Monthly Archives: November 2011

5 Easy (Seriously!) Steps to Better Buyer Profiling

I’ve been trying to get more comfortable with speaking to groups. I took an. . .  more

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Author: Jayme Thomason

Jayme is on a mission to take her simple approach to content marketing to the masses. Growing up on her family’s farm in rural Kansas taught her a lot about being able to appreciate life’s simplicities. Those ideals are now inherent in her career, first as a copywriter, then as a content strategist, now as the co-founder and CEO of DivvyHQ, the simple, spreadsheet-free editorial calendar application. DivvyHQ was created specifically for content managers who manage multiple projects, clients and teams and are longing for a simpler solution. Follow @jaymethomason on Twitter and @divvyhq or email her at jayme@divvyhq.com.

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A Blueprint for Ad and PR Agencies: Become More Competent in Content Marketing

I’ll be the first to tell you agency-based content marketing is old news. Establishing. . .  more

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Author: Nick Kinports

Nicholas is the Digital Strategy Lead at lonelybrand, where he spends his days (and many long nights) inventing the future of digital communications by connecting consumers and decision makers to brands. His team is responsible for quickly implementing turnkey digital programs that earn results for agencies and brands around the world. His 15-year career in digital marketing has resulted in numerous television and media appearances, including notable articles in Bloomberg-Businessweek, Forrester’s Web Strategy, Brand New (an Amazon best-seller) and Advertising Age. Follow Nicholas on Twitter @ADMAVEN.

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4 Media Law Tips for Content Marketers

Content marketing is not without its challenges. From coming up with compelling new ideas. . .  more

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Author: Adam Barber

Adam is a director at Castleford Media, a custom news and content agency based in Sydney, Australia. Castleford is a leading provider of tailored content marketing solutions, supporting our client's web, social media and email campaigns with unique, white label content and expert consultancy. You can follow Castleford on Twitter @castlefordmedia or connect with Adam on Google+.

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21 Things Content Marketing Experts Wish They Had Known When They Got Started

What is our favorite thing about the Content Marketing Institute? Our super-smart contributors! Over. . .  more

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Author: Michele Linn

Michele is the Content Development Director of the Content Marketing Institute and a B2B content marketing consultant who has a passion for helping companies use content to connect with their ideal buyers. You can follow her on Twitter at @michelelinn or read more of her posts on Savvy B2B Marketing.

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42 Content Marketing Commandments

At the end of 2009, I published 30 content marketing truths that I have. . .  more

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Author: Joe Pulizzi

Joe Pulizzi considers himself the poster boy for content marketing. Founder of the Content Marketing Institute and Junta42, Joe evangelizes content marketing around the world through keynotes, articles, tweets and his books, Managing Content Marketing and Get Content Get Customers. If you want to get on his good side, send him something orange. For more on Joe, check out his personal site or follow him on Twitter @juntajoe.

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4 Ways to Optimize Content for the Economy-Focused Buyer in 2012

Businesses entered 2011 with optimism that an economic recovery was at hand and anxiously. . .  more

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Author: Tom Pisello

Tom Pisello, the ROI guy, has built his 25-year career helping companies to get more business value from their IT and business investments. Tom’s latest endeavor, Alinean (a CMI benefactor), was founded in 2001 to develop SaaS software for changing the way B2B sellers reach frugal buyers with interactive white papers, assessment, ROI and TCO tools. You can read Tom's blog, see related research and best practices or follow him on Twitter @tpisello.

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How to Engage Your Writers to Create More Compelling Content

While an organization’s content can take many forms — including web pages, blog posts,. . .  more

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Author: Bernie Thiel

Bernie Thiel is a partner with Alterra Group, a thought leadership marketing firm in Cleveland. In his consulting role, he helps professional services firms develop compelling, high-quality marketing content, including white papers, books, case studies, bylined articles and research reports. His clients include global and boutique management consulting companies, as well as major IT services and solutions providers.

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Just How Healthy are Healthcare’s Content Efforts?

Medical and healthcare information is some of the most personal information people search for. . .  more

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Author: Manya Chylinski

Manya Chylinski is a marketing consultant and writer helping B2B companies create compelling content and share thought leadership and success stories. Founder of Alley424 Communications, Manya has experience in a variety of industries including technology, higher education, financial services, government, and consulting. Read about content marketing and writing on her blog: On Words and Business.

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3 Tips to Help Your Blog Content Pop for Your Readers

Once upon a time, there were two blog authors who were well-respected in their. . .  more

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Author: Heather Rast

Heather Rast is Principal of Insights & Ingenuity, a Cedar Rapids digital marketing company. Heather applies brand development methodologies to help companies plan, create, and govern web content that serves their online communities. She contributes to Social Media Explorer, 99 designs, Hubspot and Workshifting blogs. Find her on LinkedIn or follow her on Twitter @heatherrast.

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How to Give a Gift of Emotionally Engaging Content

Many companies have no clue what the difference is between good and boring content.. . .  more

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Author: Raf Stevens

A storythinker and storyteller, Raf Stevens takes a crazy, flip-the-script attitude toward everything he does. He is the author of the newly published book, No Story, No Fans. His work is based on a simple motto: If you want to make your message stick, you have to tell a story. His blog www.corporatestoryteller.be has amassed a considerable audience. Share your story with him on Twitter @rafstevens.

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