content creation

Two women behind microphones having conducting an interview. A white woman sits looking at and listening to the other, and a black woman looks up into the air, smiling while talking to the other.

How to interview to create better content

By Bill Clark / 28/02/2024

Every journey, physical or metaphorical, starts with one basic question: How do I get there from here? That’s a question that faces us at Collective Content every day. When it…

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Why we have a GenAI policy – and why you should too

By Eve Michell / 30/10/2023

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) – AI tools that can create content, including text responses, articles and images – is potentially the most significant disruptor in marketing of this decade. Since…

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What does generative AI mean for content marketing?

By Aled Herbert / 07/06/2023

We have been watching with amazement the speed at which generative AI has developed and affected so many areas of our lives and our work. While AI has enormous potential…

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Man in home office using a laptop to videoconference with a client.

Let’s stay together: What client retention means to us

By Fiona Skilton / 30/03/2023

Bringing in new business is a key challenge for any agency, and we’re no different. But we value working with existing clients more than we do prospecting for new ones.…

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My time as a grasshopper: the importance of a creative mentor

By Daine Lindsay / 23/02/2023

Daniel-san had Mr. Miyagi, Harry Potter had Dumbledore, Luke Skywalker had Yoda, and if you ask me, there’s a lot of truth to be found in the old wise mentor…

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Why DIY content might be the wrong decision

By Aled Herbert / 03/01/2023

Yes, you can! But should you? A friend of mine recently decided he could fix his stopped-up drain, despite having no previous plumbing experience. He got under the sink with…

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Netflix shows how the wrong marketing content drives away customers

By Aled Herbert / 29/11/2022

I’ve been in the news lately, though I wasn’t named specifically: I recently cancelled my Netflix subscription. And my experience offers a valuable lesson for connecting with customers – or…

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You’re gonna need a bigger boat

By Aled Herbert / 28/02/2022

As a film buff, I believe there are many valuable life lessons to be learned from the world of cinema. At the risk of biting off more than I can…

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Why Word beats Google Docs for our writers and editors

By Aled Herbert / 19/07/2021

As a content marketing agency, our writers and editors spend a lot of time working in word processors. These tools have come a long way in the last few decades…

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Your key to creativity: Documenting and vulnerability

By Tony Hallett / 06/04/2017

Have you heard about authenticity in your content? It’s been a big theme for a while. But recently at an event I heard Alex Jones from Fjord Trends (part of…

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What we look for when we look for writers

By Tony Hallett / 06/09/2016

I have to admit something. I’m writing this as I’m preparing for a call with a would-be writer for Collective Content. I’m happy he’s calling, don’t get me wrong. He’s…

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Ways to create content

By Tony Hallett / 02/03/2012

This infographic isn’t perfect but for those without a background in content creation it might just be the right catalyst. See what you think…Like this infographic? Get more content marketing…

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