Top Rank Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In an age where the allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the attention of so many of us in the B2B marketing industry, the essence of authentic human connection in storytelling is more important than ever. “81% of marketers think content writers jobs are at risk because of AI.

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Zoominfo

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Storytelling has long been used to activate a reader’s imagination through an interactive narrative. Brand storytelling in particular uses this narrative to share company values while connecting customers to a company. What Is Brand Storytelling? Get a Demo Examples of Brand Storytelling 1. Keep reading! schools.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 3, 2021

Let’s get real about B2B content marketing. The truth is, your content doesn’t have to boring or stuffy. In this post, we’ll review why B2B content marketing sucks and how to improve it so that it delivers a true ROI (return on investment). How Much Ineffective B2B Content Is Out There? Most of it sucks.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Content marketing can be a highly effective way to build brand awareness. With every piece of branded content an individual sees, they become more familiar with your brand. Content can help to build your brand in several different ways. Every piece of content you publish should also reflect your brand tone and voice.

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Martech

MARCH 22, 2024

AI tools and large language models (LLMs) are changing the content marketing process, impacting how we conceive, produce and distribute content. Enhancing the creative approach to improving existing processes leaves us in a position to focus more on creativity and optimization.

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Contently

DECEMBER 12, 2018

“Content marketing just doesn’t work,” they said. I’ve worked at Contently, one of the pioneers in content marketing, since 2013. After hundreds of meetings and workshops this year, I feel confident that content marketing is about to take a big leap—thanks to a few key factors.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 1, 2023

The AI-fueled transformation of content marketing is both exhilarating and distressing. OpenAI and an avalanche of new content tools and best practices are overwhelming many content marketers. What are the biggest threats (enemies) to the widget market? Social media campaign.

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ClearVoice

DECEMBER 29, 2020

If you have been a content marketer for a while, you know many buzzwords are thrown around haphazardly in conversations and materials. One of those is the endless pursuit brands have with being considered a great storyteller. 6 storytelling myths in marketing.

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Marketing Insider Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Debate raged for a long time about whether SaaS companies really needed content marketing. In 2022, that debate is dead — content is a critical piece of successful digital marketing for every SaaS brand. Topics covered in SaaS content are often technical. 5 Actionable Content Marketing Lessons for SaaS.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 6, 2023

According to a recent report, 83% of professional marketers believe that creating video content is more important now than ever. But what exactly qualifies as video content? Company Culture Videos Brand storytelling can be one of the most effective ways to make an emotional connection with your audience.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

I’ve heard variations of it from marketers, freelancers, journalists, and students looking to start their careers. Sure, writing is at the core of multiple marketing jobs, but there are key distinctions. Copywriting and content marketing call for different skills and success metrics. For ads, I want creativity.

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Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 6, 2021

With content marketing. You can continue to build brand loyalty by engaging with your audience, personalizing your content, telling real stories, and listening to customer feedback. The Power of Customer Retention Marketing. 9 Customer Retention Strategies That Use Content Marketing. Quick Takeaways.

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Animalz blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” I went down a Google rabbit hole, hoping to find out more about storytelling in content marketing. So I decided to settle for a lesser quest: finding out when to use storytelling in content marketing. So You Think You’re a Storyteller? Storytelling is the holy grail for content marketers.

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ClearVoice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Everyone has their favorite creative marketing moment. Creativity has always been the starlet of content creation. With recent advances in marketing data analysis, analytics is poised to steal the show. The Role of Creativity in Content Strategy If your content is a meal, creativity is the seasoning.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 7, 2020

Why wouldn’t you want to use infographics in your content marketing? It requires a deft, creative design eye alongside a willingness to stick to branding and messaging. Why, that would be content marketing masters GE. To date, there are 79,000,000 search results on Google for “infographic.”.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 1, 2018

You probably never hear anyone reply: “I studied content marketing as an undergraduate and earned a Ph.D. Great storytellers come from all sorts of places. Great storytellers come from all sorts of places, says @EditorStahl. storytelling Click To Tweet. Great storytellers collaborate. But that’s OK.

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Content Standard

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Access this and more Content Disrupted episodes on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or Google Podcasts. At Autodesk, content marketing started as a program to drive demand within a new audience segment. He suggests starting with understanding customer needs and reverse-engineering content to deliver value.

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ClickZ

JUNE 21, 2023

This interview with Tyrona Heath , Director of Marketing Engagement at LinkedIn’s B2B Institute, is aimed at celebrating and championing B2B excellence to drive creativity and excitement amongst B2B brands, marketers, and advertisers. When you talk about creativity in B2B, it can feel abstract. I can see the connection.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 19, 2015

But here’s the key question: How do companies get started with storytelling? Everyone Is a Storyteller. The first and probably most important step is recognizing that every company can be a storyteller, and every company has good stories to tell. The answer: a five-step process that any company can embrace. Take the Leap.

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Marketing Insider Group

MAY 27, 2015

Confining storytelling strictly to the brand or PR teams limits the value and impact that can be had. Creating citizen storytellers isn’t only about tapping the ranks for ideas to develop into content. Starting with the marketing ecosystem. Citizen Storytellers. Creating the Corp Storytellers. Demand gen.

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Zoominfo

AUGUST 12, 2018

Creativity isn’t a concept that can easily be put into words. So in an effort to demystify the term, we’re going to dive into marketing creativity in the B2B realm. With the ultimate goal of increasing conversion rates, marketers have to accelerate brand activity through digital channels.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

My first week back, I was eager to see what I’d missed in the world of B2B content marketing during my time away. What were the latest content trends being discussed in blogs and on social media? What types of resources were B2B marketers using to find (and discuss) the latest in content marketing?

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DivvyHQ

JANUARY 12, 2023

It's no secret that creative teams are often interrupted, which can kill their productivity. But there are ways to minimize these interruptions and help your team be more creative. Check out our latest article for 6 tips!

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Martech

APRIL 26, 2024

This is why it’s essential CEOs and brand leaders recognize the profound connection between storytelling and technology. By combining storytelling and technology, we can achieve new levels of creative expression and audience engagement. This opens new possibilities for content that resonates on a personal level.

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Vidyard

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Read on to learn how to tell a story through video by focusing on themes, building stories around emotion, and following some key storytelling principles. Contents 1. Video Storytelling Tips 3.1 Don’t Be Afraid to Get Creative 3.3 Video Storytelling Tips. Don’t Be Afraid to Get Creative. Show, Don’t Tell 3.5

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Kate Santore took the stage at Content Marketing World to share Coca-Cola’s storytelling ethos – and in the process inspired marketers to ask, “What if?”. HANDPICKED RELATED CONTENT: Do You Know Your Why? Your Content Marketing Success Depends on It. CCO: Which content creators inspire you?

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Ten years ago this week, I created my first content marketing campaign. As I prepare for Content Marketing World 2018, I can’t help but reflect on how much has changed since then. Over the past decade, it’s become not only a booming, respected industry but also the core of all marketing functions.

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Content Standard

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For brands that want to engage with storytelling in marketing , this distinction can be an obstacle. It splits the expectations of creators from the understanding of marketing leadership, setting on one side style, purpose, and narrative, while on the other sits marketing needs, goals, and measures. The Parts of a Story.

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Contently

JUNE 29, 2021

Immediately, the content was a hit. The site earned a Digiday Content Marketing Award for Best B2B Branded Content Site in its first year thanks to a blend of unique research, reporting, and insights. “I don’t think I ever wanted a job as badly as I wanted this job,” she said. Recovering Together.

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 4, 2021

At Content Marketing World 2021 , an undercurrent of energy ran through the crowd and the presenters. It felt good to reconnect with others in the brand marketing community again, and it was fascinating to hear about what everyone had been up to. May, may have been the world’s first content marketing hero.

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Marketing Insider Group

AUGUST 22, 2015

I’ve noticed a content marketing backlash, recently, with a particular vitriol directed toward business storytelling. For example, four weeks ago, the author of The Art of Storytelling in the Age of Content Marketing lashed out at brand journalism. 2) Storytelling is self-serving. And for good reason.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 30, 2021

Each of these companies is a trailblazer and a storyteller. They know how to keep their focus on the customer and follow sound product marketing principles for success. Product marketing is where sales, marketing, and product development overlap. Use Storytelling. Pair with Content Marketing.

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Act-On

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The most common approach to B2B marketing department structure and roles Today’s B2B marketing departments are usually structured into three major buckets: Growth Marketing Product Marketing Brand Marketing Some organizations have a fourth bucket: Content Marketing.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 8, 2014

Let’s face it: Consumers don’t have any idea they are part of a “campaign” when they’re interacting with your brand’s digital marketing creative. Every year, Oracle-Responsys searches high and low to assemble the best of the best in digital marketing creative examples that stand out from the pack in our “ Look Book.”

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Hubspot

APRIL 26, 2017

Free Download: 45 Interactive Content Examples to Inspire Your Next Content Project. HubSpot and Playbuzz joined forces to scour the web for amazing examples of interactive storytelling. Let’s take a look at a few examples from the ebook: Interactive Content Examples from Real Brands. 1) The Wall Street Journal.

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Biznology

JUNE 13, 2017

It’s About Narrative, It’s About Storytelling. So, while I need to call what I am doing social media marketing and micro-influencer marketing , what I am really doing is public relations and public affairs — and it’s always been this way. It’s about the narrative, it’s about storytelling.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

More than 20 years later, an interview with Kathy Klotz-Guest at Content Marketing World brought to mind that Apple ad, which pressed into service images of some of the greatest leaders, artists, visionaries, inventors, and thinkers of the 20th century. Marketers often are scared of things that they can’t quantify or replicate.

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