{"id":92541,"date":"2026-05-15T08:27:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/?p=92541"},"modified":"2026-05-15T08:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:27:39","slug":"how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html","title":{"rendered":"How to capture marketing opportunities with a rock-solid content plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the world becomes increasingly connected and more brands pivot toward digital marketing, standing out in your niche is vital. Cutting through the noise and sparking your customers\u2019 interests means you\u2019ll need to capture marketing opportunities across every channel or touchpoint.<\/p>\n<p>You must deliver consistent value across all of your marketing assets and implement a good content marketing plan for your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website<\/li>\n<li>Social media platforms<\/li>\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<li>Mobile apps and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A rock-solid content plan will help set you apart from the pack and accelerate your commercial growth. It doesn\u2019t matter if your business is big or small.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/review42.com\/resources\/content-marketing-statistics\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">92% of top marketers<\/a> and businesses report content as their most valuable business asset.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sounds good, right? Great, because we\u2019re going to walk you through how to capture marketing opportunities by creating a rock-solid content plan below. But first, let\u2019s look at what kind of marketing opportunities await in 2022 and beyond.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Three_ways_to_capture_marketing_opportunities\" >Three ways to capture marketing opportunities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#1_Immersive_experiences\" >1. Immersive experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#2_Pop-up_shops_and_events\" >2. Pop-up shops and events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#3_Guides_and_toolkits\" >3. Guides and toolkits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#How_to_create_a_content_plan_for_marketing_success\" >How to create a content plan for marketing success<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Define_your_golden_circle\" >Define your golden circle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Build_your_buyer_personas\" >Build your buyer personas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#User_demographics_and_interests\" >User demographics and interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Source_and_medium\" >Source and medium<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Decide_on_your_unique_brand_tone_find_your_voice\" >Decide on your unique brand tone (find your voice)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Study_how_the_pros_do_it\" >Study how the pros do it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Plan_your_content\" >Plan your content<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Gather_your_team_and_start_brainstorming\" >Gather your team and start brainstorming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Create_a_shared_content_calendar\" >Create a shared content calendar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Decide_on_campaign_ideas_and_concepts\" >Decide on campaign ideas and concepts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Refine_your_ideas\" >Refine your ideas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Host_frequent_content_planning_meetings\" >Host frequent content planning meetings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Smart_content_planning_ideation_tips\" >Smart content planning ideation tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Craft_effective_content_titles_for_your_audience\" >Craft effective content titles for your audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Explore_different_creative_or_informational_sources\" >Explore different creative or informational sources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#The_competition\" >The competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Your_customers\" >Your customers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Industry_blogs_or_publications\" >Industry blogs or publications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bricktowntom.com\/blog\/05\/how-to-capture-marketing-opportunities-with-a-rock-solid-content-plan.html\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_ways_to_capture_marketing_opportunities\"><\/span>Three ways to capture marketing opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to capture marketing opportunities is by researching your target audience. Studying new consumer preferences and behaviors is a great practice for any modern brand or business. You\u2019ll find plenty of emerging patterns that\u2019ll help shape the direction of your content planning.<\/p>\n<p>Equipping yourself with this information will also help you create a content plan that engages and inspires your audience \u2014 no matter where they interact with you.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at ways you can capture marketing opportunities using online engagement. Use the following tactics to help grow your audience and capture their attention:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Immersive_experiences\"><\/span>1. Immersive experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Explore virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) with interactive innovations like the <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@HausJiang\/ux-case-study-ikea-place-a66319510023\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">IKEA Place<\/a> app. Peek the video below to get an idea of how it works.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pop-up_shops_and_events\"><\/span>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/guide-to-launching-a-pop-up-shop\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">Pop-up shops and events<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Set up events that merge the digital and physical world, while offering a sense of exclusivity. Workshops work great when you accompany them with educational content and how-to guides.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Guides_and_toolkits\"><\/span>3. Guides and toolkits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make sure to offer customers practical advice and guidance on your website and social media platforms. You can couple these guides with video content, knowledgeable resources, and checklists to help lead them through the customer journey.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <\/em><em>5 useful tools to understand your clients\u2019 needs<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_a_content_plan_for_marketing_success\"><\/span>How to create a content plan for marketing success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to capture marketing opportunities using online engagement, it\u2019s time to look at how to create a rock-solid content plan. But before we begin, let\u2019s break down the term \u201ccontent plan\u201d for a bit of context.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>A content plan is a strategy that ties together every marketing asset and idea required to achieve your core business goals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>All of the following examples can fall under the umbrella of a content plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consumer and market research<\/li>\n<li>Video creation<\/li>\n<li>Podcast development<\/li>\n<li>Blog and article writing<\/li>\n<li>Email campaigns<\/li>\n<li>Social media copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now that we\u2019re all up to speed, let\u2019s start looking at how to capture marketing opportunities by creating a content plan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_your_golden_circle\"><\/span>Define your golden circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your golden circle will form the solid foundations of your content marketing strategy. When trying to capture marketing opportunities and plan for content, it&#8217;s important to focus on defining it from the outset.<\/p>\n<p>Your golden circle is a clear cut statement of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why your brand or business exists<\/strong>: Consider how your brand\u2019s existence improves the lives of your audience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What it stands for or does:<\/strong> Think about ways your brand offers something meaningful to your target audience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What it&#8217;s looking to achieve<\/strong>: Explore measurable ways to reach your goals with your team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These points are the core of your brand story. They\u2019re the reason that customers will choose you over a competitor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> To define your golden circle the right way, you must dig as deep as you can. <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Review the points above with everyone else in your company before you start planning. Many businesses get this step wrong and render their content plan worthless before it&#8217;s even started to take shape.<\/p>\n<p>Getting your golden circle right means you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take time developing your brand mission and story<\/li>\n<li>Seek solid answers to the questions above and ensure you&#8217;re 110% happy<\/li>\n<li>Map your thoughts out logically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Before you know it, you&#8217;ll have a brand identity that will help you shape all of your content marketing efforts across channels.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_your_buyer_personas\"><\/span>Build your buyer personas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Once you understand your mission on a deeper level, you should focus on your target audience by building personas based on your \u2018ideal customers.\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> Buyer personas are vital to the content planning process.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They empower you with insights about your target audience, ensuring you get the best possible results from all of your content.<\/p>\n<p>Adele Revella, author of \u201cBuyer Personas: How to Gain Insight Into Your Customer&#8217;s Expectations, Align Your Marketing Strategies, and Win More Business,\u201d notes:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cToo often, Buyer Profiles are nothing more than an attractive way to display obvious or demographic data. Defining markets based on demographics\u2014data such as a person&#8217;s age, income, marital status, and education\u2014is the legacy of 60 years of selling to the mass market.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>To create buyer personas for your content plan, try<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exploring consumer or website analytic tools like Google Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Sourcing valuable information about your target audience<\/li>\n<li>Defining attributes or behaviors you feel will offer your content plan genuine value<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s discuss two custom reports marketers use the most using Google Analytics.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_demographics_and_interests\"><\/span>User demographics and interests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A customized User Demographics &amp; Interest report will collect data over a predetermined time frame and provide a wide range of detailed insights. Here you can uncover the following information about your users:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Age<\/li>\n<li>Gender<\/li>\n<li>General tastes and preferences<\/li>\n<li>Interests and hobbies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These metrics will feed directly into your buyer persona information and help bring your content plan to life.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Source_and_medium\"><\/span>Source and medium<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A Source &amp; Medium report will help you understand the origin of your traffic over a certain time frame. It\u2019ll also show you the medium type people use most to engage with your business. This includes things like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organic search (organic)<\/li>\n<li>Cost-per-click paid search (CPC)<\/li>\n<li>Web referral (referral)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These essential metrics will help you decide which attributes are most vital to focus on when developing your content planning buyer personas. They also help you decide which channels and touchpoints you should prioritize when creating your content.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/ideal-customer-profile-personas\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><em>Build and use your ideal customer profile and personas<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_on_your_unique_brand_tone_find_your_voice\"><\/span>Decide on your unique brand tone (find your voice)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before you start physically planning your content, you should decide on a brand tone that is unique to your business.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>A distinct brand tone will help you stand out, while also ensuring your audience recognizes your content and communications right off the bat.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>When deciding your brand\u2019s tone of voice, think about the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Content you like the most<\/li>\n<li>Brands you respect<\/li>\n<li>Types of language used by your competitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following table will give you a framework for choosing a brand tone. Use it to help you capture marketing opportunities as you plan:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Study_how_the_pros_do_it\"><\/span>Study how the pros do it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>One example of a brand tone that\u2019s strikingly impactful is Uber. Their approach empowers them to capture marketing opportunities with every content-based campaign. Take a look at the language they use on their \u201cAbout us\u201d section of their website.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, Uber\u2019s tone is conversational and snappy. It also delivers its brand intent in a way that\u2019s unmistakable. The natural use of \u2018you\u2019 also makes the brand\u2019s content more personable, which ultimately increases engagement and sales.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, brand tone should be equal-parts convincing and personable. Channel your unique personality into the content you create for your audience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Related: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/a-beginners-guide-to-branding-your-business\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><em>A beginner\u2019s guide to branding your business<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_your_content\"><\/span>Plan your content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The previous steps will ensure that your content plan is water-tight and rock-solid. It\u2019ll also help you capture marketing opportunities with every one of your campaigns and communications.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve laid down solid foundations, you can actually start planning the content you want to create and deliver.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout\"> Even when you\u2019ve planned your content ahead of time, nothing is 100% set in stone.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If a marketing opportunity suddenly emerges that you believe will offer excellent results, you can tweak your content plan accordingly. Here are five other essential tips you can use for successful and collaborative content planning.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gather_your_team_and_start_brainstorming\"><\/span>Gather your team and start brainstorming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Jot down potential ideas based on annual holidays, events or seasonal campaigns.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_shared_content_calendar\"><\/span>Create a shared content calendar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Drafting and sharing a content calendar with your team will help keep your ideas and goals in order. A good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\/\" link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">content calendar<\/a> includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creation<\/li>\n<li>Development<\/li>\n<li>Distribution dates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It also outlines which channels you\u2019re going to use to promote your content. These could include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Social media<\/li>\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<li>Landing pages and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to also outline who is responsible for each task on your team.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decide_on_campaign_ideas_and_concepts\"><\/span>Decide on campaign ideas and concepts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Try aiming at different segments of your audience. Our guide on using personalization to increase sales will help you with your efforts.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refine_your_ideas\"><\/span>Refine your ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Decide which mediums you want to use to create your content. Some examples might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Producing a standard blog post<\/li>\n<li>Creating an eBook or white paper<\/li>\n<li>Putting together an infographic<\/li>\n<li>Making a video<\/li>\n<li>Launching an online course and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Referring to our marketing opportunities section and your consumer data will help here.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_frequent_content_planning_meetings\"><\/span>Host frequent content planning meetings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Discuss your progress and redefine any ideas you feel need changing. You\u2019ll want to ensure they meet your consumers\u2019 needs and leverage valuable marketing opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for eye-grabbing designs and content ideas for a variety of seasonal campaigns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/studio\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\">GoDaddy Studio<\/a> is home to thousands of customizable graphics and templates.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_content_planning_ideation_tips\"><\/span>Smart content planning ideation tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By now, you should be ready to create a steady flow of content and your marketing toolbox should consist of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buyer personas<\/li>\n<li>Google Analytics data<\/li>\n<li>Brand tone of voice<\/li>\n<li>Content planning calendar or hub<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Conjuring up compelling content ideas that engage and inspire your audience is an ongoing task. With so many channels to consider and so much content to plan, you want to avoid getting creative burnout.<\/p>\n<p>To help make your content planning and creation efforts a consistent success, you can refer to the following content ideation tips below. These will help you capture marketing opportunities, while keeping those creative juices flowing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craft_effective_content_titles_for_your_audience\"><\/span>Craft effective content titles for your audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Have an idea for a specific campaign or annual event that you want to give shape and direction to? One of the best ways to do this is to craft a definitive content title.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portent.com\/tools\/title-maker\/?refreshed_idea=content+planning\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Portent\u2019s content generator tool<\/a> is an effective way of crafting compelling content titles. It offers fomulatic suggestions you can use as a working template for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blog articles<\/li>\n<li>Infographics<\/li>\n<li>Videos<\/li>\n<li>Podcasts and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, the generator tool in the image above has returned a title based on the search \u2018content planning.\u2019 The search results will show you several suggestions that you can use for inspiration. Jot down any suggestions you like to help you develop a content idea (or ideas).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_different_creative_or_informational_sources\"><\/span>Explore different creative or informational sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exploring different creative or inspirational sources will help you connect with a continual flow of rock-solid content ideas. Let\u2019s review three sources marketers refer to often.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_competition\"><\/span>The competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By looking at your competitor\u2019s content, you can get inspiration by improving or elaborating on existing ideas. Common ways to explore, include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doing a little mystery shopping<\/li>\n<li>Signing up for newsletters<\/li>\n<li>Spying on social media<\/li>\n<li>Subscribing to blogs\u2060<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any of these areas should give you plenty of fuel for the creative engine.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_customers\"><\/span>Your customers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>When drafting up content for your customers, you can refer to them for inspiration. Try gathering direct feedback from your customer service department, then hold polls or surveys on particular subjects.<\/p>\n<p>You can also look at what currently resonates best with your audience through different social media channels. Use this info to create content that offers genuine value.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_blogs_or_publications\"><\/span>Industry blogs or publications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Did you know you could sign up and check in with relevant industry blogs and publications to become more authoritative on certain subjects?<\/p>\n<p>Noting content ideas from key industry leaders will help mobilize your own lightbulb moments.\u2060<\/p>\n<p>The more industry content you read or consume, the more inspired you&#8217;re likely to become. It\u2019s a simple yet powerful content ideation method.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kristina Halvorson, CEO and Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.braintraffic.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">Brain Traffic<\/a>, is an expert content strategist that once said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe reason we struggle with <a href=\"https:\/\/influitive.com\/blog\/8-quotes-that-will-inspire-your-content-marketing-strategy-this-year\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener\">content marketing<\/a> is because we haven\u2019t started with \u2018Why?\u2019 Customers don\u2019t care about your vanity metrics. Ask them, \u2018How can I help?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Content planning can appear daunting at first, but it\u2019s not so bad once you get into the groove of things. The best way to get started is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lay the right foundations<\/li>\n<li>Create a content calendar<\/li>\n<li>Make sure everyone on your team is on the same page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have these down, you\u2019ll have a framework that empowers you to seize almost every marketing opportunity that comes your way. Keep the needs of your customers at the heart of your content efforts and success will be yours for the taking.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If you\u2019re looking for the right tools or platform to make your content planning efforts a reality, explore <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/online-marketing\/digital-marketing-suite\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener\"><strong><em>GoDaddy\u2019s digital marketing suite<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for more help.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post How to capture marketing opportunities with a rock-solid content plan appeared first on <a rel=\"follow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.godaddy.com\/garage\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">GoDaddy Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Go Daddy Garage<\/p>\n<p id=\"kc_opp\"><small>Republished by  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogtrafficexchange.com\/\">Blog Post Promoter<\/a><\/small><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the world becomes increasingly connected and more brands pivot toward digital marketing, standing out in your niche is vital. 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