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The Thought Leader’s Shortcut: Build a Content Bank From 1 Asset

The Trust Gap: Why Human Content Wins in an AI Market

Stop Asking Experts to Write: The Two-Touchpoint Content Workflow

Create a Quarterly Content Planning Sprint

B2B Trust Has Turned Inward. Thought Leadership Gets You In

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

Build a Scalable Thought Leadership Content Strategy

The Hidden Bias in AI Marketing Content

Where to Find Experts to Interview for B2B Thought Leadership

Sharpen Your Grammar, Style and Punctuation with These Resources
If you create business or marketing communications regularly, you’re probably a decent writer. But even great writers use grammar, style and punctuation guides. If your skills aren’t where they need to be, these references can help you improve your writing. If you’re thinking about leaning on GPT, Copy.ai, Grammarly or

B2B Email Marketing Trends and Tactics for 2024
Business-to-business (B2B) email marketing is experiencing a renaissance, thanks to new technologies and tools. Increased demand for authentic and personalized interactions among buyers is another contributing factor. If you’re treating email marketing like you did 10 years ago, it’s time for a reboot. Email is a core digital marketing format

B2B Marketing Through Storytelling: Does My Brand Need It?
Does my brand need B2B marketing through storytelling? People ask me this question a lot. Is it on your mind, too? Are you wondering what it means? You may think it’s just another marketing fad. Or you could see it as industry jargon that marketers use to look important. Well,

5 B2B Digital Marketing Trends for 2024
From voice search optimization to content marketing diversification, digital marketers can look forward to new technologies and opportunities in 2024. Here are five B2B digital marketing trends that will reshape content marketing in 2024 and beyond. 1. Voice search optimization B2B decision-makers are always on the go. The way they

The Simons Group Joins the Content Authenticity Initiative
The Simons Group is now a member of the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI), an association that seeks to develop standards and technologies for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of digital media. The group includes media and tech companies, nongovernmental associations, academics, technologists and journalists, who want trust and transparency at

Research Alert: B2B Marketing Budgets Surge
B2B marketing budgets are on the rise worldwide. The trend is expected to increase in the coming years, new research reveals. Business-to-business (B2B) marketers are largely optimistic about the future, according to a recent LinkedIn/Ipsos report. “The B2B Marketing Benchmark” surveyed 1,954 B2B leaders in eight countries, including the United

7 Quick AI Tips for Seasoned Writers
That got concerning for a bit there, didn’t it? When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in early 2023, it felt like it was trying to take us down as writers. Suddenly, anyone could create generally presentable marketing content – instantly. Fortunately, it looks like generative artificial intelligence (AI) will be

Customer Advocates Ignite Your Brand’s Success
If your brand wants an unbeatable advantage that will boost your sales, marketing and customer experience, build a strong customer advocacy program. Every brand – no matter how big or small – will benefit from having advocates. What is customer advocacy? Customer advocacy is about building authentic, strong relationships with

Marketing Hacks: A Cheat Sheet From an Open Mic
Raise your hand if you like public speaking. I thought so. Almost no one volunteers for that. Next, picture yourself singing at an open mic. Not. Gonna. Happen. The very idea gives many people heart palpitations. As a singer, you’ve got to put on your grown-up pants. Pretend you don’t

Generative AI and Copyright: Legal Concerns for Businesses
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT and Bard, may be angst-inducing for some people. The speed at which the technology is advancing and “learning” is key. More than one person has imagined machines turning on their creators. Businesses that use and create content have more immediate and less dystopian