Press releases are a great tool for spreading information about your business. A captivating piece of copy will capture the attention of journalists, who will hopefully choose to run the story in their respective media outlets. This will help you reach wider audiences...
State of visual media: Demand for better online visual experiences stretching brand resources
As the visual economy matures, a new report from digital experiences firm Cloudinary investigates the ways more than 375 leading brands across 13 vertical industries harness visual media to deliver engaging online experiences at every digital touchpoint. The research...
You still have to write for humans (and not just eighth graders)
Anyone who has been in marketing eventually is advised to “write like an eighth grader.” People who offer this advice may cite legitimate literacy studies showing that the “average American” reads at the level of a seventh- or eighth-grader. If that is true...
In turbulent times, actionable and relevant business content—not flash—cuts through the noise
What makes content effectively stand out for the clients of professional services firms in today’s volatile economic and geopolitical landscape? A new research study from strategic communications firm Greentarget and consulting firm Zeughauser Group finds that...
Study: Consumers want humans moderating content online, not just AI
The vast majority (92 percent) of consumer respondents in a new survey from digital CX innovator TELUS International believe that it is very important or somewhat important to have humans reviewing content online vs. AI alone. Of those respondents, nearly...
Top 10 biggest mistakes when building thought leadership campaigns
When you are taking your marketing and PR content up a level by infusing it with strong opinions and insights, underpinned by rock solid evidence of technical or market expertise, there’s a lot that can go wrong. So here are my ‘Top 10 biggest mistakes’ to avoid when...
4 solid tips for boosting your business blog’s ROI
Blog posts are some of the most important marketing content a company can produce. Done right, blogs can supercharge business growth, bringing in leads and nurturing customer retention. Yet many companies struggle to maximize their value. Why? A strong blogging...
Long live the king: New report reveals a dramatic increase in marketing content in 2022
If it was ever a secret that content is king, it seems the cat is out of the bag now. Three in four (76 percent) tech companies are at least doubling their content development efforts year-over-year, and nearly 30 percent of companies are producing three to five times...
The myth of earned media: 5 reasons why content marketing fails
Content marketing is a critical tool in your marketing arsenal. And the numbers don't lie. The 2022 State of Content Marketing report shows that 97 percent of businesses already incorporate content marketing into their marketing strategy. Therefore, the internet is...
29 free tools to use for content marketing
Whether you’re looking to increase brand awareness, generate leads, or drive sales, your content marketing strategy should be designed to achieve your desired outcome. However, to market your content effectively in this day and age, you need the assistance of various...
How to implement a content audit for your brand
The internet runs on content. Whether you’re in media, construction, or automatic call distribution, content is the key to raising your brand. Content builds brand visibility, it boosts your SEO, customers love it, and all the best marketers are investing in content...
How to make SEO and content marketing work together for your business
It's no secret that SEO and content marketing are two of the most important aspects of online marketing. But for many businesses, knowing how to make them work together can be challenging. Many people think that SEO is all about cramming as many keywords into your...












