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The Art of Collaborating with SMEs: 8 Essential Tips for Content Marketers

Marketing Insider Group

Few content marketers can develop great material without input from one or more subject matter experts (SMEs). Tell them where you will publish the content, the campaign it supports, and the expected marketing outcomes. Show how the content will enhance his or her brand. Count me in that group.

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E-A-T vs. YMYL: What You Need To Know for SEO and Content Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

SEO is something content marketers have to tweak and refine continuously. In this post, we’ll break down the two concepts and examine how they impact SEO and content marketing. In this post, we’ll break down the two concepts and examine how they impact SEO and content marketing. Key Takeaways.

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How Story Packages Help You Scale SME-Driven Thought Leadership Content [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Content Marketing Institute

Have you ever waited and waited for SME-driven content only to get 5,000 words explaining something that could have been handled in 500? Architected story packages help you avoid that – and get something you can turn into a whole portfolio of stories. Continue reading →

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How to Invite Subject Matter Experts into Your Brand Content Marketing Program

Content Standard

If you’re a brand marketer, you’re likely familiar with subject matter experts, or SMEs. When you activate them in your brand’s content, you can achieve new levels of depth and insight. That said, successfully engaging a subject matter expert in your content marketing takes a certain finesse.

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How to Budget for Your Content Marketing in 2020

Marketing Insider Group

However, it’s necessary to budget for your content marketing program, so that you’ll know exactly what funds and resources you’ll be working with in the new year. And you don’t have to start from scratch, as we’ll be sharing how to budget for your content marketing in 2020. Not all content marketing efforts cost money.

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How Content Marketers Prepare To Write for a B2B SEO Program

KoMarketing Associates

One of the common concerns B2B marketers have with a content marketing-focused SEO program is whether the content will align with target audiences and prospective buyers. Thus, B2B SEO programs can fail when keyword-specific content marketing efforts miss the mark in connecting with broader marketing requirements.

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6 Ways to Build Brand Authority with Content Marketing

Content Standard

And how does content marketing fit into the equation? The Key Elements of Authoritative Content To start, there are some common characteristics that can help build brand authority. Strive for content that is: Altruistic (i.e., Highlight SME content so your audience can recognize the expertise at play.