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Six Content Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2018

Cision

According to research from Content Marketing Institute, 65 percent of businesses using content marketing have experienced an increase in ROI compared to a year ago. For content marketers, this is good news — as it indicates that content marketing is still as effective as it has always been.

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Jumping On a Trend: How To Curate A Timely Content Marketing Calendar

Contently - Strategy

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. Don’t get me wrong: there’s a time and place for incorporating memes and internet discourse into your content strategy.

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How to Create A Content Marketing Strategy From Scratch

Contently - Strategy

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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5 Places to Listen to Ensure Your Content Marketing is Spot-On

Cision

Feedback is huge when it comes to developing a successful content marketing strategy. Here, we identify five sources that can prove invaluable to you in crafting your content. Who better to listen to in order to develop more targeted content than the people that you are developing content for? Your Prospects.

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3 Content Marketing Trends for 2019

The Proactive Report

Not according to the 65 percent of brands who say that their success with content marketing is a direct result of a documented strategy. A complete content marketing strategy starts with research, not setting goals. Find out what content is currently available. Then look at the content they find.

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What is the Future of Content Marketing?

Ronn Torossian

Content marketing has changed dramatically since the days of 300-word blog posts and half-baked articles. In the past, a company could post a handful of blogs once a month and easily get to the top of the Google search results. The post What is the Future of Content Marketing?

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5 LinkedIn Marketing Examples From Brands That are Rocking It

Contently - Strategy

And with laser-targeted audiences, a publishing platform, and a built-in professional network, it’s easy to find LinkedIn marketing examples from brands doing it right. Even more impressive, 97% of B2B marketers use LinkedIn as part of their content marketing strategy. Top 5 LinkedIn Marketing Examples From U.S.