Nobody sets out to write mediocre ledes. And yet, the content universe is dominated by them. That’s good because it means a great lede will stand out. Let’s look at a few ho-hum ledes from brand blogs and see how to make them great. Continue reading
How 6 Brands Stand Out and Get Results from Content Marketing
Imagine if your FAQ section led to a 34.7% increase in revenue or your blog conversion rates grew by 800%. Discover how six companies in six industries don’t have to imagine those numbers, they’re finding that kind of success today. Continue reading
7 B2C Brands Offer Content Marketing Lessons and Inspiration
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. Continue reading
How to be Purposeful With Your Purpose-Driven Content [Examples]
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. Continue reading
How to Be an Agent of Change: Examples From Top Content Marketing Award Winners
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. Continue reading
Get Your Readers to Stay Longer With These 4 Formats
You need to work hard to keep people on your pages. Which content formats are inherently readable and absorbing? Which ones make your readers subconsciously scroll down the page? Here are four to take for a spin. Continue reading
Discover the Real Value of the E Word (and How to Embrace It)
Great content isn’t about being more clickable, more “like”-able, more shareable. Like a good book, truly great content is unputdownable. Here’s how to engage in captivating – and effective – ways. Continue reading
5 Psychological Insights to Improve Your Content Marketing
Using psychology to inform your content marketing isn’t sneaky trickery. It’s a smart way to create a better experience for your audience (and your brand). Here are five principles to know and how to apply them to your content. Continue reading
Does Your Health Care Content Hold the Cure for Customers in Crisis?
Take a journey in health care content marketing with someone who woke up with sharp pains in the middle of the night, far from home. She shares the questions she asked herself and how she navigated content to get the answers. Continue reading
9 Evergreen Content Formats for Long-Term Success [Examples]
Thanks to search engines, most of your content is evergreen. That’s why you should pick effective formats for your content without an expiration date. Read on and be inspired by the examples of brands doing evergreen content well. Continue reading
