How To Create a Video Strategy for Now and the Future
September 5, 2024
Ann Gynn
Creating more videos for the sake of video won’t get you far (even when the requests come from your CEO or other executives). But a customer-centric video strategy will. Here’s what to consider as you build yours.
8 Ways To Ensure That Your Content Is Accessible
September 4, 2024
Irina Weber
Making digital content accessible is a must-do for any marketer and brand. To welcome all members of your target audience and adhere to accessibility laws, follow these eight tips.
7 Ancient Archetypes That Give Your Content Fresh Relevance
August 14, 2024
Jodi Harris
Sequels, prequels, and reboots abound. Why? Storytelling around recognizable themes has built-in resonance. Explore the seven archetypes with inspiring B2C and B2B examples before you launch your next content marketing initiative.
How To Get Branded Content Right: Examples, Ideas, and Tips
August 8, 2024
Jodi Harris
Branded content, typically produced with a media partner, delivers immersive, entertaining, and educational experiences that bridge the gap between awareness and brand affinity. Learn how to do it well from these examples.
How To Turn Old Content Into a New Work of Art With an AI Assist
August 7, 2024
Lieu Pham
Ready to put out a new album filled with remixes that will prompt your audience to groove? These step-by-step processes let you remix four types of albums using your original work, a generative AI assist, and some creativity.
How To Create User Stories That End Frustrating Conversations About Marketing
August 5, 2024
Dennis Shiao
A CEO and a data scientist have a conversation about generative AI in marketing. Both parties leave frustrated. But the friction could have been dissipated if they had created user stories that got everybody on the same page.
Small Player Wins Big in Brand Games
August 2, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
A small sports apparel brand made a fresh marketing play that gained global attention and a spot at the Olympics alongside the biggest brands in the world. Take note (and inspiration) to help your marketing game.
Want a New Role? What Hiring Managers Look for in Content and Marketing Job Seekers
July 25, 2024
Ann Gynn
Securing a new role in content marketing is challenging. To make it easier, follow the advice of these hiring marketers to craft compelling resumes, ace interviews, and make your application shine.
Don’t Start an Original Research Project Before Answering These 8 Questions
July 24, 2024
Lisa Murton Beets
Original research presents unique benefits for your content marketing strategy. But not just anyone or any AI tool can do it well. Before you get started, read through — and answer — these eight questions.
Groundbreaking Autism Travel Series Rockets Myrtle Beach Tourism
June 26, 2024
Amanda Subler
Myrtle Beach’s tourism bureau chief talks about why they created a series about traveling with autism that may soon hit a popular streaming service. He also recaps their debut owned content, Chef Swap, which appears on the Cooking Channel.
How TSA Pulls Off Funny Social Content About Serious Business
June 6, 2024
Ann Gynn
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is serious business, but its social media team doesn’t see why they can’t have fun with that. Go behind the scenes to see how they attract millions who probably expected boring posts.
Interactive Content: How Quizzes, Games, and Polls Make for Engaging Results
June 5, 2024
Ann Gynn
Host a poll. Do a quiz. Create a game. Interactive content comes in so many forms, but not enough marketers take advantage of it. Discover the possibilities, tools, and big results.
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