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How much traction can a brand get out of a press release? A carefully-crafted press release can garner attention from media outlets, but can a press release do anything for your SEO goals or are these releases really just a relic of the past? Getting a mention in a big media outlet can provide a […]
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It seems there is always a new algorithm: a new way to use keywords, hashtags or links that you need to know about, and this part of the content creation process can be difficult to keep up with. The latest topic to land on many content creators’ desks is ChatGPT, which is an artificial intelligence […]
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Have you ever had to wipe away tears after a commercial? You feel sort of silly. It’s just marketing, after all. You quickly reach for a tissue and wipe away the evidence. Whether it’s Folgers’ “Peter Comes Home for Christmas” or the famous “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” commercial, there are brands […]
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You’ve likely heard some buzz about user-generated content but maybe you haven’t really figured out the best way to utilize it for your brand. Here are three tips to take your user-generated content to the next level, as well as a couple of examples of brands that are exceptionally great at user-generated content: Think Beyond […]
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You’ve been working at your content marketing for a while, posting regular blogs and producing video content, even throwing in an infographic here and there. But it’s not producing the results you anticipated, and you’re wondering why. Here are four steps you can take to update your content marketing strategy: Change Your Voice: In this […]

Content marketing is at its best when it has a solid strategy behind it. Your team has agreed-upon goals, a vibrant list of topics and mix of formats and a reliable calendar that ensures consistency. You might bump along for months or even years, enjoying high levels of engagement and an increasingly valuable reputation for […]
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Why do you need content marketing in your strategy for reaching your marketing goals? Is it worth the effort? According to the “State of Content Marketing 2022,” 97% of organizations use content marketing. Why? Because it is what consumers want. Consumers don’t engage with brands that just produce sales ads. Instead, successful marketing focuses on […]
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If you’ve never implemented content marketing as a strategic technique in your business, there are a few good reasons you should invest in it: Brand Awareness: Regularly publishing valuable content helps your brand name become more known Building a Reputation: As you gain a voice in your industry, buyers will begin to think of your […]
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You’ve heard that despite the flash and captivation of social media scrolling in all of its addictive glory, email remains a powerful tool in your marketing strategy. But what about blogging? Do people still want to read a blog? Besides pointing out the obvious, that you’re sitting here reading this blog, there are plenty of […]
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Every time you write a blog, create a video or talk to your followers on a live feed, you’re wondering: am I getting it right? You might think of marketing as a series of best guesses, but as a recent campaign from Mailchimp points out, it shouldn’t be this trial-and-error, gut-level, darts-in-the-dark approach. Mailchimp recently […]