Content is a commodity and a business should see everything they share or produce online as such. You have your actual products and services, but those require a transaction to acquire and enjoy them.
Content is different. To the viewer, your content is free. This means they are more likely to engage than if you were trying to sell them something.
“People do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories and magic.” Seth Godin
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The 4 Types of Content
- Written
- Visual
- Audio/Video
- Interactive
The 4 Distribution Methods
- Shared
- Owned/Created
- Free or Earned
- Paid
THE CONTENT
“Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make but about the stories you tell.” Seth Godin
Think of your content as generating assets for your business. Your content can work for you like a sales person or staff member out there knocking on doors, phoning leads or emailing prospects – but it’s not trying to sell.
1) Written
• Blogs • Guides • Reports • Presentations • Books/eBooks
2) Visual
• Photos (products, people) • Infographics
3) Audio/Video
• Events • Demos • Interviews • Webinars • Podcasts
4) Interactive
• Polls • Quizzes • Competitions • Games
THE DISTRIBUTION
Generally, distributions falls within social media, but this can also include your or your partner websites.
Let’s get an idea of the 4 forms of distribution in more detail.
1) Shared
Other's content shared by you, from your network or news orgs
2) Owned or Created
Content you have created or paid for, hosted on your site or direct on your social media platforms; Drives traffic to your site where you control what happens next
3) Free or Earned
Promotions or independent endorsements; Influencers, bloggers
4) Paid
Third-party paid reach; Sponsored content; Boosted posts
That's types of content and distribution mechanisms.
THE ROADMAP
From the initial audit, to working alongside your digital team, find out how we work with you to create engaging content.
WHAT IS CONTENT STRATEGY?
Delivering the right content, to the right person, in the right place, at the right time. Find out more.
Let us create your content strategy.
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