Pro & Content
Monday, August 31, 2009 VOLUME 4 ISSUE 2  
Speaking Their Language
Your content should speak to your audience and be written in a way that is meaningful to them. It should match the way your audience talks. Ensuring that your language is in tune with your industry is a surefire way to get the attention of your customers and prospects.

Click the link below to read more about piqueing the interests of your audience through content.

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More marketers use social networking to reach customers
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2009-08-27-socia...
by Jon Swartz

SAN FRANCISCO — Ford Motor has high hopes for Fiesta, a popular model abroad launching in the U.S. next year.
So how does it introduce the subcompact car to Americans? A massive ad blitz on TV? In-house promotions at dealers nationwide? Nope.

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Your Content, Their Content & the Brand
http://blog.junta42.com/content_marketing_blog/200...
by Kenneth Weiss

Companies have traditionally attempted to control the dialogue and vernacular around their brands. The correct words, and the specific tonality were carefully chosen to explain, position and differentiate brands. Packaging, advertising, public relations and all types of customer communications were continuously reviewed. Being “on brand” was paramount. Being “slightly off brand” was never allowed. While this is still the intent, it is not always possible. Why? Because too many people have too much to say about the brand and they have the tools to do it! So how do companies leverage the power of content while continuing to be a steward of the brand? It’s not easy.
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Are you Leveraging Your Content?... Are you Sure?
http://contentrichbook.com/2009/08/17/are-you-leve...

Question for you: When you write a blog post what happens to it? Is it just posted on your blog, awaiting replies? I hope the answer is no. You see, there’s this thing called Social Media, which has sort of taken over the world and is bringing people together in ways never before seen…have you heard about it? He he. …OK, we know you have. But are you using it?
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SURVEY
Does your content match the phrases and keywords used by your audience?

Yes, we pay close attention to trends and styles of our audience

Somewhat, it is not a main priority

No, I will start thinking about doing so

Do you have an ongoing dialog with your customers and prospects?

Yes, my audience comments and provides feedback on a lot of my content

Not as much as I'd like, I'm still working on getting there

No, I need to rethink my content marketing strategy to be conducive to 2-way conversations

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Where Does Your Content Come From?
Last month we discussed some tips on how to source content. We asked our audience about their content and how they find it.
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