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Marketing Content to Gen Z? You Better Play by Their Rules

To connect with Gen Z audiences, engage them on their terms. Follow this expert advice to learn what brand-created content might work best and how to deliver it in ways that slap.
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Big Change Ahead? Build a Communication and Implementation Plan for Your Content Team

Transformational changes at your company may make you excited, terrified, or both. But as a content team leader, you must focus on your team – get them on board and working – so the initiative succeeds. Here’s some help to do just that.
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Forget the Resume – Use Content Marketing To Land a Job

Turn a job loss into a content marketing journey to create a personal brand that helps land your next job. Dennis Shiao tells how he did it and what he wished he knew then and what he knows now.
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5 Content Marketing Articles From 2022 That Deserve Another Look

Most marketers tout the top content performers and scrutinize the biggest duds. But what about the content assets that did OK but didn’t quite get all the love you think they deserve? We found a set of those from CMI – and we’re resharing them to help you in 2023.
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‘Bah, Humbug!’ Why Negative Content Turns In Such Positive Results

Hate is a surprising emotion to use to sell jewelry. But the success of IHateStevenSinger.com shows how a contrarian approach can reinvigorate your content strategy and help you avoid the scourge of sameness plaguing so much content. Try these tips to surprise your audience by doing the opposite of what...
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How a Content Formula Helps You Create Bingeable Series (Proven by Hallmark)

Hallmark holiday movies are variations of the same plot. That familiarity has drawn millions and inspired other networks and streaming services to do the same. Here are seven ways to use that strategy in your content marketing.
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7 Tricks To Smash Writer’s Block, Imposter Syndrome, and Other Content Fears

Writing is hard. It’s even harder in content marketing, due to business goals, deadlines, and other pressures. Never fear – help is here. Follow one or more of these seven tricks to make writing easier.
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Feast on These 9 Content Examples Worthy of Gratitude

We give thanks for great content marketing. Savor these examples from AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, Captain Morgan, and more. They can help your brand do and be better for your audiences.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a Content Marketer’s Dream: 7 Inspiring Lessons

Millions gather to view your content marketing. It’s the stuff of your professional dreams. And it’s the reality for marketers at Macy’s every U.S. Thanksgiving Day. Here are seven inspiring content marketing lessons from the fun event.
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How a Spoonful of Story Helps Even ‘Boring’ Content Go Down [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Mary Poppins had it almost right ¬¬– just find the story and –snap – the content’s job’s a game. Then even the boring tasks you undertake become – well, if not a piece of cake, a more creative endeavor rather than a mundane construction project.
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How To Make Thought Leadership Content Thoughtful and Leading

Most thought leadership content is neither thoughtful nor leading. Forrester’s Lisa Gately explains how to change that at your company.
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2 Steps To Find Your Big Sexy Idea (From the Guy Who Helped Simon Sinek)

Mark Levy knows a thing or two about helping people and brands find content differentiators, which he describes as the “big sexy idea.” Try his process to create one for yourself or your company.