Content marketing

What does the latest research tell us about content marketing?

By Shirley Siluk / 04/03/2019

Marketing is changing fast. So fast, in fact, that it’s hard to keep up. That’s according to academic researchers. But they also note that “keeping up” is no longer optional…

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Copy-wise: Beware of too many, too few or misplaced commas

By Shirley Siluk / 23/01/2019

Imaginehavingtoreadentirebookscompanyreportsorwhitepapersinwhichwordswerentseparatedbypunctuationofanykindcanyouimagineunderstandinganythingthefirsttime Writing that way would seem like the opposite of clear communication, wouldn’t it? But that’s actually how information was recorded in ancient Greece, when all writing was meant to…

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11 essential content marketing links from Q4 18

By Tony Hallett / 20/12/2018

1. ‘You have to have support from the C-suite’: Brands struggle with moving marketing in-house The first of three links from those clever people at Digiday, this piece touches on…

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Content marketing trends #3 Personalised content

By Aled Herbert / 21/11/2018

There are several reasons why targeting people more individually can pay off. A one-size-fits-all approach is obviously quicker and cheaper, but personalising marketing material can ramp up the audience experience.…

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11 essential content marketing links from Q3 18

By Tony Hallett / 27/09/2018

5 lessons we learned from building 250 landing pages We love this piece, not just as creators of hundreds of landing pages over the years (fist bump to fellow LP…

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How to show you’re a reliable source

By Tony Hallett / 21/08/2018

Want to cultivate a reputation as a reliable, credible organisation? Give some thought not only to what information you provide, but to how you provide it. If you regularly publish…

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Stock images, authenticity and journalism

By Tony Hallett / 27/07/2018

I was looking at a photo of a local park the other day – actually from a Twitter feed for that particular place – and was struck by how great…

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11 essential content marketing links from Q2 18

By Tony Hallett / 29/06/2018

The best way to pitch a content marketing plan to your boss We kick off with a story we saw back in April, but it’s among the biggest things you…

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Content marketing trends #2 Parallax web design

By Aled Herbert / 26/06/2018

What are the newest trends and tactics used in content marketing? What’s catching on as a way to provide additional value to clients? Following on from the first post on…

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6 tips for writers pitching editors and agencies

By Tony Hallett / 11/06/2018

Cash for words. That’s the brutal equation of much professional writing. But if you’re a freelancer or moonlighting (hey, it happens) pro writer, how do you start a relationship with…

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How to keep bullet-point lists on target

By Shirley Siluk / 16/05/2018

When you’re writing about a topic with lots of important points for readers to know, a bullet-point list can make a useful addition to your blog post or guest editorial.…

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