Content Inc. - The Podcast

There are a lot of shiny objects out there when it comes to content marketing tactics. It's easy to get overwhelmed and fall into analysis paralysis around the process. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi reminds you that you are your own media company. And this means you need to be focusing on building an audience that will also subscribe to your content. These subscriptions lead to more potential to turn them into customers. Learn the three ways you can drive subscriptions with your content marketing and begin building your own media empire.

Anyone, anywhere and at anytime can create a Content Inc. model for their business. It's an exciting time to be in business and even more exiciting time to develop yourself as the leading resource in your industry. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares his six key elements that make up an epic content marketing model. Learn these six key elements, put them in practice and watch your Content Inc. business grow!

In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares how a seven year old boy makes videos with his dad that have generated over $1 million in revenue. EvanTube started out as a fun claymation video project between Evan and his dad. Now, two years after their first video launched on YouTube and millions of downloads later, EvanTube has become a fun and passionate video business model. What could you do if you created content like a seven year old?

As you start your Content Inc. model of marketing and content creation, you may have only one or two main revenue drivers associated with your process. As your audience and community grow, so do the possible revenue opportunities. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi reminds you to keep an open mind to the possibility of future revenue ripples that come from your content marketing efforts. And it's ok to think big.

If you are serious about developing a Content Inc. model for your business, there is a very good chance that you will need to hire freelance writers to assist you with content creation. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi shares some key items to consider before bringing an outside writer onto your content team.

Creating partnerships is not a new idea. But often, coming up with the right project to partner on can be the real struggle. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi shares how developing a research project idea can be the key to working with business and media partners. If you are struggling with an idea for partnership, this may be the one tactic you need to implement.

In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi discusses how changes in platforms such as Google and Facebook not only force us to change how we use them, but is a great remider not to solely rely on them. Now more than ever it's imperative to build your own content platform and create engagement strategies with your audience and customers.

There are a lot of ways to create quality content. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi shares the four key elements you need to create the strong foundation to a Content Inc. methodology. Get focused, intentional and create quality content for your audience within your content tilt (see Episode 39) and you will create a solid base as a content expert in your industry.

The power of partnership is a key component to growing a Content Inc. model. In this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi discusses how partnering with other media can be a great way to grow your audience and leverage a much needed pool of talent. Learn the five ways you can work with media companies to create a solid win-win situation for both of you.

Social media marketing can work. However, in this episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi warns you of the possible seduction to get too involved in buying fans and followers. He encourages you to build your own media and use social media as a driver to what you can control, making raving fans along the way. Leverage social media. Don't let it control your marketing model.