Is NotebookLM the New CliffsNotes? (The Answer May Surprise You)
October 4, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
Google’s relatively new NotebookLM harkens us back to CliffsNotes, the savior of students who didn’t read the book. But what’s the best use of this AI tool that can even create podcast-style summaries? Here are some thoughts.
5 Things Content Marketers Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Doing
October 3, 2024
Alexandra Cote
Do you avoid some content marketing tasks? Do you say you don’t have the time when you really do? Avoidance is often the response when you fear the unfamiliar or unknown. But it’s time to get uncomfortable and do these five things.
Content Governance Is a Must for a Successful Content Strategy
August 28, 2024
Erika Heald
Architects don’t just hand over drawings to the construction crew. They include detailed specs, so the project delivers what the customer wants. So, why do you expect a content strategy to do all the heavy lifting on its own?
What It Takes To Build a Unified Content Experience
August 22, 2024
Jodi Harris
Building a consistent content experience across all possible touch points (social, website, chat, etc.) takes research, empathy, and collaboration across internal teams. It’s not easy, but the results are worth it. Here’s how to start.
31 Great Content Writing Examples, Tips, and Tools
August 21, 2024
Ann Gynn
Want to make your brand’s writing more powerful and effective? Peruse these content writing examples, tips, tools, and resources to make the task a little easier.
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.
How To Catch Audiences With Extraordinary Hooks
July 17, 2024
Dennis Shiao
If you can’t capture your audience immediately, they won’t keep watching, listening, or reading. Learn how to develop strong hooks that transform the ordinary into extraordinary, and watch your audience grow.
How To Reboot Your Old Content (and Create Future Treasures)
July 16, 2024
Robert Rose
The most ingenious content strategies reshape what you’ve said in the past — and give you new perspectives for the future. Yes, that means you need a content audit. But it should also bring you closer to your biggest fans.
Surprising Search Behavior Teaches This Important Lesson
July 12, 2024
Content Marketing Institute Team
How’s 2024 going for organic search? From new algorithms to false starts and AI-generated overviews, it’s a jumbled mess. But SparkToro’s new Zero-Click Search Study may help you understand a good path for the rest of the year.
Pack a Bigger Punch Writing Character-Limited Descriptions and Posts
July 10, 2024
Ann Gynn
Brief content reigns on Google, YouTube, and other social media platforms. But how do you write great meta descriptions, excerpts, and episode descriptions within their character-limiting requirements? Read on.
Can a 1985 Marketing Playbook Fix Measurement Problems in 2024?
July 8, 2024
Ann Gynn
Attribution models don’t work anymore. Marketers should adopt this 1980s-era measurement model that will deliver better results for 2024 and beyond, according to SparkToro’s Rand Fishkin.
How Better Source Interviews Lead To More Engaging Content
July 3, 2024
Ann Gynn
Good questions aren’t enough for an engaging interview. Get expert tips on how to prepare, connect with your interviewee, and uncover insightful ideas that will elevate your content.
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