Emily Brackett
www.visiblelogic.com
Design+business blog: visiblelogic.com/blog
www.MailOnTheMark.com Custom designed e-newsletters
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE
CONTENT MARKETING
Hello!
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Why Content
Marketing Works
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Show Your Expertise
Why Content Marketing Works
1
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Increase Web Traffic
Why Content Marketing Works
2
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Build Brand Awareness
Why Content Marketing Works
3
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Supports Other Marketing Efforts
Why Content Marketing Works
4
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Builds the Sales Funnel
Why Content Marketing Works
5
POLL
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Are you currently doing
any content marketing?
FF Yes
FF Yes, but I can’t keep up
FF Just a bit
FF No
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content
Creation Cycle
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Target Audience
Goals
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
It’s more than SEO
Prospects
Search
Engines
Influencers
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Attract Your Ideal Audience
vs
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Support Your Sales Funnel
Top of the Funnel (ToFu)
SEO
Influencers
Middle of the Funnel (MoFu)
SEO, Influencers
Nurturing thru e-newsletters
Building trust, validation thru social media
Closing, converting
Case studies, Testimonials
In-depth information
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Typical Sales Cycle??
Visit site
Step 1.
Buy
Step 2.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Typical Sales Cycle??
Visit site
Step 1.
Buy
Step 2.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Typical Sales Cycle
Visit site
Step 1.
Buy
Step 4.
Sign up for
E-newsletter
Step 2.
Request
Estimate
Step 3.
Drive
Web
Traffic
Increase
Web
Traffic
Increase
Micro-Conver-
sions
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Broad vs Niche
Case Study
iEnterprises USA
991 US Highway 22 West
Bridgewater, New Jersey, 08807
Telephone: +1 908-679-0000
www.SwiftMEAP.com • sales@swiftmeap.com
Swift MEAP is a mobile enterprise application platform product created
by iEnterprises. Established in 1996, iEnterprises has proven expertise
developing, implementing, configuring and fine-tuning Swift MEAP for
many enterprise CRM, ERP and data-warehouse solutions.
iEnterprises Europe
Venture House, Arlington Sq
Downshire Way
Bracknell, RG12 1WA, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)333 700 4770
Opportunity
Swift MEAP provided a mobile enterprise application
platform, which is globally supported by iEnterprises,
that did not require extensive development time to
connect to Covenco’s ERP. By utilizing Mule ESB™,
Swift MEAP has connection to, and compatibility
with, many data sources and enterprise applications,
including Microsoft SQL, the underlying database
supporting Covenco’s ERP solution.
The benefits of this next-generation MEAP/ESB
solution included:
• Increased mobilization opportunities
• Widely used integration platform
• Fast, reliable & globally supported
• Cloud or on-premise connectivity on a network
connection
Customer
Covenco was established in
1989 as an IBM Broker and
has since evolved into the
UK’s largest independent
computer hardware broker.
They buy, sell and rent
refurbished Cisco, IBM, IBM Certified, HP equipment,
and other restored premium brands.
Their technical competency, coupled with aggressive
pricing, makes Covenco an excellent procurement
process resource. Covenco’s services team has in-
depth experience with a wide range of pre installation
and post installation services to support computer
hardware offerings. Pre-sales consultants can problem
solve, configure and help design computer solutions
for enterprises of all sizes. Covenco’s after sales
services, include computer installation, computer
maintenance, software support, Disaster Recovery
Services and more.
Business Situation
With 65 employees and an energetic sales team,
Covenco viewed the prospect of mobilizing their ERP
system with anytime connectivity via iPhone, iPads,
Blackberry and Tablets as a timely opportunity that
made good business sense.
Mule ESB Streamlines Integration to Quickly
Mobilize Microsoft SQL-based ERP Solution
Having all my leads
available anytime, even
when offline, helps me to
better communicate with
customers by responding
more quickly.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Different Readers
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
IT	Business
Features	Benefits
Specs	Costs
Integration	ROI
Typical Audiences
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
IT vs User
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Mix it up
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Search or Push?
100%
@
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Process
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
POLL
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What media types have
you tried? (check all that apply)
FF Blog (your own)
FF Guest blogging or article writing
FF E-Newsletter
FF Videos, infographics or podcasting
FF White papers or e-books
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Will this content help a prospect?
100%@
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
1.	Brainstorm ideas
2.	Systematize with: outlines, editorial calendars, etc.
3.	Writing, Design, Videography, etc.
4.	Final Production
Figure out a process
POLL
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What are your biggest
challenges? (check all that apply)
FF Not enough time
FF Can’t generate enough good ideas
FF We create content but see little return
FF The quality of our content is poor
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
•	 Solicit ideas from everyone in your company.
•	 Solicit ideas from customers (testimonials, case studies).
•	 What questions do you get from prospects?
•	 Repurpose old content (more on that later)
•	 What is the competition doing?
•	 Hire an outside firm.
Tip: always keep a pipeline of ideas.
Can’t generate ideas?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Constantly Record Ideas
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
•	 Think through ALL the steps and plan
•	 Who will do each one?
•	 Is it best to outsource to an expert?
•	 Plan promotion along with posting
Tip: Your editorial calendar must include not just production dates but all
the milestones in between.
Systematize
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Visuals Matter More Than Ever
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Is the design appealing?
Before
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Is the design appealing?
Animal Health
and Welfare
Best practices
in animal husbandry,
addressing such issues
as disease control.
Environmental
Responsibility
Compliance with
standards that address
such issues as habitat
conservation, water
quality and effluents.
Food Safety
Assurance
that no banned
antibiotics or other
chemicals are used
and that all approved
chemical treatments
are carried out in a
responsible fashion.
© 2015 The Global Aquaculture Alliance | www.gaalliance.org | www.bap.gaalliance.org
BAP
Tracea
bility
Animal Health
and Welfare
Food Safety
Environmental
Social
Responsibility
Best Aquaculture Practices is the world’s most comprehensive third-party
aquaculture certification program, addressing all of the components necessary
to conduct aquaculture operations in a responsible and sustainable manner.
The Pillars of Sustainability
Traceability
Supply chain traceability from the
source to the marketplace is mandated
by the BAP program.
Social
Responsibility
Adherence to local
laws for worker safety,
child labor and
community rights.
After
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Free or Gated?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Trading Info for Email
Is your content
valuable enough
for someone to
give you their
email address?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Is More Always Better?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
DIY or Outsource?
The future of content is quality (over quantity).
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Promotion
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Even Majestic Content Needs Promotion
Content Is King, but...
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Yes. You Need to Promote
•	 Promote and share the same
content on different channels
•	 Automate your postings
•	 Customize your postings
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Refine your message to audience
@
POLL
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What social media channels
are you using? (check all that apply)
FF Facebook
FF Twitter
FF LinkedIn
FF Instagram
FF Pinterest
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Re-post, but customize for each channel.
•	 Length of headline and text
•	 Style of interaction
•	 Keywords, hash tags, mentions
Automation vs Customization
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Tools that can help
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
•	 When you create a piece of content, create a library of promotional
images
•	 Make them different sizes for different channels
•	 With or without headlines
•	 Don’t forget to make them for videos, white papers, webinars, etc.
Always create imagery
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Pay to Promote
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Repurposing
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Coordinate, not multiply
100%@
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Repurposing Content
Reduce your new content demands
Reuse the content you have
Recycle old content into something new
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Tips for Repurposing
@
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Tips for Repurposing
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Tips for Repurposing
100%
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Tips for Repurposing
100%
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Tips for Repurposing
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Tips for Repurposing
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Tips for Repurposing
@
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Measure and
Improve
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Content Creation Cycle
Target
To attract the
right audience
and for SEO
what content
should we create?
Create
Generating Ideas
Writing
Design
Outsourcing
Reviewing
Refinement
Promote
Social Media
Backlinking
PR
Repurpose
Cutting apart
Reformatting
Updating
Improve
Measuring
Testing
Improving
Choosing
1 2 3 4 5
POLL
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What social media channel has
been most effective for you?
FF Facebook
FF Twitter
FF LinkedIn
FF Instagram
FF Pinterest
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What to Measure
Top of the Funnel (ToFu)
Web Traffic
Landing Pages
Inbound Links
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What to Measure
Middle of the Funnel (MoFu)
E-Newsletter sign-Ups
White paper downloads
Case Studies
Requests for demo
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
What to Measure
Closing, converting
Requests for estimate
Sales
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Time Crunched?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
Double Down or Fold?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING
More Streamlined + Bigger Engine
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE
CONTENT MARKETING
Questions?
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE
CONTENT MARKETING
Let’s connect!
Emily Brackett
www.visiblelogic.com
Design+business blog: visiblelogic.com/blog
www.MailOnTheMark.com Custom designed e-newsletters

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  • 1.
    Emily Brackett www.visiblelogic.com Design+business blog:visiblelogic.com/blog www.MailOnTheMark.com Custom designed e-newsletters EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT MARKETING Hello!
  • 2.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Why Content Marketing Works
  • 3.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Show Your Expertise Why Content Marketing Works 1
  • 4.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Increase Web Traffic Why Content Marketing Works 2
  • 5.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Build Brand Awareness Why Content Marketing Works 3
  • 6.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Supports Other Marketing Efforts Why Content Marketing Works 4
  • 7.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Builds the Sales Funnel Why Content Marketing Works 5
  • 8.
    POLL EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Are you currently doing any content marketing? FF Yes FF Yes, but I can’t keep up FF Just a bit FF No
  • 9.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle
  • 10.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 11.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 12.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 13.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 14.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Target Audience Goals
  • 16.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 17.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING It’s more than SEO Prospects Search Engines Influencers
  • 18.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Attract Your Ideal Audience vs
  • 19.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Support Your Sales Funnel Top of the Funnel (ToFu) SEO Influencers Middle of the Funnel (MoFu) SEO, Influencers Nurturing thru e-newsletters Building trust, validation thru social media Closing, converting Case studies, Testimonials In-depth information
  • 20.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Typical Sales Cycle?? Visit site Step 1. Buy Step 2.
  • 21.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Typical Sales Cycle?? Visit site Step 1. Buy Step 2.
  • 22.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Typical Sales Cycle Visit site Step 1. Buy Step 4. Sign up for E-newsletter Step 2. Request Estimate Step 3. Drive Web Traffic Increase Web Traffic Increase Micro-Conver- sions
  • 23.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Broad vs Niche Case Study iEnterprises USA 991 US Highway 22 West Bridgewater, New Jersey, 08807 Telephone: +1 908-679-0000 www.SwiftMEAP.com • sales@swiftmeap.com Swift MEAP is a mobile enterprise application platform product created by iEnterprises. Established in 1996, iEnterprises has proven expertise developing, implementing, configuring and fine-tuning Swift MEAP for many enterprise CRM, ERP and data-warehouse solutions. iEnterprises Europe Venture House, Arlington Sq Downshire Way Bracknell, RG12 1WA, UK Telephone: +44 (0)333 700 4770 Opportunity Swift MEAP provided a mobile enterprise application platform, which is globally supported by iEnterprises, that did not require extensive development time to connect to Covenco’s ERP. By utilizing Mule ESB™, Swift MEAP has connection to, and compatibility with, many data sources and enterprise applications, including Microsoft SQL, the underlying database supporting Covenco’s ERP solution. The benefits of this next-generation MEAP/ESB solution included: • Increased mobilization opportunities • Widely used integration platform • Fast, reliable & globally supported • Cloud or on-premise connectivity on a network connection Customer Covenco was established in 1989 as an IBM Broker and has since evolved into the UK’s largest independent computer hardware broker. They buy, sell and rent refurbished Cisco, IBM, IBM Certified, HP equipment, and other restored premium brands. Their technical competency, coupled with aggressive pricing, makes Covenco an excellent procurement process resource. Covenco’s services team has in- depth experience with a wide range of pre installation and post installation services to support computer hardware offerings. Pre-sales consultants can problem solve, configure and help design computer solutions for enterprises of all sizes. Covenco’s after sales services, include computer installation, computer maintenance, software support, Disaster Recovery Services and more. Business Situation With 65 employees and an energetic sales team, Covenco viewed the prospect of mobilizing their ERP system with anytime connectivity via iPhone, iPads, Blackberry and Tablets as a timely opportunity that made good business sense. Mule ESB Streamlines Integration to Quickly Mobilize Microsoft SQL-based ERP Solution Having all my leads available anytime, even when offline, helps me to better communicate with customers by responding more quickly.
  • 24.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Different Readers
  • 25.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING IT Business Features Benefits Specs Costs Integration ROI Typical Audiences
  • 26.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING IT vs User
  • 27.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Mix it up
  • 28.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Search or Push? 100% @
  • 29.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Process
  • 30.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 31.
    POLL EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What media types have you tried? (check all that apply) FF Blog (your own) FF Guest blogging or article writing FF E-Newsletter FF Videos, infographics or podcasting FF White papers or e-books
  • 32.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Will this content help a prospect? 100%@
  • 33.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING 1. Brainstorm ideas 2. Systematize with: outlines, editorial calendars, etc. 3. Writing, Design, Videography, etc. 4. Final Production Figure out a process
  • 34.
    POLL EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What are your biggest challenges? (check all that apply) FF Not enough time FF Can’t generate enough good ideas FF We create content but see little return FF The quality of our content is poor
  • 35.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING • Solicit ideas from everyone in your company. • Solicit ideas from customers (testimonials, case studies). • What questions do you get from prospects? • Repurpose old content (more on that later) • What is the competition doing? • Hire an outside firm. Tip: always keep a pipeline of ideas. Can’t generate ideas?
  • 36.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Constantly Record Ideas
  • 37.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING • Think through ALL the steps and plan • Who will do each one? • Is it best to outsource to an expert? • Plan promotion along with posting Tip: Your editorial calendar must include not just production dates but all the milestones in between. Systematize
  • 38.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING
  • 39.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Visuals Matter More Than Ever
  • 40.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Is the design appealing? Before
  • 41.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Is the design appealing? Animal Health and Welfare Best practices in animal husbandry, addressing such issues as disease control. Environmental Responsibility Compliance with standards that address such issues as habitat conservation, water quality and effluents. Food Safety Assurance that no banned antibiotics or other chemicals are used and that all approved chemical treatments are carried out in a responsible fashion. © 2015 The Global Aquaculture Alliance | www.gaalliance.org | www.bap.gaalliance.org BAP Tracea bility Animal Health and Welfare Food Safety Environmental Social Responsibility Best Aquaculture Practices is the world’s most comprehensive third-party aquaculture certification program, addressing all of the components necessary to conduct aquaculture operations in a responsible and sustainable manner. The Pillars of Sustainability Traceability Supply chain traceability from the source to the marketplace is mandated by the BAP program. Social Responsibility Adherence to local laws for worker safety, child labor and community rights. After
  • 42.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Free or Gated?
  • 43.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Trading Info for Email Is your content valuable enough for someone to give you their email address?
  • 44.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Is More Always Better?
  • 45.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING DIY or Outsource? The future of content is quality (over quantity).
  • 46.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Promotion
  • 47.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
  • 48.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Even Majestic Content Needs Promotion Content Is King, but...
  • 49.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Yes. You Need to Promote • Promote and share the same content on different channels • Automate your postings • Customize your postings
  • 50.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Refine your message to audience @
  • 51.
    POLL EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What social media channels are you using? (check all that apply) FF Facebook FF Twitter FF LinkedIn FF Instagram FF Pinterest
  • 52.
    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Re-post, but customize for each channel. • Length of headline and text • Style of interaction • Keywords, hash tags, mentions Automation vs Customization
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tools that can help
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING • When you create a piece of content, create a library of promotional images • Make them different sizes for different channels • With or without headlines • Don’t forget to make them for videos, white papers, webinars, etc. Always create imagery
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Pay to Promote
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Repurposing
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Coordinate, not multiply 100%@
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Repurposing Content Reduce your new content demands Reuse the content you have Recycle old content into something new
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tips for Repurposing @
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tips for Repurposing
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tips for Repurposing 100%
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tips for Repurposing 100%
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tips for Repurposing
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Tips for Repurposing
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Measure and Improve
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Content Creation Cycle Target To attract the right audience and for SEO what content should we create? Create Generating Ideas Writing Design Outsourcing Reviewing Refinement Promote Social Media Backlinking PR Repurpose Cutting apart Reformatting Updating Improve Measuring Testing Improving Choosing 1 2 3 4 5
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    POLL EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What social media channel has been most effective for you? FF Facebook FF Twitter FF LinkedIn FF Instagram FF Pinterest
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What to Measure Top of the Funnel (ToFu) Web Traffic Landing Pages Inbound Links
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What to Measure Middle of the Funnel (MoFu) E-Newsletter sign-Ups White paper downloads Case Studies Requests for demo
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING What to Measure Closing, converting Requests for estimate Sales
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Time Crunched?
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING Double Down or Fold?
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVECONTENT MARKETING More Streamlined + Bigger Engine
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENTMARKETING Questions?
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    EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE CONTENTMARKETING Let’s connect! Emily Brackett www.visiblelogic.com Design+business blog: visiblelogic.com/blog www.MailOnTheMark.com Custom designed e-newsletters