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Publishing’s plight is clear: continuing today’s publishing platform is a recipe for disaster. Publishing’s current digital and business models will be obsolete. Publishing must find a new bridge to an always-on, multi-way 21 st -century publishing platform. MORE
Lead this with an exponential growth publishing platform that people and companies need if they are going to rise again, to reach the top. Here’s how: use exponential growth publishing and start your disruption in a small, smart team. Grow it until you lead the publishing industry. MORE
If content is the fuel for inbound marketing then customer stories or insights are the active performance enhancing ingredients. Well-developed messages targeted to address key buyer questions are better understood when contextualized with customer stories. MORE
The buzz around the Customer Data Platform (CDP) technology category has exploded in recent years. I don’t think a day goes by when I don't run into an article that mentions CDPs (although I am a tech marketer). MORE
Do you focus on capturing product stories or customer-hero stories? In this interview, we talk about the power of customer-hero stories to connect emotionally with buyers to facilitate their buying journey. Who do we envision our best customers to be? MORE
For marketers who have embraced the publishing mindset in support of inbound and content marketing strategies, execution has emerged as the new barrier to success. You understand the need to think like a publisher. You have shifted content focus from vendor and product collateral, to customer educational content. Think like a publisher tells us what to do. MORE
The Guardian, which used to turn every piece it published into an Instant Article, is now completely abandoning the format. According to Digiday, other publishers such as the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and National Geographic have also scaled back their efforts. MORE
As Brian Morrissey from Digiday put it: “Among the biggest lies publishers have told in the past few years, “We don’t buy traffic” ranks rather high.” Without a doubt, consumer engagement needs to top publisher strategies for 2019. MORE
I’ve long observed that B2B marketers focus too much on lead generation, and not enough on current customer expansion and retention, which is, after all, where the bulk of profits lie. When asked, the typical B2B marketer will say that 80-85% of their effort goes to customer acquisition. MORE
We need to use data-driven insights and business results to show that acting like a publisher will bring more prospects to know, like and trust us enough to buy from us. My message: It’s time to start acting like a publisher. . I’m mad. MORE
But publishers have declined because they lost advertising to the exponential growth platforms of Google and Facebook. A new 21st century digital growth paradigm is needed if publishing and media are to remain prosperous leaders. Lesson for Leaders. MORE
Publishers are recognizing that while content is king, the real power of content is realized through their first party audience data. And, smart publishers are getting more sophisticated in their data management, and using data to better understand, grow, and monetize their audiences. MORE
Customers are taken to a corporate-first future where vendors run the world and capture its wealth. Publishers have lost advertising revenues, content displays, and leadership. People do the thinking and decide their futures, with publishers assisting them every step along the way. MORE
In 2018, readers got clued into the tug of war between publishers and platforms that had been stewing for years. Just like publishers, the modern content consumer has grown tired of the platforms and, in turn, is willing to find content elsewhere. The Rise of the Mature User. MORE
Regardless of the products or services you sell, your goal likely boils down to one objective: solving customers’ problems. Since this single goal unites nearly all businesses, many companies have turned their business blogs into publishing powerhouses. MORE
How can publishers take back leadership from the tech giants, Google and Facebook ? Exponential growth publishing switches the paradigm from “corporate-first” to “people-first.” What happens if publishers and media add a powerful “people-first” paradigm that “corporate-first” Google and Facebook find difficult to follow? Publishers win. Customers in connected consumption with their preferred vendors. Lesson for leaders. MORE
In April Crain Communications, the publisher of BtoB Magazine, announced the creation of CrainsSocial , a new marketing services group offering social media solutions to marketers. Business Strategy agency content marketing convergence marketing automation publisher MORE
And yet we continue to expect brands and publishers to engage with us directly. In order to save marketing, brands need to begin to think and act like publishers, putting promotional messages and interruption techniques aside and seek to connect with their audience through stories they love. MORE
It’s been five years since Influitive published the Advocate Marketing Playbook. Since then, it’s been downloaded over 5,700 times. Hundreds of companies followed those proven plays to achieve success in developing powerful advocate programs. But another interesting evolution happened. We witnessed amazing creativity and innovation as individuals at these companies took the principles of advocate. MORE
Whenever Facebook tweaks its algorithm and decreases the reach of news stories, publishers usually treat it like a lover’s quarrel. ” That implies content from brands and publishers will be deprioritized. Publishers are addicted to Facebook traffic. MORE
Decades ago, aspiring authors dreamed of closing a book deal with a traditional publisher so their words could be held in the hands of people all across the world. You can create your own self publishing destiny! Key benefits of using Kindle Direct Publishing. MORE
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting 30 of NYC’s best and brightest digital publishing professionals for breakfast as a part of Keywee’s Distributed Content event series. Email marketing may seem old fashioned, but it’s having a renaissance in the digital publishing world. MORE
Through our consulting projects and content workshops, many people have asked us for copies of our content publishing briefing to share with colleagues and executives. This is how we’ve been making and maintaining custom video versions for well over a decade. MORE
It’s been five years since Influitive published the Advocate Marketing Playbook. Since then, it’s been downloaded over 5,700 times. Hundreds of companies followed those proven plays to achieve success in developing powerful advocate programs. But another interesting evolution happened. We witnessed amazing creativity and innovation as individuals at these companies took the principles of advocate. MORE
It’s not that the journalists have gotten lazy; it’s a problem with the business model for B2B publishing. Today, publishers must substitute traffic quantity for quality of subscribers to get advertisers to buy. Existing customers are also looking for new ideas. MORE
The extra attention on marketers from Google comes at a time when many publishers and brands have grown weary of social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Still, it's a powerful tool that can help publishers mix up platform dependence and revenue streams even further. MORE
The true value of a customer is not just the size of the deal. Instead, it should be calculated with other (more important) factors such as how long they are likely to remain your customer. What is Customer Lifetime Value? Are you finding your most valuable customers? MORE
Believe it or not, there are still companies that have not embraced social media as a means to improve marketing, customer service, lead generation and product development. One of the biggest mistakes brands make is not establishing a consistent cadence of publishing. MORE
How can publishers switch from being disrupted to exponential growth that disrupts others? As publishing turns fully digital, its companies face this existential threat: if you’re not an exponential competitor, you lose. How will a publisher drive exponential business growth? MORE
If you don’t get that we need to start publishing, things are going to get ugly for us. The video is meant to inspire the creative genius that lives inside each and every one of you out there, to think about how we can use creativity and technology to better engage and reach new customers with stories they might like and could even love. The hero of your story should be your team, and the hero of their story is your customers. Make Your Customers The Hero Of Your Story. MORE
When you’re able to make a positive impact, either by helping someone with your product, changing someone’s mind about a negative perception, or ensuring that your customers feel heard, you feel good. Then you publish to Facebook. Introducing Publish & Tweet with Content Studio. MORE
The January update put publishers on a scrambled path to diversify their distribution strategy, and in turn, the entire digital ecosystem changed its course. But publishers are still trying to navigate exactly. So should publishers be focusing on a video monetization strategy? MORE
Through our consulting projects and content workshops, many people have asked us for copies of our content publishing briefing to share with colleagues and executives. Taking a page from Tom Peters, we’ve published our Master Content Publishing Briefing on our SlideShare channel, and it is available to download. This is how we’ve been making and maintaining custom video versions for well over a decade. MORE
B2B marketers are focusing more and more on making sure their customers are successful after they’ve signed the contract and started using your product or service. First, successful customers are happy customers and their more likely to renew with you. The second reason is that successful, happy customers are also great advocates for your brand. They’re your customers who are willing to advocate for your brand, your company, your solution, your people. MORE
There’s a new option with exponential growth publishing. When publishers switch the focus to a people-first digital Earth, interactive two-way publishing will be embedded inside every digital step. Each of the coming transformation processes are expanded immeasurably by exponential growth publishing. Publishers can deliver this widely and scale it worldwide. Some publishers can use this as a strategy to replace Google and Facebook. Lesson for leaders. MORE
Although it was clear at the time that CX Unity offered some version of unified customer data, it was hard to understand exactly what was being delivered. Oracle has built connectors to expose CX Unity data within its own customer-facing CX Cloud systems. MORE
I was recently interviewed by News 360 on Why Brands Need To Act Like Publishers? So here are some excerpts of my views on why brands need to think and act like publishers. American Express’ Open Forum is one great example of a brand acting like a publisher. MORE
People are open to new ideas, readers are consuming content through a variety of media, and traditional publishers no longer stand in the way of releasing a new title. Raise your hand if you’ve ever considered publishing a book. can publish a book. What Does a Publisher Do? MORE
Between $35 and $65 per registration according to statistics recently published by Madison Logic. Here are three alternative publisher lead generation programs you should consider: 1. Direct Publisher Buys. Need leads? It will cost you. MORE
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AUGUST 7, 2017
How can publishers switch from being disrupted to exponential growth that disrupts others? As publishing turns fully digital, its companies face this existential threat: if you’re not an exponential competitor, you lose. How will a publisher drive exponential business growth?
Biznology
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
How can publishers take back leadership from the tech giants, Google and Facebook ? Exponential growth publishing switches the paradigm from “corporate-first” to “people-first.” What happens if publishers and media add a powerful “people-first” paradigm that “corporate-first” Google and Facebook find difficult to follow? Publishers win. Customers in connected consumption with their preferred vendors. Lesson for leaders.
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AUGUST 16, 2017
Regardless of the products or services you sell, your goal likely boils down to one objective: solving customers’ problems. Since this single goal unites nearly all businesses, many companies have turned their business blogs into publishing powerhouses.
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SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Publishing’s plight is clear: continuing today’s publishing platform is a recipe for disaster. Publishing’s current digital and business models will be obsolete. Publishing must find a new bridge to an always-on, multi-way 21 st -century publishing platform.
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But publishers have declined because they lost advertising to the exponential growth platforms of Google and Facebook. A new 21st century digital growth paradigm is needed if publishing and media are to remain prosperous leaders. Lesson for Leaders.
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When you’re able to make a positive impact, either by helping someone with your product, changing someone’s mind about a negative perception, or ensuring that your customers feel heard, you feel good. Then you publish to Facebook. Introducing Publish & Tweet with Content Studio.
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OCTOBER 16, 2017
Customers are taken to a corporate-first future where vendors run the world and capture its wealth. Publishers have lost advertising revenues, content displays, and leadership. People do the thinking and decide their futures, with publishers assisting them every step along the way.
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Through our consulting projects and content workshops, many people have asked us for copies of our content publishing briefing to share with colleagues and executives. This is how we’ve been making and maintaining custom video versions for well over a decade.
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People are open to new ideas, readers are consuming content through a variety of media, and traditional publishers no longer stand in the way of releasing a new title. Raise your hand if you’ve ever considered publishing a book. can publish a book. What Does a Publisher Do?
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Biznology
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
I’ve long observed that B2B marketers focus too much on lead generation, and not enough on current customer expansion and retention, which is, after all, where the bulk of profits lie. When asked, the typical B2B marketer will say that 80-85% of their effort goes to customer acquisition.
RebelMouse
OCTOBER 23, 2018
The January update put publishers on a scrambled path to diversify their distribution strategy, and in turn, the entire digital ecosystem changed its course. But publishers are still trying to navigate exactly. So should publishers be focusing on a video monetization strategy?
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MARCH 31, 2014
I was recently interviewed by News 360 on Why Brands Need To Act Like Publishers? So here are some excerpts of my views on why brands need to think and act like publishers. American Express’ Open Forum is one great example of a brand acting like a publisher.
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JULY 28, 2014
And yet we continue to expect brands and publishers to engage with us directly. In order to save marketing, brands need to begin to think and act like publishers, putting promotional messages and interruption techniques aside and seek to connect with their audience through stories they love.
Keywee
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Last week, we had the privilege of hosting 30 of NYC’s best and brightest digital publishing professionals for breakfast as a part of Keywee’s Distributed Content event series. Email marketing may seem old fashioned, but it’s having a renaissance in the digital publishing world.
RebelMouse
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
In 2018, readers got clued into the tug of war between publishers and platforms that had been stewing for years. Just like publishers, the modern content consumer has grown tired of the platforms and, in turn, is willing to find content elsewhere. The Rise of the Mature User.
Influitive
OCTOBER 12, 2018
It’s been five years since Influitive published the Advocate Marketing Playbook. Since then, it’s been downloaded over 5,700 times. Hundreds of companies followed those proven plays to achieve success in developing powerful advocate programs. But another interesting evolution happened. We witnessed amazing creativity and innovation as individuals at these companies took the principles of advocate.
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It’s not that the journalists have gotten lazy; it’s a problem with the business model for B2B publishing. Today, publishers must substitute traffic quantity for quality of subscribers to get advertisers to buy. Existing customers are also looking for new ideas.
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Between $35 and $65 per registration according to statistics recently published by Madison Logic. Here are three alternative publisher lead generation programs you should consider: 1. Direct Publisher Buys. Need leads? It will cost you.
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OCTOBER 12, 2018
It’s been five years since Influitive published the Advocate Marketing Playbook. Since then, it’s been downloaded over 5,700 times. Hundreds of companies followed those proven plays to achieve success in developing powerful advocate programs. But another interesting evolution happened. We witnessed amazing creativity and innovation as individuals at these companies took the principles of advocate.
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 24, 2018
Although it was clear at the time that CX Unity offered some version of unified customer data, it was hard to understand exactly what was being delivered. Oracle has built connectors to expose CX Unity data within its own customer-facing CX Cloud systems.
Contently
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Whenever Facebook tweaks its algorithm and decreases the reach of news stories, publishers usually treat it like a lover’s quarrel. ” That implies content from brands and publishers will be deprioritized. Publishers are addicted to Facebook traffic.
Avitage
OCTOBER 11, 2013
Through our consulting projects and content workshops, many people have asked us for copies of our content publishing briefing to share with colleagues and executives. Taking a page from Tom Peters, we’ve published our Master Content Publishing Briefing on our SlideShare channel, and it is available to download. This is how we’ve been making and maintaining custom video versions for well over a decade.
Act-On
MARCH 13, 2017
B2B marketers are focusing more and more on making sure their customers are successful after they’ve signed the contract and started using your product or service. First, successful customers are happy customers and their more likely to renew with you. The second reason is that successful, happy customers are also great advocates for your brand. They’re your customers who are willing to advocate for your brand, your company, your solution, your people.
Contently
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The Guardian, which used to turn every piece it published into an Instant Article, is now completely abandoning the format. According to Digiday, other publishers such as the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and National Geographic have also scaled back their efforts.
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Decades ago, aspiring authors dreamed of closing a book deal with a traditional publisher so their words could be held in the hands of people all across the world. You can create your own self publishing destiny! Key benefits of using Kindle Direct Publishing.
Biznology
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
Lead this with an exponential growth publishing platform that people and companies need if they are going to rise again, to reach the top. Here’s how: use exponential growth publishing and start your disruption in a small, smart team. Grow it until you lead the publishing industry.
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The buzz around the Customer Data Platform (CDP) technology category has exploded in recent years. I don’t think a day goes by when I don't run into an article that mentions CDPs (although I am a tech marketer).
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As Brian Morrissey from Digiday put it: “Among the biggest lies publishers have told in the past few years, “We don’t buy traffic” ranks rather high.” Without a doubt, consumer engagement needs to top publisher strategies for 2019.
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AUGUST 4, 2016
Publishers are recognizing that while content is king, the real power of content is realized through their first party audience data. And, smart publishers are getting more sophisticated in their data management, and using data to better understand, grow, and monetize their audiences.
Avitage
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
If content is the fuel for inbound marketing then customer stories or insights are the active performance enhancing ingredients. Well-developed messages targeted to address key buyer questions are better understood when contextualized with customer stories.
RebelMouse
JULY 13, 2018
The extra attention on marketers from Google comes at a time when many publishers and brands have grown weary of social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Still, it's a powerful tool that can help publishers mix up platform dependence and revenue streams even further.
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Believe it or not, there are still companies that have not embraced social media as a means to improve marketing, customer service, lead generation and product development. One of the biggest mistakes brands make is not establishing a consistent cadence of publishing.
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For marketers who have embraced the publishing mindset in support of inbound and content marketing strategies, execution has emerged as the new barrier to success. You understand the need to think like a publisher. You have shifted content focus from vendor and product collateral, to customer educational content. Think like a publisher tells us what to do.
Marketing Insider Group
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
We need to use data-driven insights and business results to show that acting like a publisher will bring more prospects to know, like and trust us enough to buy from us. My message: It’s time to start acting like a publisher. . I’m mad.
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Do you focus on capturing product stories or customer-hero stories? In this interview, we talk about the power of customer-hero stories to connect emotionally with buyers to facilitate their buying journey. Who do we envision our best customers to be?
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If you don’t get that we need to start publishing, things are going to get ugly for us. The video is meant to inspire the creative genius that lives inside each and every one of you out there, to think about how we can use creativity and technology to better engage and reach new customers with stories they might like and could even love. The hero of your story should be your team, and the hero of their story is your customers. Make Your Customers The Hero Of Your Story.
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The true value of a customer is not just the size of the deal. Instead, it should be calculated with other (more important) factors such as how long they are likely to remain your customer. What is Customer Lifetime Value? Are you finding your most valuable customers?
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