You wouldn’t consider for a minute not making it to your client meeting on time. You’ll do whatever it takes to get that request for proposal out the door by the Friday deadline. Someone has asked for a product demo tomorrow? Of course you’re going to present it. Why is it that the content creation task you’ve been assigned has sat on the back burner for so long? At our Colorado-based marketing company, we stress that in order for your content marketing strategy to be effective, you have to have commit to producing high quality materials consistently.
True, the connection between putting out a great piece of content and winning new business isn't always obvious. But just like writing a dazzling RFP or performing a flawless demo is an important step in closing deals, so is attracting and engaging new prospects.
How to Ensure the Content Machine Keeps Crankin’
Here are some tips for keeping your busy coworkers on task when it comes to content:
Create and post a content calendar. Make a list of content creation tasks and their owners, and post it in a visible location. Yes, you’ll probably have an online task management process as well. However, drawing attention to the commitments that subject matter experts have made is a great way to ensure they follow through.
Provide public encouragement and thanks. Saying thank you in private to a coworker who has helped with a content creation project is great, but singing their praises in a group email or a large meeting is even better. Let people know that you understand they are busy and appreciate them taking the time to lend a hand. We like to do that often here at our marketing company.
Help your helpers. In many cases, all a content creator needs is a little help getting started in order to produce great work. Try providing them with a template for their blog post. Or maybe point them to a website with great reference material for their white paper. These small assists can make a big difference. Everyone appreciates support when they are faced with a new task or one that isn't naturally at the top of their priority list.
Follow up gently but regularly. Even when a person has the best of intentions it’s easy for a task to get delayed by other, more pressing concerns. While you don’t want to give the impression that you are “breathing down someone’s neck,” it’s good to ensure that your project stays on their radar. Often the best reminders come in the form of offers of assistance: “Hey Mike, let me know if you want to bounce some ideas off me for your blog post. I appreciate you taking the time!”
Keep the Content Coming!
What's another way to ensure you're producing high quality content on a regular basis? Working with a leading marketing company like A-Train with offices in Denver, Fort Collins, Pueblo, we're able to serve all of Colorado! From project management to graphic design to writing, we can be a valuable resource in helping you execute your content marketing strategy.