Thought leader month is coming to an end so I thought I would share a list of some of my favorite thought leaders. If you recall, thought leaders are respected experts in a topic or field that offer useful, engaging, and valuable content. The content piece is what makes these people or companies thought leaders.…
For this week’s musings on thought leadership, I present to you, dear reader, a case study. This case study highlights ghostwritten work I’ve written (and am still doing) for a long-term client over the last two years. The Client The client provides recruitment and resources for career growth to women in the tech industry. They…
Recently I’ve been lucky enough to be asked to collaborate with other experts on content marketing strategy. Here are a few of my submissions. From Terkel — What are some questions freelancers should ask clients? My answer: Do you have a brand guide? No freelancer worth their fee would do a job without asking for…
If you read my LinkedIn newsletter, you know that I will be musing about Thought Leadership this month both there and here on this blog. This is one of my most favorite content marketing topics because I think it’s such a powerful way to enhance a brand and it’s a lot of fun to write.…
Recently, I’ve been researching influencer marketing for an article I am writing. It has become a massive business. What started as a way to leverage customer reviews and build social proof online has become a lucrative paid marketing tool. The total amount of money spent on influencer marketing this year is estimated at $16.4 billion…
A brand story is a cohesive narrative that incorporates the facts, characteristics, thoughts, and emotions created by your brand. Unlike copywriting, which is about showing and telling about your brand, a story inspires an emotional reaction because when done right, it places your customer in the center of the action. Stories are persuasive because we’re…
Planning for 2023 is well underway for most businesses, but I am just getting started. But, since I’ve decided to limit the “shoulda, coulda, woulda” mentality in my life, I’ve given myself some grace on the timing. My lateness is fine. I’ll catch up eventually. Anyway, I’ve started working on my 2023 content calendar for…
I am a content writer. I’ve written a lot of recent blogs and LinkedIn posts about what I mean by content, how it’s different from copywriting, and why content marketing is important for the success of any business. If you need more convincing, here are five very specific benefits of content marketing. Content Educates and…
Social proof. It’s a buzzword thrown around a lot in the marketing world. But what does it really mean? Read my latest LinkedIn newsletter to find out. #socialproof #contentmarketing #influencermarketing #contenwriter #freelancewriter #freelancer #brandmarketing #brandstrategy
If your brand is committed to content marketing, you need a content calendar. This valuable tool will help focus your marketing efforts. Without a calendar, you risk wasting your budget on ad campaigns that don’t address your goals or turning off potential leads with emails that don’t address their needs or concerns. A content calendar…
