One of biggest problems my clients have is time when it comes to content production. We've found that it's best if you have a planned strategy to get things done. That's why we've developed the Content Calendar Workshop.
At the end of the presentation, there is a link that will take you to a place where you can download a content calendar template.
2. Background
• Director of Content
Strategies, DK New Media
• Manage the strategy,
production, and
implementation of content
programs
• Blog posts, videos,
whitepapers, infographics,
site messaging, case
studies, podcasts
3. Content is one of the easiest way for prospects to
learn more about you without engaging with you first.
93% of B2B marketers use content marketing. (Source: CMI)
4. • Only 44% of marketers have a
documented content strategy.
• On average, marketers use 13
different content marketing tactics.
(Source: CMI)
5. Content should be recent,
frequent, and relevant.
• SEO Benefits
• Brand Awareness
• Conversion Paths
10. We found that it’s best to have at least 3
people managing content production.
Writer/Editor/
Researcher
Approver
Producer/
Promoter
11. Marketing should have content planned at
least 4 weeks in advance.
Topic > Promotion
12. Less than 1
week
• Blog Posts
• Articles
1 – 2 weeks
• Email marketing
• Slideshares
• Podcasts
2 – 4 weeks
• Micrographics
• Webinars
4 – 6 weeks
• Infographics
• Whitepapers
6 – 8 weeks
• Videos
• Case Studies
Values based on outsourced content programs.
13. Timelines:
• Monthly or Quarterly
Planning
• Research due date
(if applicable)
• Draft due date
• Approved due date
• When to schedule
Depending on the content type, you should have at least one week to
review and optimize upon completion of the draft.
15. • How does a user
get to it?
• What do they do
next?
Conversion
Path
CTA
• Link to
downloadable
asset.
• Clear CTA button.
• Social media
messaging.
• PR (if necessary)
• Industry sites.
Promotion
16. It takes time, money, and resources for content marketing
to be successful.
Content Tips
17. Types of Learners
3 Types of Learners:
Visual, Auditory, and
Kinesthetic
65% of the general
population are visual
learners.
(Source: Prime
Infographics)
Content Tips
19. SEO is a math
problem; Search is a
people problem.
Write for people.
Content Tips
20. What does your buyer persona look like?
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Target audience
Demographics
Psychographics
Organizational roles
Types of businesses
Buyer Persona Guide:
http://bit.ly/buyerexercize
Content Tips
21. Does your brand match up?
A brand is your biggest and
most volatile asset.
Branding Guide/Questionnaire:
http://bit.ly/brandingguide
Content Tips
22. Biggest Time Problem? Blog Production.
Format
Timing
• 250 words
& up
• One
image
• 2- 3 times
a week
• Frequency
= indexing
Producing
• 2 hours a
week*
• Make it a
habit
Repurpose, repurpose, repurpose.
Content Tips