Buyer Personas: One Method Doesn't Fit All
May 20, 2019
Aaron Agius
One size does NOT fit all when it comes to developing your personas. After negative response to his post about a three-question method, Aaron Agius is back to offer a more expansive take on personas.
How to Make Your Content Personalized but Not Creepy
May 8, 2019
Larry Lubin
Do you face the personalization paradox? You want to create content customized for your audience. But you don’t want to seem overly knowing or familiar and raise their privacy flags. Here’s how to strike a good balance.
You Say You Want a Digital Transformation?
May 6, 2019
Jodi Harris
Aetna embarked on a multifaceted transformation to enhance its delivery of valuable, frictionless content experiences across its digital platforms. Its vice president of marketing technology and digital experience shares what it took.
Do You Think Stereotypes and Personas Are Synonymous?
May 3, 2019
Ann Gynn
NASCAR dads. Soccer moms. Millennials. Those words conjure images of a person or group. Are they stereotypes or personas? Does it matter? And how does it all fit with your content marketing? Ten marketing experts share their thoughts.
Try These 5 Agile Marketing Values to Sharpen Your Content Process
April 30, 2019
Andrea Fryrear
Want your content marketing program to be more successful? Don’t be oblivious to process. Get your hands dirty by exploring and optimizing the process of content marketing. And here’s how to begin – with some Agile thoughts.
How to Stand Out in an Overpopulated World of Content Marketing Experts
April 29, 2019
Dennis Shiao
A lot of people live in Expertville. Too few live in the Land of the Visionary. To truly stand out and make a bigger impact, make the move to the visionary world – and be inspired by these real-life examples.
Content + Tech: How to Create Better Audience Experiences
April 18, 2019
Stephanie Stahl
Better is a simple word. But the path to better isn’t simple. At ContentTECH Summit, experts united to help content pros figure out the processes and technology to provide audiences with better experiences. Here’s how to get better.
Is Your Content Ready to Zig and Zag With Your Buyers?
April 11, 2019
Ann Gynn
Prospects follow a messy path to buying. Does that mean you should give up on the straight path buyer-journey model? Nope. Organize your content so it’s ready for the mess, while keeping those stages in mind. Here’s how.
Successful Content Marketers Have These 7 Traits
April 9, 2019
Joe Pulizzi
Written 82 years ago, Think and Grow Rich still inspires CMI founder Joe Pulizzi. He finds seven chapters speak powerfully about the characteristics possessed by a successful content marketer. Read on for Joe’s insight.
Don't Fail in the Future: Develop an Audio Strategy Today
April 5, 2019
Dennis Shiao
As more people move to a sound-based, voice-activated world, content marketers aren’t listening well. Audio is the most underused medium in their toolkit. But that changes now with this counsel on a holistic audio content strategy.
Is April Fools’ Day Worth the Risk for Brands?
April 1, 2019
Ann Gynn
April Fools’ Day is a tempting conundrum. Does it provide a good enough reason to break the rules and betray your audience’s trust with fake content, absurd headlines, or fictional products? Let’s give it some serious thought.
Get to Your Audience's Core: Know Their Content Intent
March 26, 2019
Daniel Hochuli
Your sales team finds four legit leads from 500 white paper downloads. What happened? Your audience wanted the info, it wasn’t interested in a transaction. Before you create and evaluate your content, think about audience intent.
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