Business leaders think about content strategy the way fish think about water. They don’t – until someone points it out to them. Here’s how to help them make the connection between strategic content and business value. Continue reading
Why You Should Press Pause on Your Content Strategy [Rose-Colored Glasses]
It’s time for a midyear checkup on your content and marketing strategy. As you consider changes, don’t let loss aversion drive your decisions. But don’t ignore the impulse, either. Robert Rose shares the five questions he asks for a balanced content strategy assessment. Continue reading
Why ‘Know Your Why’ Isn’t Such Great Content Marketing Advice [Rose-Colored Glasses]
You’ve heard the advice to “know your why.” But that won’t help you differentiate with content – unless you connect your brand’s why to your audience’s why. Robert Rose shares a step-by-step process to help. Continue reading
Do You Really Need To Measure Your Content’s Impact on Brand Value? [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Brand-value goals make the top of most marketers’ lists. You spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to quantify them. But maybe, you should stop trying to calculate the results. Robert Rose explains. Continue reading
Are You Overselling the Power of Data? [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Content marketers often oversell the power of data. Then, when you need buy-in for an innovative endeavor, executives want to know what the data says. Think about how to change from a data-driven model to one that allows for new ideas, too. Continue reading
3 Reasons To Make Personalization More Personal [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Personalized content remains an elusive goal for many marketing teams. But is that even the right goal? Robert Rose argues that you’ll get better results from getting personal before you personalize. Continue reading
To Date or Not To Date? That’s the Wrong Content Question [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Content marketers argue about whether to include publication dates for blog posts. You’ve got bigger questions to ponder if you want to create truly timeless content classics. Robert Rose says to focus on making sure your content has these seven traits. Continue reading
Yet Another Reason Not To Build Your Content Home on Rented Land [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover feels like an opportune moment to reflect on this content marketing advice: Don’t build your home on rented land. But that phrase might not mean what you think it means for your content program. Continue reading
The One Thing Content Marketers Love and Hate More Than Writing [Rose-Colored Glasses]
If you have a love-hate relationship with the technology you use every day, don’t give up. A tech stack designed for content operations will make your work a lot more comfortable. Robert Rose explains why what you have isn’t working – and what you need. Continue reading
For Better Content Marketing, Listen First, Create Last [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Do you actively listen to your audience? Or are you just waiting for your chance to offer some content? Try these ideas for incorporating active listening techniques into your content practice. You may be surprised by what you learn. Continue reading
