When trying to convey big ideas, getting started can be the hardest part. Whether creating a proposal, client presentation, LinkedIn post, or thought leadership, to some degree we all struggle with the…
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Why your content strategy falls off the rails, and what to do about it
We’ve all been there. We walk out of an all-team planning and strategy session bright-eyed…
The dish on drones: A video production Q&A
Ten years ago, sprawling panoramas or scenic skylines were high-budget, wish-list items for video creators.…
Taking a video from concept to completion
In 2016, Growing Home, an urban farm and workforce development program located on Chicago’s south…
Thought leadership is risky business
It is not possible to predict the future. But to some degree, all “experts” try.…
Publishing evils: Protecting against plagiarism in thought leadership
“Plagiarism” is an ugly word. It can get you reprimanded, branded a thief, even kicked…
B2B content doesn’t have to be boring: Infusing storytelling and drama
My first job out of college was as a B2B copywriter. I was excited about…
In B2B content marketing, make sure form follows function
Recently, I was talking with a client about content formats, and we agreed that content…
Our guide to developing an effective B2B content marketing strategy
Developing an effective B2B content marketing strategy requires an informed and coordinated approach. B2B companies…
Blogging isn’t dead, and other thoughts on B2B marketing strategies to boost audience engagement
Every so often, a critic prematurely declares a culture, trend, or style dead. The novel…