How Purdue University’s Award-Winning Video Transformed Recruitment With Emotive Storytelling
October 12, 2023
Jodi Harris
Purdue University let a girl envision her future, and audiences followed along. The storytelling unseated Purdue’s previous No.1 video on its YouTube channel which had 15 years of views. Discover the four lessons it teaches to manifest better video marketing.
How To Build a Content-Driven, Audience-Centric Content Strategy
October 3, 2023
Robert Rose
What does it mean to build a truly audience-centric content strategy? For the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, it meant rethinking everything (in pursuit of a noble ultimate goal). Learn how they did it in this excerpt from Robert Rose’s new book.
The Ecopreneurs: A Win-Win-Win-Win for Salesforce, FORTUNE Brand Studio, Entrepreneurs, and Audiences
September 27, 2023
Ann Gynn
Salesforce and FORTUNE Brand Studio partnered to create The Ecopreneurs, an 11-episode series for Salesforce+ whose impact went far beyond the streaming platform. Here’s how this Project of the Year finalist turned long-form storytelling into big results.
How State Farm Turned a Viral Ad Into an Award-Winning Content Campaign
September 13, 2023
Jodi Harris
State Farm didn’t let interest cool down when its ad with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his jazz bath went viral. Learn what they did and the mega numbers brought to the brand through this award-winning campaign.
Outsmart the Instagram Algorithm: Proven Strategies for Success [+ B2B Examples]
June 28, 2023
Ann Gynn
Instagram’s leader reveals user behaviors that influence the algorithms for feeds, Stories, Explore, and Reels. Plus, see how three B2B brands make the most of the visually oriented platforms.
Take a Marketing Messaging Lesson From Sesame Street This Pride Month
June 16, 2023
Content Marketing Institute Team
You’ll never create successful marketing if you ask how to create a memorable message that resonates with all audiences. That lesson was learned this month in the reaction to Pride celebrations by brands, including Bud Light and Sesame Street.
4 Ideas To Create a Better Thought Leadership Journey for Your Brand and Buyers
June 15, 2023
Jodi Harris
Distinguish your brand's value by reimagining your strategy for thought leadership content. It can help strengthen your sales partnerships – and your consumer relationships.
3 Tips To Create Case Studies That Turn Prospects Into Buyers [Examples]
June 14, 2023
Ann Gynn
Prospects want you to tell them a story in the middle of their buyer journey. Great case studies let you do just that – and it’s why over one-third of B2B content marketers say it’s an effective tactic.
5 Newsletter Lessons for More Fruitful Content (and a Community-Building Fail)
June 7, 2023
Ann Gynn
Ocean Spray created the Cranberry Club to attract subscribers. But would the holiday berry deliver year-round? Find that answer and other content marketing takeaways from one club member who happens to be a content marketer.
Have a Feedback Strategy? You Better Because Your Audience Is Watching
May 18, 2023
Ann Gynn
How you engage with your audience’s positive and negative feedback can make a difference in how people feel and think about your brand. That’s why you need to craft a feedback engagement strategy.
Government Agencies Get Real, Funny, and Human on Social Media [Examples]
April 20, 2023
Dawn Papandrea
Bureaucratic content usually causes people to keep scrolling. But these local, state, and federal agencies have found an antidote, creatively connecting with their constituents by humanizing their content.
Foolish Content Isn’t Limited to One Day a Year
March 30, 2023
Ann Gynn
Many brands will run content “jokes” on April Fools’ Day. But foolish content knows no time of year. We looked at content from six brands to see who’s fooling around (and who isn’t). Do you agree?
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