By Ann Gynn published January 12, 2023

Why You Struggle To Prove Content ROI – and How To Settle Up (or Down)

Traditional ROI formulas don’t always work to show content’s real value to the business. But you’re not off the hook for proving results. Try these ideas to describe your program’s value in the language of business – or decide you need to realign your goals. Continue reading

By Ann Gynn published January 10, 2023

How To Explain Content Marketing to Anyone [Fresh Examples]

When someone asks you to define content marketing, forgo the official definition in favor of these explanatory examples. They’re tailored to the inquisitor whether that be a partner, teen, senior, business associate, or social guest. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published January 5, 2023

5 Strategic Frameworks To Take the Guesswork Out of Content Planning

Update your strategic approach with these five frameworks to better align your content experience with the way buying decisions are really made today. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published December 7, 2022

Content Creation Process: Everything You Need To Wow Your Audience

Creating content marketing involves both the art of storytelling and the science of persuading people to act. Use the resources in this guide to craft engaging brand stories that win over your audience and smash your brand’s marketing goals. Continue reading

By Kim Moutsos published May 16, 2022

4 Content Marketing Goals That Really Matter to the Business

Too often, content marketers set goals that their business leaders don’t care a lot about. (Brand awareness, anyone?) Here’s how to speak their language and set goals better connected to the business. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published May 4, 2022

23 Measurement Definitions Every Content Marketer Should Know

While content marketers may recognize terms related to content measurement, it’s easy to confuse their distinctions. Read on for explanations of 23 common measurement terms and how they fit into your content’s performance strategy. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published April 21, 2022

Content Marketing Basics: How To Start (or Jumpstart) Your Content Practice

This content marketing intro or refresher course brings together our best resources on the fundamentals. Review it any time you’re starting a new program, jumpstarting an existing one, training new team members, or going back to basics. Continue reading

By Julia McCoy published March 15, 2022

How To Explain Content Marketing ROI to Win (or Keep) Buy-In

Persuading your bosses to buy into the power of content marketing by explaining the inner workings and ROI of both content marketing and content strategy is difficult. Here’s a helpful formula to throw a winning pitch. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published January 12, 2022

The Essential Content Marketing Glossary: 50+ Terms You Need To Know

It can be hard to dive into content marketing’s nuances and complexities without understanding the basic principles, techniques, and tactics. Our glossary for content marketing-related terms can help. Continue reading

By Robert Rose published November 3, 2021

Are Inbound Marketing and Content Marketing Still Different?

CMI’s Robert Rose was recently asked a question he hadn’t heard in a while. Unsure if his answer from 10 years ago was still valid, he did some digging. Here’s what he realized. Continue reading

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