of online reviews. See what leading brands Tylenol, Estée Lauder, and Scünci are learning about their products and messaging directly from consumer feedback. Plus, get advice on how to start a ratings analysis program for your brand.
The New Facts About Your Owned Media Strategy
August 6, 2024
Robert Rose
Some people say owned media strategies are dead. They’re wrong about that. But they’re right that just-the-facts content will no longer bring people to you. Your content experience has to lead people to care. Here’s how to do it.
How To Create User Stories That End Frustrating Conversations About Marketing
August 5, 2024
Dennis Shiao
A CEO and a data scientist have a conversation about generative AI in marketing. Both parties leave frustrated. But the friction could have been dissipated if they had created user stories that got everybody on the same page.
Small Player Wins Big in Brand Games
August 2, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
A small sports apparel brand made a fresh marketing play that gained global attention and a spot at the Olympics alongside the biggest brands in the world. Take note (and inspiration) to help your marketing game.
Google Drops Out of the Anti-Cookie Campaign. What’s Next?
July 26, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
Google made a major announcement this week. After four years of talk (and a few moves) to end third-party cookies, it’s reversed course. What does it mean for marketers? Will tracking really remain a thing in the future? Let’s talk.
Experts Reveal the Worst (and Best) Advice on Using Generative AI in Content Marketing
July 18, 2024
Ann Gynn
To some, generative AI is the sun around which the content industry should revolve. To others, it’s a meteor heading for Earth that should be avoided. Over 20 experts share the worst advice they’ve heard and give better advice to follow.
You Can Build a Better Racetrack Without Chasing SEO
July 9, 2024
Robert Rose
Everything you know about SEO may or may not be wrong. But so what? The smartest content programs never relied wholly on search. Optimize for content discovery – and your audience’s unasked questions — instead. Here’s why.
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