How to Meaningfully Increase Diversity at Events–and Why It Matters
Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion requires action from leaders. Learn how event producers can increase representation and build a better community.
Kristina Halvorson
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September
2021
Content’s Defining Problem (and How To Solve It)
Content lacks alignment of functions, disciplines, and job titles. Learn how defining terminology benefits organizations and the community of practitioners.
Kristina Halvorson
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August
2021
How to Answer: How Long Will This Content Take You to Write?
Need to estimate hours for your content production? Step one: Don’t guess! Better questions help keep content production from derailing our design projects.
Scott Kubie
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February
2020
Making Time for Content Strategy
Taking time to slow down and really think about content can seem impossible. But it’s a crucial step for the health of your business (and yourself).
Scott Kubie
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November
2019
How to Move Ahead When Content Strategy Gets Complicated
What happens when content strategy requires something too time consuming, too expensive, or just too much?
Tenessa Gemelke
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October
2019
How to Conquer Content Chaos
In the chaotic, always-on world of content marketing, sometimes a little strategy is all it takes to slow things down and reassess.
Kristina Halvorson
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September
2019
What Does a Content Strategist Do?
Who is responsible for the activities and decisions that impact content quality and performance? The answer’s not so clear-cut. Let’s break it down.
Kristina Halvorson
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July
2019
How to Build Your Community of Practice
More than a meetup, a content strategy community of practice gathers regularly to exchange ideas, ask questions, and build out their shared body of knowledge.
Kristina Halvorson
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May
2019
Content Strategy Is Boring (and That’s OK)
Creativity might help your content, but not so much your content strategy. Strategies are a place to be clear, concise, and ... boring.
Scott Kubie
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May
2019
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How to Embrace (and Gently Encourage) the Content Audit
Rolling content audits are ideal. Only problem? Getting others to do their part. Here’s how to keep folks motivated to keep their content clean year-round.
Kristina Halvorson
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April
2019
How to Plan Your Content Ecosystem Mapping Project
If you’re ready to conquer content chaos and map your content ecosystem, you’ll need a project plan for bringing the right people on board and getting the work done.
Scott Kubie
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February
2019
What We Say and What We Mean
Content strategy terminology can be all over the place. Here are three steps toward gaining clarity in your word choices.
Brain Traffic
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February
2019
Two Things Every Content Strategy Needs
Are your “business goals” meaningless and your “user needs” useless? The more specific you get, the better your content strategy will be.
Kristina Halvorson
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January
2019
Ten Years Later: The Discipline of Content Strategy
Kristina Halvorson reflects on the process of writing her seminal article and the people who made it possible.
Kristina Halvorson
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December
2018
How to Hire a Content Strategist
Trying to find just the right candidate for your content strategy job? Learn what to look for, where to recruit, and how to screen for success.
Tenessa Gemelke
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December
2018
How Nonprofits Can Profit From Content Strategy
Think your nonprofit doesn’t have the time or resources for content strategy? Here are some small steps that can make a big difference.
Tenessa Gemelke
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November
2018
Use Your Words: Writing for Nonwriters
Armed with the right tools and principles, anyone can write for websites and products. Here Kristina Halvorson shares a slide deck on how to get the writing done.
Kristina Halvorson
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October
2018
What to Do When You Need More Writers
Your organization is full of people who can be great content writers. The trick? Providing the right resources and training to help them succeed.
Scott Kubie
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September
2018
