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21 Content Marketing Definitions

Posted by Heidi Cohen on September 26, 2011 in Content Marketing, Social Media | 8 Comments

Content marketing is grounded in the Mad Men’s principles. Content marketing takes it’s cue from David Ogilvy in that it looks like editorial. Following the teachings of Leo Burnett, content marketing integrates important brand attributes. Content marketing provides prospects, customers and the public with useful information, while shopping or after purchase, without shouting its promotional messages. As a result, content marketing breaks through the advertising clutter that consumers no longer trust. Here’s how twenty-one marketers define content marketing.

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30 Social Media Definitions

Posted by Heidi Cohen on May 9, 2011 in Actionable Marketing 101, Social Media | 36 Comments

The definition of social media continues to evolve as the platforms and technologies continue to change and expand. Here are thirty social media definitions to help clarify these trends. What would you add to this list?

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2010’s Top 12 Social Media Experts

Posted by Heidi Cohen on December 27, 2010 in Social Media | 18 Comments

To understand social media’s non-stop, multi-directional conversation, a road map can be useful. Here’s a list of 12 top social media experts to help you tackle the terrain of this evolving landscape. In addition, there are 5 up and comers to keep your eye on.