Top Chrome extensions for content marketers

Google Chrome offers a seemingly endless supply of helpful extensions for content marketing professionals. Find out which ones are worth your time. | Continue reading


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Top 4 eBooks of 2016

These four eBooks represent the best of the best in 2016. Want to know why? | Continue reading


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How to choose the right type of content marketing video

Video offers a veritable buffet for content marketers to choose from. Let your marketing goals lead the way in your decision. | Continue reading


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From creative to content: Effective marketing combines the best of both worlds

Worried your creative writing skills won’t translate to content marketing success? Think again, as creative techniques can greatly enhance marketing. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

3 video blog rockstars to learn from in 2017

In the first of our 12 days of content series, we look at why Casey Neistat, Gary Vaynerchuk and PBS Idea Channel are setting the pace for video blogging in 2017. | Continue reading


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Social media in 2017: New trends for the new year

Brafton's Promotions & Engagement team weighs in on what will make social media campaigns successful for businesses in the coming year. | Continue reading


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Is there a ‘secret’ hiding in your ɢoogle Analytics referrals?

Russian hackers are targeting Google Analytics users with referral spam. Here’s how to avoid any misinterpretations of data. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

Here comes the 12 days of content marketing trends

In this year’s 12 days of content marketing series, we’re exploring content marketing trends to watch in 2017 through examples of brands doing it right. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

How and why to Twitter verify for a social marketing VIP boost

Getting verified on Twitter can lend credibility to your social media marketing strategy. Here’s a look at the benefits and what you need to get verified. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

Play the long game when planning your content calendar

Want to squeeze every last drop of value from your content marketing strategy? It’s time to put your calendar to work and plan ahead. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

6 tips for defeating writer’s block and enhancing SEO

Certain strategies will not only help you combat writer’s block, but also ensure your posts are up to snuff where search engine optimization is concerned. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 7 years ago

The state of the blogging union: Time, tools and impact

Effective blogging practices have changed drastically in recent years, impacting everything from time spent on articles to how often blogs are posted. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

4 cases for writing both a press release and a blog post

Whether it's writing press releases or blog posts, marketers can use both to achieve the results they are looking for. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Brafton employees give thanks for marketing this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not because of the food, the time off work, or the tradition. I love it because it’s something virtually every | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Content marketing is visual in the eyes of a graphic designer

Senior Graphic Designer Maysoon Shafi reveals her design process, how she handles a challenge and the best way to find success with graphic design. | Continue reading


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The best content types for winning social ad campaigns

How to get more eyes on your Facebook ad with the right type of content targeted at the right audience. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Don’t be a content marketing turkey this Thanksgiving

Looking to glean some content marketing lessons from Thanksgiving this year? Pass the cranberry sauce and dig in for tips you’re sure to be thankful for. | Continue reading


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How to craft killer blog titles

Effective blog titles should be tailored, attention-grabbing and SEO optimized. Are your blog titles engaging readers or missing the mark? | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Successful social media: Audience, storytelling & conversation

Brafton Manager of Promotions & Engagement Allie Stone gives her expertise on the importance of social media marketing, effective strategies and nachos. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

4 ways content marketing and PPC play well together

Content marketing and PPC can bring out the best in each other. Here are four ways to maximize the benefits of both. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Trump content marketing mistakes with these election lessons

No matter your candidate of choice, the 2016 presidential election has provided important lessons for marketing professionals to learn. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

My first time at INBOUND: Marketing, swag and celebrities

HubSpot INBOUND is the ultimate content marketing and sales event, and I dived headfirst into the conference, ready to learn all I could about the industry. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

10 SEO marketing tools every pro should know in 2017

Free or paid, there are more tools available than ever to help with search engine optimization. Find out which ones offer the functionality you need. | Continue reading


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From writer to content marketing strategist: one Braftonite gives his take

A (John) King of all trades gives us his thoughts on life as a writer turned content marketing strategist and where he sees the industry going | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

How to select the right CTA for different content types

Determining the type of CTA that is most appropriate for your content is crucial to marketing success. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

The art behind content: Creative Director Perry Leenhouts

Perry Leenhouts makes artistic vision a priority, both for clients and employees, as Brafton’s creative director. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

A guide to repurposing 5 different content types [infographic]

Take a look at your options for repurposing content into new assets in our visual guide. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

A brief history of content marketing

From roots in colonial America to a global reach, content marketing is continuing to evolve. Learn more about the history of content marketing. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

6 ways social media impacts SEO

Marketing professionals cannot afford to ignore the impact social media has on search engine optimization. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

12 marketing conferences to mark on your 2017 calendar

What marketing expos and trade shows should you attend in 2017? Our list of the 12 best events across the U.S. will help you plan your event calendar. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

7 eerily effective Halloween marketing campaigns

Halloween is a chance for marketers to test their most creative content ideas. Our experts weigh in on why their favorite campaigns struck gold. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

How to craft content with authority

Marketing professionals must be able to produce authoritative content marketing assets in their space to establish trust among readers and search engines. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

The do’s and don’ts of crafting amazing email newsletters

These guidelines can help you craft an effective email newsletter to reach and resonate with your audience, from segmentation to content to design. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

How Brafton would leverage new Pinterest ads for a B2C client

A look at one possible strategy to effectively use Pinterest’s new ads platform from one of Brafton’s own social media managers. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Brafton’s Director of Video Product talks video marketing trends, lasagna and more

Brafton's Director of Video Product shares his insights into creating great videos, trends to follow and avoid, and how to collaborate on a video project. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

How to balance keyword optimization & quality-focused SEO practices

Keyword optimization remains an important strategy for content marketing, but it’s essential for keywords to support a quality-focused SEO approach. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

How to find the best content to repurpose

A guide to choosing which content you can and should repurpose into something new. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Penguin 4.0 is here: Don’t get caught on thin ice

It's been a long time coming. Penguin 4.0 is here, and we've got 3 tips to help you avoid penalties. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

How to segment your marketing automation lists with content data

Marketing automation results improve when your message is better targeted. Here’s how to use your content to segment and score your contacts. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

8 must-attend ad:tech 2016 sessions for content marketers

Brafton's picks of the best sessions for content marketers to have on their radars for ad:tech 2016. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

The definitive guide to driving nurture emails with content

Email marketing drives leads to convert, and the right content is what will fuel that effort. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

4 marketing automation tips to engage & capture leads with content

Content is crucial for educating and engaging your leads. Here are four ways to make the most of content in your marketing automation to capture leads. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Attract wider audiences & build leads with top-of-funnel content

Content fuels your marketing automation and lays the groundwork for your campaign. Here's how to attract audiences and leads for your marketing automation. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Winning social strategies start with great content

Take a look at how Brafton’s social media team created a holistic social media marketing strategy and got results fast. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

Behind the scenes: How we decided to repurpose an eBook

A recap of the thought process that behind revamping and repurposing one of our best performing eBooks. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

4 ways to drive better communication: How content fuels your marketing automation

If you're not getting the most out of your marketing automation, you might be missing the crucial element that fuels it: a robust content strategy. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

4 reasons to dust off and repurpose your old content

Dusting off your older content and repurposing it into something new offers value in everything from SEO to thought leadership to time-saving. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago

5 must-read recaps of Content Marketing World 2016

Whether you attended every session or missed the event entirely, these recaps will provide you with what you need to know from Content Marketing World 2016. | Continue reading


@brafton.com | 8 years ago