How to Build a Content Strategy That "Drives Pipeline"
May 7, 2024
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Sara Stella Lattanzio shares insights on building a content strategy driving B2B pipeline. She covers finding the right people, involving teams, cluster strategy, overcoming judgment fears, and differences in business approaches. They discuss distinguishing content strategy from editorial calendars and the importance of authenticity in content creation. The episode wraps up with resource recommendations and newsletter promotion.
Leverage non-marketing experts for strategic content creation in tech companies.
Develop content clusters aligned with business goals for targeted content strategy.
Collaborate with internal experts to produce impactful content and empower team members for streamlined content creation.
Deep dives
Transitioning from Sales-Led Companies to Content Marketing
The speaker discusses transitioning to content marketing from sales-led companies, highlighting the challenges and benefits of this shift. They emphasize the importance of leveraging the knowledge and expertise of non-marketing experts within tech companies to strategically create content.
Building a Content Strategy Aligned with Business Goals
The guest speaker shares insights on building a content strategy that aligns with business objectives. They stress the significance of developing content clusters around specific topics related to their offerings, ensuring a cohesive and targeted approach.
Empowering Experts and Leveraging their Insights
The speaker emphasizes the value of empowering experts within the company and leveraging their insights for content creation. By collaborating closely with experts, they were able to produce high-quality and impactful content that resonated with the target audience.
Effective Content Creation Process and Strategy Implementation
The discussion delves into the importance of structuring and implementing an effective content creation process. By incorporating outlines, interviews, and involving various team members, they streamlined content production and maximized the impact of their content marketing efforts.
Overcoming Fear and Embracing Authenticity Online
The speaker shares insights on overcoming fear and embracing authenticity when sharing views online. By being genuine, controversial, and unafraid to express opinions, they have cultivated a strong online presence that resonates with their audience and fosters meaningful engagement.
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In this episode, Sara Stella Lattanzio pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a content strategy that drives pipeline in a B2B company. She talks about the resistance she faced and shares her proven tactics for overcoming obstacles and proving the value of content marketing.
(00:00) - Intro
(03:45) - Sara's pet peeve
(06:28) - First actionable steps as a marketer
(10:51) - How to find and convince the right people for content marketing
(21:46) - Getting people involved
(26:59) - When did you drive more pipeline
(28:18) - Sara's content strategy process
(33:19) - What's a cluster
(36:05) - How do you decide on a cluster
(40:15) - The difference between content strategy and editorial calendar
(44:43) - How do you deal with the fear of judgment
(49:28) - The difference between business in the US and the EU