The Buzz About Content Marketing
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The Buzz About Content Marketing
- 1. @contentforbiz The Buzz About Content Marketing FOLLOW US @contentforbiz BLOG contentforbiz.com/blog
- 2. @contentforbiz What They’re Saying Content marketing remains the bright, shiny object du jour for marketers. Advertising Age, Jan.14, 2013 “ “ “ “When it comes to marketing strategies, content marketing has just been crowned king Inc. Magazine, Oct. 2012
- 3. @contentforbiz What I’ll Cover Today: How to incorporate content marketing into CONEXPO-CON/AGG plans Why has content marketing grown
- 4. @contentforbiz Interest in Content Marketing
- 5. @contentforbiz John Deere Magazine The Furrow, launched in 1895 STILL PUBLISHED TODAY 1.5 million copies distributed in 40 countries Something Old or Something New?
- 6. @contentforbiz CONTENT MARKETING TRADITIONAL MARKETINGVS Content vs. Traditional Marketing Customer Focused Relevant and Valuable Relationship Building Company/Product Focused Sales Oriented Interruptive
- 7. @contentforbiz The Internet has fundamentally changed the way people find, share, shop and connect.
- 8. @contentforbiz Why the Sudden Interest in Content Marketing On average, B2B customers progress nearly 60% of the way through the purchase decision-making process before engaging a sales rep. Source: The Digital Evolution in B2B Marketing, CEB Marketing Leadership Council
- 9. @contentforbiz Marketers Move Toward the Web Explosion in social media provides an easy way to share information. Everyone can be a publisher. The tools are readily available. Traditional advertising is less effective for lead generation. Its more difficult to show ROI.
- 10. @contentforbiz Fresh Content Relevancy Authority (Inbound Links) What Google Rewards
- 11. @contentforbiz Content Marketing 2.0 Offers Two-way Communication Market Insights Measurable
- 12. @contentforbiz ROI Inbound marketing costs 61% LESS per lead than traditional, outbound marketing. SOURCE: STATE OF INBOUND MARKETING, HUBSPOT 12 $346 $146 Outbound Inbound
- 13. @contentforbiz TRADITIONAL Case Studies Whitepapers Video Books Newsletters Custom Print Magazine Advertorials Press Releases Testimonials Articles Blog |Articles Mobile Apps Podcasts Digital Magazine Community Website/Forum Video Blog Gamification E-Book Email Marketing Online Press Releases Microblogging /Social Media Content Marketing Tactics CONTENT MARKETING 2.0
- 14. @contentforbiz Content Marketing Among Manufacturers Adoption of Content Marketing
- 15. @contentforbiz Top Content Goals: Manufacturers Customer Acquisition Lead Generation Brand Awareness
- 16. @contentforbiz Content Marketing Usage North American Manufacturers 81% 80% 75% 75% 75% 60% 55% 54% 49% 2013 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks – North America , Content Marketing Institute, Marketing Profs
- 17. @contentforbiz Growing Content Formats: All B2B Source: 2013 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks – North America, Content Marketing Institute– Marketing Profs Research Reports 76% (35%) Mobile Content 120% (31%) Virtual Conferences 180% (24%) Videos 35% (81%)
- 18. @contentforbiz Share of Total Marketing Budget Manufacturing 22% 78% ContentMarketing Other All B2B 18 33% 67% ContentMarketing Other
- 19. @contentforbiz Manufacturing All B2B 19 Increase Stay the Same Increase Stay the Same Planning to Increase CM Spend
- 20. @contentforbiz 20 No. 1 B2B CM Challenge Starting with “What” Rather than “Why” BIGGEST REASON FOR STALLED EFFORTS: Producing Enough Content
- 21. @contentforbiz Content Challenges Content still seems to be everyone’s job and no one’s job. 21 Source: The Digital Evolution in B2B Marketing, CEB Marketing Leadership Council MARKETING BUSINESS LINES SALES THE MARKET PARTNERS I T/WEB “ “ C O R P O R A T E C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
- 22. @contentforbiz 22 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Content Strategy – The Why Attract more attendees Increase press coverage Build awareness Be a thought leader $$$ Sales
- 23. @contentforbiz 23 The Who Equipment end users – Segment by size and industry Distributors Media The more targeted your audience, the easier it will be to rank and convert.
- 24. @contentforbiz Content Needs to be Findable Conduct keyword research Optimize content using keywords Search engine ranking dependent on competition 24 Align your company with CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
- 26. @contentforbiz Content Creation Tips Ask the right questions of sales, product managers, and customers. Eliminate sales and industry jargon. Resist the urge to sell. Think visually. 26 .Think like an editor.
- 27. @contentforbiz Studies show companies that frequently blog have increased website traffic. 27 BLOG
- 28. @contentforbiz Pre-Show ABC to Introduce Five New Products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG CONEXPO-CON/AGG Machines Improve Fuel Economy A Guide to Greening Your Fleet Rent or Buy? What’s Right for You 28 TRADITIONAL MESSAGING CM MESSAGING
- 29. @contentforbiz 29 Pre-Show CM Formats SOCIAL MEDIA Initiate a customer-focused discussion of products on display. Build excitement leading up to the show with contests, giveaways and insider knowledge. Reward, respond and share.
- 30. @contentforbiz 30 This blog post appears on page 1 of a Google Search for CONEXPO- CON/AGG. PRE-SHOW
- 31. @contentforbiz 31 Here is an opportunity from the CONEXPO- CON/AGG Facebook page that could be an opportunity for one of your customers. PRE-SHOW
- 32. @contentforbiz 32 Pre-Show CM Formats WEBSITE Let visitors know you will be attending and where to find your exhibit. Highlight the new products that will be on display. Keep your press section up-to-date.
- 33. @contentforbiz 33 Pre-Show CM Formats ONLINE PRESS RELEASES Optimize press releases for CONEXPO-CON/AGG and other keywords. Include social media handles and suggested tweets. Reward loyalty. E-MAIL MARKETING
- 34. @contentforbiz 34 TRADITIONAL At-the-Show CONTENT MARKETING Trinket Giveaway Take a photo Instantly shareable
- 35. @contentforbiz 35 At-The-Show Formats VIDEO SOCIAL MEDIA PR Interviews with experts and customer testimonials, demos. Plan in advance what you are going to do. Have news content ready for distribution.
- 36. @contentforbiz 36 Post-Show Formats VIDEO SOCIAL MEDIA BLOGS . EMAIL MARKETING Post videos taken at the show. Report on contest winners, talk about financing. Explain new technologies, customer stories.
- 37. @contentforbiz Engage Your Employees Employees Subject Matter Experts 37 Content Distribution
- 38. @contentforbiz Engage Your Partners Dealer Network Suppliers 38 Content Distribution
- 39. @contentforbiz CONEXPO-CON/AGG Facebook Twitter -Use the Twitter Hashtag #conexpoconagg 39 Content Distribution
- 40. @contentforbiz Engage Your Partners National Ready Mix Concrete Association National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association IFPE 40 Content Distribution
- 41. @contentforbiz Engage Your Partners B2B Magazines Audiences already established Many opportunities around CONEXPO- CON/AGG, both in print and online Social Media 41 Content Distribution
- 42. @contentforbiz Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Groups Blog Website Email Marketing 42 Find Your Channels
- 43. @contentforbiz CONSUMPTION METRICS SHARING METRICS LEAD GENERATION METRICS SALES 43 4 Types of Content Marketing Metrics
- 44. @contentforbiz 44 CONSUMPTION METRICS Page Views Video Views Downloads Searches by Brand TOOL: Google Analytics
- 45. @contentforbiz 45 SHARING METRICS Likes, +1 Shares Retweets Forwards Inbound Links PRIMARY TOOL: Google Analytics TOOLS: Social Sites, Google Analytics, Open Site Explorer, SEO Moz
- 46. @contentforbiz 46 LEAD GENERATION METRICS Form Completion or Download Subscriptions: Email and Blog Conversion Rate: How often do visitors who consume content become leads? TOOL: Google Analytics
- 47. @contentforbiz 47 SALES METRICS Online Sales Offline Sales Manual Reporting
- 48. @contentforbiz Content Marketing Institute HubSpot The Digital Evolution in B2B Marketing, CEB Marketing Leadership Counsel SEOMOZ 48 CONTENT MARKETING RESOURCES
Editor's Notes
- Good afternoon. Content marketing is all the rage these days. So I am here to shed light on what it’s all about. Before we get started, here is is where you can find us. I will be happy to follow you back if you want connect.
- You may have heard about content marketing in the media. Research shows that virtually every size and type of business is devoting more of their budget to content marketing. But what exactly is it? Here’s how I define it. An approach to marketing that relies on information to advance a relationship with a customer or prospect throughout the buying cycle.
- Today I’m going to look at why Content Marketing has grown, and specifically, provide you with some ideas for incorporating it into your CONEXPO-CON/AGG marketing plan.
- This Google trends map shows the dramatic increase in searches for “content marketing.” Beginning in 2011, and then spiking even higher in 2013.
- The funny thing about it is that content marketing is really not anything new. It’s been around a long time. In fact, one of the first examples of it came from the equipment industry. John Deere’s magazine “The Furrow” , first published in 1895, is cited as one of the first examples of content marketing. Or course, it was called custom publishing then, not content marketing. The fact that The Furrow is still growing strong is a testament to the resiliency of the idea that relevant and useful information can be used to attract, acquire and retain customers. Today the Furrow is distributed in 40 countries, and is now available on iPad as well print.
- One of the best ways to learn what content marketing is about is to contrast it with traditional marketing and advertising. Content marketing is focused on the customer, while traditional advertising tends to be focused on the company or product. Traditional advertising pushes a sale, while content marketing focuses first on delivering what is relevant and valuable to the customer. Lastly, traditional advertising tends to be interruptive. Content marketing is usually sought out by the customer, so that it is conducive to building relationships.
- So if content marketing is an old idea, why the resurgent interest in it? It starts with the Internet, which has fundamentally changed the way buyers find what they need, and how they share information. Are you going to circle a bingo care and wait six weeks for a catalog. No , you are going to look it up online. Consumers want information now.
- Construction equipment dealers have commented to me many times about how customers today are better informed and that they do their research on the Internet before they ever talk to a salespersonThis research conducted by CEB, for their Marketing Leadership Council, in partnership with Google, was based on a survey of 1500 buyers for B2B organizations. It shows that on average, customers get nearly 60 percent of the way through the purchasing process before they ever contact a sales rep.
- As buyers moved toward the Web, so did marketers. For marketers, it became more difficult to track leads from print advertising and to determine the ROI. The Internet also made it easier for everyone to become a publisher. Companies didn’t have to rely exclusively on the media to get their information out.Growth in social media, also made it really easy for buyers and companies to share information.
- As companies sought out ways to come up at the top of search results, they learned what was important to Google: Fresh content, relevancy and authority, as determined by the number of sites linking in to your site. While Google’s algorithms have changed over the years. It is important to recognize that their business is delivering relevant search results. They have continued to reward original content and made decisions that have thwarted the efforts of SEO firms to beat the system.
- Content Marketing itself, has been transformed by the Internet. In what I call the 2.0 era of Content Marketing. Marketers now enjoy two-way communication with customers. Customers generate content via social media sharing and ratings. Marketers have access to more data than ever before. They are also better able to measure their results and return on investment.
- In this study from Hubspot, the cost inbound leads ( which are generated by utilizing content marketing, SEO and social media) cost 65% less than those generated by traditional outbound methods (such as trade shows and print advertising).
- There has also been an explosion of new tactics available to marketers. Mobile apps, community websites, social media are just a few. It seems is something new created every day. The traditional are still relevant, it’s just that many marketers have transformed them to work online.
- A new study by the Content Marketing Institute looked at usage of content marketing among all b2b marketers, but also split out the results for manufacturers. Manufacturers appear to be embracing content marketing. It’s important to note that the study wasn’t singling out only online content marketing methods, so this included traditional tactics such as print newsletters.
- Manufacturers place less emphasis on Thought leadership and website traffic. Yet, they also site website traffic as a way to measure effectiveness.
- These are the top ranked tactics among manufacturers. Video is No. 1 and was up from No. 7 just two years ago. E-newsletters and in-person events followed. The results paralleled all B2B with a couple of exceptions – less emphasis on blogging – 54% compared to 77% and greater emphasis on print magazines 60 percent vs. 31% for all B2B.So there is always a question as to whether the data is representative of construction equipment manufacturers. So, I am curious, could you raise your hand if your company has increased your use of video over the past two years?Thanks. Is anyone willing to share what their motivations were for using more video? Thanks.
- Other fast growing content formats (among all B2B) include research reports, mobile content and virtual conferences.
- According to the latest study from the Content Marketing Institute. Manufacturers are spending 22 percent of their budget on Content Marketing, less than 33 percent for all B2B marketers.
- Just over half of the manufacturers surveyed said they planned to increase their content marketing budget. I am curious if that is the case with the people in this room. Could you raise your hand if you plan to increase your content marketing budget?Thanks.
- So you’ve jumped into content marketing. That’s great. But like everything, it has its challenges. According to the survey, the number one challenge is producing enough content. From my experience, what we see is that a lot of people jump into social media or jump into creating a blog, without thinking it through. They get overwhelmed because they started with “what” instead of “why”, and they didn’t have a good content plan. I mean its not enough to have a twitter account. You have to fill it with something.
- Another challenge can be described by this quote which is from the CEB Study.Content still seems to be everyone’s job and no one’s job. You have product line managers and subject matter experts, outside partners such as agencies, freelance writers and designers, you have IT and corporate communications and even community managers. Marketing is in the middle. Companies are finding that it’s beneficial to have coordination between all of these groups. In larger companies you are starting to see positions such as Chief Content Officers.
- So looking specifically at CONEXPOCON/AGG, how can we come up with a good content marketing plan. Let’s first look at some of the whys: All the possible objectives for the show. Driving booth traffic is probably the primary objective for most exhibitors. But your content marketing efforts can have multiple objectives. This should drive your use of content marketing tactics.
- Keep in mind that you have different audiences for your content. In some cases you may be targeting the media, in other cases, end-users. In general the more targeted your audience, the easier it will be to rank and convert. Writing to the needs of specific audience will always be more effective than writing something that fits everyone
- Whatever type of content you create, you need to ensure it is findable online, if you want to use it to generate leads and drive traffic to your site. This begins with extensive keyword research that goes far beyond product category or brand searches. You want to come up when people search for CONEXPO-CON/AGG, so tie your content to those keywords. You might want to create keywords around specific problems/solutions., such as machines for working in tight spaces, or skid-steers for landscaping contractors.
- In terms of trade shows, it is helpful to think about content in terms of what you will do before, during and after the show, because what you can say or not say about products, typically drives the content.
- Here are some tips for breaking out of the sales/marketing mindset and into a content marketing mindset. You need to think like an editor. Avoid sales jargon and stick to the facts. Interview managers, sales and customer to get fresh perspectives.. Listen to how the products are talked about in real conversation. Photos and videos generate response, and need to be an important part of your content marketing efforts. Video plays especially well in this market.. Thinking visually is an important skill.
- John Deere’s Emissions Hub Blog is a good example of customer-focused content. The blog establishes Deere as a thought leader on emissions, helping answer customer questions
- Here’s how traditional messaging might compare to a content marketing message. A traditional headline would say XYZ Company plans to introduce five new products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. A content marketing message might say something like Learn how to Green Your Fleet at CONEXPO-CON/AGG.CONEXPO-CON/AGG machines offer improved fuel economy.
- Social media is a great way to get your content out. Keep it focused on customers. Generate excitement by publicizing contests, and give aways. Share insider Knowledge. Reward, respond to customer comments and share . It should not be all about you. Las Vegas is a great destination, share your favorite restaurants, hotels, etc.
- Here’s an example of an exhibitor who smartly included conexpo conagg in her title and ended up on page 1 for a Google search for the show.
- Here’s an opportunity from the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Facebook page that could be shared with your customers.
- Include your CONEXPO location and build excitement on your company website. Don’t neglect your press section, where editors may be looking for information.
- Online press releases should be optimized for the CONEXPO-CONAGG as well as other keywords. Make it easy for editors by providing suggested tweets and links to your social media channels.Email marketing is another way to provide customer-focused content out to readers in advance of the show. You might want to provide some inside scoops or incentives to your loyal subscribers. Engage readers with surveys, video and other interactive components.
- We all love the show trinkets (or maybe not). But think about creating an experience that’s shareable.
- At the show you will have demonstrations, subject matter experts, key customers. Plan to video in advance for content that can last well beyond the show. Plan your social media in advance because you know you will be busy at the show. Designate someone to listen and respond in real time to your fans and followers. Promote your social media connections at the show. Have a QR code to take people right to where they need to go on their websites. An RFID code can connect people automatically to your social sites. Again, it shouldn’t all be about you. Promotions can successfully support charities that are alignment with your corporate values. Share what you like and mention others.
- It’s important to keep the momentum going after the show. Continue with social media, but also use email, blogs and video to share the big events of the show. Promote discounts and financing specials to close the deals.
- To spread valuable content we need to connect with various audiences. Employees are one of the most underutilized audiences. Customers have relationships with people, not brands. Content marketing provides an opportunity profile customer-facing staff members who understand what makes their company unique
- Many dealers are active on social media and would welcome the opportunity to connect with you and share your information. Combined, this could be a powerful way to spread the
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG has an active social media presence and they welcome manufacturer participation on their social media pages. According to Krist Drager, digital marketing manager for AEM, one Facebook post of an iced over machine went viral and garnered 30,000 views and 400 shares. On Facebook, they would love to see testimonials from both attendees and exhibitors. Share your videos of new products, Her advice “keep it engaging” The Twitter channel is a place for news. ..When tweeting, be sure to use the official hashtag, which includes no dashes or hyphens.
- I would be remiss without mentioning media partners with established audiences for their print magazines and websites. They are trying to fill their content channels also. I am sure they will have many opportunities before during and after the show for getting your content distributed. Keep editors them well informed of your press events at the show as their calendar’s fill up fast and make it easy for editors to upload information immediately from a press conference to an iPad. Provide social content as well as full press release, high res photos for print and low-res images for web. Include video links. In general documents that can be easily edited are preferred. Anything that is customer oriented (not a commercial) will play better. If you don’t have a new product, think of creative ways to package information that could be used in helpful article that might feature your photos.
- Once You know the Why, Who and What about your CONEXPO-CON/AGG content, determine the channels that are the best fit for what you want to accomplish. Tip: Don’t take on more than you can handle. It’s better to not be involved on a channel at all than to be represented poorly
- Now the hard part. ROI. It is always hard to measure when sales actually happen somewhere else, but there are many useful measures that can be used to show your management it’s investment is worthwhile. There are 4 types of content marketing metrics to measure.
- Consumption metrics look at things like how many people viewed your content. They help you measure website traffic and brand awareness. You might want to track how many people type in your brand vs. conduct a generic search. There are also tools to measure mentions on social media
- Measuring how your content is shared impacts brand awareness and engagement. Keep track of these on your social sites and look for additional insight on Google Analytics . Tools like SEOMOZ or OpenSiteExplorer measure how many sites are linking to yours, as well as their authority.
- Lead generation is a critical goal for b2b content marketing. It’s important to entice visitors with content that compels them to provide an email address in exchange for information. Compare your overall conversion rate to the content rate for individual pieces of content. Marketing Automation software helps marketers more efficiently manage and nurture leads over time.
- Sales. What we are all want to know is did content contribute to the sale. This is much easier track for online sales, more difficult for offline sales. CRM systems can help track it. In the end, the process is still imperfect, as salespeople often don’t want to give credit to marketing for generating leads.
- That’s a lot to cover. Thanks for your patience. Any questions? I surely don’t have all the answers but I will do my best to find out for you if I don’t know. Marketing today is always changing.