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Expertise from content marketers on everything from building a workable budget to creating the best marketing content.
Blog syndication: SEO killer or exposure boon?
We all want more exposure for our blogs. Why else do we write them? So syndication can seem like a no-brainer. Of course, you want to publish on a site that gets thousands more views than your own does. But before you jump in with two feet, make sure you’re...
Why corporate blogs suck so much
Every marketer knows they need to have a company blog to drive SEO, content marketing, leads and [insert next week’s buzz word here]. But do you really need one if it’s just going to suck? No. A bad blog is worse than no blog. Four reasons corporate blogs often fail...
Monday matters: Working your personal social strategy
Ok, so it’s not really Monday. It’s even better, it’s Tuesday after a holiday weekend! With a short week ahead, it’s tough to take on new things this week. So, today I’m going to discuss what I do when I have a little extra time on my weekends, especially a long...
Monday matters: Listening for inspiration
It’s easy to get into a routine of executing tasks and solving problems as they come. This is a great way to lose sight of big picture. If you don’t already, try to make “listening” part of that routine. Here’s what I mean by listening. I mean taking in what the world...
Monday matters: Time to explore some “dumbass” ideas
Welcome to the first Monday in May. If you missed the Kentucky Derby Saturday, you missed a great story. The winner this past Saturday was not a pedigreed colt from a posh Kentucky farm. Winner, California Chrome, was born from a mare that was purchased for just...
Blog comments, whales & science fairs
Recently my seven-year-old son, Will, participated in his first science fair. With overwhelming fairness, his school does not offer prizes or rank the projects in any way. Comment sheets are set out with each project so that others can write something about the...
Monday matters: 10 steps to super productivity
Rise and shine it’s Monday morning! And today I’m feeling perky and I’m feeling like this is going to be a super productive week. You know when you have one of those days when everything is just clicking and you’re uber-productive? Yep, that’s going to be every day...
If Game of Thrones characters were brands, which ones would they be?
HBO recently kicked of the long-awaited fourth season of Game of Thrones. Yippee! The show’s characters are deep and interesting and they are what makes the show so awesome. It got me thinking about some of the brands we love, love to hate or just hate and which...
Monday matters: Creating content marketing with the right voice
It’s Monday again and your job this week before the crazy begins is to think about your company voice. When you create materials, who exactly are you talking to? Do you have a person in mind? If you want to get fancy, this is called persona-driven marketing and you...
Monday matters: Nailing brand uniqueness
Monday is a great time to think big picture. You’re fresh from some rest (hopefully) and not yet bogged down in your day-to-day routine. Don’t waste this glorious freshness on your in-box. Before you get into your tactical to-do list for the week, take this moment to...