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State of Content Marketing 2019: Creativity Strikes Back

Contently - Strategy

The brand had a slick new site, detailed persona work, and a strong SEO gameplan. “Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. Creativity strikes back. And content is a big driver of business.

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The 2021 Content Marketing Checklist

Contently - Strategy

Smart marketing leaders are planning to shift that budget to content, as it’s more or less impossible to do good digital marketing without great content. According to LinkedIn, a whopping 78 percent plan to up their investment in content. Content from brands is going to get better as a result.

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Seven Content Marketing Tools To Support Your Strategy Development

Prohibition

Staying on top of your game is a must when it comes to content marketing. Having various marketing strategies across multiple platforms can be hard to keep on top of – so having the right tools at your disposal can be a game-changer. What to Avoid: Don’t over-polish your feed.

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Inbound Marketing vs. Content Marketing: Which is Better?

PR 20/20

That's where inbound marketing and content marketing relate. Think of them as the smooth talkers of the marketing world—using engaging content and helpful information to attract and win over potential customers. Some examples of inbound marketing tactics include: Social media. What is content marketing?

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#CisionChat: Content Marketing on Social Media

Cision

Twedt has experience creating content for, and managing, social channels for one of the most successful publications in the PR industry. He was kind enough to share what he has learned when it comes to content marketing on social media. My guess is people/brands will find that short tweets are more effective than long ones.

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The New PR: The Intersection of Positioning and Content Marketing

Onclusive

Marketing and communication expert and author Andy Cunningham spoke about how to create a company’s positioning and branding as the foundation for success in the New PR. To be successful in the New PR is to identify the intersection of positioning and content marketing. The Yin and Yang of Positioning & Branding.

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The Most Underrated Skill in Content Marketing? Fact-Checking

Contently - Strategy

This piece originally appeared on Contently’s The Freelance Creative. When it comes to freelance content marketing , however, the parameters are often less clear. When a brand is behind a story, there’s bias involved. Why accuracy in content marketing is important.