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A Recap of Content Boost’s Latest Content Marketing Crash Course

It was an exciting day at Content Boost last Thursday, Oct. 29, as our content marketing Crash Course—our ongoing seminar aimed at offering tips and tricks for organizations to enhance their content marketing effectiveness —was a great success.

Attendees made their way into the conference room for the first set of presentations, presented by our in-house team of content marketing experts.shutterstock_183663350

In case you missed it, here are some major takeaways from the day’s activities:

Plan, plan and plan some more: The vast majority of B2B companies already realize the benefits of content marketing, as 88 percent are currently using it. So if your business is one of the 22 percent of companies that aren’t using content marketing, your direct report may need some convincing as to why he or she should invest in such a strategy. This was the focus of the first presentation given by our Director of Brand Strategy, Allison Boccamazzo.

So, how do you get your boss to say yes to content marketing? You need a plan, the focus of which should be centered on four crucial steps outlined by Boccamazzo:

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Want to Win A Free Blog Post? Attend the Content Boost Crash Course!

Recently you’ve been hearing a lot of talk about how content marketing can help grow your business. But you just haven’t had the opportunity to get the process started in your organization.

So, what does your Thursday look like?
Marketing-SMALLClear your schedule and head to Norwalk, Connecticut, for an all-day seminar—the Content Boost Crash Course—where you’ll learn the latest content marketing strategies and best practices. You’ll also gain expert advice about how to build a stronger digital brand and improve the way you engage with your customers.

There will be sessions on building content-driven online communities, effectively using social media, and driving revenue from your content initiatives. You’ll also be treated to breakout sessions, brand evaluations, video interviews, lead generation tips and more. Continue reading “Want to Win A Free Blog Post? Attend the Content Boost Crash Course!”

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The Countdown is On! One Week to the Content Boost NYC Crash Course

I’ll take Manhattan…

I am 100 percent a New Yorker at heart. I talk a mile a minute; I gesticulate incessantly; and I have zero patience for slow walkers. It’s most likely because I grew up about 35 minutes from Manhattan and have parents—New York City natives who eventually migrated to the suburbs—who say things like “tawk” and “wawk.”

IMG_1432So you can imagine my excitement over the fact that the Content Boost Content Marketing Crash Course—a one-day event designed to bring marketing professionals together for professional development—is headed to the Big Apple. On Wednesday, July 22, our editorial team will head to the NYU Kimmel Center (Room 803) for a seminar that promises to breed marketing inspiration.

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Get the Boss to Say ‘Yes’ to Content Marketing

IMG_1431In April, we held the second iteration of our Content Boost Content Marketing Crash Course, a one-day educational seminar providing marketers with the opportunity to learn about content marketing best practices. We led a series of breakout sessions covering everything from the definition of content marketing (hint: using custom content to drive awareness and profitability around your brand) to the key ingredients of a robust blogging and lead-generation strategy.

We rounded out the day with a session titled “Getting the Boss to Say ‘Yes’ to Content Marketing,” designed to equip participants with the ammo needed to walk into their boss’s office and get the green light. Whether you are just starting out on your content marketing journey—or looking to get the “yes” for a new project—let’s take a look at how to get your boss on your side.

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‘Twas the Night Before the Content Marketing Crash Course

IMG_20141204_134926211Today feels like Christmas Eve. Though we don’t have stockings hung, Christmas trees lit or holiday music blasting from the radio in our office, exhilaration and anticipation are in the air here at Content Boost—and I can promise you a number of us will be awake all night long with unbridled excitement for tomorrow.

That’s because tomorrow, April 21st, we will hold our second iteration of our Content Marketing Crash Course, designed to present marketers with the opportunity to talk content marketing, complete with trade tips and tricks from seasoned professionals. We held our inaugural crash course last December, and the standing-room only attendance and riveting marketing discussions confirmed that we had to hold another event this year.

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Preparing for the Next Crash Course: What I’ve Learned So Far

Content Boost’s next content marketing Crash Course is rapidly approaching, and the team here is putting the final touches on our presentations and preparing for an engaging, productive day of discussions with all of our attendees! I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to speak from 10:30-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21 in a presentation entitled, “Blogging: How to Nurture Your Audience at Every Touch Point” (you can get a little preview of my talk and the rest of the agenda here!)

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eTechHelp Talks Technology at Content Boost’s Content Marketing Crash Course

shutterstock_237634126Investing in technology for your small business can be overwhelming—and that’s an understatement. From computers to phone systems to Internet applications, it can be difficult to determine what technologies best fit your company’s needs and budget.

Luckily, there’s eTechHelp, a global technology consulting and Internet services company that provides a wide range of technology services for business of all sizes. Continue reading “eTechHelp Talks Technology at Content Boost’s Content Marketing Crash Course”

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Content Marketing: Teach, Don’t Preach

I get asked the question all the time, even by my wife and parents: What is content marketing? If you’re hearing the term for the first time, the best place to start is a basic definition: Content marketing is a marketing strategy centered on creating and distributing valuable, relevant content designed to attract and acquire consumers. But to understand this hot term further, it’s critical to understand how content marketing differs from traditional marketing in the way it actually attracts and acquires those customers. Continue reading “Content Marketing: Teach, Don’t Preach”