Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Many brands leverage content marketing to generate qualified leads and boost sales. In fact, content marketing generates over three times more leads as outbound marketing and costs 62% less. When the goal is lead generation, you need to incorporate that objective into your strategy.

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Contently

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

And somehow, in one sentence, these stories have the power to capture our attention and spark our curiosity—something content marketers aim for with every piece they create. So, what’s the key to successfully capturing curiosity in commercial audiences? How Can We Get Creative with Content Marketing?

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Contently

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Based on our research, there are four main stages to content success, which we’ve called the content maturity model : 1. Crawl: Here, marketers start to build their content strategy. The focus is primarily on building and engaging their target audience and creating an SEO strategy. Leads Generated.

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you’ve tuned into the Content Marketing Institute for any length of time, you are no doubt familiar with the importance we place on the idea of developing a documented, strategic plan. Each year in our research, we find that a cohesive, documented strategy is one thing that separates successful vs. unsuccessful content marketers.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

It’s a hazard of the job for content marketers. When you read or see a piece of high-quality content, you wonder how it got created. You ask yourself, “What does this company do to create great content? The simple answer is high-quality content serves both audience and business. MassimoCw Click To Tweet.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 12, 2018

If you want to be taken seriously as a content marketer, stop acting like a member of the PR team. If you want to show that content marketing is a distinct contributor to business results, stop using only PR metrics. Sure, public relations and content marketing are overlapping fields, but they’re not the same.

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BKA Content

MAY 31, 2023

Content Marketing Guide for Insurance Companies You’ve heard by now that insurance content marketing can help grow your business, but have you added this strategy to your arsenal? Maybe you’re too busy to keep up with a blog, or you think that insurance writing is too dry to attract an audience.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

No matter how far you’ve come in your content marketing career – and how much you continue to progress – there are always a few things you wish you were better at, understood more deeply, or had known about earlier. Yep, I relied on content marketing to strengthen my ability to be a content marketer.).

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 21, 2019

I know what you might be thinking: What happened to the content I’m used to reading here at Content Marketing Institute? Only 28% of brands have a documented #content mission statement @CMIContent @MarketingProfs Click To Tweet. Documented content mission statement. Connecting the dots to lead generation.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

But ask marketers if they’re measuring the right things and most answers are closer to “damned if I know” than “you betcha.” In May I judged a category in the 2018 Content Marketing Awards. Rand says content marketers run into problems when they assume some metrics are good and others are bad. Click To Tweet.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2018

These are real results from real companies shared in response to our request for examples of awesome content marketing via HARO and other channels. Let’s explore how six companies in six industries find amazing results from their content marketing programs. Deliver content in the format your audience prefers.

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Contently

AUGUST 23, 2024

What is a content strategy template? A content strategy template is a roadmap for how you plan to use individual pieces of content to reach your organization’s goals. It covers all the key parts of creating and maintaining your ongoing content output. Do you have a primary as well as a secondary audience?

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Rapid advances in AI technologies mean marketing automation is no longer optional. It’s a mainstay of modern marketing. Not all content marketing tasks can or should be automated. But as you go through your daily content tasks, it’s worth asking, “Can this be automated?” research Click To Tweet. Time to do more.

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Buffer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s be honest: you probably didn’t get into content marketing because you love working with numbers.    Thankfully for folks like me, there are many brilliant tools to help you keep on top of your content marketing metrics (little to no math required).   That’s certainly true for me.

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Content Hacker

JULY 6, 2023

Do you want to know how content marketing helps business growth? Many business owners aren’t sure whether investing in content marketing is worth the time, effort, and resources. Content marketing is 100% worth it. A Cost-effective Marketing Strategy 2. Builds Trust with Your Audience 3.

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Express Writers

MARCH 7, 2023

The benefits of content marketing are clear: it can help any organization boost brand exposure, increase sales, and improve customer loyalty. Studies show that content marketing costs 62% less than traditional marketing strategies while generating about 3 times as many leads.

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Content Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

As content marketers, we are always reminded of the need to focus on our audience and their needs. In a way, this relationship gives each marketer the privilege of mentoring consumers by the thousands. Document your content marketing mission statement.”. Pam Didner , author, Global Content Marketing.

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Shorthand Content Marketing

JANUARY 5, 2023

For anyone interested in content marketing and using it to their advantage, there have been many great content marketing books published over the past 25 years that can help. Both elements are equally important when it comes to creating a successful content marketing strategy.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 11, 2023

As many as 91% of B2B marketers use content marketing as part of their marketing strategy. You’ve likely already realized its importance and plan to make changes to include it in your overall marketing strategy ASAP. Evernote is the ultimate content marketing organization tool.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 25, 2018

Have you budgeted for a new blockchain-based loyalty program or a celebrity-hosted influencer network promising fame and fortune to your audience in exchange for their ongoing engagement? Don’t panic about keeping up with progressive content trends like these. Content marketing strategy tips and tools. Lead generation.

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Neil Patel

JANUARY 24, 2023

I get this question a lot: “How do I measure content marketing success?” It’s a much better question than, “ when will my content marketing work ?” or “what are some good content marketing examples ?” So often, people working in content marketing think that performance is subjective.

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BKA Content

JULY 28, 2023

Content Marketing Vs Social Media Marketing: Finding the Right Balance For a long time, content was the king of online marketing. Now, social media marketing is a major contender for the throne. In the matchup of content marketing vs social media marketing, which channel would win?

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Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 17, 2019

Involving employees in the company’s content marketing strategy isn’t a new idea. Employees already are asked to share content on their social channels. C-suite and subject matter experts often collaborate on thought leadership content. Derek Bryant, director of content marketing, EZMarketing.

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Backlinko

DECEMBER 29, 2024

6 Essential Plumber SEO Strategies Ready to outrank your competitors and capture more high-value plumbing leads? Content Marketing Creating helpful, high-quality content for your audience is a big part of SEO. These six SEO strategies work together to boost your search visibility.

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BKA Content

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Importance of Content Marketing to Grow Your Business in a Recession. The best approach to grow your business in a recession is through targeted content marketing. What Is Content Marketing? It involves creating compelling content and sharing it through online methods of communication. Learn More.

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Content Hacker

OCTOBER 25, 2022

One of my CTS members recently asked, “What is the value of content marketing?” Here’s why: First, content marketing will be worth $600 billion in 2024. Out of all digital marketing strategies, content marketing has THE highest ROI (return on investment). Incredible, right?! Ready to rock?

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Copywriter Collective

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Instead of getting positive results, your content has a high bounce rate, low engagement, and does not lead your audience to convert. Maybe, its not that the content is bad but the right content that your audience needs is not met enough. So what are you doing wrong? Awareness: Attract and inform.

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Smart Blogger

JUNE 29, 2023

The secret lies in lead generation. Lead generation isn’t just a fancy term, but a pivotal strategy that can create explosive growth for your business. And by understanding and applying effective lead generation tactics, you can tap into a world of potential customers just waiting to be converted.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2017

A glance through Content Marketing Institute’s recently published posts, Growthhackers Must Read articles, or BuzzSumo’s most-shared marketing content from the past six months makes it clear – one blog post framework seems to be winning: How (Company You Know) Is Doing (Something) to Achieve (Positive Result).

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Backlinko

MARCH 25, 2025

They’re built around topics you genuinely care about, have substantial audience interest, and offer clear paths to revenue. First, verify there’s an actual audience for your niche. Even the subniches like SEO and content marketing have 100% keyword difficulty. The most successful blogs hit this trifecta.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Because they want to spread the word about their SaaS product and gain leads with their helpful content that educates their audience about the benefits and features of their product. This is similar to what I do with my audience. Essentially, the audience is looking for information, answers, and insights.

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Content Hacker

MARCH 2, 2023

Inbound content marketing just might be the magic touch you need. 3x more leads than traditional marketing (with a 67% cost savings). With that in mind, this blog will show you how inbound content marketing works. Table of Contents What Is Inbound Content Marketing?

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ContentWriters

JANUARY 9, 2025

Get it right, and you’ll have a lead-generating asset that positions your organization as a thought leader. Like a business white paper , medical or healthcare white papers can vary in length depending on the content and the audience. For the main content, build your argument methodically.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

To resonate with your audience, your content needs to blend storytelling with solid data , making your success stories both engaging and credible. Whether it’s a sleek sports car or a dependable minivan, the format you choose directly impacts how well your audience engages with it.

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Contently

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Content marketing ain’t easy… but isn’t that why it’s so valuable? Organizations are taking a more proactive approach to content these days as it relates to audience engagement, lead funnel growth, prospect nurturing, customer loyalty, and strong brand affinity. Are you meeting their needs?

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Neil Patel

JUNE 29, 2021

Customer Acquisition Versus Lead Generation. There may be some confusion about the difference between the two, but it’s actually simple: Lead generation is one step of the customer acquisition funnel. This generally happens as a result of lead generation. Lead generation is simply one step.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

You can’t reasonably expect a 50 percent conversion rate on an audience of millions. Now let’s say visitor Y came to your site, read that same blog post, but then also filled out a lead-magnet form and even checked out your product and pricing page. To get started, open the Facebook Business Suite and create a new, custom audience.

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