The Forward Observer

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Sale Is In The Tale by John Livesay About the Book John Livesay, a keynote speaker and author of the business book Better Selling Through Storytelling , presents us with a business fable set in Austin, Texas. It is about a sales representative whose old ways of selling are not working anymore. His TEDx talk has over 1,000,000 views.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 17, 2023

As content marketing experts, we realize that not everyone has this superpower. That’s why we’ve done the groundwork for our fellow content marketers, and compiled a list of the 25 best marketing articles that everyone needs to read. Here’s 25 of the best marketing articles that every content marketing needs to read.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Earlier, we talked about some of the places on your website where you could toot your own horn. Allowing customers to speak for your brand leads to more user-generated content and more engaged online followers. Adding reviews and case studies to your website can have a positive impact on your SEO. You show up in the SERP.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

What does a good content marketing strategy look like? Why is content marketing king? Whether you are new to the riveting world of content or are a self-ascribed expert (i.e. content addict), there is always more to learn. What’s going on here is that marketers have become storytellers and concept creators.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 26, 2019

While there’s not one simple answer, there is one method that stands head and shoulders above the rest: storytelling. Perhaps you’re already well-versed in brand storytelling , or maybe you’re scratching your head and wondering how stories can help you retain customers. But let’s say, instead, you use your website to tell a story.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 11, 2023

Image credit: Nguyen Dang Hoang Nhu on Unsplash AI can also be used—carefully—to help create more content for your blog and social media. This post explores how AI can assist with content creation. What Exactly Is AI for Content? It’s a way to create content or update old content that is quick and easy for you to do.

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B2B Digital Marketer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Harnessing the Power of Emotion: Master the Art of Primal Storytelling for Enhanced Conversions Introduction Welcome to another episode of B2B Digital Marketer! In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of primal storytelling and its immense power in connecting with prospects and customers. Our guest, Anthony L.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A research study found that over 80% of people searching for a product on Google chose to click on websites they were already familiar with, regardless of their position in the results. Content marketing can be a highly effective way to build brand awareness. Content can help to build your brand in several different ways.

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Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

According to Coca-Cola, the corporate website is dead. Inspired by the power of storytelling has to cultivate engagement, the company has re-launched their corporate website, “ Coca-Cola Journey ,” as a highly visual, sharable digital magazine. Yes, even with less branded lifestyle content alongside company news.

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

You can prove – through brand storytelling – that what you offer consumers works. Case studies are one of the most powerful forms of content to have in your marketing repertoire. The longer-form content goes more in depth to describe a problem, solution, and outcome – all while keeping the customer at the center of the story.

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Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 1, 2018

You probably never hear anyone reply: “I studied content marketing as an undergraduate and earned a Ph.D. Great storytellers come from all sorts of places. Great storytellers come from all sorts of places, says @EditorStahl. storytelling Click To Tweet. Let’s take a look at the secrets to their storytelling success.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2015

But here’s the key question: How do companies get started with storytelling? Everyone Is a Storyteller. The first and probably most important step is recognizing that every company can be a storyteller, and every company has good stories to tell. Knowing where your target audiences consume content is just as important.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 12, 2020

Content marketing is helping e-commerce brands like never before. In order to use content to build brand awareness, differentiate from competitors, secure customer loyalty, drive more traffic to your product pages, and increase sales for your e-commerce business, you have to approach it differently than you have been these past few years.

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If your value proposition is doing its job correctly, it should tell website visitors almost immediately – in just a few words – why your business is the best option for them. You can do it through your online content. Your VP should be the first thing website visitors see on your homepage. . We’ll show you how.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

APRIL 4, 2024

Some common goals for appearing on a podcast include networking and building relationships, creating content for your website and social media, boosting your personal brand, increasing visibility, and driving awareness around a specific topic. To captivate and engage the audience, focus on storytelling. Preparation is key.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

While we all can intuitively differentiate websites that speak to us from their not-so-pleasing counterparts, it’s not so easy to pinpoint the features that make or break a good site. Of all the features that clue us into whether a website is good or not, reader engagement is a significant contributing factor. Ask for Ratings.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 20, 2023

Image credit: Headway on Unsplash It’s not just consumer brands working with content creators; B2B companies are also increasingly leveraging video content to engage with their target audiences and drive demand for their products or services. To create impactful testimonial videos, focus on authenticity and storytelling.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Debate raged for a long time about whether SaaS companies really needed content marketing. In 2022, that debate is dead — content is a critical piece of successful digital marketing for every SaaS brand. Topics covered in SaaS content are often technical. 5 Actionable Content Marketing Lessons for SaaS. Quick Takeaways.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 6, 2023

Now is the time to become an expert on creating video content. With all of the benefits that come along with creating video content, like building your brand identity and increasing your SEO , there’s no reason why your company should miss out. If you haven’t already, this is your sign to hop on the video content bandwagon.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2023

The best way to do this is through conversational content. Conversational content is more than just a marketing strategy. Writing conversational content for your audience means speaking their language, understanding their needs, and making them feel heard. That’s exactly what conversational content is about.

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A Content Disrupted podcast with Dusty DiMercurio, Senior Director of Industry and Portfolio Marketing at Autodesk. Access this and more Content Disrupted episodes on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or Google Podcasts. At Autodesk, content marketing started as a program to drive demand within a new audience segment.

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BOP Design

JUNE 22, 2023

The success of a B2B website design depends on its ability to convert visitors into new clients. The Bop Design team put together this comprehensive guide to help you build an effective new website. B2B web design focuses on creating websites that are tailored to meet the needs of businesses selling to other businesses.

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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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Contently

APRIL 20, 2021

Contently Case Stories gives a behind-the-scenes look at the amazing work Contently’s customers are creating. ” Yet, Means and Matters—a new website filled with “Stories of Money and Sustainability”—is run by Bank of the West, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas. . A different kind of financial services content.

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Marketing Insider Group

JULY 27, 2021

But the truth is, AR and VR content is here — and it’s not even new. and AR and VR content was all around us. But despite these advances, VR and AR content never quite managed to gain widespread consumer adoption. AR and VR content is having a transformative effect on the customer experience across industries.

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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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Webbiquity

AUGUST 13, 2019

Top-performing B2B content marketers put the information needs of their audiences ahead of the company’s sales and promotional message. That’s one of the key findings from the ninth annual report from the Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs: B2B Content Marketing 2019: Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends—North America report.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As online marketing becomes more about storytelling, video content has a crucial role to play. Video can add drama, comedy, poignancy and other aspects to a message that is challenging to convey in other content formats. Instead, we are accustomed to being told a story, according to the storytelling animators from Spiel.

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OnMessage

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

B2B Marketing Professionals Agree — Digital Messaging and Content are Paramount to Success in Today’s Business Environment. The post Consistent Omnichannel Storytelling Will Separate Market Leaders from Laggards. appeared first on OnMessage.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 16, 2023

The Content Marketer Sorting Hat — Which house are you? That’s why when we think about brands who embody the Gryffindor spirit, we think of serious content marketing trailblazers — ones whose daring content has made them well known by just about everyone. Let’s look at a few Gryffindor-esque content examples.

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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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Brandpoint

MARCH 14, 2024

Branded content marketing, where public relations and marketing strategies meet, is a great way to create captivating brand stories and engage your audience. In our latest PR survey , 200 PR professionals shared how they promote and distribute branded content to elevate their brand visibility and engagement. Why use branded content?

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

And yet there are some amazing examples of businesses that are achieving massive growth in new website visitors through consistent editorial content and strategic thought leadership. Organic search has grown from 14 to 19%, which means readers seek and find Forecast content. How could we ever break through?

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accelerate agency

JANUARY 16, 2022

SaaS website copywriting needs to bring out features not typical to most product descriptions. Content marketing for SaaS needs to be tailored and specific. 9 top SaaS website copywriting tips to upgrade your content You’ve got two options when it comes to SaaS website copywriting. Brand storytelling.

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accelerate agency

JANUARY 16, 2022

SaaS website copywriting needs to bring out features not typical to most product descriptions. Content marketing for SaaS needs to be tailored and specific. 9 top SaaS website copywriting tips to upgrade your content. You’ve got two options when it comes to SaaS website copywriting. Fuse in some storytelling .

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