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Nine Arguments Against Business Storytelling

Marketing Insider Group

I’ve noticed a content marketing backlash, recently, with a particular vitriol directed toward business storytelling. For example, four weeks ago, the author of The Art of Storytelling in the Age of Content Marketing lashed out at brand journalism. 2) Storytelling is self-serving.

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Expanded Roster Of Workshops, Case Studies And Networking Driving Growth Of B2BMX Event

Content4Demand

The 2020 B2B Marketing Exchange (#B2BMX), taking place Feb. 24-26 in Scottsdale, AZ, will feature an expanded lineup of workshops as part of a packed agenda with more than 100 sessions over three days. Since its launch in 2012, #B2BMX has become a staple event for B2B Marketers. Kelvin Gee, Sr.

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Key Takeaways & Brand Storytelling Insights From The Skyword #ContentRising Summit

KoMarketing Associates

In the words of Skyword CEO & Founder Tom Gerace , the event “explored the art and science of storytelling.” He adds that, in today’s consumer-centric landscape, it’s crucial for marketers to “move beyond product narrative and transform content marketing to address customers’ wants and needs.”. Finding storytellers.

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State of Content Marketing 2019: Creativity Strikes Back

Contently

Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

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How A Content Marketing Mission Statement Supports The Brand Story

Marketing Insider Group

I love teaching workshops on content marketing and brand storytelling because there’s such a great opportunity to connect the dots for people. The post How A Content Marketing Mission Statement Supports The Brand Story appeared first on Marketing Insider Group. One of my favorites is.

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Contently Emerges as a Top Choice for B2B Content Marketers in Report by Forrester

Contently

There’s a line in Forrester’s latest report on content marketing platforms, or CMPs for short, that I love. It goes like this: “If content is the soul of digital, content marketing platforms are its church.” It’s how customers experience your brand across a fragmented digital landscape.

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How to Go Beyond the Persona and Find Your Muse

Contently

I regularly attended meetups, speaking gigs, happy hours, conferences, meetings, book signings, customer events, and workshops that brought me together with the marketers and creatives I write for. Often with a drink that had a lime in it, which always brings good storytelling vibes.) Pictured: The Before Times.