The document discusses developing and pitching creative ideas. It presents frameworks for evaluating ideas, including whether they are relevant, resonant, and different. It also discusses pitching ideas in a way that convinces clients of their value. Specific ideas that were pitched and their results are presented as examples. Developing ideas is portrayed as an iterative process that benefits from rigor and taking pitches seriously.
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Search Congres 2014Hannah Smith
It's not just search and technology that's changing; consumers' expectations are evolving. Consumer apathy is rife, audiences are fragmenting and almost every marketing tactic is becoming less effective.
To combat this, brands need to work harder than ever before. Content isn't a silver bullet, but it's a useful tool in your arsenal.
An exploration of trends & how to get content working for your brand.
Why do some pieces of content garner coverage whilst others languish unseen and unloved? More often than not it comes down to the hook.
But what the hell is a hook? Hannah explains the difference between hooks and red herrings and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
Humans, Technology & The Future of Marketing - SMX Munich 2014Hannah Smith
As online and offline converge, and audiences continue to fragment, what do brands need to do to flourish? At SMX Munich 2014, Hannah Smith explores the challenges brands face both now and in the future, and shares her thoughts on how search marketing will evolve as a result.
Appetite for Deconstruction, Lessons in Virality from Axl Rose. OMCap 2014Hannah Smith
What makes a piece of content 'shareable'? Hannah shares the highs and lows of creating content that’s designed to be shared and provides tips and insights from the team at Distilled.
Jaws in Space (Part III) - SEMDays & SEOZone 2015 Hannah Smith
"Good ideas rarely seem like good ideas at their inception, that's what stops the majority of people from having them" ~ Drew Gummerson
Desperately trying to come up with a good creative idea? A good idea is not something you spontaneously come up with - ideas only become good once you've spent a bunch of time honing and refining them. Hannah shares the trials and tribulations of ideation, and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
Right in the Feels (or how to create content that gets shared) - Turing Festi...Hannah Smith
Why do some pieces of content garner coverage whilst others languish unseen and unloved? More often than not it comes down to the hook. But what the hell is a hook? Hannah explains what a hook is, and provides tips and insights on how to improve your creative work.
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger - Search Congres 2014Hannah Smith
It's not just search and technology that's changing; consumers' expectations are evolving. Consumer apathy is rife, audiences are fragmenting and almost every marketing tactic is becoming less effective.
To combat this, brands need to work harder than ever before. Content isn't a silver bullet, but it's a useful tool in your arsenal.
An exploration of trends & how to get content working for your brand.
Why do some pieces of content garner coverage whilst others languish unseen and unloved? More often than not it comes down to the hook.
But what the hell is a hook? Hannah explains the difference between hooks and red herrings and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
Humans, Technology & The Future of Marketing - SMX Munich 2014Hannah Smith
As online and offline converge, and audiences continue to fragment, what do brands need to do to flourish? At SMX Munich 2014, Hannah Smith explores the challenges brands face both now and in the future, and shares her thoughts on how search marketing will evolve as a result.
Appetite for Deconstruction, Lessons in Virality from Axl Rose. OMCap 2014Hannah Smith
What makes a piece of content 'shareable'? Hannah shares the highs and lows of creating content that’s designed to be shared and provides tips and insights from the team at Distilled.
Jaws in Space (Part III) - SEMDays & SEOZone 2015 Hannah Smith
"Good ideas rarely seem like good ideas at their inception, that's what stops the majority of people from having them" ~ Drew Gummerson
Desperately trying to come up with a good creative idea? A good idea is not something you spontaneously come up with - ideas only become good once you've spent a bunch of time honing and refining them. Hannah shares the trials and tribulations of ideation, and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
Right in the Feels (or how to create content that gets shared) - Turing Festi...Hannah Smith
Why do some pieces of content garner coverage whilst others languish unseen and unloved? More often than not it comes down to the hook. But what the hell is a hook? Hannah explains what a hook is, and provides tips and insights on how to improve your creative work.
On the Edge Digital - Throwing Shit Against the Wall - ReduxHannah Smith
This is an updated version of the deck I originally presented at the Content Marketing Show in November.
Here I explore why content designed to be shareable is important and some lessons we've learned when creating and promoting it.
How to Build a Time Machine - LearnInboundHannah Smith
According to Stephen Hawking, all you need is a wormhole, the Large Hadron Collider or a rocket that goes really, really fast.
Hannah has none of those things. But she has spent more time than is probably healthy on the internet and was once described as having an overactive imagination. Armed with only her GCSE in physics she’ll teach you how to build a time machine, and explore other ways to create content which resonates.
Art, virtual snowballs and the feels - BrightonSEOHannah Smith
We want links and coverage and social shares. So we make stuff. Stuff that’s supposed to get us those things. But it doesn’t always work out, and it can be tough to figure out why.
Hannah shares what she’s learned about creative content and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
When we're creating content-driven PR or link building campaigns we’re often either trying to replicate our own successes, or we’re trying to replicate the successes of others. We often fail, but we don't always know why.
Here Hannah explores some of the reasons why we fail, and shares stories about some of the campaign "hits" and "misses" she's experienced.
Originally presented by Hannah Smith at Drink Digital in March 2021.
“Be more creative”, they said. But how the hell do you do that?
For the past seven years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with creative ideas - ideas which people share and journalists write about.
Here she shares the happy accidents, highs, heartache, and some of the things she’s learned about 'being more creative’ along the way.
Why is some content shared whilst other content languishes unloved? I share tips for created content that gets 'em right in the feels. Presented at MKGO, September 2016.
Creative Differences (or, thoughts on how to manage creative teams even if y...Hannah Smith
With more than 11 years experience working as a creative, Hannah has been managed both by folks with creative backgrounds, and by those without; in addition to managing a creative team of more than 40 people herself.
As such, she comes with a wealth of firsthand experience - she's seen both the mistakes of others, and also made plenty of mistakes and missteps herself. Here she busts some management myths, highlights common misconceptions, and shares her own experiences of the unique challenges associated with managing Creative Teams.
This talk was originally given at The Business of Content, a virtual conference held on 26th August 2021.
What Happens when a Werewolf Bites a Goldfish - SearchLeeds - April 2018Hannah Smith
For the past seven years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with ideas which people will share and journalists will want to write about.
The question she’s asked most often is “where do you get your ideas?”
It's a question she dreads.
Nevertheless, in this deck, she attempts to answer it.
Jaws in space (how to develop & pitch creative ideas) by Hannah Smith, SEM Da...SEO monitor
Good ideas rarely seem like good ideas at their inception, that's what stops the majority of people from having them" ~ Drew Gummerson
Desperately trying to come up with a good creative idea? A good idea is not something you spontaneously come up with - ideas only become good once you've spent a bunch of time honing and refining them. Hannah shares the trials and tribulations of ideation, and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
Going Down the Rabbit Hole - Chaos, Curiosity & Creativity (The Inbounder, Ma...Hannah Smith
“Be more creative”, they said.
But how the hell do you do that?
For the past six years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with creative ideas - ideas which people share and journalists write about.
Here Hannah shares heartaches, happy accidents, highs, and the things she’s learned about 'being more creative’ along the way.
SearchLove London | Hannah Smith, Existential Crisis Management Distilled
It’s not just search and technology that’s evolving – consumers’ expectations are too. In Europe and the US, consumers would not care if 92% of brands disappeared. To flourish in the future, brands need to stand for something. Hannah will share her thoughts and experiences on how to figure out what to stand for and create a meaningful brand.
SearchLeeds 2018 - Hannah Smith - Verve Search - What happens when a werewolf...Branded3
For the past seven years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with ideas which people will share and journalists will want to write about. The question she’s asked most often is “where do you get your ideas?” In Hannah's SearchLeeds 2018 talk she revealed the genesis of a variety of successful creative campaign ideas, alongside a bunch of things she’s learned about creativity along the way.
On the Edge Digital - Throwing Shit Against the Wall - ReduxHannah Smith
This is an updated version of the deck I originally presented at the Content Marketing Show in November.
Here I explore why content designed to be shareable is important and some lessons we've learned when creating and promoting it.
How to Build a Time Machine - LearnInboundHannah Smith
According to Stephen Hawking, all you need is a wormhole, the Large Hadron Collider or a rocket that goes really, really fast.
Hannah has none of those things. But she has spent more time than is probably healthy on the internet and was once described as having an overactive imagination. Armed with only her GCSE in physics she’ll teach you how to build a time machine, and explore other ways to create content which resonates.
Art, virtual snowballs and the feels - BrightonSEOHannah Smith
We want links and coverage and social shares. So we make stuff. Stuff that’s supposed to get us those things. But it doesn’t always work out, and it can be tough to figure out why.
Hannah shares what she’s learned about creative content and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
When we're creating content-driven PR or link building campaigns we’re often either trying to replicate our own successes, or we’re trying to replicate the successes of others. We often fail, but we don't always know why.
Here Hannah explores some of the reasons why we fail, and shares stories about some of the campaign "hits" and "misses" she's experienced.
Originally presented by Hannah Smith at Drink Digital in March 2021.
“Be more creative”, they said. But how the hell do you do that?
For the past seven years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with creative ideas - ideas which people share and journalists write about.
Here she shares the happy accidents, highs, heartache, and some of the things she’s learned about 'being more creative’ along the way.
Why is some content shared whilst other content languishes unloved? I share tips for created content that gets 'em right in the feels. Presented at MKGO, September 2016.
Creative Differences (or, thoughts on how to manage creative teams even if y...Hannah Smith
With more than 11 years experience working as a creative, Hannah has been managed both by folks with creative backgrounds, and by those without; in addition to managing a creative team of more than 40 people herself.
As such, she comes with a wealth of firsthand experience - she's seen both the mistakes of others, and also made plenty of mistakes and missteps herself. Here she busts some management myths, highlights common misconceptions, and shares her own experiences of the unique challenges associated with managing Creative Teams.
This talk was originally given at The Business of Content, a virtual conference held on 26th August 2021.
What Happens when a Werewolf Bites a Goldfish - SearchLeeds - April 2018Hannah Smith
For the past seven years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with ideas which people will share and journalists will want to write about.
The question she’s asked most often is “where do you get your ideas?”
It's a question she dreads.
Nevertheless, in this deck, she attempts to answer it.
Jaws in space (how to develop & pitch creative ideas) by Hannah Smith, SEM Da...SEO monitor
Good ideas rarely seem like good ideas at their inception, that's what stops the majority of people from having them" ~ Drew Gummerson
Desperately trying to come up with a good creative idea? A good idea is not something you spontaneously come up with - ideas only become good once you've spent a bunch of time honing and refining them. Hannah shares the trials and tribulations of ideation, and provides tips and insights on how to improve your own creative processes.
Going Down the Rabbit Hole - Chaos, Curiosity & Creativity (The Inbounder, Ma...Hannah Smith
“Be more creative”, they said.
But how the hell do you do that?
For the past six years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with creative ideas - ideas which people share and journalists write about.
Here Hannah shares heartaches, happy accidents, highs, and the things she’s learned about 'being more creative’ along the way.
SearchLove London | Hannah Smith, Existential Crisis Management Distilled
It’s not just search and technology that’s evolving – consumers’ expectations are too. In Europe and the US, consumers would not care if 92% of brands disappeared. To flourish in the future, brands need to stand for something. Hannah will share her thoughts and experiences on how to figure out what to stand for and create a meaningful brand.
SearchLeeds 2018 - Hannah Smith - Verve Search - What happens when a werewolf...Branded3
For the past seven years Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with ideas which people will share and journalists will want to write about. The question she’s asked most often is “where do you get your ideas?” In Hannah's SearchLeeds 2018 talk she revealed the genesis of a variety of successful creative campaign ideas, alongside a bunch of things she’s learned about creativity along the way.
Estudio34 Presents - Hannah Smith BrightonSEO 2013 - Go Big or go homeWilliam Renedo
Hannah nos deslumbra una vez más con su visión de futuro y moto de Distilled, go BIG or go home (en otras palabras evoluciona o muere) todo trata sobre crear contenido util y valorado por los internautas no solo de tu nicho pero de todos para crear estrategias de linkbuilding solidas.
Still No Eye Deer (or things to do when your imaginary friends refuse to talk...Hannah Smith
Do you struggle to come up with ideas? Almost everyone experiences the feeling of being "stuck" from time to time, but how do you get yourself unstuck?
Hannah explores various types of creative sticking points, and share tips on how to overcome them.
How to apply core counselling skills to digital PR - July 2020Belong Digital
In association with JBH, Hannah Butcher presented this slide deck to the audience of a webinar in July 2020. The presentation centred on skills used in helping relationships, and how these could be applied to work within digital PR and marketing.
Myths, Misconceptions & Mistakes (lessons learned from a decade in digital PR)Hannah Smith
For more than 11 years, Hannah’s been tasked with coming up with content ideas that people will share and journalists will write about. Here she shares some of the most important lessons she’s learned along the way.
This talk was originally given at MozCon in July 2022.
Most Creative & Digital PR teams have the same goal: “to get more consistent results for their clients”. But how do we get there? Many people believe the answer is to create better processes; but I strongly disagree.
Originally presented at MKGO in October 2022.
How a Content Marketing Company Does Content Marketingion interactive
Uberflip’s VP of Marketing, Hana Abaza and ion co-founder Anna Talerico come together for a content packed, content marketing presentation.
Get the inside scoop from a company that produces hundreds of webinars, thousands of blog posts and many more leads. Hana and Anna take you through:
- Goals and Strategy
- Content Marketing Cycle
- Planning and Process
- Execution and Evaluation
Learn how to use content to raise awareness, boost engagement and fuel lead and demand generation by focusing on more than just great content. We show you what a quality content experience looks like and how that experience differentiates your content from the rest.
Get the roadmap you need to put your content marketing program on the fast track to success.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
SMM Cheap - No. 1 SMM panel in the worldsmmpanel567
Boost your social media marketing with our SMM Panel services offering SMM Cheap services! Get cost-effective services for your business and increase followers, likes, and engagement across all social media platforms. Get affordable services perfect for businesses and influencers looking to increase their social proof. See how cheap SMM strategies can help improve your social media presence and be a pro at the social media game.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
AI-Powered Personalization: Principles, Use Cases, and Its Impact on CROVWO
In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
Join us as Sarjak Patel and Naitry Saggu from 3rd Eye Consulting unveil a transformative framework. This approach seamlessly integrates your unique context, consumer insights, and conversion goals, paving the way for unparalleled success in personalization.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
Digital marketing is the art and science of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach and engage with potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of online tactics and strategies aimed at increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and ultimately, converting those leads into customers.
https://nidmindia.com/
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
84. @hannah_bo_banna
people will share our piece because it:
makes them look smart
and/or
makes them look cultured
and/or
makes them look interested & interesting
and/or
makes them look like they care about being creative
123. credits
Images:
alien: http://www.wired.com/2010/02/0205hr-giger-born-science-fiction-artist/
unexpected - http://thabto.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/shocked-face.jpg
daily rituals - http://24.media.tumblr.com/011d7a30de400a6f5f9244775f95781a/tumblr_mmg8etEJt81qzlz5go1_r1_1280.jpg
emotional - http://adland.tv/ooh/feed-sa-trolley-ambient-south-africa
swing - https://www.flickr.com/photos/21745851@N00/4805435840
facepalm - http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=facepalm
no finish line - http://www.quotesvalley.com/images/50/there-is-no-finish-line-5.jpg
danbo - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nomadic_lass/6889892777/in/set-72157629144987013
unicorn - http://queenofheartsonthesleeve.tumblr.com/post/58736423727/ok-not-much-but-here-it-is-3
Big love to to the wonderful Distilled folks who helped me put this together.