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by Ayaz Nanji
You should expect to see more Art Deco references, astrological allusions, and flowery visuals in creative projects this year, according to recent research from Shutterstock.
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by Ayaz Nanji
Which terms related to content marketing are searched most on Google? Which hashtags are used most alongside #contentmarketing on Twitter?
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by Vahe Habeshian
If "go to where your customer are" is good advice—and it most likely is—then social media is a potentially invaluable medium for us marketers. Content is how we reach customers on social; this infographic lays out seven social media content trends you need to stay on top of.
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by Kevin Lindsay
Content marketing was once mostly about launching a website and posting on blogs. Those days are long gone. Today, it's a critical, multifaceted discipline that drives brand awareness as well as sales leads. Still, content campaigns could be even more successful than they are--if only we didn't succumb to these ...
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by Linda Emma
There may not exactly be a magic formula, but there are steps you can take to write for humans that will also appeal to the Google bots that determine whether your content will ever see the search engine light of day.
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by Ryan Brock
Here's why having a single writer—or small, connected team (think agency)—can be ideal, and how you can mitigate the risk of your content machine's crashing and burning if that resource leaves.
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by Vahe Habeshian
What are consumers' viewpoints regarding video on social media, and do marketers' social video approaches and priorities mesh with those viewpoints? These two infographics highlight trends and insights from both camps.
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by Ayaz Nanji
B2B marketers and salespeople are using video content primarily to build brand awareness, drive lead generation, and educate customers, according to recent research from Vidyard and Heinz Marketing.
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by Ann Handley
Here are the 2020 B2C content marketing research results from MarketingProfs and Content Marketing Institute. See what key actions and approaches you can take to improve your own content marketing program.
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by Andre Oentoro
Video is getting hotter by the day, becoming the most popular of mediums for content marketing, and marketing in general. If you're considering using video, here are seven tips to help you build a solid video marketing campaign.
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by Vahe Habeshian
Fully 80% of people say they would rather watch a live video than read a social media or blog post, yet relatively few businesses are using live video. This infographic highlights the benefits of live video and outlines how to get started.
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by Vahe Habeshian
Are you planning to produce—or have you already begun producing—content in connection with the upcoming holiday season? Here is an abundance of insights to inform your approach to holiday-season content.
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by Lindsey Groepper
Salespeople can be the true voice of the customer: Through daily conversations, they intimately understand what problems prospects are experiencing—right now. Here's how marketers can harness that knowledge for content marketing and PR.
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by Jordan Arnold
Along with keyword research and website optimization, strengthening your backlink profile through off-site SEO is a critical way to boost your organic search rankings and traffic. The challenge? It's really hard... What's a marketer to do? Execute the following three highly effective stratagems.
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by Francisco Serrano
Gen Z members are young, with the oldest barely past age 20, but they hold an estimated $143B in spending power. Brands are attempting to reach them, but a connection with Gen Z is almost impossible without incredible content. Here are some tips to make engagement more likely.
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by Sharon Shapiro
There is such a thing as too much content. And if you're creating marketing content for its own sake (i.e., without a clear business need), you've taken a wrong turn onto a dead-end path. Instead, take these four steps on the road to creating the right amount of the right ...
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by Vahe Habeshian
Marketers aren't always sure what role search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising should play in their search marketing strategy. Chances are, both SEO and PPC can be useful. To figure out what they can do for your marketing, check out this infographic.
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by Vahe Habeshian
Online shopping is as accessible and popular as ever, resulting in a glut of online promotional material. These days, crafting a listing or promotion that catches the eye requires skill and a deep understanding of customers. Here's how you can craft listings that truly speak to your audience.
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by AlexAnndra Ontra
Building, editing, and sharing a compelling presentation isn't an easy task; it's not particularly cheap, either—because they're often one and done... But there's a way to develop engaging presentation assets that can be used over and over again.
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by Dan McGaw
Marketers today need to create content to satisfy potential customers' voracious appetite for information. Which is why B2B marketers need to understand the various stages of the B2B content marketing funnel—to ensure they meet potential buyers' information needs.
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by Ayaz Nanji
The podcast audience is growing rapidly, and listeners say the quality of content is steadily improving, according to recent research from Adobe.
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by Kelsey Raymond
Different companies have different methods and tools for content creation. What's important is that the team creating the content is capable of implementing a content strategy and achieving its objectives. So when putting together a content marketing team (or outsourcing to an agency), what should you be looking for?
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by Ann Handley
Here are the 2020 B2B content marketing research results from MarketingProfs and Content Marketing Institute. See what key actions and approaches you can take to improve your own content marketing program.
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by Vahe Habeshian
You're tired of using stock photos displaying fake smiles and unnatural poses. Your marketing campaigns could use a shot of authenticity, right? User-generated images and videos might just be the answer. But how can you go about securing the rights to use them?
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by Thibaud Clement
More than 1 billion Stories are shared every day across the Facebook family of apps: Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Stories as a social media format are here to stay. Marketers and brands that invest in this trend will reap the rewards.
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Content marketing was once mostly about launching a website and posting on blogs. Those days are long gone. Today, it's a critical, multifaceted discipline that drives brand awareness as well as sales leads. Still, content campaigns could be even more successful than they are--if only we didn't succumb to these ... more
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Along with keyword research and website optimization, strengthening your backlink profile through off-site SEO is a critical way to boost your organic search rankings and traffic. The challenge? It's really hard... What's a marketer to do? Execute the following three highly effective stratagems. more
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Online shopping is as accessible and popular as ever, resulting in a glut of online promotional material. These days, crafting a listing or promotion that catches the eye requires skill and a deep understanding of customers. Here's how you can craft listings that truly speak to your audience. more
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Different companies have different methods and tools for content creation. What's important is that the team creating the content is capable of implementing a content strategy and achieving its objectives. So when putting together a content marketing team (or outsourcing to an agency), what should you be looking for? more
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