Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 26, 2020

So why, then, do 44% of all B2B companies not even bother to measure their content marketing ROI? After all, what’s the ultimate goal of content marketing? Yes, it is true that we use content marketing to: Help our target audience solve problems. Use a Metaphor to Illustrate How Content Drives ROI.

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Exo B2B

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was while reading a post on Mark Schaefer’s blog that I got the idea to write this post on B2B content marketing and especially on the importance of creating content on YOUR website or blog and then using social networks to spread it further. A social network like LinkedIn isn’t a content platform.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 13, 2023

In spirit of 2023’s Oscar Awards, we’re naming 10 small businesses that we believe deserve recognition for the best content marketing. Every great business owner knows that committing to the best content marketing practices can take your profits to the next level. But what exactly are the best content marketing practices?

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 22, 2020

Always-on content marketing is the only way to build new relationships for a brand. As my good friend Carla Johnson points out, you need only look at the rebranding MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas properties underwent to see what magic content marketing can work. Always on marketing works.

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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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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Content marketing is leading the way for effective marketers. Many businesses hire content marketing agencies to help develop and distribute their messaging. However, there are some potential content marketing agency problems you want to consider. Why Consider a Content Marketing Agency?

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Animalz blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

It’s the belief that customers will find your great product without a distribution strategy. Content marketers fall for this same trap all the time. We pour ourselves into crafting a perfect piece, hit publish, and hope for the best. Sometimes they do. Often, they don’t. Sometimes, readers show up.

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Launch Marketing

APRIL 13, 2022

Content marketing has long been a staple of B2B marketing and continues to be so as 2022 brings more opportunities and challenges for content ideation, creation and distribution. What’s Changed for B2B Content Marketing? Here are some of the key changes in B2B content marketing we’ve observed.

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Exo B2B

JANUARY 23, 2024

I recently published on LinkedIn, part of the results of CMI’s annual content marketing study, “B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends: Outlook for 2024” This publication focused on LinkedIn’s dominance as the social network of choice for the vast majority of those who publish B2B content on social networks.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It sets great content apart from the average and helps you stand out from competitors. studio on Pexels However, few marketers can truly master the art of storytelling, because they fail to add data points to support the tale they are weaving. Guest post by Mehdi Hussen. Image credit: RF._.studio What is data storytelling?

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 11, 2020

While companies have relied on traditional marketing strategies for decades, some are still wondering, what is content marketing really? Content marketing, when you peel away all the layers of techniques, trends, and possibilities, is a business opportunity. What Is Content Marketing Really?

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Contently

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As content marketers, the wealth of information driven by human language can help us understand our audience and impact our decisions. Integrating NLP Into Your Content Marketing Efforts As a content marketer, you may think of NLP as a term you would hear from your engineering friends.

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BenchmarkONE

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Oftentimes, content creation is such a complex process that marketers breathe a sigh of relief when they press publish, thinking the job is done. For the content to take off and deliver results, you have to promote and amplify it. Why Distributing Your Content is Essential for Success. Use Newsletters.

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Martech

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been said, ad nauseam, that content is king. But these days, a more accurate statement is probably: customer experience is king. And, in our hyper-connected world where everyone is fighting for attention, good content is what drives good experiences. . How important is personalization in content marketing?

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ClearVoice

MARCH 13, 2024

What are Content Operations? Your content operations consist of the collection of processes you use to create content and encompass all the people, systems, and tools you manage to produce, publish, and distribute content. If content creation is the creative, content operations is the structure.

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Scoop.it

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Content marketing is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to achieve this goal. So, how do you use content marketing to boost conversions? When producing content that will support your prospects in achieving these goals, your primary concern should be to create content specifically for these readers.

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ClearVoice

AUGUST 14, 2023

Launched by John Deere in 1895, The Furrow, also known as the “Journal for the American Farmer,” is one of the earliest examples of content marketing. The Furrow is still going strong, and so is content marketing. When done right, content marketing can help companies achieve several business goals.

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MKT1

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

I don’t have the silver bullet for content distribution (someone on twitter might tell you they do, but it’s likely not the case). Content distribution is tough. It takes trial and error to get people to your content—especially the right people. TLDR of the series: Think of content as a product.

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B2B Marketing Directions

JANUARY 14, 2024

Source: Kogan Page Last November, I published a review of Robert Rose's new book, Content Marketing Strategy. Rose's book is one of the best I've recently read, and it's an important addition to our library of content marketing literature. This is also an excellent book, and I enthusiastically recommend it.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 2, 2024

Content marketing often yields a higher Return on Investment (ROI) than traditional advertising, especially as the marketing landscape shifts towards digital, customer-centric approaches. It is crucial to assess if its potential ROI is worth your time, resources, and marketing investment.

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Contently

MAY 23, 2018

Contently Case Stories is a series highlighting some of Contently’s most successful clients. In today’s digital media landscape, content distribution is often the step brands overlook the most. But when the story is complete, brands don’t always treat distribution with the same sense of urgency.

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ClearVoice

JANUARY 26, 2024

At ClearVoice, we understand that not all people are content people. Heck, not all marketing people are content people. Marketing is the tip of the spear for driving growth and new customer acquisition. They want to discover solutions and make purchase decisions without being marketed or advertised.

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Anyword

JANUARY 21, 2022

??Strong content marketing is one of the most important assets any small business can have in this digital age. Creating engaging content that your customers want to read and share builds a brand’s reputation and boost conversion or leads. What Is Content Marketing — and Why Do We Need It?

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DivvyHQ

MARCH 5, 2020

If you publish it, they will come. One of the most essential ingredients in your content marketing toolbox is an effective method to distribute your content, post-creation. This is certainly not the case these days. Need some pointers? Read on.

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Only B2B

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

According to CMI, around 42% of the B2B marketers think content. marketing is an effective way to attract more leads and 69% think content is the best way to direct mailing and PR. Hence the phrase ‘Content is the king’ flaunts itself in its way. What are the examples of Outbound Marketing? .

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Contently

APRIL 2, 2018

People often talk about content marketing like its the flashy new gadget in a marketer’s toolbox. While the practice has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years, the principles of content marketing have been around for centuries. After a few decades, each issue reached millions of customers.

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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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ClearVoice

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Content continues to reign supreme year after year. However, there’s much more to content marketing than publishing loads of content pieces for your business. Data is key to adapting and adjusting your content marketing strategy for success. The State of Content Marketing.

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Contently

MARCH 30, 2020

A number of people have reached out to me asking for advice on how to protect their budget and make the case for content. Like many other marketing leaders, I’ve mapped out potential budget cuts in case the economic fallout from COVID-19 is worse than expected. But we’re not cutting content; we’re doubling down on it.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Content marketing heavily relies on technology, which means it evolves quickly. Mobile search, video marketing, SEO – all of that has been changing and advancing content marketing for the past few years. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Road Map to Success: Content Distribution Essentials That Win Eyeballs.

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Only B2B

JULY 15, 2021

Have you ever seen an email without any content? Content is the very first thing to any of your marketing strategies, may it be for your brand reputation or customer retention, attracting a new audience, or even for your Email Marketing Campaign. Hence it is rightly said, ‘ Content Is The King.’.

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Brandpoint

JULY 16, 2020

So you recognize that your company could really benefit from a solid, well-conceived content marketing strategy. But perhaps you don’t know where to find the writing, design and marketing strategy professionals who can help make that happen. Content marketing agencies across the U.S. If so, you’re far from alone.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 14, 2018

You hit the publish button and … Nothing. There are countless ways to get eyes on your content. Promoting your content on Facebook doesn’t have to break the bank. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Facebook Advertising: 10 Tips to Use Any Time. Create relevant content. Tumbleweed. Best thing?

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xiQ

MARCH 1, 2023

The Power of Affinity Marketing: How xiQ's AI-Powered Digests are Revolutionizing B2B Content Marketing Cut Through the Noise and Capture the Attention of Your Target Audience In the world of B2B marketing, creating relevant and engaging content is crucial for building brand awareness, establishing thought leadership, and ultimately driving sales.

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Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Content is no longer a marketing tactic; it’s brand currency. Over the last several years, we’ve seen the lion’s share of the buyer’s journey go digital, transforming the customer experience into a content experience. What Is the Content Ecosystem Model? How Content Ecosystems Work.

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Engagio

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Creating tons of content that doesn’t get used and flooding the funnel with leads and opportunities who aren’t ready to buy aren’t the best ways to enable sales teams. It’s how marketers, communicators, sales, and customer success break down silos, ensuring a more effective investment in content. So, what is?

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Scoop.it

MARCH 2, 2023

You might have heard that content is an elixir for growing a small business. Marketers swear by its effectiveness in generating leads and sales, building brand awareness, and even boosting customer loyalty. What Is Content Marketing? Why Should Brands Bother With Content Marketing?

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