Why content is your enemy and experiences are your friend

To stand out in a competitive and information-dense world, should we be focused on creating content, or providing experiences?
Content shock re-visited, the content marketing myths and realities

Content Shock is here. It’s time to look at the world realistically and base our strategies on what is, not content marketing myths we wish for.
The five great questions of content marketing

Senior marketers came up with what they believe to be the five major questions of content marketing strategy and execution.
The alternative to content marketing command and control? Advice from OK Go

Refreshing advice from a rock band on how content marketing really works in the world today. Lessons from OK Go challenge the content status quo!
Content marketing strategy: Start with questions, end with insights

An easy way to begin a content marketing strategy is to focus on answers but most businesses will have to eventually focus on insights.
What is the role of content marketing in an ad-free world?

In an increasingly ad-free world, content marketing (and all of its iterations) seems like a viable option to break through and reach customers.
Why we create crap content: We’re afraid

Why do so many people keep creating the same crap content over and over? One reason might be professional fear and intimidation.
The State of Video Streaming

There’s a lot going on in video streaming, and it can be hard to keep up. This post goes over the latest happenings, so you can be up to date.
Seven new content forms rocking the marketing airwaves

The intense competition for attention will spawn exciting new content forms. Here are six innovations to keep your eye on.
Content marketing FOMO and the future of marketing budgets

In this latest episode of The Marketing Companion podcast, Mark Schaefer and Tom Webster discuss content marketing FOMO, and courage in marketing