Listen to Content Strategy Podcast with #DMFB14 Speaker Dr. Amanda Sturgill

Communicators in our new digital media landscape must evolve. They must leverage digital tools and targeted messaging to reach and engage customers and educate and mobilize ambassadors within their organizations to do the same.

Elon University professor Amanda Sturgill, a speaker at the Digital Marketing for Business Conference, says communicators must avoid asking colleagues for content just for the sake of having content. “It is important people within the organization understand how the content solves a problem,” she says.

Kevin Anselmo, higher education communications consultant, interviews Dr. Sturgill in his For Immediate Release on Higher Education podcast series. Download the MP3 file (34.9 Mb, 36:17). In the interview, Dr. Sturgill addresses:

  • The importance of thinking through strategy before content.
  • How to ensure engagement from the organization.
  • The keys to helping people within the organization understand measurement.

The interview serves as a snapshot for some of the topics Dr Sturgill will address in her Content Strategy for Small Organizations session to be held on May 8 at 3 PM.

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About Amanda Sturgill

Amanda Sturgill teaches classes in writing, general studies and the interactive media graduate program at Elon University. A Ph.D. graduate of Cornell University, she has professional experience in newspaper journalism and marketing communications. Her research focuses on the intersection of education and community-based work, the relationship of religion and media and on new technologies and the news. You can follow her on Twitter @DrSturg.

Check out the #DMFB14 Schedule Now!

Digital Marketing for Business  is now just a week away! Grab your schedule and go! Read on to learn more!

The conference kicks off on Tuesday, May 6th, with the Internet Marketing for Business Managers and Discovernet Content Marketing Summits and then continues strong with two-days of power-packed sessions on internet, mobile, and video marketing, SEO, ecommerce, and more on Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 8. There are tracks for small business, enterprise, and expert marketers.

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Choosing your sessions: Which sessions should you attend? If you’re having trouble deciding or need help navigating the website, never fear! Use this easy “At a Glance Schedule” to get a quick snapshot of what’s happening — and where. The schedule is in PDF format, making it easy to download, share or print.

Attending a speaker dinner: Several of the #DMFB14 speakers are hosting dinners around town. Sign up for one and enjoy informal conversation about their marketing specialties at great restaurants after the show.  

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If you aren’t using marketing automation you are behind the curve. But it’s not too late to catch up! Join Hassan Bawab on May 7th at 2pm at the Digital Marketing for Business conference.

As part of the #DMFB14 expert track, Effectiveness of Marketing Automation on Digital Marketing is sure to help you drive content marketing for lead generation. Hassan Bawab, CEO of Magic Logix in Dallas, specializes in customized marketing automation solutions for businesses worldwide. Learn about the relationship between marketing automation and improved conversion rates, SEO and social media. Be sure to automate a calendar reminder for this!

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