The perfectionist mentality is ingrained in the contemporary world. From people’s picture-perfect lives as portrayed on social media, to most corporate news releases, we are inclined to tell the world that everything is hunky-dory all the time. (See your PTA moms’ feed for further proof.)
In this video, Jacob Morgan admits that there’s no perfect company and it’s okay not … Read more
In today’s digital marketing world, content is not only king; it’s the whole chess set. Almost no brand can sustainably succeed without visual, emotional, and snackable content that draws your audience in, piques their interest, and convinces them to consider you as a solution to their problems.
But that’s not the end of it. Many marketers don’t yet realize … Read more
There’s a reason people all know the phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Have you ever sent a text or private message to someone, only to have them misread or misunderstand the point you’re trying to make? Or tried to write a description of your vacation spot to email to a friend but were unable to capture it … Read more
Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. No doubt you, like everyone else in the modern world, has an account on at least two of the big three Behemoths of Social. And when businesses start social media marketing, these platforms are always the first three most start with because you (and everyone else) are already comfortable with them. Now, brands and businesses are jumping … Read more
Storytelling is an essential part of content marketing. If you’re able to engage visitors with an entertaining, relevant, helpful, and timely story about your company, you’ll have them hooked. Creating content that speaks to customers at every stage of the buyer’s journey helps you build a relationship with them. Content creation also has to be customer-centric, meaning there’s got to … Read more
People are all getting tired of traditional advertising. Consumers are now seasoned veterans at tuning out ads or taking more extreme measures such as using ad blockers. (Look in the mirror. You know this is you.) This doesn’t mean, however, that advertising itself is obsolete. People are still spending plenty of cash shopping and seeking the best products and deals. … Read more
There’s something magical that happens when you read the words “Once Upon a Time….” Stories draw you in, and content marketing is, in its essence, storytelling. A ‘just the facts, ma’am’ approach will not get your audience’s attention, nor will it convert them to leads. Instead, you need to build narratives that potential customers can relate to as they … Read more
As a marketing or communications professional leading your company’s strategy, you’re well aware of the need to incorporate video into your content strategy. With over a billion users on YouTube, there is an entire world to explore via video marketing. Mobile video … Read more
More than 300 million people use Instagram Stories every day–and with good reason. In 15 seconds or less, you can give your audience a behind-the-scenes look at your brand or provide them with a fun look at what you’re doing now– or next. While they’re definitely more casual than other forms of video content, that doesn’t mean they need to … Read more
When storytelling is done right, it has the power to bring a brand to life, give it a personality people can relate to, and evoke the right emotional response. Storytelling is how marketers are forging personal connections with customers and building lasting relationships.
Today’s modern consumers spend the majority of their time online on social media, so of course … Read more