Contently

OCTOBER 29, 2024

No, I’m obsessed with them because they are a prime example of user-generated content finding its organic audience. And that can still be true, even when it comes directly through a brand’s owned channels. The most important lesson from user-generated content One word: authenticity. Here’s how.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Each sentence is the start of a brand-new story. 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. How can we get creative with content marketing? With more creativity in marketing assets.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From disinformation to privacy violations and incitements to violence, social media’s vast influence has prompted significant legal scrutiny and regulatory responses — which is why it’s important to stay informed on social media laws and how they impact your marketing. Supreme Court guidance is pivotal but unsettled The U.S.

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Grammarly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In today’s competitive digital landscape, businesses are constantly seeking new ways to maximize their return on investment (ROI) from content marketing. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), marketing teams can scale their content marketing operations and businesses can use AI to effectively tell their brand story.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Want to create a content marketing strategy that actually works? Through content marketing, Backlinko attracts over 772,000 monthly sessions. We’ll show you (step by step) how to create a content strategy that drives consistent, long-term traffic. And an email marketing campaign offering exclusive deals.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 7, 2024

What’s going on with content and marketing celebrating Pride Month? Some brands have cut back in publicizing their support of the LGBTQ+ communities; others have cut back on their celebration of Pride. What’s a marketer to think and do?

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Contently

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Tie that same concept into content marketing, and you’ve got gamified content. In other words, content that incorporates common features found in games, like puzzles, points, leaderboards, and badges. Here’s a look at why gamified content works so well in brand marketing and ways to start playing with it.

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ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Marketing scripts are the backbone of successful video and audio content, yet many professionals struggle to create compelling narratives that drive action. Whether you need to write a marketing script for social media, commercials, or podcasts, a powerful script will help you stand out. What Are Scripts in Marketing?

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Remember when every brand seemed to be having a “ brat summer ?” But in recent years, the concept of timeliness in a content marketing calendar has become less about utility and more about jumping on trends for the sake of relevancy. But timely content doesn’t need to (and, in my opinion, shouldn’t) pander.

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Grammarly

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In the digital age, customer communication preferences are always evolving, and marketing teams need to remain agile to keep up. Understanding marketing trends is crucial to helping brands evolve their marketing communication strategy to meet customer expectations and stay ahead of the competition.

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Freelance Union

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Do you ever feel like your brand goes unnoticed by your audience? Strategic planning for brand visibility is essential to compellingly showcase your products, services, mission, and expertise in memorable fashion. This will continue to give back for years as it flows into ALL of your visual identity and marketing. 
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Contently

AUGUST 15, 2024

High-quality individual pieces of content marketing don’t just happen in a vacuum – you need goals, a content calendar, competitor, audience and SEO research, and more! In other words, you need a content strategy. Read on for the essential elements of how to create a successful content marketing strategy.

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Contently

AUGUST 30, 2024

But with endless ads and marketing noise, it’s hard to get your story heard, especially if you’re using the same marketing tactics and jargon as your competitors. But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling.

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Grammarly

JANUARY 16, 2025

The intersection of AI and marketing presents a transformative opportunity for businesses considering how to incorporate AI into strategic work, use it to enhance creativity, and drive authentic customer engagement. In 2025, I predict well see more and more marketing teams use AI to offset operational load.

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Buffer

JULY 31, 2024

Content curation is like being your audience’s personal algorithm. Just as an algorithm curates a feed for every user — putting content they’d like front and center — you separate the wheat from the chaff and collate info your followers would want in an organized way. How are you any different?

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

If you think being conversational and customer-centric is enough for your brand voice, you’re only going to join a chorus of clones. Developing a distinctive voice defines your brand’s unique identity and builds a sense of authenticity with customers—an increasingly important factor in sales. Getting there isn’t easy, though.

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Express Writers

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Content quality plays a direct role in how customers perceive your brand. Engaging, well-written content establishes authority and trustworthiness, showing customers that a brand values their time and business. Their content ended up being plagiarized, poorly written, and riddled with basic language mistakes.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Information gain measures how unique and valuable your content is compared to existing content. It’s what makes your content fresh—often leading to better rankings. I interviewed three content leaders in various industries about their best work. Your content should satisfy the user’s primary search intent.

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Nick Ursborne

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This post is specifically for copywriters and content creators who are already familiar with the basics of LLMs (Large Language Models) and are ready to take their AI skills to the next level. Think of yourself as a conductor, guiding the AI orchestra to produce a symphony of content. In this post I worked with Gemini 1.5

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Ahrefs

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Take the famous Michelin guide Branded content is mass-appeal media or entertainment content that’s either sponsored, commissioned, or created by a company. Think Netflix-style documentaries for SaaS marketers, or short films directed by clothing brands.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Still, when I set about refreshing more than 10 years’ worth of branded content to bring The Content Strategist up to date with our current web optimization and brand standards, I knew I had my work cut out for me. We wanted a data-backed action plan for making our content as relevant as possible in 2024 and beyond.

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Elna Cain

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

I’ve been a content writer for SaaS for almost a decade now… well, I mean, a freelancer, not just a writer. As a SaaS writer, I learned how important content writing is for a marketing strategy, not only with my own business but also with B2B SaaS companies. This is similar to what I do with my audience.

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Buffer

JULY 23, 2024

When my sister and I started Vinat to make buying wine online more accessible, I thought that any kind of PR was going to be prohibitively expensive for our small brand.   This cost us a third of the price of influencer marketing tests we had done and drove far more sales and visibility.

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ContentWriters

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This changes everything about how your content needs to be structured and delivered. This subtle but critical difference impacts how your brand gets discovered and recommended in AI-powered conversations. This subtle but critical difference impacts how your brand gets discovered and recommended in AI-powered conversations.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Visual marketing design trends are evolving more rapidly than ever, thanks to a highly interconnected media culture that provides nearly instant feedback. Staying on top of the latest visual marketing design trends is essential for building an enduring brand, telling engaging stories , and emotionally connecting with customers.

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Content Marketing Institute

AUGUST 23, 2024

Solo Brands is at it again. Is there something marketers can learn from the new initiative? Snoop Dogg returns to its smokeless stove ads. But is the campaign different than the viral one that led to the CEO’s departure? Yes, to both.

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Shorthand Content Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

What if you didn’t need an HVAC marketing agency to run everything? These are some of the proven advantages of HVAC content marketing. And although it sounds confusing or like just another marketing jargon term, HVAC content marketing is more simple than you think.

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Backlinko

DECEMBER 5, 2024

What Is Local Search Marketing? Local search marketing is the process of optimizing a local business online presence. In other words, local search engine marketing aims to increase the chances of your business showing up in search results when customers look for specific products or services in a particular location.

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Express Writers

DECEMBER 5, 2024

About 83% of digital marketers and content creators report prioritizing quality over quantity in their current digital content marketing strategies. Thanks to generative AI and other automation tools, mass content creation has never been easier. So, the familiar time and resource drain remains formidable.

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Contently

AUGUST 23, 2024

Having great ideas is only part of the package when it comes to delivering high-quality, compelling content. You’ve also got to have the right framework in place, otherwise known as a content strategy. A thorough content strategy template can bring everything all in one place to help ensure you’re on track to meet your goals.

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Elna Cain

MARCH 8, 2025

My niche, digital marketing, found me or was revealed to me while I was researching how to market my freelance business. I was reading a ton of digital marketing blogs and trying out the tactics and also having a lot of fun researching and reading the content. In the middle were influencers and small businesses.

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Elna Cain

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It’s a necessity nowadays for freelance writers to market on LinkedIn. And it continues to be a strong marketing method today. I talk about my successes, my digital marketing niche, and about freelancing on the platform. These could be digital marketing companies, AI tools, email marketing platforms, and more.

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Backlinko

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Generative AI refers to technology that uses machine learning models to create content. These models can produce various content formats, including code, text, visuals, audio, and video. OpenAIs ChatGPT is a popular example of a model that understands and produces textual content. It also generates outlines and creative content.

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Express Writers

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Embracing AI is inevitable, but this article provides expert-backed insight on why you should update your e-commerce content marketing strategy with human-optimized listings. The Importance of Keeping E-Commerce Listings Updated E-commerce content demands shift with algorithm changes, trends, and customer expectations.

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Content Marketing Institute

JULY 30, 2024

AI may accelerate content creation, but to ensure engagement, you need a deeper, more human understanding of your audience first. Learn how to leverage data for a content marketing strategy that boosts your SEO and builds brand authority and trust.

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Content Marketing Institute

JUNE 12, 2024

Adding B2B influencer marketing to your owned media strategy can boost that advantage. Businesses are the most trusted entity today. Learn the benefits, influencer types, estimated pricing, and how to get started today.

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Nick Ursborne

MAY 12, 2024

But it appears to be altogether absent in the world of AI-automated marketing. While companies may love the speed and economy of using AI to generate their marketing materials, are they prepared to accept the damage done to their brands by mediocre creative? This is not a good look for companies, large or small.

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