You’re in marketing for one reason: Grow. Grow your company, reputation, customers, impact, profits. Grow yourself. This is a community that will help. It will stretch your mind, connect you to fascinating people, and provide some fun along the way. I am so glad you’re here. -Mark Schaefer
Nobody studies the creative process more than my friend Jay Acunzo. We have had a back and forth debating about the various frameworks and blueprints out there for content success — including our own — and we’ve wondered whether these guidelines can be applicable to anyone. Is there a Unified Theory of Content Success?
And more important, can anybody achieve content success?
- In this new episode of The Marketing Companion, Jay begins by defining “the premise” — the what and how of the content — that creates a space that is “defensible.”
- We refer to an “x and y” framework to help people create a unique premise.
- The unique role of frustration (and even anger) in content excellence. Great content is often a journey toward change.
- Jay also attacks people focused on strictly solutions and tactics as a not very effective strategy. I suggested that many marketers have fallen into that trap and are among the worst content creators anywhere.
- I cover my “RITES” framework — creating content that resonates, is interesting, timely, entertaining, and superior.
And then the ultimate question … can anybody achieve content success the answer is “maybe.” You won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion!
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Jay Acunzo recently gave a great presentation to our RISE community about his podcast creation process. He’s offering this free to you here.
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