Contently

OCTOBER 16, 2018

I’m also doing some freelance copywriting and consulting for a startup that’s launching later this year. I look up to media companies in terms of style, storytelling, and writing quality. For the last few years, I’ve done freelance copywriting for a major e-commerce brand, on a project-by-project basis.

Work Management 167

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Michael exhibits content strategy posts for startups and the need for empathy in decision-making. His co-authored book with Joe Pulizzi, ‘Killing Marketing’, is called “The re-written rules of what marketing should be in the 21st century”. Robert has a knack for creating content with great storytelling.

Paid Content 93

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Social Media Social Marketing 93

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 8, 2019

Data without content makes the data not actionable and storytelling in content marketing without data makes it directionless. Data, while not necessarily creative, is a crucial part in how your B2B marketing creates the content and stories that it decides to tell its target audience. Final Thoughts.

B2B Marketing 125

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ClickZ

JANUARY 29, 2020

After Lotus was acquired by IBM, I stayed for another 2 years before hitting the startup circuit. While I was away, Acquia grew from a startup to a company with some 800 employees. There was still that startup feel to the culture, but the company’s needs had evolved. A CMO looks more like a CIO than it did a decade ago.

Enterprise Management 70

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 19, 2013

Ann Handley (MarketingProfs) – Content strategist and author of the best-selling book on content marketing, Content Rules. Doug Kessler (Velocity Partners) – Co-founder and creative director of Velocity, the business-to-business marketing agency in London. Co-founder, ClickZ.

Demand Generation Agencies 120

Demand Generation Agencies B2B Marketing Google Work Management 120

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 30, 2013

Previous interviews covered Social Business , Creativity , Big Data , Customer Experience , Thought Leadership , Content Culture , the Future of Search , the Science of Marketing , Content Brands and much more. Marketing teams need to behave more like smart startups. Think scalable programs.”.

Peer-to-peer 100

Peer-to-peer CMO Urgency Marketing B2B Thought Leadership 100

Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 13, 2018

Whether the person is an inquisitive interviewer or an inspiring storyteller , the very first thing to decide as a marketer before launching your brand’s podcast: Are you (or your planned host) any good on a microphone? Great hosts honor the golden rule at all times. But you have to remember the golden rule. If not, who is?

Rules 100

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 27, 2018

HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: The 5 New Rules of Video Marketing Success. Curiosity Factor: The Psychological Phenomenon Creative Content Marketers Employ to Earn and Own Attention in a Noisy World. She shares some great techniques of documentary-style storytelling that marketers can use to tell their stories.

Video Marketing 95

Video Marketing Youtube Storytelling Linkedin 95

Single Grain

AUGUST 23, 2019

The best marketers in the world leverage the power of storytelling to improve branding and conversion rates. Well, people remember stories 22x more than facts and figures alone and, thus, storytelling can boost conversion rates by a significant 30%. What Is Storytelling? Science Behind Storytelling.

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Contently

JUNE 29, 2016

While cars remain road-bound and regular laces still rule the playground, many of the film’s predictions were not far off. As Gild’s audience grew, it simultaneously became much more engaged with Gild’s content, solidifying the tech startup’s role as an industry leader. Becoming a real media company.

Cost Per Click 92

Cost Per Click CPC Marketing & Strategy Advertising Agencies 92

Content Standard

APRIL 18, 2016

My first marketing job was with a startup that served primarily B2B clients. Kurt Vonnegut once penned a list of tips for good writing that included the rule: “Write to please just one person. LinkedIn and Business Storytelling. What different benefits could a CFO or creative director derive from your white paper?

B2B Marketing 42

B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Enterprise Management 42

ClearVoice

JULY 27, 2023

Since slogans have never really been constrained by the rules of truth, they are free to be creative and witty at the same time. freelance creative) side of the slogan (but, of course, with awesome motion graphics to support the “better content” side as well). Whether it deserved the title or not is up to personal taste.

Paid Search Agency 52

Paid Search Agency Companies Work Management Marketing Management 52

Litmus

MARCH 31, 2020

I’m a startup person and have worked in lots of small companies. What I love about email: How much creativity, thought, and care goes into creating emails. What I love about email: I love the creativity brands can express through email and the advancements in personalization options. Olga Scott , Senior Software Engineer.

Enterprise Management 80

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Anyword

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

And while a lot has changed in the time that passed (5 years are the equivalent to 5 lifetimes in startup land), there are still a few kernels of truth that can be distilled and are still relevant. Remember the 7% rule? It examined The New York Times’ (then) newly established audience development strategy. The upshot?

Ad Building 40

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Contently

APRIL 26, 2017

Whenever managers ask me for advice about filling these roles, I usually have to explain that, no, I can’t help them poach from Contently’s network of 100,000 freelance creatives. Here are the five rules I preach every time. Rule 1: Don’t obsess over domain expertise. Rule 2: Put their skills to the test.

Rules 165

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QuanticMind

JULY 11, 2017

I think it will put a greater emphasis on data storytellers vs. data scientists. This will, in theory, free up marketers’ time to be more creative and focus on big tasks. Every week, on the VB Engage podcast , we encounter new startups that use AI & machine learning to automate various tasks. Robots led by people.

Paid Content 40

Paid Content Marketing AI Work Management Marketing Management 40

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

APRIL 25, 2017

By following these three rules: Listen to your audience : Listening across every digital channel is paramount. Steve asked James about how he thinks about creativity and storytelling, to which James replied that his methodology is less about the individual outputs (the video, the sketch, etc.) If it’s good. People will find it.

Paid Search Agency 113

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2017

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on Context, a publication brought to you by Medium’s Creative Strategy team. Follow the publication to keep abreast of the best ideas in brand storytelling. First, the rules for success are so different. It’s cool you finally left your own little planet.”. Looking Ahead.

Advertising Mediums 28

Advertising Mediums Peer-to-peer Correlation Hubspot 28

Content Standard

OCTOBER 2, 2020

” — Bill Gates “Content is king but engagement is queen, and the lady rules the house!” ” — Mari Smith “Content is not king, but a president elected by the votes of those whom it aims to rule.” ” — Lymari Morales “Good content isn’t about good storytelling.

Paid Content 117

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ClearVoice

AUGUST 15, 2023

You have a lot of competition from major players such as MySQL to tiny startups. Navigating the Open-Source Ecosystem The open-source ecosystem has its own rules and norms for those who participate. It also helps them visualize creative ways to utilize your project to meet their needs.

Wiki 52

Wiki Content Marketing Planning Content 52

ClearVoice

MAY 15, 2020

The foundational skills of storytelling, knowing your audience, and making authentic content will always be the baseline to attract viewers. Tips: “Most creative teams don’t like pre-production. It can be exhausting, but this exercise is integral in the creative process. Storytelling for social impact.

Video Marketing 105

Video Marketing Advertising Agencies Tips Paid Search Agency 105

Single Grain

MAY 12, 2020

We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. Great brand storytelling can set a company apart from its competition, simultaneously motivating employees and captivating consumers. Get A Free Consultation. Blogs are great. Vlogs, or video blogs, are much better.

Paid Content 145

Paid Content Video Marketing Top of Funnel Webinar Metrics 145

Outgrow

MAY 30, 2023

Growth strategy – virality, content marketing, and cohesive storytelling 5. I’m your host, Dr. Saksham Sharda, and I’m the creative director at Outgrow.co. It’s funny, though, because whenever I talk to startups about this, they say, how did you have your first customers? Saksham Sharda: Hi, everyone.

Enterprise Management 52

Enterprise Management Acquisitions Work Management Marketing Management 52

Single Grain

JULY 30, 2019

class="sg-content-upgrade-banner"> We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. class="sg-content-upgrade-banner"> We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. Be a Great Storyteller. What do you do well?

SEO 89

SEO Long Tail Marketing Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 89

Referral Rock

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Is it all just dumb luck and a bit of creativity? But their use of storytelling most certainly does. Storytelling has been around forever, and for a good reason. For users to form a personal connection with your brand, your company’s story must be authentic, creative, and inspirational. The answer would be simple.

Viral Marketing 56

Viral Marketing Campaigns Examples Paid Search Agency 56

Content Standard

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

As a 24-year-old journalist-turned-marketer, I wanted nothing to do with a technology startup churning out what I thought was the same rhetoric as every other content company in town. For many companies launching content marketing strategies, the first rule of thumb is to create content for your audience, not for yourself.

Top of Funnel 40

Top of Funnel Planning Content Marketing Content 40

Content Standard

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

As a 24-year-old journalist-turned-marketer, I wanted nothing to do with a technology startup churning out what I thought was the same rhetoric as every other content company in town. For many companies launching content marketing strategies, the first rule of thumb is to create content for your audience, not for yourself.

Top of Funnel 40

Top of Funnel Planning Content Marketing Enterprise Management 40

Contently

JUNE 11, 2020

CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. The rule of thumb is that it’s usually twenty years behind,” O’Connor said. And you don’t have to be a healthtech startup to reap the benefits.

Trends 204

Trends Content Marketing Planning Budget Programs 204

Contently

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

CSR Is a Popular Use Case That Often Lacks Creativity. Since great storytelling thrives on specifics, other brands had a new opportunity to create timely content. The rule of thumb is that it’s usually twenty years behind,” O’Connor said. And you don’t have to be a healthtech startup to reap the benefits.

Trends 88

Trends Content Marketing Planning Budget Programs 88

Single Grain

JUNE 13, 2019

class="sg-content-upgrade-banner"> We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. There are a few rules to follow when creating a vintage design: Stick to a Single (Hand-Drawn) Image : This image should be something that uniquely represents your brand. of them for yourself.

Trends 110

Trends Brand Identity Branding Banners 110

Single Grain

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Amazon's creative director explained that he chose celebrities – Gordon Ramsey, Cardi B, Rebel Wilson and Anthony Hopkins – who appealed to people of various ages and demographics. Even if you’re a small business or a startup, you can still get the immediate visibility of a larger brand if your content goes viral. C) Crazy Idea.

Viral Marketing 136

Viral Marketing Word of Mouth Paid Search Agency Planning 136

Single Grain

OCTOBER 25, 2019

We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. We’ve helped Fortune 500 companies, venture backed startups and companies like yours grow revenues faster. The Art of UX Storytelling: How to Create Your Brand’s Story. Get A Free Consultation. What Is Newsjacking?

Content Marketing 97

Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 97

Vidyard

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Beyond the Templates–Getting Creative 3.1 Time to Get Creative 1. Video Marketing Storytelling 4.1 Video marketing storytelling best practices to give you a head start: 5. Apply The 80/20 Rule To Your TikToks 1.5 Don’t Be Afraid to Get Creative 1. Get Creative and Have Fun with Filters 1.

Sales Management 65

Sales Management Top of Funnel Video Marketing Paid Content 65

Hubspot

JULY 10, 2018

For many SaaS startups and SMBs, having another lead source like B2B review sites provides the option to meet and even surpass monthly lead quotas. It takes creativity to brainstorm your content or offer, but with that aside, email marketing is more like a science. Case #1: Storytelling. Capture the right information.

Paid Content 99

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Understanding how to hire a salesperson for a startup is critical — it’s one of the first and most significant investments you’ll make. When I first dipped my toes into the startup scene, I was tasked with assembling a sales team from scratch. Agile Startups are like quicksilver, and your sales approach should be just as fluid.

Startups 52

Startups Work Management Transparency Marketing Management 52

Outgrow

JULY 28, 2021

Ross has worked closely with Fortune 500 companies to up-and-coming startups. I’m the creative director at outgrow.co. Ross Simmonds : So the name Foundation came from the simple belief that the foundation of storytelling comes from content. If you think about storytelling dating back to hieroglyphics, etc.

Planning 52

Planning Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Marketing & Strategy 52

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 19, 2015

In 2016, we’ll see more tech for hosting, distributing, and measuring podcasts from both startups like Product Hunt and SaaS platforms and larger players like Spotify and PRX, while the criticality of iTunes will begin to slowly. ~ Jay Acunzo , VP of Platform & Content, NextView. For the rest of us, that’s an opportunity.

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