Contently

APRIL 21, 2016

Of course, years later, I conveniently forgot that promise as I found myself working in a PR agency, drafting comments and opinion pieces on behalf of so-called “thought leaders.” In that case, shouldn’t the opinion piece be written by the person who gets the byline? You didn’t write the paper.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 12, 2019

Engage your audience with white papers, podcasts, videos, graphics, even question and answer sessions. Share strong opinions, make predictions. Prioritize Thought Leadership. Focus your content on thought leadership to reach both groups effectively. Final Thoughts. In fact, it shouldn’t be.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 8, 2021

Sure, a documented content strategy helps you plan goals, meet KPIs, drive traffic, and overall make your work appear valuable on paper. Quick takeaways: Content marketing shouldn’t be thought of as an isolated strategy from other marketing tactics or business objectives. Publish meaningful and thoughtful content.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Whatever types of content you’re producing—white papers, ebooks, infographics, videos, research reports—all of these can be featured in or promoted through a blog post. Finally, according to Jon Lombardo of LinkedIn, 83% of B2B buyers say that “thought leadership” increases their trust in B2B vendors.

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CMSWire

JUNE 13, 2025

Read now White Paper Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI With Immediate Impact What do product recommendations, refund policies and onboarding have in common? Read now White Paper Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI With Immediate Impact What do product recommendations, refund policies and onboarding have in common?

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ClearVoice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Rather than sharing blog posts and white papers packed with readily available research and statistics, what if the content you’re assigned next is built upon ideas. Yes, I’m talking about original thoughts that could only come from the writer (or executive you’re ghosting for) making that content truly one-of-a-kind?

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Onalytica B2B

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

But what every influencer has in common, is that their opinion and expertise carry weight and influence in the industry, with the brand’s and their competitors’ fate often falling into their hands. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the subject and also answer any questions you might have.

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CMSWire

JUNE 16, 2025

Read now White Paper Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI With Immediate Impact What do product recommendations, refund policies and onboarding have in common? Read now White Paper Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI With Immediate Impact What do product recommendations, refund policies and onboarding have in common?

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Sure, a documented content strategy helps you plan goals, meet KPIs, drive traffic, and overall make your work appear valuable on paper. The main rule of content marketing continues to be: Give buyers engaging, compelling, thoughtful stories and they will gladly give you their attention, respect, and business.

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 4, 2017

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone express the goal of becoming a “thought leader” in their industry—well, I wouldn’t be rich, but I could definitely treat the whole office to coffee and donuts. B2B marketers’ collective love affair with thought leadership knows no bounds.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Most “top trends” posts either tell what the blogger thinks (good), or curate the opinions of multiple experts (better). There’s a growing realization that insightful white papers, pithy blog posts, and slick social media graphics don’t mean much if your product is difficult to purchase, implement, or use.

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ClearVoice

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This is done through newsletters, white papers, and webinars, which keep clients informed and engaged. To increase engagement, create thought-provoking content and use a targeted content strategy. A way to do this is to have a clear content calendar to address matters as they arise and a consistent touchpoint with your clients.

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Onalytica B2B

AUGUST 23, 2017

Last week we published our white paper called The Definitive Practical Guide to Influencer Relationship Management. First thing’s first- what does the white paper cover? This white paper is extensive and exhaustive, with each section covered deserving of its own limelight. DOWNLOAD NOW!

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CMSWire

JULY 9, 2025

Success metrics must tie to team incentives and leadership performance. Our dedicated editorial and research teams focus on bringing you the data and information you need to navigate today's complex customer, organizational and technical landscapes. We've got you covered. Ownership must be assigned at every lifecycle phase.

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Sword and the Script | B2B

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Integrated marketing and genuine thought leadership defined successful marketing teams from the unsuccessful in a year where B2B marketing was chronically underfunded Regular readers know I frequently dive into data studies and marketing surveys. As Im prone to quip, thought leadership actually requires thought and leadership.

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Onalytica B2B

APRIL 3, 2018

They’re advocates of brands that they know, love and trust; whose audience highly trust their opinion. E.g. a knowledgeable and experienced content marketing influencer with 55k followers writing a white paper on content marketing strategy for a marketing agency. . Pay for their time, not their opinion.

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CMSWire

JUNE 13, 2025

Connect with Greg Kihlstrom: Main image: Romolo Tavani Tags customer churn customer experience customer engagement customer lifetime value technical debt customer loyalty Featured Research White Paper How Agentic AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Customer Experience Your chatbot may be polite, but is it actually pulling its weight?

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CMSWire

JUNE 26, 2025

And few marketers develop habits like consistently requesting client testimonials or writing thought-leadership articles, which often are pushed back because more urgent tasks like answering internal emails take priority. Building consistent practices like client outreach or thought leadership enhances brand equity.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 25, 2014

documents are called white papers when they are really just extended marketing brochures), properly produced and promoted white papers remain an effective and vital marketing tool—particularly for b2b technology companies. In the hierarchy of lead generating assets and activities, white papers form the vital base, as illustrated below.

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Marketing Craftmanship

JANUARY 5, 2020

They’ll form an opinion based on publicly available information they find online. Are those connections — perhaps reflected thought a Board of Advisors — respected, credible and trustworthy? Acid Test: Do other opinion leaders reference your firm’s ideas or contributions? rarely succeeds.

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Onalytica B2B

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The reason influencer marketing works, is that consumers have much greater trust in individuals than they do brands; they trust humble opinions from their peers more than they do advertising. Tim Williams , Onalytica’s CEO says “pay for influencers’ time, not their opinion.” The rules of engagement.

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Hinge Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

In short, it helps establish you as a thought leader in your space. The first is in content marketing or thought leadership marketing programs. In this article, we will be focusing primarily on the use of premium content in the context of thought leadership and content marketing. White Papers/Executive Guides .

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Oktopost

MAY 13, 2025

Large enterprises, especially those with 1000+ employees, are increasingly realizing the power of employee advocates who share company news , industry insights, and thought leadership content via social media platforms. Employee advocacy platforms have become a cornerstone of modern B2B marketing strategies.

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Trade Press Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In the business world, especially in B2B sectors, the terms “subject matter expert” (SME) and “ thought leader ” are often used interchangeably. For example, a cybersecurity expert who can solve intricate security challenges or an AI researcher who has authored multiple papers are SMEs. What Is a Thought Leader?

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CMSWire

JULY 9, 2025

I thought, “Can I write off worms?” Daniel: Traditional surveys are skewed—they attract only extreme opinions (“best” or “worst”) and most users don’t bother. We've got you covered. Editorial Flashy AI Pilots Don’t Build CX Value. From Worms to Write‑Offs Daniel: I once spent $20 a pound on worms for my son’s class project.

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Onalytica B2B

APRIL 19, 2018

Discovering who the key influencers are in your industry and relevant to your product category, whose knowledge and expertise have an impact on your target customers’ opinions and buying decisions, will enable you to identify open doors for you to reach the people that matter. User-Generated-Content. Users and customers writing content.

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CMSWire

JUNE 23, 2025

Once seen primarily as brand stewards and creative visionaries, CMOs are stepping into a far more expansive role—one that blends data fluency, revenue accountability and cross-functional leadership. We've got you covered. It's redefining what it means to lead marketing in a modern business.

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Walker Sands

JUNE 13, 2025

Building Brand Awareness : A robust marketing strategy elevates the company’s profile through targeted campaigns and thought leadership to boost visibility and credibility among key stakeholders. Executive Visibility : Position company executives as industry thought leaders via interviews, guest articles and speaking engagements.

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CMSWire

JUNE 17, 2025

Here’s Why That Matters How to Prepare Your Marketing Strategy if Meta Breaks Up Explore the Marketing & CX Leadership Channel Webinars Research IMPACT Awards Events Calendar Podcasts Editorial Calendar Advertising Join us News Can NiCE Hit the Jackpot With Agentic AI and New Brand Vision? We've got you covered.

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Inbox Insight

APRIL 20, 2023

B2B thought leadership marketing ranks in the top 5 content marketing goal priorities for 42% of B2B marketers , highlighting how quality content from subject matter experts can provide truly valuable insights for B2B buyers. Thought leadership leverages this principle by positioning your brand as that helpful expert.

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Orange Owl Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

B2B Marketing How to Build Thought Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide Vivek Goel November 22, 2024 Share : Table of Contents What is Thought Leadership? Thought leadership is the art of establishing yourself or your brand as a trusted authority and influencer in a specific field or industry.

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CMSWire

JULY 8, 2025

Definition, Benefits and Real-World Examples Explore the Marketing & CX Leadership Channel Webinars Research IMPACT Awards Events Calendar Podcasts Editorial Calendar Advertising Join us Feature Can AI-Generated Interfaces Replace Static UX? We've got you covered. Treat It That Way. What Is Prescriptive Analytics?

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

to showcase thought leadership), you’d actually be more likely to use Website Visits or Video Views as your objective. Selecting Your Ad Format Single image ads are the most commonly used format, but video ads also work well for promoting blog posts, ebooks, and white papers. Next, you’ll select your campaign objective.

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CMSWire

JULY 8, 2025

Reddit threads show call center workers fear being left behind, not by bots, but by poor leadership and lack of support. Leadership. Our dedicated editorial and research teams focus on bringing you the data and information you need to navigate today's complex customer, organizational and technical landscapes. It’s the trust.

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CMSWire

JUNE 11, 2025

Specifically, we’re observing a heightened emphasis on cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision-making and the application of AI as a force multiplier. Ultimately, thoughtful innovation and ownership at every level drive success. We've got you covered.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The data clearly shows that people trust “employees of a company,” “consumer opinions,” and “colleagues and friends” when seeking information about a product or a brand. It’s their expertise, experience, and thought leadership about a topic. These stories are all about thought leadership, education, and how they view the market.

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Thinkers360

JULY 6, 2024

Thought Leadership: The Year’s Most Popular Articles from Thinkers360 Thought Leaders (1H’24) Thought Leader and Influencer Interview Thinkers360 thought leader interviews profile prominent members of the Thinkers360 community who embody the power of ideas in their work.

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