In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wrapping up the podcast—at least for now. He’s wondering whether it can ever be as easy to stop things as it is to start them. And he explains how you can participate in what’s coming next. And that’s a wrap for the week ending September 11, 2020.   HELP BUILD THE NEXT WEEKLY WRAP See a content marketing example, idea, or article that moves you (whether it's good or bad)? Move it on over to us via this short form.  Or, hashtag us up at #CMWorld.  ..read more

In this week’s episode Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose asks if we should be more controversial. Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi talks with Robert talk about whether Google should replace universities. Finally, Robert points you to an article that asks whether you’re all in with content marketing (and tells you what to do if you’re not). And that’s a wrap for the week ending September 4, 2020.   INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK   Joe Pulizzi, founder, Content Marketing Institute  Joe is the Amazon bestselling author of Killing Marketing (along with R ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose talks about asking for favors before earning audience trust. He talks with Bynder’s Brian Kavanaugh about the growing importance of user generated content. And finally, he points you toward a crash course in journalistic principles that help brands earn trust. And that’s a wrap for the week ending August, 28, 2020.  INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK Robert’s guest this week is Brian Kavanaugh, director of North American field and global customer marketing for digital asset management company Bynder.&n ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose asks whether technology or people are more important in content strategy. He talks with futurist Kate O’Neill about whether marketing technology is serving us – or we’re serving technology. And finally he points to an article that explains what to consider when it’s time for new marketing tech. And that’s a wrap for the week ending August 21, 2020.   INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK    Robert’s guest this week is Kate O’Neill, founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic consultancy committed to impro ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is asking whether we’re borrowing enough good ideas. He talks with Mike Orr from Grapevine6 about content, the state of influencer marketing, and how to get more from your social media partner. And finally Robert points you to an article about how images can increase your content’s visibility in search. And that’s a wrap for the week ending August 14, 2020.  NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK How to Get More from Your Social Media Partner https://hbr.org/2020/07/how-to-get-more-from-your-social-media-partner INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK&n ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is finally accepting the chaos. He talks with Leslie Talbot about the rising importance of content in marketing. And he points you to an article that will help you decide whether to invest in trending topics or evergreen content. And that’s a wrap for the week ending August 7, 2020.  INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK    My guest this week is Leslie Talbot, senior vice president, strategic programs at Corporate Visions. In her social media profile, Leslie says she’s “challenging conventional wisdom and chan ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is asking why anyone needs content marketing. He talks with marketing professor Marcus Collins about businesses making it rain for content marketers – and about culture in content. And he shares an article packed with ideas for making your content more engaging. And that’s a wrap for the week ending July 31, 2020.  NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK   Content Marketing Spending Rising Sharply  https://www.ana.net/content/show/id/61273 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK   Robert’s guest this week is marketing l ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about creating real (and good) audiences. He talks with digital marketing consultant Ian Truscott about content strategy – and why search “sucks” so much now. And he points you to an article that explains how to bring audiences together – even in the social-distancing era. And that’s a wrap for the week ending July 24, 2020. NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK Why Does Search Suck? https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/353308/why-does-search-suck.html INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK Robert’s guest this week is Ian Truscott, editor ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about the long game (on purpose). He talks with marketing leader Folayo Lasaki about everything from the Facebook boycott to why representation matters as much in marketing as in media. And he shares an article that explains how to be purposeful with your purpose-driven content.  And that’s a wrap for the week ending July 17, 2020. NEWS ITEM OF THE WEEK Facebook boycott leaders ‘disappointed’ after meeting with Zuckerberg, Sandberg https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/07/facebook-boycott-meeting-stophateforprofit ..read more

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering when the other shoe is going to drop – and how bad (or good) that’s going to be. He talks with content marketing strategist Marissa Gbenro about where CMOs plan to spend their predicted budget increases next year. And finally, Robert shares an article on five content lessons that are all about good news. And that’s a wrap for the week ending July 10, 2020. NEWS ITEM of the Week Gartner CMO Spend Survey Shows How Digital Budgets Will Increase In 2021 https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/353299/gartner-cmo-s ..read more