April Fools’ Day is this weekend, perhaps the only date on the calendar when benign cruelty is celebrated, apart from Black Friday. One of the most effective April Fools’ jokes my daughters played on me when they were much younger preyed on my pre-first-cup-of-coffee, semiconscious vulnerability. I stumbled into the kitchen, making a beeline to […]
Ever wonder if your blog post is too short or your article too long? I’ve been wrestling with the issue lately, so I set out to find answers. As it turns out, the answers aren’t black and white, but savvy marketers can weigh the considerations below to help identify the optimal length for their own […]
It’s that time of year again. With a new year on the horizon, businesses are setting sales goals and solidifying their budgets for pursuing said objectives. Oftentimes, leaders of business-to-business (B2B) companies have difficulty differentiating the many marketing tactics out there. While I would never claim there to be a one-size-fits-all plan, I can say […]
A five-year time frame is an eternity in digital marketing. In 2012, content marketing was uncharted territory for many businesses. They were investing heavily in social media, but the idea of a holistic content marketing plan was relatively new. Fast-forward to 2017, and nearly 90 percent of B2B marketers use content marketing as a foundational […]
Oktoberfest is over. Leaves have begun to fall. We’re preparing for the end of another year – and ramping up to our busiest season. As we deal with expiring budgets, rush projects and holiday travel schedules, creating content for regularly scheduled marketing pieces can get pushed to the back burner. With a little bit of planning, […]
As you develop an identity for your blog, consider some offbeat options or creative ways to present your content. Keep a list of topics handy when you begin to write so you don’t struggle for content at the last minute. Here are some ideas you can use immediately: 1. Stand out from your competitors by […]
As you wind down on last-minute holiday decorating, shopping and cooking, it’s a good time to think about 2014 and strategize ways to promote your business. Knowing key B2B trends will help you prepare for a successful year. Among the trends to watch: Companies will spend more on content marketing. Fifty-eight percent of B2B marketers […]
It’s time for another blog post, but you stare at a blank screen and can’t figure out what to write. Many bloggers get writer’s block at some point. Here are some tips to get you started: Have fun — just tell your story. Skip the headline and introduction, and start writing about the topic. Once […]