By Ann Gynn published June 28, 2023

Outsmart the Instagram Algorithm: Proven Strategies for Success [+ B2B Examples]

Instagram’s leader reveals user behaviors that influence the algorithms for feeds, Stories, Explore, and Reels. Plus, see how three B2B brands make the most of the visually oriented platforms. Continue reading

By Ann Gynn published May 18, 2023

Have a Feedback Strategy? You Better Because Your Audience Is Watching

How you engage with your audience’s positive and negative feedback can make a difference in how people feel and think about your brand. That’s why you need to craft a feedback engagement strategy. Continue reading

By Ann Gynn published May 11, 2023

Mastering the Art of Smartphone Video: Expert Tips for Pro-Quality Footage

Over half of marketers say they need more budget to get better-than-average results from their video content. But that financial boost may not be necessary with these tips to shoot quality video from a mobile phone. Continue reading

By Dawn Papandrea published April 20, 2023

Government Agencies Get Real, Funny, and Human on Social Media [Examples]

Bureaucratic content usually causes people to keep scrolling. But these local, state, and federal agencies have found an antidote, creatively connecting with their constituents by humanizing their content. Continue reading

By Content Marketing Institute Team published March 17, 2023

Twitter’s Unskippable and Sephora x TikTok Add New Twist to a Proven Content Strategy

Twitter and Sephora announced branded education content programs to teach video and social media concepts. Both embody a trend: creating content courses to help their audiences, partners, and customers succeed even on topics not directly tied to the brand’s products. Continue reading

By Aleh Barysevich published February 23, 2023

6 Influencer Marketing Metrics To Watch and 5 Tools To Help

Before you ever tap a social media influencer for a marketing campaign, you need the right metrics. And once you engage them, you must scrutinize the analytics even more. Here are six metrics to assess and some tools to help you do so. Continue reading

By Robert Rose published February 15, 2023

Your Great Taste Is Less Fulfilling When It Comes To Visual Design [New Research]

If a brand forces its taste in visual content, will the audience follow? New research reveals that and more about what marketers think about visual social media content. Continue reading

By Ann Gynn published February 2, 2023

Is Twitter Still a Thing for Content Marketers in 2023?

Now that Twitter’s “new normal” has taken hold, brand reaction is evolving. To what degree? Marketers share what they’re doing (and not doing) – and they don’t all agree. Continue reading

By Jodi Harris published November 23, 2022

Feast on These 9 Content Examples Worthy of Gratitude

We give thanks for great content marketing. Savor these examples from AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, Captain Morgan, and more. They can help your brand do and be better for your audiences. Continue reading

By Justin Levy published October 11, 2022

LinkedIn Users Bring Crying and More Personal Content, Should You?

Was that post from a CEO crying as he talked about laying off employees too personal for a platform like LinkedIn? Use that incident to trigger a conversation about who you want to be and what you want to post on the platform. Continue reading

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