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What is Content Marketing? The CMA's definition of content marketing is: Content marketing is the discipline of creating quality branded editorial content across all media channels and platforms to deliver engaging relationships, consumer value and measurable success for brands. It is not: A Facebook page or Twitter campaign!

Why should I care about it? Social Media Email marketing PPC SEO Web ads Video PR TV/Radio Networking Print Blogs Press advertising Branding Signs News letters White papers Search

One of the most important steps in improving your site's ranking in Google search results is to ensure that it contains plenty of rich information that includes relevant keywords, used appropriately, that indicate the subject matter of your content.

Content Stats 2016 Content is seen by over 70% of UK adults every month, it should account for more than 20% of marketing budgets and take its rightful place at the heart of Digital Marketing. However, content without purpose is just noise (Contentini). 89% of all consumers use search prior to making a purchase. (Fleishman-Hillard) 76% of B2C marketers and 88% of B2B marketers use content marketing. (Content Marketing Institute) 76% of marketers are increasing investment in content marketing. (Curata) 51% of B2B and 52% of B2C marketers plan to increase their content marketing budget within one year. (CMI) Every company, regardless of spend, is likely to see 3x higher ROI on inbound marketing vs. outbound (Hubspot)

How does it fit into marketing strategy?

Matching content types with marketing objectives

Hub and spoke

How can it be measured?

Measurement KPI’s

Content personas Personapp.io

Content gaps

Planning for spontaneity

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LMG knowledge share 1 hr consultation to review your marketing activity 2 page report with my findings – no obligation to continue with my services Contact: vicky@marketingharmony.co.uk 01256 910915 07917 598231 www.marketingharmony.co.uk

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