creating content

A brand needs to think about information that niche audiences want to know.

Building an effective content strategy to reach buyers is essential for the success of a business.

Content which is easy to consume ultimately leads to greater financial returns.

Encouraging the target market to consume content rather than lose them to all the options available is a constant challenge. Some businesses seem to switch from strategy to strategy without investing the time to allow any single approach to take root.

This leaves consumers confused as it makes the business seem untrustworthy.

Given below are ways to create easy-to-consume content. 

Research

If content is created out of speculation, the audience might not want to consume it. Thorough research will show the audience that a business cares about providing them with relevant content.

Content research can include a combination of things, like looking at top spots that rank in search engines, content that is marked by social shares and engagement and keeping updated about what others in the industry are writing, sharing and talking about.

Content research ensures a company’s brand visibility and web traffic. Research also helps to understand target audiences better.

Being True to the Brand Voice

Its content has to be aligned with the voice of a brand. Brand voice plays a significant role in helping a brand stand out. Crises do not mean that a business has to stray from its mission, as its purpose remains the same.

This is the time to create useful content. For instance, the content generated can provide information that can help buyers get through the crisis.

It can also offer thought leadership on the future of the business. For instance, the Big Birge Plumbing Company site has a great design, uses original photos and displays the company’s humorous personality.

Their writing is clever and punny:  ‘Don’t let our money go down the drain.’ This element of fun is also carried over to their social media presence. 

Think Like a Publisher

Publishers start with a content strategy and focus on the mechanics of delivering that content. They define and carefully identify target audiences and then decide what content can meet their needs.

They also consider a few questions: Who are the readers? What are their motivations? How can I engage and entertain them? How can I encourage them to make a purchase? Producing effective content is not only about an egocentric display of products and services 

Consistency

It is important to stay true to the established rhythm of a business. Providing consistent quality of information can help build trust. A regular strategy helps to create a better customer experience.

Consistency is a tool for lead generation that should not be underestimated. If a business becomes known for high-quality content , visitors will come to its website whenever they are looking for information about their field of expertise.

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Ronn Torossian is the Founder & Chairman of 5W Public Relations, one of the largest independently owned PR firms in the United States. Since founding 5WPR in 2003, he has led the company's growth and vision, with the agency earning accolades including being named a Top 50 Global PR Agency by PRovoke Media, a top three NYC PR agency by O'Dwyers, one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces and being awarded multiple American Business Awards, including a Stevie Award for PR Agency of the Year. With over 25 years of experience crafting and executing powerful narratives, Torossian is one of America's most prolific and well-respected public relations executives. Throughout his career he has advised leading and high-growth businesses, organizations, leaders and boards across corporate, technology and consumer industries. Torossian is known as one of the country's foremost experts on crisis communications. He has lectured on crisis PR at Harvard Business School, appears regularly in the media and has authored two editions of his book, "For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results With Game-Changing Public Relations," which is an industry best-seller. Torossian's strategic, resourceful approach has been recognized with numerous awards including being named the Stevie American Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year, the American Business Awards PR Executive of the Year, twice over, an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist, a Top Crisis Communications Professional by Business Insider, Metropolitan Magazine's Most Influential New Yorker, and a recipient of Crain's New York Most Notable in Marketing & PR. Outside of 5W, Torossian serves as a business advisor to and investor in multiple early stage businesses across the media, B2B and B2C landscape. Torossian is the proud father of two daughters. He is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and a board member of multiple not for profit organizations.