Content, Briefly

Slack: Sara Yin on navigating content marketing in a tech giant’s world.

May 20, 2024
Senior Editor at Slack, Sara Yin, delves into content marketing at tech giants, sharing insights on Slack's evolution, lessons from Intercom and Shopify, and the importance of diverse voices in building a rich content library. She also discusses Slack's content strategy post-Salesforce acquisition, lessons from Jeff Bezos, and keeping content creative in an SEO-driven world.
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ANECDOTE

Journalism to Content

  • Sara Yin transitioned from journalism to content marketing at Atlassian, creating customer stories.
  • She lacked metrics and strategy but enjoyed the interview-focused work.
INSIGHT

Metrics Resistance

  • Early content marketers often resist metrics, prioritizing creative freedom.
  • Sara Yin left Atlassian partly due to this, joining Intercom.
ANECDOTE

Infographic Failure

  • Intercom's content team, prioritizing quality, struggled with leadership's push for infographics.
  • Creating misaligned content proved difficult, highlighting the importance of cultural fit.
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