Why Branded Content Fails
Over and over again, I see people posting statements like: "Ugh, we don't need any more branded content."*
And though, as a content creator who has successfully used it to build my own business(es) and helped others do the same, I'm pretty bullish on content, I have to admit that I look at what is being flaunted as branded content and have to agree. It's often just adding to the noise.
In this week's video, I cover a few of the reasons why branded content fails (there are 3 common approaches that result in un-engaging noise) and answer the question: Is content right for everyone? (spoiler alert: nope. But I do tell you when it works the best and give some examples)
I've already started putting together the follow-up to this video, which dives into coming up with a great, engaging strategy that will result in the kind of content that your customers and potential customers will SEEK OUT, creating qualified leads.
In this video, though, I give an example where I found my real estate lawyer because of her LinkedIn posts that answered some burning questions I had at the time about negotiating a commercial lease. I'd love to hear from any of you whether you've come across a post or a video or a podcast that has led you to hire someone.
[* This may or may not be related to the phenomenon where every agency I come across, from PR to Advertising to Design and beyond, lists "Content Marketing" on their "full-service roster" (while not being or hiring content creators, journalists, etc). But that's for a whole other video]
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6 年Now I am beginning to understand why I wast thousands of $ on failure and none of the experts could tell why they were failing to meet my expectation.? Thank you!
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6 年This branded Content WORKS :) EFFIE gold awards https://youtu.be/uKbuFYd468w
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6 年Definitely following you after this! Great video, straight to the point.
Creating effective content and PR for marketing professionals in the building and industrial sectors
6 年Great video Tara. I also hate the words content marketing even though I call myself a content marketeer. Perhaps we need a new term - information marketing - hey there's a whole new book/lecture tour!
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6 年Tara, you are very talented, to the point I’d like to check out the feasibility of us possibly doing business together on a #SocialGoodCampaign which I am working on. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about this potentially rewarding and return of positive outcomes opportunity? Thank you and God Bless.