Thinking Content

Musings on strategic content creation.

Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Why Writing is Thinking

Writing is more than communication: it’s a type of thinking. By writing more clearly, you can sharpen the ideas your writing expresses.

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Richard Pattinson Richard Pattinson

In-House vs. Agency for Editorial Content

You run an in-house agency for a brand. You understand the value of high-quality editorial content—magazine-style interviews, executive ghostwriting, e-books—for content marketing. But how well can your in-house team handle the work?

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Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Why Executive Ghostwriting Will Work for You

Ghostwriting is not only a great way to get your senior executives noticed on behalf of your company. Creating editorial content attributed to your senior leadership helps drive awareness of their voice and ideas.

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Richard Pattinson Richard Pattinson

Why Trust Is Key to Effective Marketing

Why is trust, or the absence of it, so powerful in marketing? Why do we trust one person or one brand, but not another? And what does this tell us about effective marketing?

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Richard Pattinson Richard Pattinson

Having Trouble Updating Content? Remember the 3 R’s

A well-written piece of content isn’t just a one-off affair. It’s a long term investment which can help your brand for years to come. Remember the three R's—Refresh, Repurpose, Review—and you will stay in good shape.

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Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Using Jargon: When, Where, and Why

At its best, jargon can make thoughts clearer and more specific. When overused, it can make written content harder to process, alienating the reader. Here are some tips on when and how one should use jargon.

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CMC Editorial CMC Editorial

Implicit Marketing As A Strategic Middle Road

Implicit marketing influences customers with a bit of subtle messaging. By avoiding heavy handed product praise and putting more emphasis on the mindset of the purchaser, it can address consumer concerns more deeply.

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Alexander Yates Alexander Yates

Scaling Research with Generative AI

Even with an artificial mind at your fingertips, there’s no shortcut to quality. Here’s how to leverage AI for research-driven content without cutting corners.

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