

Content Rookie
Nicole Michaelis
A podcast for people who want to learn Content Marketing, Content Strategy and Copywriting. Join Nicole Michaelis and guests to discuss the practice (and art) of all things content.
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Apr 19, 2020 • 24min
Become a great storyteller
Episode 5: Become a great storyteller
Storytelling is a bit of a buzzword in content marketing and copywriting. But it really shouldn't be. It actually is THAT important. Stories can make or break your brand and a good brand story can pull all your content efforts together. It's always worth it to try to tell better stories. We're looking at how to do that in this episode.
Learning outcomes:
What is storytelling?
What is brand storytelling?
What are the benefits of great storytelling?
What are some great brand story examples?
How to angle your story based on a desired outcome
Storytelling exercises
...and more!
Connect with Nicole Michaelis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
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Apr 13, 2020 • 20min
Content along the user journey
Explore the importance of tailoring content to different user personas along the journey, including lead generation and sales-focused strategies. Learn about providing valuable free content, building trust, and creating emotional connections for conversion. Discover the strategic use of customer journey maps and competitor analysis for optimizing content strategy.

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Apr 5, 2020 • 20min
Creating authentic content
Explore the shift from sales-focused to mentorship mentality in content creation to create authentic content. Learn how to develop genuine tonality by understanding company values and competitor tonalities, tailoring content to specific personas. Discover the significance of authenticity in building trust, credibility, and relevance in content marketing.

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Mar 25, 2020 • 24min
Getting to know your audience
Discover the importance of knowing your audience's preferences and interests for content creation. Learn how to use the Persona framework to define your audience and tailor your content. Explore tools and strategies for audience analysis and creating effective marketing messages for diverse personas.

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Mar 20, 2020 • 24min
What is content marketing?
Explore what content marketing entails, focusing on delivering value to your audience. Learn about the differences between B2B and B2C approaches, common challenges, and best practices. Dive into successful content marketing strategies of brands like Blendtec, Outdoor Voices, Glossier, HubSpot, and Buffer, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and community engagement.


