Happy March! I can’t believe we are already in the third month of the year. Where has the time gone? I’ve decided March is going to be BRAND month for this blog and my LinkedIn newsletter. This makes me very happy because it is one of my favorite topics. I’ve got lots of ideas, tips,…
My focus this month is on product-based content. This is a kind of content focused on promoting a product or service. The goal of product-based content marketing is to provide the necessary information to potential customers so they can make an informed decision when purchasing the product or service. Additionally, product-based content can be used…
The main difference between product-based content and other marketing content is the focus. The story is specifically about the product instead of the brand or industry. The customer is still the hero of the story but the solution to their conflict is a very specific product or service. Don’t Forget Who the Hero Is It’s…
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.…
This is a nice way to start the week. My first guest post on She Owns It.
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.…
TL:DR: What a nutty, unexpected, and exhilarating year! I’ve seen so many blog writers posting pieces of their predictions for 2023 or a wrap-up of 2022 this week. I might as well jump on the bandwagon. This last year has shown me just how terrible I am at predicting the future so reflections it is!…
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…
