Posts Tagged ‘content marketing’
Sometimes Facts Are Better Than Storytelling In Persuasion
Storytelling is all the rage – well it’s always been all the rage, witness Oedipus Rex ,The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Bible, Pride & Prejudice. As a business though, storytelling has come into vogue as the purpose of or method of communication, sometimes to the detriment of communicating. Strong stories, that are simple, emotional, truthful,…
Read MoreWho Cares About Your Content
By Joe Kowalke Did you see my eyes roll? No, of course, not. That’s because I only did it in my mind. I mentally roll my eyes whenever someone in business proclaims, “We need content!” I know, I know, it’s the PR and marketing industry’s word du jour. Now more than ever businesses are expected…
Read MoreOwn It: 5 Tips for a Smart Owned Media Strategy
A recent Harvard Business Review article states, “If you want to truly be disruptive, it’s time to rethink owned media and make it a more strategic part of your marketing mix.” We couldn’t agree more. Unlike earned or paid media, or social (which many confuse with owned), owned media gives a brand control over its…
Read MoreAre Buyer Personas Really Useful?
So often we are asked if buyer personas are really useful. The answer is yes, and no. Developing a useful buyer persona is critical to an effective marketing program. After all, if you don’t know who your customer is then how in the world can you connect with them? But when your buyer personas are…
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