Want to transform your brand’s storytelling with the help of an editor? In this totally free guide from Minerva Media Co.’s founder and longtime editor for national and local publications, learn:
What are the components and structure of a good story?
What type of stories resonate with businesses sharing stories
Common mistakes editors catch even from experienced writers
And more insights to take your writing for your website, social media posts and even in-person storytelling to the next level.
Have you ever heard of someone actively seeking out an ad on the Internet? Probably not.
But did you know that AirBnB has a magazine? Or that MailChimp has a podcast around pivotal moments in a person’s career? Or that Creative Mornings has a newsletter that shares inspiring links for creatives?
Increasingly, businesses are becoming publishers of their own stories — and of other stories that connect with their target audience.
It speaks to a larger trend: Traditional publishers are no longer the gatekeepers between the public and a business. And now, consumers expect that they can engage with a brand on social media. This has necessitated that all businesses be storytellers and we’re seeing the effects:
Marketers spent a reported 56% more on content creation over the last year, making it the top growing area for content marketing.
Content creation and strategy is so central to business in 2019 that Axios published a story a few weeks ago with this headline: “The job of the future is editor in chief.”
Quoting their chief financial correspondent, the article went on to say: “(it’s) Much better to create something that people do want to read directly, and give them that.
“You know how every company is a technology company? Well maybe on some level every company is a media company, too. There’s no point felling trees in forests if nobody hears them.”
That last point is key — a content strategy outlines what story you’ll tell but how it will reach and engage your target audience. Just blogging isn’t enough — you have to think about the whole customer journey.
That means if your strategic goal is to up your blog game this year, you can’t just get an intern to create some posts about the cool stuff you’re doing and hope that works. You can’t pick clip art memes or try to hashtag every #NationalWhateverDay.
You should be creating optimized content that supports your business goals — and if you’re a business owner like me, you don’t have time for things that don’t work.That’s where Minerva Media Co. comes in.
With more than a decade of experience in content production and more than 8 years in social and digital strategy for content, Minerva Media Co. can help you create a sustainable plan for content that performs.
Today is the launch of Minerva Media Co., a different kind of local media company whose expertise is modern storytelling strategies.
With the Raleigh Convergence, we’re creating a conversation around ideas, engaging on issues at times Raleighites can take action and sharing stories of creative neighbors.
With Minerva Media Co., we work with local businesses to create authentic connections with potential and existing customers through sustainable content strategy.
On this blog, you’ll find new content strategy ideas for your small or local business! Looking for a blog on journalism? Find us on Medium.
Looking for something else? Send us a note at minervamediaco@gmail.com.
