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2022/03/02

What top performing content marketers have in common

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March 2, 2022
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The Big Story
Top performing enterprise content marketers have three things in common: they measure content performance well, invest in content marketing technology and differentiate content from their rivals, according to a study from the Content Marketing Institute and Imagination. In addition, top performers are more likely to create content tailored to stages in the buying journey and to craft content based on customer needs.
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Why small hybrid events deliver more ROI
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Hybrid events that offer a virtual option with a smaller in-person element have become increasingly popular during the pandemic and give marketers a better return on investment, writes Splash CEO Eric Holmen. Benefits include higher rates of attendees, improved lead quality and reduced costs, and event technology is delivering more opportunities for audience segmentation and increased inclusivity, Holmen writes.
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Marketer Moments
Nando's says "Don't Be an Anti-Apper"
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Nando's, with former BBDO New York senior creative director Matthew Brink, created a "Don't Be an Anti-Apper" campaign that's running across connected TV in select markets and via social media. The push features videos where people adopt anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist stances toward the brand's app, with one person saying, "Free stuff infringes on my freedom."
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Measurement Matters
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In a sea of sameness, differentiation gets your content noticed.
Stephanie Stahl, writing for the Content Marketing Institute
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