You’re in a new content battleground. But it doesn’t have to be humans vs. machines. It can be humans AND machines to make your content better and please both Google search and the people in your target audience. Continue reading
Why ‘Let’s Make a Movie’ Is a Terrible Way to Plan Content [Rose-Colored Glasses]
George Lucas wanted to make a sci-fi movie, so he dreamed up a great story to fit the medium. But that format-first approach doesn’t work for content marketing. Robert Rose explains why not – and what to do instead. Continue reading
5 Misunderstood Best Practices in Content Marketing
Almost everybody loves best practices. But too many equate “best” with “infallible” or “in every circumstance.” Have you ever fallen into one of these five best practice traps in content marketing? Continue reading
Start With Content To Deliver a Successful Integrated Marketing Strategy [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Content teams face increasing demands to create. But what rarely comes after those requests is an interest in uniting for an integrated marketing strategy. Robert Rose shares why that’s a big mistake and how to change it. Continue reading
AI Tools Bug Out Because the Internet Can Never Forget [Rose-Colored Glasses]
You don’t need a perfect memory. But remember that the internet has one – and so do the AI content tools that depend on it. But what happens when they remember incorrect information that affects your content program?
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Writer Ends 10-Year Relationship With HARO To Keep Trusted Relationship With Audience
A content writer ends her 10-year relationship with HARO, once her go-to for sources. Her experience offers a lesson in vetting and verifying for all content marketers. Continue reading
Get Common First If You Want To Develop a Great Content Strategy [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Does your business have a good handle on what you mean by an e-book, white paper, video, etc.? What about a common understanding of thought leadership, advertising, and sales content? If not, your content strategy likely won’t work. Continue reading
When Bad Happens in the World, Should Your Brand Change Its Publishing Plans?
Unexpected bad news may not directly affect your brand, but it may affect your audience. That means you need to evaluate critically – and consider adjusting – your content marketing calendar. Here’s a quiz to assess the situation. Continue reading
Don’t Avoid Content Operations; Use This Helpful Framework Now
Content marketers who focus only on the output do so at their program’s peril. Content operations are essential. Here’s a framework to help make the challenge a little easier. Continue reading
2023 Content Marketing: Bring Your Strategy and Ops Into the Not-So-New Century [Rose-Colored Glasses]
It’s happened. As predicted, content marketing is now just marketing. And that means it’s time to get serious about optimizing the value of ideas, experiences, and products in a marketplace of content. Here’s how. Continue reading
