By Jodi Harris published June 27, 2017

How Technology Content Marketers Can Earn Trust [Tips and Examples]

Their products and services may be in high demand, but technology marketers don’t have it easy when it comes to earning the audience’s interest, trust, and budget. Here are some tips that can help. Continue reading

By Sujan Patel published June 26, 2017

How to Write Email Newsletters People Want to Open and Act On

Bad e-newsletters are a dime a dozen. Bad copy, design, or marketing messages won’t entice your subscribers to read – or be swayed to act and the ROI will be minimal. Here are nine ways to create newsletters that do get read. Continue reading

By Joe Pulizzi published June 24, 2017

This Week in Content Marketing: The New York Times Shows That Email Is the Next Best Thing

We explore NerdWallet’s content-first business approach, and discuss how The New York Times is excelling at email. Our rants and raves include net neutrality and YouTube’s ad crisis; then we close with an example of the week from Mobil. Continue reading

By Ann Gynn published June 20, 2017

Higher Education: How to Raise Your Content Marketing Game

Most marketers in higher education can’t focus on the traditional buyer’s journey. Many of their buyers (i.e., parents) never attend class. Discover solutions to unique and common challenges faced in higher education content marketing. Continue reading

By Joe Pulizzi published June 17, 2017

This Week in Content Marketing: Is Google’s Ad-Blocking Plan Good or Evil?

PNR: This Old Marketing with Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose can be found on both iTunes and Stitcher. If you enjoy our show, we would love it if you would … Continue reading

By Sujan Patel published June 14, 2017

Customer Testimonials: 9 Content Strategies for Success

Research reveals 70% of people will trust a recommendation from a stranger before buying. How are you using that invaluable social proof in your content marketing? Check out these 9 strategies and tips on how to execute testimonials. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published June 13, 2017

Content Marketing Is No Leisurely Feat in the Travel Industry

Travel and tourism content marketing isn’t just about fare deals and high-flying adventures. Take a look at the challenges along with some golden opportunities to give your audience an experience they’ll never forget. Continue reading

By Ann Gynn published June 11, 2017

Nonprofit Marketing Plan: Strategies and Examples

Nonprofits have something many B2B and B2C marketers don’t have: a mission, a reason for existing that doesn’t boil down to “sell something.” But that’s just the start of what you should have for successful nonprofit content marketing. Continue reading

By Joe Pulizzi published June 10, 2017

This Week in Content Marketing: Mary Meeker Dedicates Entire Slide to Content Marketing

We dissect Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends report, and discuss a new way to feed ravenous content appetites. Our rants and raves include No Wasted Opportunities; then we close the show with an example of the week from Land Rover. Continue reading

By Joe Pulizzi published June 6, 2017

The Future Model for Content Marketing and Media Are Identical

Cosmo’s mission statement focuses on its audience and doesn’t mention what it sells. Exxon Mobile’s only talks about what it sells. Which mission connects to a lasting business content model for many brands – traditional media or not? Continue reading

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