In the strategic communications world, one phrase seems to be flung about more often than any other, even amongst the buzzwords that come and go as fast as their respective trends. This phrase, which has quickly transformed and shaped the jobs of marketing pros everywhere, is: content marketing.
Melissa Harrison, founder and CEO of Allee Creative, defines content marketing as “the creation of relevant content that provides value to your audience by engaging them, providing answers to their pain points and, ultimately, driving action.” Gone are the days of blind message dissemination, she says. Content marketing is about authentic, intentional, two-way communication. And in her opinion, content marketing is just straight-up marketing.
So how did we get here in this world of content? Here’s our take, in infographic form, on the evolution of content marketing. How do you think these historical events are playing a role in your content strategy?
What do you think 2019 will bring in new developments, channels and ideas in content? Share your thoughts in our comments area or check out our CEO’s predictions for the new year here.
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