Hate is a surprising emotion to use to sell jewelry. But the success of IHateStevenSinger.com shows how a contrarian approach can reinvigorate your content strategy and help you avoid the scourge of sameness plaguing so much content. Try these tips to surprise your audience by doing the opposite of what everyone expects. Continue reading
10 Content Marketing Articles Readers (Like You) Loved in 2022
Browse this list of the 10 most popular content marketing articles to see if you missed any among the 249 CMI published in 2022. You can read them all in 108 minutes – or take just five minutes to read the first one. Continue reading
How a Content Formula Helps You Create Bingeable Series (Proven by Hallmark)
Hallmark holiday movies are variations of the same plot. That familiarity has drawn millions and inspired other networks and streaming services to do the same. Here are seven ways to use that strategy in your content marketing. Continue reading
Content Creation Process: Everything You Need To Wow Your Audience
Creating content marketing involves both the art of storytelling and the science of persuading people to act. Use the resources in this guide to craft engaging brand stories that win over your audience and smash your brand’s marketing goals. Continue reading
7 Tricks To Smash Writer’s Block, Imposter Syndrome, and Other Content Fears
Writing is hard. It’s even harder in content marketing, due to business goals, deadlines, and other pressures. Never fear – help is here. Follow one or more of these seven tricks to make writing easier. Continue reading
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
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a Content Marketer’s Dream: 7 Inspiring Lessons
Millions gather to view your content marketing. It’s the stuff of your professional dreams. And it’s the reality for marketers at Macy’s every U.S. Thanksgiving Day. Here are seven inspiring content marketing lessons from the fun event. Continue reading
How a Spoonful of Story Helps Even ‘Boring’ Content Go Down [Rose-Colored Glasses]
Mary Poppins had it almost right ¬¬– just find the story and –snap – the content’s job’s a game. Then even the boring tasks you undertake become – well, if not a piece of cake, a more creative endeavor rather than a mundane construction project. Continue reading
How To Make Thought Leadership Content Thoughtful and Leading
Most thought leadership content is neither thoughtful nor leading. Forrester’s Lisa Gately explains how to change that at your company. Continue reading
2 Steps To Find Your Big Sexy Idea (From the Guy Who Helped Simon Sinek)
Mark Levy knows a thing or two about helping people and brands find content differentiators, which he describes as the “big sexy idea.” Try his process to create one for yourself or your company. Continue reading
