Epic Content Marketing: How to Tell a Different Story, Break through the Clutter, and Win More Customers by Marketing…

Advertising is not dead, but content marketing is the driver that leading companies now use to capture the hearts and minds of their customers, according to Joe Pulizzi in this book. We need to be epic with our content marketing, focusing more on our customers and less on our products; to sell more, we need to be marketing our products less.So what is this thing that the author calls "epic content marketing"? There are six principles:* Your content must fill an unmet need or answer a question for your customer* You must deliver your content consistently* Your content needs to be written in your voice, preferably with some humour* You need to express an opinion rather than giving a balanced history report* You must avoid sales speak, as it destroys the value of your content* You must aim to produce the very best content relating to your content nicheThe book goes on to describe how to identify and define your content niche and content marketing mission statement, how to create an editorial calendar and manage the content creation process, different content types and content assets, how to use social media in marketing your stories, other content promotion techniques, and how to measure the impact of your content marketing initiatives.The author writes in a clear and compelling style, and his advice seems to be very useful to anyone engaged in business but particularly to those with a marketing role. It seems to me that the more that businesses get on the content marketing bandwagon, the harder it will be for anyone to get found amongst all of the content, so there is a big advantage to getting into content marketing as soon as possible.

We live in interesting times.Marketers have much less of a captive audience to shout at because modern technology helps people avoid unwanted, interruptive marketing messages. So now, instead of interrupting what people are interested in, you have to be what people are interested in. That's why Seth Godin maintains that "Content marketing is the only marketing left."This book cover the history of content marketing, which is actually a pretty old form of marketing that is now going through a resurgence. It shows you how to define your marketing niche and content strategy. And it walks you step by step through the process of developing content that informs, entertains and compels action. But it also includes how to measure your content marketing in order to improve it. And it has lots of great examples and case studies.It truly covers the content marketing waterfront.It's a tour de force. It's ...epic.And that's why Fortune Magazine named it as one of "Five Must Read Business Books."If you are new to content marketing or want to read just one book about the topic to get real, smart real fast, this is your book.And, to listen to an interview with Joe Pulizzi about "Epic Content Marketing," visit MarketingBookPodcast.com

Joe Pulizzi’s Epic Content Marketing is a primary text read for NSU’s MKT 3605 class in content marketing. Believed by many as THE expert in content marketing, Joe provides a comprehensive instructional guide on how to adopt an effective content driven marketing organization in a growing world of info-besity.The book, in my opinion, qualifies academically as a primary reading for undergraduate level courses and a supplementary reading for MBA level courses. The recommendation is based on the following:1) Joe has extensive experience as a marketer and social media influencer for major brands. His company, Content Marketing Institute, is heralded for its leading edge podcasts, blogs and world renown conferences devoted to the subject of content marketing.2) The book provides a solid case for how content should drive our sales funnel efforts.3) Using content marketing as the center of a new wave of marketing, Joe effectively captures why storytelling, influence and the development of subscription-based audiences are redefining the way we market ourselves.4) The book is perfectly organized for a course on content marketing adoption. Starting with the rationale for adopting a content intensive strategy, the book progresses through the content creation process, descriptions of what content works well and how to leverage social media for content exposure. It concludes with the highly demanded subjects of measurement, staffing and content planning.5) The book has an exhaustive list of examples on the effective use of content by well known brands.6) Joe’s humorous style turns a dry and detail oriented subject into a fun read. It fits his orange suit persona that can pack an audience at key conferences.

This book is so powerful in creating a content strategy, as all business is communication, without the art of communication, you can’t connect with anyone. This book teaches you how to connect with your customers and your market, step by step plan and strategy to create and engage with your prospective, existing and past customers.

Great book (delivered in great condition). Real food for thought. Content marketing is a strategy that I now realise I need to engage with and this book gives me a good understanding and structured approach to what I need to do.

If you want a book that covers EVERYTHING about CM from defining it to creating an actionable CM strategy for your business or enterprise this really is for you. All you need to do is define what your 'story' is, this will take care of the rest.

Joe Pulizzi is the undoubted content marketing expert. Full of great examples and advice to make a real big impact to your organisation.

Joe Pulizzi is the Content Marketing guru second to none.Read this, live by this and just eat up everything this man says.

Really good and useful book. Certainly helped me formulate a plan.

This is a great Book on Content marketing by one of the best in this field. Lots of examples and also details of the type of content that you can produce

I'm halfway through this book and still haven't learned much other than "use Google trends to find opportunities for content in your niche". They also keep talking about their company throughout the book, and you don't get the feeling it's valuable to keep mentioning.

A great book that teaches the ins and outs of content marketing. Specific data, guidelines and great explanations arw what makes this book really easy to read and understand, even for those who do not have a marketing background.I also recommend his other book, "Content Inc", as mandatory read for anyone initiating in this kind of marketing, since it gives specific advice on what is needed to start a content initiative without getting overwhelmed and, consequently, end up with bad (or no) results.

If this book doesn't get your juices going and make you up your content marketing game... Wake up! Great examples and how-to advice from real world experience. Fantastic.

Lo he terminado hoy y se puede convertir en un libro de cabecera para todo aquel que se quiera dedicar al content marketing, te guía y te da bastantes referencias sobre como hacer las cosas, a mí que me dedico al SEO, me ha parecido muy entretendio, práctico y útil. Se lo recomiendo a cualquier persona.

es excelente, lo recomiendo ampliamente para quien desee iniciar o tenga una empresa. es muy concreto y además narrado de una forma muy práctica

I loved it. Joe Pulizzi ist one of the best marketing experts I know. Thanks a lot

Chalked full of actionable advice. I'm excited to implement a number of suggestions for our business, and our clients. If (like me) you aren't really sure what content marketing is all about, read this book. You'll be glad you did.

If your looking to grow your social media read this book it's great way to find out what to write about and base your content on to attract the right audience if thats your problem this is your book.