The business-to-business (B2B) content marketing game is hard. Having to consistently publish valuable, relevant and high-quality content over the long haul, finding the perfect managing editor who is equal parts project manager and keeper of your brand’s voice, scaling a team of writers, designers and video editors to communicate your stories, and getting your stories in […]
I’m working with one of our creative/techie teams to imagine a new brand for a software client. This is from-the-ground-up work that keeps our creative minds happy – branding, identity and digital marketing with a big splash of SEO. We recently started to develop the company’s website – the future beating heart of its digital […]
Tried-and-true content marketing tactics are all over the internet. “Top 10 best practices …”, “Amazing tips and tricks from the pros …”, “Winning marketing strategies …” Generally, the advice works. Things go wonky, however, when common sense leaves the building. Let’s break down six of these techniques: Tactic #1: Build an insanely great website You […]
If you thought corporate blogs had their moment, you might be surprised to learn that what’s old is new again. Blogging is not only alive and well – it’s thriving. For the third consecutive year, Fortune 500 companies reported increased use of blogs to reach current and prospective customers, according to a September 2018 study […]
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 […]
We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling down a page, and there it is: a cryptic headline that promises to reveal something shocking, life-saving or unbelievable … all you have to do is click. Sadly, the content behind the link is usually as disappointing as the headline was mysterious. As marketers, we know that measurable results […]
Customers ask us all the time, “What should I have on my website?” There is no universal set of rules. Each business has different needs, and part of our job is working with clients to figure out their unique needs. If you are thinking of creating your first website or evolving your current site, there […]