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Chad Pollitt writes how the US has gotten so far behind other countries in native advertising technology – and who is to blame.

It’s not easy finding a topic for a blog (or video or podcast) but it’s an essential step as you start a path to creating content

Some people blame content marketing perils on a lack of quality content. But great content does not assure content marketing success.

An April Fool’s’ Day brand hoax can generate some buzz, but before you invest in that fun prank, make sure it actually benefits your business.

It’s easy to create a “snap” or go on Facebook Live and chat, but are you adding business value or littering the web with random acts of content?

Stories of personal failure and how I screwed up my content efforts by overthinking things. Five tips to keep your content simple and improve productivity

Social media has been good for businesses, forcing them to be more human and transparent. But the next evolution may force a re-write of corporate strategy.

What is the next big thing? There are no fewer than 10 of them! Here are the mega-trends re-writing the rules of marketing.

To stand out in a competitive and information-dense world, should we be focused on creating content, or providing experiences?

GE turned a boring product into a thing of beauty that made its customer shed tears of joy. Is this the greatest content marketing case study ever?
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