There are a lot of ways to create quality content. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi shares the four key elements you need to create the strong foundation to a Content Inc. methodology. Get focused, intentional and create quality content for your audience within your content tilt (see Episode 39) and you will create a solid base as a content expert in your industry.
The power of partnership is a key component to growing a Content Inc. model. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi discusses how partnering with other media can be a great way to grow your audience and leverage a much needed pool of talent. Learn the five ways you can work with media companies to create a solid win-win situation for both of you.
Social media marketing can work. However, in this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi warns you of the possible seduction to get too involved in buying fans and followers. He encourages you to build your own media and use social media as a driver to what you can control, making raving fans along the way. Leverage social media. Don't let it control your marketing model.
According to Edison Research, podcasts now get 30% share of ear. Podcasts are easier for audiences to access and many individuals are choosing to download them more and more. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi shares how choosing to launch a podcast has positively affected the brand and revenue for Content Marketing Institute. Learn why podcasting may be your next platform of choice as you develop your Content Inc. model.
If you are still struggling with getting C-Suite buy-in on a content marketing strategy, this episode of Content Inc. is perfect for you! Joe Pulizzi breaks down the two methods he recommends for getting executive level buy-in to launch a content marketing strategy in your company. Learn how to use preparation, information and a little bit of research to your advantage that will get the decision makers to turn that no into a yes.
Though the term 'content marketing' seems to have taken off in the last few years, the concept of what it is and what it can accomplish has been around for over 100 years. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi discusses how John Deere has been in the Content Inc. strategy game since 1895 and how, still today, provide content that is valuable to farmers around the globe.
Now that you believe and understand the importance of a Content Inc. model for your business, it may also be time to identify what is holding back your success. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares the various reasons your Content Inc. model may not be working. He also provides some ways to fix what isn't working and put you back on the road to Content Inc. success!
In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi walks us through a real-world Content Inc. model that successfully implemeting the six steps. (see Episodes 25 and 26) Joy Cho launched her blog in 2005 that would be the start to her Content Inc. success story. Learn how Joy used these six steps: The Sweet Spot, Content Tilt, Building The Base, Harvesting Audience, Diversification and Monetization to grow a successful design studio, work with some of the biggest brands in the world and achieve some lofty goals along the way.
As a small business, don't make the mistake of going to wide with your content strategy before you even get started. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi discusses the importance of going small to get big. So often we are tempted to go wide with our content, when it makes more sense to go very niche with perhaps one buyer persona, or even a specific group of buyers within that persona. Don't try to compete with brands that have bigger budgets. Do what you do well in a tighter, niche area and go deep with your content.
In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi reiterates the importance of setting a goal around building your audience. In recent surveys, the majority of marketers do not have this goal in their top list of goals for the year. Joe implores you to reconsider and start with goals around building lists and subscribers so that you have an audience in which to share content and build some sort of engagement.
The Content Inc. model of marketing your business requires not only creating valuable content your audience wants, but also requires the ability to listen to your audience for feedback. Feedback is critical for content ideas and to gain an understanding of what is working and what is falling flat. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares five ways you can start creating your own listening posts to gain valuable audience and customer feedback.
Too often we dive into content creation without a solid strategy on why we are creating the content we develop. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares how Amazon's Press Release Strategy can be used by you to develop your Content Tile (see Episode 39) or to refine your Cotent Tilt even deeper. Be the leading informational source in your content niche by developing a strong content strategy.
If you are not striving to be the 'go to' resource in your niche, you are settling. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares why setting your BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) around your content is critical for success in today's content driven business world. Find out the four elements that you need to cover when setting your best of breed goals with your content strategy.
In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the definition of content tilt and why this approach is so critical to your content strategy. What makes your approach to a topic different? What makes how your approach to the content of this topic unique? When you tilt, you see something from a different angle or perspective. Creating a content tilt can differentiate you from all the others in your industry.
Understanding who your audience is when it comes to content creation is critical. Your content can be great, but who you are writing it for provides the context in which you will actually create it. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the importance of this context and how understanding the information needs of your audience can make all the difference.
Skill is important when it comes to creating content, but the secret behind the Content Inc. model is having passion for the subject or topic of the content you produce. In this episode, Joe Pulizzi shares examples of how individuals put their passion first when it came to content and have built an audience, and serious revenue because of it.
You don't own your audience. They can get up and leave, mentally or physically, at any time. The need for valuable content is critical to engage your audience and provide them the necessary incentive to move from an existing platform to one that is owned by you. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the various platforms where you can engage your audience and how the ability to control, both message and where the message is placed is key to understanding your subscriber hierarchy.
Tracking progress in your marketing efforts are key to understanding what is working and what may need to be modified or eliminated when it comes to growing your business. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares the one metric that is critical for building a Content Inc. approach to your business. Yes, there are a lot of metrics to consider when implementing your marketing strategy. But what is the one area that could change everything for you and be the key ingredient for success? Listen and find out!
Though creating original content is most often where all content strategy begins, considering to purchase existing content platforms to grow your audience and business may actually be a better decision...in some cases. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares examples of how brands have sought out exisiting content platforms to purchase them vs. starting from scratch when it was time to diversify content.
You already know that repurposing content can be a great way to leverage what already exists in your organization. This episode of Content Inc has Joe Pulizzi breaking down how planning your repurposing efforts before you publish any content can not only be a great leverage point, but can bring amazing results.
If you believe that speaking will increase your business objectives, this episode of Content Inc. is a must listen. Joe Pulizzi shares the top ways you can increase your speaking opportunities by becoming more intentional and setting up a plan with action items to achieve this goal.
In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down eight key tips to consider before you dive into writing that book. A published book can open up some amazing opportunties for you and your business. It's not an easy project, but one that can be very effective if done right. If writing a book is on your goal list, listen to this episode to get started on the right track.
Probably the number one reason most business owners struggle with the Content Inc. model is because they don't believe they can come up with enough ideas for content creation. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares three easy ways for anyone, anywhere and at any content level to come up with solid content ideas. Even utiilizing just one of these ideas will get your content ideation kick started today!
To successfully develop a Content Inc. business that is scalable, you need to be developing your content process. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the ten roles you need to be creating for your content team, even when that team consists of just one person: you. By working with the end in mind on your content process, you will reach a scalable level much faster and develop a stronger understanding of each role along the way.
Probably the most exciting result of the Content Inc. philosophy is that anyone, anywhere can build a successful business using content to reach an audience. In this episode, Joe Pulizzi talks with Matthew Patrick, an online entrepreneur that started his new media empire on YouTube with a channel dedicated to Game Theory. Matthew stresses the importance of creating multiple streams of income once you have a solid content foundation with which to start.