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 Get Ranked and Read With the Topic Cluster Content Model
Want a way to create content that Google loves, while building a library of content that’s super useful to your target audience? Use the topic clusters model. Here’s how. Continue reading
Fundamentals Are Essential for Content Success
Average content marketers are far too concerned with the incremental instead of the fundamentals. This industry needs to reset to first principles – and fast. Find out why first principles are more important than best practices. Continue reading
3 Content Marketing Strategy Reminders That Lurk in a Surprising Place
What if watching Netflix could improve your content marketing? Learn three lessons (or reminders) discovered while binge-watching a show designed to help short-term housing rental property owners. Continue reading
Why You Need Vertical Visuals If Your Audience is Mobile
Most people hold their smartphone or tablet vertically. When they view content, they usually keep it in the same mode. That’s why successful content marketers are paying attention to vertical content (Hint: It’s about more than IGTV). Continue reading
7 Instagram Stickers That Can Make Your Stories Even Better
Instagram offers abundant opportunities to create sticky content. Learn how to use seven of its sticker types to make your brand’s content more visually interactive and engaging. Continue reading
If Your Content Doesn’t Have This, the Majority Won’t Trust It [Research]
Three-fourths of adults say content with this is more trustworthy and 73% say it’s more persuasive. Four out of five prefer content with this element. Find out the must-have ingredient identified in a new SurveyMonkey Audience study. Continue reading
Brands Often Overlook This Superhero of Storytelling
Comics aren’t just SMASH, WHAM, KAPOW! One of the oldest mediums is one of the most powerful and overlooked in content marketing. Yet some brands are working with top comics creators and publishers such as Marvel Comics. Continue reading
How to Use Social Media Monitoring as More Than a Listening Tool
If you stop at the listening part of social media monitoring, you’re missing fresh ways to interact with your audience and deliver better business results. Follow these six ways to take social media monitoring to the next level. Continue reading
Research Tells You How to Pick Better Images for Social Media
Sure, you already use images. But are you selecting the best ones to engage your audience based on what’s shown to be successful overall and each platform’s unique factors? Read on for research-based tips and examples. Continue reading
