How a Spoonful of Story Helps Even ‘Boring’ Content Go Down

How a Spoonful of Story Helps Even ‘Boring’ Content Go Down

Content practitioners create a spectrum of creative content. Some, like thought leadership e-books, entertaining videos, or customer stories, are seemingly filled with storytelling opportunities. Then, there are the more process-oriented pieces – standards, guidelines, how-to instructions, and other initiatives that relay valuable information. Though necessary, these “constructed” pieces are rarely considered a place to stretch … Read more

How Strategic Content Planning Helps You Say Yes – and No

How Strategic Content Planning Helps You Say Yes – and No

What happened to strategic planning – once a core element of marketing operations? You may be saying, “Strategic planning is still a core piece of what we do.” Is it, though? Today’s “strategic planning” typically involves semi-annual or quarterly events consisting of “strategy making.” Managers and leaders get together (often starting with bagels and coffee) … Read more

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