I see one mistake derailing great content marketing strategy again and again in my consulting practice. Businesses set up their content teams as internal agencies to serve internal ‘customers’ in other departments. Why is that a problem? Sometimes this approach incorporates some priority planning. Usually, this planning involves internal “stakeholders” who decide the significant themes … Read more
While some analysts predict a downturn in the economy, two facts are predictable: Consumers will still use search engines and executives will make kneejerk reactions to splash spending. I speak daily with Fortune 500 brands refocusing efforts and budgets from expensive paid advertising and doubling down on SEO. They see good SEO practices not only … Read more
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A CMO recently asked if he could push back on a word I used in a webinar – a word that marketers tend to throw around a lot. I replied, “Sure, push away.” The word was strategy. I had talked a lot in the webinar about how the content itself provides no sustainable competitive advantage. … Read more
