Corey Vilhauer shares his journey into content strategy, emphasizing client communication and aligning around a shared understanding. They explore the origins of a personal blog and discuss the evolution of content strategy. The podcast demystifies web design and content strategy for clients and team members, promoting the upcoming CONFAB conference.
Transitioning from marketing copywriter to content strategy leader, Corey Vilhauer emphasizes the importance of client communication and shared understanding.
Corey's shift to content strategy was driven by a desire for meaningful work focused on information structures and organizing concepts.
Deep dives
Discovery of Content Strategy
Corey Milhauer shares his journey into content strategy, transitioning from a marketing copywriter to working on websites. Starting with a Twitter inquiry, he connected with Abby Jones, who introduced him to content strategy, leading him to begin his practice without a full understanding, learning and adapting over 13 years.
Motivation for Transition
Corey explains his dissatisfaction with marketing and advertising, desiring a shift toward information structures and meaningful work. This transition aligned with his preference for organizing concepts and structuring content rather than copywriting, paving the way for his focus on content models and structure.
Navigating Client Relationships
Corey reflects on his past experiences in top-heavy agencies that limited client interactions, highlighting the importance of effective communication with clients. He emphasizes the significance of clear language and shared understanding to prevent misunderstandings and improve project outcomes.
Demystifying Content Strategy
Corey discusses the need to demystify web design and content strategy for clients and colleagues. Advocating for transparency and open communication, he underscores the importance of helping clients grasp the process and highlighting what's crucial. Corey aims to simplify complex concepts to enhance collaboration and project success.
Corey Vilhauer shares with Kristina Halvorson how he moved from being a marketing and ad copywriter into content strategy and leadership. They pack plenty of topics into the chat including how to communicate with clients, driving meaningful conversations about content and aligning around a shared language and understanding. They also reveal their passion projects.
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