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Create a Quarterly Content Planning Sprint

Create a Quarterly Content Planning Sprint

Key takeaways: Quarterly content planning gives B2B teams a clear, repeatable way to set direction before execution. Rather than reacting to scattered requests, teams align on priorities, themes and proof points during a focused planning sprint that brings marketers and experts together at the right moment. Experts contribute insight once per quarter, while marketers carry […]
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B2B Trust Has Turned Inward. Thought Leadership Gets You In

B2B Trust Has Turned Inward. Thought Leadership Gets You In

Key takeaways: B2B trust now forms early and close to home. Buyers place greater confidence in familiar people and proven judgment. New research shows that thought leadership content plays a role in helping buyers assess expertise and reduce perceived risk. However, today, merely showing up with content isn’t enough. Organizations that pair expert-led insights with […]
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The ROI of Content Marketing: Why Sales Wins Start With Relevance

The ROI of Content Marketing: Why Sales Wins Start With Relevance

Key takeaways: The ROI of content marketing is measured by its ability to accelerate sales cycles, increase pipeline value and establish credibility before sales outreach. By answering buyers’ questions early, content marketing reduces time to close and improves marketing-qualified leads to sales-qualified leads (MQL to SQL) conversion rates. Effective content also functions as always-on sales […]
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Build a Scalable Thought Leadership Content Strategy

Build a Scalable Thought Leadership Content Strategy

Key takeaways: A strong thought leadership content strategy treats expert time like the scarce resource it is. With one structured input session and one final accuracy review, you build a full quarter of content from a single anchor asset. By bringing experts in early and giving them clear direction, the result is consistent messaging, reduced […]
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The Hidden Bias in AI Marketing Content

The Hidden Bias in AI Marketing Content

B2B marketers depend on artificial intelligence (AI) tools as assistants for many tasks, often without considering every request carries an unseen slant. Every answer starts with a human prompt. Therefore, bias can slip in before these tools write a single word. This cycle makes bias in AI marketing content more common than people realize. How […]
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Where to Find Experts to Interview for B2B Thought Leadership

Where to Find Experts to Interview for B2B Thought Leadership

Expert interviews are your secret weapon for turning strong B2B content into unforgettable thought leadership. When you find experts to interview, you add depth, credibility and insights your competitors can’t replicate easily. Additionally, experts often share your finished work with their own networks, helping your content stick and stand out. Why expert input is golden […]
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5 Essential Questions Shaping B2B Content Marketing in 2026

5 Essential Questions Shaping B2B Content Marketing in 2026

2026 is coming fast, and B2B content marketing is changing again. The basics still matter – grabbing attention, building trust and driving action – but leadership will expect rock-solid proof that content is moving the business forward. With artificial (AI) tools everywhere, complex buying teams in place, and growing pressure to prove results, they aren’t […]
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Stop Talking About Yourself on Your B2B Landing Pages

Stop Talking About Yourself on Your B2B Landing Pages

If your B2B landing pages aren’t converting, you’re likely focusing on the wrong thing: your solution. Specifically, while you’re busy explaining features and capabilities, prospects are asking themselves, “Do they understand my problem?” Instead, make your landing pages reflect your prospects’ world by calling out the pain they’re trying to solve. When you acknowledge their […]
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Quarterly Content Audit: Turn Underperformers Into Wins

Quarterly Content Audit: Turn Underperformers Into Wins

As we enter the final quarter of the year, the pressure to churn out new content can feel overwhelming. However, rather than starting from scratch, a content audit can reveal hidden opportunities in the material you’ve already published. If you’ve been consistently publishing content for six months to a year, you should start to see […]
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Self-Service That Sells: Smart Moves for B2B Marketers

Self-Service That Sells: Smart Moves for B2B Marketers

B2B buyers want control. They prefer to explore, compare and make purchase decisions on their own terms. That’s where self-service marketing comes in. It gives buyers the ability to access the information they need without waiting for a sales conversation. Many B2B buyers now complete most of their research before speaking with a sales rep. […]
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A graphic with question marks represents the questions that will shape B2B content marketing in 2026.

5 Essential Questions Shaping B2B Content Marketing in 2026

2026 is coming fast, and B2B content marketing is changing again. The basics still matter – grabbing attention, building trust and driving action – but leadership will expect rock-solid proof that content is moving the business forward. With artificial (AI) tools everywhere, complex buying teams in place, and growing pressure

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A magnifying glass image represents how buyers prefer self-service vs. talking with sales reps.

Self-Service That Sells: Smart Moves for B2B Marketers

B2B buyers want control. They prefer to explore, compare and make purchase decisions on their own terms. That’s where self-service marketing comes in. It gives buyers the ability to access the information they need without waiting for a sales conversation. Many B2B buyers now complete most of their research before

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Why Your B2B Content Hub Falls Short (and How to Fix It)

Coming Soon: Your Complete Guide to Creating a Revenue-Generating B2B Content Hub Here’s a hard truth: Many B2B content hubs aren’t pulling their weight. They’re cluttered. Unfocused. Built to check a box – not drive results. They’re filled with shallow content that fails to attract buyers and drive meaningful business

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Human Expertise in AI Content: Your Gold in the Digital Flood

The rise of AI-powered search and content generation has many B2B marketers wondering about the future. But in this evolving landscape, human expertise in AI content is emerging not as a relic, but as the very gold that will help you stand out. AI-powered search tools like Google’s AI Overview

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An image showing small gears represents alignment in B2B sales and marketing teams.

From Silos to Synergy: How to Unite B2B Sales and Marketing

Many business-to-business (B2B) leaders struggle with sales and marketing alignment, even when they think these teams work well together. The data tells a different story. Forrester found that 65% of sales and marketing staff see a disconnect between their departments’ leaders. That gap creates real problems: lost deals, employee turnover

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An image of a man on a ladder looking through a pair of binoculars symbolizes the importance of content hubs in a zero-click search world.

Content Hubs Matter More Than Ever in Zero-Click Search

Here’s an unexpected truth: As Google answers more questions in search results, B2B content hubs matter more – not less. Basic info gets stuck in zero-click results, but in-depth, well-connected hubs still shine. Think of it this way: If someone can get a quick answer without clicking, they probably didn’t

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An image of a clock represents how much time gen AI can save when working on technical writing.

Simplify Technical Writing With Gen AI (+ Sample Prompts)

You don’t need a Ph.D. to conquer technical writing. However, if your content covers specific products, you’ll need deep product knowledge. The goal is to make complicated information accessible and clear for a broad audience, including readers who don’t have technical backgrounds. This post will show you how to simplify

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A screenshot of the LinkedIn logo on a laptop represents the importance of having an active B2B LinkedIn page.

Reboot Your B2B LinkedIn Page for 2025 Success

Your B2B LinkedIn page is chock-full of valuable, relevant content, right? Even better, the platform is key in your marketing strategy. “What page?” you ask. “I forgot we had one.” If your business’s LinkedIn page is staler than last week’s leftovers, it’s time for a revamp. LinkedIn is the world’s

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Digital Marketing Trends To Watch for in 2025

As 2025 nears, B2B marketers are asking how to keep up with the fast-changing digital world. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation offer news ways to work, but the need for real human connection remains strong. The future will belong to those who can balance cutting-edge tech with empathy and creativity.

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Fuel Business Growth and Content with Advocacy Programs

Top B2B brands know customer advocacy is the ultimate way to retain customers, win buyers’ hearts and minds and grow their businesses. Brands prioritize advocacy because it works. It’s not unusual for businesses to have strong customer connections. Advocacy programs take these relationships a step further. They turn loyal customers

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