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How to use controversy in corporate writing

Injecting your writing with honesty, character and a personal point of view will engage your readers and deliver tangible benefits to your business...

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FirstWord Media’s six golden rules of successful content marketing

Vast changes in how we all find and consume content have turbocharged company and product promotion, just as older marketing methods have been...

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How to write a column

As part of your content strategy, a good column will gain loyal readers and give a real boost to your brand. But good...

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Ethics: use content marketing to talk the talk and walk the walk

Ethics are hot right now so there couldn’t be a better time to think about how your company communicates its values Ethics and...

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More than words: the art and science of infographics

Infographics are the most effective medium for the mass of information available in the age of Big Data The sheer volume of available...

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Long form writing – the long and the short of it

Sometimes a short blog post, a Tweet, or a quick interview just doesn’t do a subject justice. What’s called for is long form....

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11 easy tips on how to write a killer introduction

You’ve researched your article. You have an amazing headline, great facts, images, and hookable subheads. All you have to do now is write...

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Thought leadership: how to create it with content marketing

Expert knowledge and experience are in essence the definition of thought leadership – as is the ability to communicate well. Sadly these three...