Marketing Insider Group

MAY 16, 2023

Actually, AI is making SEO even more vital to the success of you, your business, and your brand. Here’s our diagnosis and the content-creation-cure. Are you happy with the idea of replacing human-generated content with mundane marketing material generated by robots? How is THAT? Of course not! Neither is the rest of humanity.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

It’s a wake-up call for content marketers and publishers everywhere. The way people engage with these platforms is changing, and it’s reshaping how they interact with content outside of these social bubbles, particularly in driving traffic to external sites. Consumer brands also report a median decline of 19.6%

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Brand awareness is more than people simply recognizing your business name or your logo. True brand awareness entails your audience getting to know the personality behind your brand and what makes you different from your competitors. Content marketing can be a highly effective way to build brand awareness.

Ad Building 345

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nearly three-quarters of companies plan to maintain or grow their content marketing teams over the next year. And lead gen campaigns on Facebook and Instagram are 10X more expensive than brand awareness advertising. Here are 25 key findings, facts, and stats from these insight-packed content and social media marketing reports.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 24, 2021

When you humanize your brand with authentic content, you can build the kind of trust that makes your company the go-to authority in its field. Gone are the days when a catchy commercial was all a brand needed to win a consumer’s business. Your brand doesn’t need a David Ogilvy or Phyllis Robinson to give it a human touch.

Brand Identity 356

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Careless content marketing mistakes are costing businesses more than their monthly budget. Blindly navigating your marketing strategy can cause your content to capsize. Turn your mistakes into mastery and learn how to build an effective content marketing strategy that guarantees smooth sailing. Top 7 Content Marketing Mistakes.

Marketing Budget Creation 303

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2023

Every marketer today is hearing about the importance of brand personality — or the way a brand is personified in human terms. In both the B2B and B2C worlds, brand personality is more important than ever as buyers seek a real connection to the companies they purchase from. So — is your brand a brave, determined Gryffindor?

Marketing Agencies 2 232

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Contently

AUGUST 24, 2018

Content marketing articles typically don’t go viral. Recently, however, Reddit has implemented a new strategy to improve its relationship with publishers. Updates include a “News” tab, profile pages where publisher accounts can post their own content and AMAs, and a native video uploader.

Brand Identity 114

Brand Identity Branding Distribution Rules 114

Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Content is king. You need content. Gotta have that content. You hear people singing the praises of content marketing all the time but, really, why should you care? Well, most companies say they use content marketing to either create brand awareness or build trust: Content Marketing Institute.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

MARCH 7, 2024

Have you ever dreamt about writing and publishing a book? For many, the dream of finishing a manuscript and publishing it can seem out of reach. Book publishing is a multifaceted industry with several key players—authors, literary agents, publishers, editors, distributors, booksellers, and libraries.

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Contently

APRIL 28, 2017

After years of hot takes and hand-wringing, including from yours truly , what was once supposed to revolutionize digital content has instead been something of a dud. The Guardian, which used to turn every piece it published into an Instant Article, is now completely abandoning the format. But what about brands?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It sets great content apart from the average and helps you stand out from competitors. This post explores how combining the art of storytelling with hard data can create the most compelling content. To hold your audience’s attention: Storytelling is a great way to add interest and keep readers engaged with your content.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In 2021, 82% of businesses use content marketing as part of their larger marketing strategy, but only about half feel that their efforts are successful. I would venture to guess that this problem is largely due to the fact that brands focus so much on new content that they forget to assess what they’ve already published.

Lead Scoring 342

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Analytics Tools Content 342

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 9, 2023

As content marketers, we are always on the hunt for interesting data to grab reader attention and support our claims. The journalistic protocol is to cite an original, authoritative source that is transparent about its methodology (like the description on page 41 in CMI’s annual B2C Content Marketing Report.)

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Stats Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Work Management 284

Content Standard

APRIL 16, 2024

With organic search re-emerging as a cornerstone strategy for CMOs, top brands are harnessing AI to accelerate their search engine optimization (SEO) efforts and bring more efficiency to a traditionally cumbersome and resource-intensive practice. This article explores how AI can streamline the process without sacrificing quality or strategy.

Marketing AI 98

Marketing AI SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 98

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2021

When it comes to driving value, content marketing beats advertising (almost) every time. They can coexist and support each other, but there’s no better ROI for your efforts than what you’ll experience with content marketing. Let’s dive into why so you have a better idea of what to expect when you focus on content.

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Then, you should work with your marketing team on adding more journalistic content to your mix. Buyers are turning away from salesy ads and overtly promotional media and gravitating toward content that is educational and informative. Learn what creating content like a journalist really means and discover our best tips on how to do so.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 6, 2021

With content marketing. Fuel the momentum needed to retain your customers by offering your followers relevant and engaging content at every stage of the buyer’s journey. You can continue to build brand loyalty by engaging with your audience, personalizing your content, telling real stories, and listening to customer feedback.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

Few content marketers can develop great material without input from one or more subject matter experts (SMEs). Here are some tips on how to get your best experts to help you create stand-out content: Explain how the finished product will contribute to a specific company goal , such as generating upsell revenue for a product line.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. The truth is, your content doesn’t have to boring or stuffy. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). Bad content isn’t going to propel a company forward. Most of it sucks.

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Martech

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. What is B2B content marketing? B2B content marketing is the creation and distribution of content, in all its forms, related to your business and relevant to customers.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 28, 2023

A well-rounded content marketing strategy will rely on several different types of content to achieve its goals. Understanding how each different content format works, which audience segments it appeals to, and how it fits into your overall sales and marketing funnel is key to success.

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Top of Funnel Marketing Strategy Marketing & Strategy Planning 309

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 7, 2021

Common guesses may include ads, conferences, or even brand ambassadors on social media. What if I told you the answer was quality content? Content is king today and will still be on the throne tomorrow. In 2020, 70% of marketers were already actively investing in content marketing ( HubSpot ). Quick Takeaways.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 2, 2020

Sponsored content, sometimes described as “native advertising,” is a controversial topic in the world of content marketing. Last week I covered the content quantity vs. content qualit y debate. So here I wanted to cover an area where I see a lot of brands getting into some trouble. What Is Sponsored Content?

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Viveka, chief visibility officer at Vengreso, and Bernie, CMO at Vengreso, presented 3 LinkedIn Content Marketing Strategies that will Drive Visibility, Credibility and Traffic at Content Marketing World. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: What B2B Brands Need to Know to Succeed on LinkedIn. “You Click To Tweet.

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Martech

MARCH 22, 2024

AI tools and large language models (LLMs) are changing the content marketing process, impacting how we conceive, produce and distribute content. Below, I delve into the content marketing lifecycle to show how content teams are incorporating generative AI at different stages.

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Anyword

MARCH 14, 2024

In the dynamic realm of digital marketing, every word you publish carries weight, poised to make or break your brand’s online presence. The challenge, however, has always been to predict the impact of your content before it goes live. This allows you to know how well your new content will do before publishing it.

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Advertising Benchmark Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Comparison 92

Contently

AUGUST 24, 2018

Content marketing articles typically don’t go viral. Recently, however, Reddit has implemented a new strategy to improve its relationship with publishers. Updates include a “News” tab, profile pages where publisher accounts can post their own content and AMAs, and a native video uploader.

Brand Identity 73

Brand Identity Branding Distribution Rules 73

Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Unexpected bad news may not directly affect your brand, but it may affect your audience. That means you need to evaluate critically – and consider adjusting – your content marketing calendar. Here’s a quiz to assess the situation. Continue reading →

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Hosting your own digital publication as a subdomain of your company’s website is standard practice in the business of content marketing, and for good reason. However, getting people to discover that content can be a tall order. A publisher? So what is Medium, exactly? A platform? Reach and Convenience.

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Advertising Mediums CMS Development Brand Identity Branding 68

ClearVoice

MARCH 9, 2024

What is Content Distribution? Content distribution is the strategy you apply to publishing, sharing, and promoting your content across multiple platforms and channels to ensure maximum reach and engagement. It’s not enough to hit “Publish.” It’s not enough to hit “Publish.”

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Contently

JANUARY 18, 2018

Snapchat is not normally a place for heartbreak, but given its current identity crisis, it could be headed for a messy split from brands and publishers. Then there’s the matter of Discover, Snapchat’s daily magazine-like channel full of content from major news and entertainment publications that disappears after 24 hours.

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Multi-Channel Brand Identity Branding Distribution 103

Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

Any organization can deliver thought leadership content if it has a system for generating ideas and a process for turning them into engaging assets. The good news is that many companies have already cracked the thought leadership code using strategies that content marketers can emulate. Those ideas can really move the needle.

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Top Rank Marketing

APRIL 8, 2024

If you’re wondering how to move the needle on your website’s performance in search, conducting an SEO content audit is an essential first step. This systematic review serves as a comprehensive health check for your brand’s online presence, surfacing issues that may be impeding your visibility and uncovering opportunities to make fast gains.

Lead Scoring 103

Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency Content 103

Contently

MARCH 16, 2023

Designing a content workflow may not be the most exciting part of content marketing—but it’s critical to success. Content workflows inform who needs to complete what task at any given moment, all while ensuring the content is accurate, in alignment with your strategy, and optimized for distribution.

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Efficiency Design SME Budget Programs 136

Scoop.it

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Content curation is one of the most effective ways to keep your audience engaged without overwhelming yourself. It’s a process of exploring relevant content from reliable sources and sharing it with your audience to generate more traction. Content curation saves you the time and hassle of creating content from scratch.

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Top Rank Marketing

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For B2B brands, having a content marketing program tends to be a given. But one of the challenges of having a baseline assumption is that it can be easy to lose sight of why content marketing became such a cornerstone of B2B marketing in the first place. But that initial goodwill only goes so far.

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