Jun
Not every social media channel is right for every organization, and you may have already written TikTok off as a trend better suited for Zoomers (aka Gen Z) or quirky corporations like Wendy’s. But TikTok has evolved from silly dance videos and memes to encompass a range of diverse content, and you…
Jun
CHICAGO, June 6, 2022—SPM Group is proud to announce that Rene Ryan has been selected as the new President of GLC. This news continues an exciting period of growth and evolution for the content marketing agency, which joined SPM Group in December of 2021. “I am truly honored and humbled to take on t…
May
Ever feel like you’re working unnecessarily hard for your content—and not the other way around? When it comes to content, a common misstep that organizations make is failing to establish a content strategy and clear processes for planning, creating and distributing that content. As a result, many ma…
May
Have you noticed blog posts are getting longer? In 2021, the average blog post was 1,416 words, according to Orbit Media. That’s more than 500 words longer than the average blog post in 2015. A corporate blog was once a way for an organization to produce a high volume of content in a short time with…
May
Sandwiched between the massive generations of baby boomers and millennials lies Generation X—those 65.1 million U.S. residents born between 1965 and 1980. Gen Xers grew up in a hands-off environment. They’re known as latch-key kids and skeptics. They came of age in an era of technological innovation…
May
It’s a common plight: Marketers struggle to humanize academic medical centers. Consumers know you’re the place to go when they’re facing a serious, scary diagnosis. But for their everyday primary care or preventive health and screening needs? Not so much. Academic medical centers—with all of their v…
May
During our January 2023 team-building activity, we had the opportunity to create more than just content — we built community connections with local businesses. Each team was given a cash envelope with approximately $300. The challenge: Spend it any way you see fit. Here’s how one team approached the…
May
With keynote addresses, educational sessions and valuable networking, conferences are brimming with content opportunities. These events are the perfect place for like-minded individuals and teams to meet, learn and explore new ideas. While most associations have mastered the conference recap, this i…
May
Reverse publishing is a growing trend that can help you integrate and optimize content across channels. A report by UPM Papers describes it this way: “Publishers flip their traditional approach of taking magazine content and later making it available online, to one whereby digital content is publish…
Apr
Of all the functions that keep an association humming, content creation is often one of least resourced. Although it is a tangible member benefit, most associations report content staffing challenges. According to the Association of Media & Publishing, 63% of associations say lack of staff chall…