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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,

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

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

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

What to Do When You Need Content Marketing Inspiration
When you’re out of content marketing inspiration and the well is dry, it’s a struggle to get out of that rut. You might explore topic ideas only to find that other creators have covered them. That happened to me recently. My next move was to tap ChatGPT and Notion.so. Unfortunately,

B2B Content Marketing Strategy Comparison: Case Studies Vs. White Papers
While many people are unclear about the differences between a case study and a white paper, each has a distinct purpose and can be a valuable tool in your B2B content marketing strategy. What are the differences between a white paper and a case study? A case study, also known

How B2B Content Marketing Crushes Cold Calling
Business-to-business (B2B) content marketing crushes cold calling when it’s done well. I emphasize that point because crappy content marketing won’t get you anywhere. True cold calling probably won’t either, because it’s not based on problem-solving. It’s a fishing expedition to sell products and services. When I started working in corporate

Help Your Content Marketing Writers Succeed
The internet is full of advice about how to win at content marketing. Whether you want to create a strategy, plan and build out content or stand out from your competitors, you’ll find plenty of guides, how-tos and tips. Want to know what’s missing? No one explains how to set

Who Do You Think You’re Talking To?
Before I followed my passion and made content marketing my career, I took time off after college. I had to get my head together and mature a bit. Many of my friends did the same. Their activities included backpacking in Asia and working on a fishing boat in Alaska. In

Marketers: Don’t Fear ChatGPT (Yet)
The marketing world has been abuzz about ChatGPT for a hot minute. And content marketers feel threatened. But is ChatGPT going to replace us? Here’s my take: Don’t worry – yet. Read on to learn why. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to answer