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Marketing Tech Is So Bright, You Gotta Wear Strategic Shades [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Do you approach new marketing tech from a FOMO perspective? You’re not alone. But that’s not a good way to go about it. Robert Rose says you should answer these questions first.
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What Do You Do When Inspiration for Your Content Marketing Wanes? [Rose-Colored Glasses]

While one author loses his inspiration for content marketing, Robert Rose uses his article to inspire this one. Take a breath and read on.
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Look Through These 4 Windows To Right Your Content Marketing Ship

Content marketers often lament the difficulty of doing something new because it requires stopping or changing something old. Robert Rose shares four questions to ask to keep your content strategy from running aground.
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Is Purpose-Led Marketing a Growth Killer? [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Some pundits suggest companies focus on growth marketing over purpose-led marketing in an economic downturn. But Robert Rose argues that approach won’t necessarily give the expected results. Here’s why.
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What Most Companies Get Wrong About Content Strategy (And How To Fix It)

Business leaders think about content strategy the way fish think about water. They don’t – until someone points it out to them. Here’s how to help them make the connection between strategic content and business value.
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Why You Should Press Pause on Your Content Strategy

It’s time for a midyear checkup on your content and marketing strategy. As you consider changes, don’t let loss aversion drive your decisions. But don’t ignore the impulse, either. Robert Rose shares the five questions he asks for a balanced content strategy assessment.
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Why ‘Know Your Why’ Isn’t Such Great Content Marketing Advice [Rose-Colored Glasses]

You've heard the advice to "know your why." But that won't help you differentiate with content – unless you connect your brand's why to your audience's why. Robert Rose shares a step-by-step process to help.
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Are You Overselling the Power of Data? [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Content marketers often oversell the power of data. Then, when you need buy-in for an innovative endeavor, executives want to know what the data says. Think about how to change from a data-driven model to one that allows for new ideas, too.
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3 Reasons To Make Personalization More Personal [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Personalized content remains an elusive goal for many marketing teams. But is that even the right goal? Robert Rose argues that you’ll get better results from getting personal before you personalize.
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To Date or Not To Date? That’s the Wrong Content Question [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Content marketers argue about whether to include publication dates for blog posts. You’ve got bigger questions to ponder if you want to create truly timeless content classics. Robert Rose says to focus on making sure your content has these seven traits.
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Yet Another Reason Not To Build Your Content Home on Rented Land

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover feels like an opportune moment to reflect on this content marketing advice: Don’t build your home on rented land. But that phrase might not mean what you think it means for your content program.
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The One Thing Content Marketers Love and Hate More Than Writing

If you have a love-hate relationship with the technology you use every day, don't give up. A tech stack designed for content operations will make your work a lot more comfortable. Robert Rose explains why what you have isn't working – and what you need.