Content Inc. - The Podcast

Technology has not only changed how we do business with customers, it has also changed how we work as in organization. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi discusses why now is the time to consider ditching the traditional office and creating a virtual working model for your business. Joe cites this one decision as perhaps the best decision they made at Content Marketing Institute. By choosing the right talent, having less meetings and the ability to be agile, becoming virtual could put you ahead of your competition. 

Cause marketing is not a new idea. However, finding a cause that your business can get behind can be the driving force that makes a huge difference not only in the lives of others, but also on your bottom line. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares how Content Marketing Institute, in partnership with the Easter Seals of Northern Ohio, has raised over $100,000 with their CMI Golf For Autism event over the past eight years. Learn the six tenets your company needs to successfully integrate cause marketing into your content strategy and align with the future of our purpose-driven economy.  

Is landing more speaking gigs one of your goals for the next year? This episode of Content Inc. has Joe Pulizzi sharing the five key elements that can help you book more speaking as part of your content strategy. Get organized, get focused and get on more stages in the this year! 

The podcast discusses the importance of organizing a solid content marketing strategy. It introduces seven strategies to improve content marketing approach and create valuable content. The importance of leveraging different channels, avoiding self-promotion, and setting clear end goals are emphasized. Additionally, creating a plan for content marketing success, including setting goals and addressing obstacles, is highlighted

Writing a book can seem like a daunting task. Yet, you know that a book puts you in a different level of thought leadership and can change your business. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares the seven tips to getting that book out of your head and onto paper...and published. A published book can not only change your business, it can change your life. 

The host shares lessons on entrepreneurship learned from his grandfather. The lessons revolve around helping others and the power of storytelling. The importance of corporate websites and changing the culture of content marketing is also discussed.

Learn how to build a successful publishing business without relying on advertising by focusing on a super niche market. Importance of choosing a specific content niche, defining target audience, and consistency in content marketing. Highlighting the need for unique content, building a loyal subscriber base, and identifying influencers. Importance of stealing audience from others and successful brandscaping through content partnerships.

The world is changing. The definition of security does not necessarily include having a full-time job and working for someone else. This episode of Content Inc Joe Pulizzi offers up some hard questions that each of us need to consider when it comes to our professional careers. How much say do you have in the company you work in? Is it really that risky to go out on your own vs. working for someone else? Get Joe's take and then decide for yourself.

Does your organization have a content marketing mission statement? This episode of Content Inc Joe Pulizzi breaks down the elements of a content marketing mission statement and why having one for your team is critical for consistency and content success. Ensure your content team has clarity and consistency with their content by developing a content marketing mission statement. 

What are the two things that differntiate great content marketers from average content marketers? This episode of Content Inc, Joe Pulizzi shares the power of setting goals, both personally and professionally, and how this one task can be critical for content marketing success. Once the goal is set, it's imperative it is reviewed on a regular basis. Does your content team do this?