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The B2B Brand’s Guide to Short-Form Video in 2025

Short-form video has taken over the world. Okay, so maybe that’s an overstatement. But if you’re a human who scrolls or swipes on the semi-regular, you’ve surely noticed the TikTokification of just about everything. And as a B2B brand, you can’t ignore this shift in how people consume and share ideas. Scroll through any feed… 

October 8, 2025 · Ajith Babu

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Diverse Stock Photos Done Right

What you might think are the best diverse stock photos might not be so. Here's how to look for inclusive images and the pitfalls to avoid along the way.

September 13, 2024 · Poornima Apte

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4 Reasons To Add Customer Storytelling to Your Marketing Mix

Everyone loves a good story, and your customers are no exception. But with endless ads and marketing noise, it’s hard to get your story heard, especially if you’re using the same marketing tactics and jargon as your competitors. But fear not; there’s a secret weapon that can lift your brand above the noise: customer storytelling.… 

August 30, 2024 · Cari Thompson

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Pull Off a Year-in-Review Campaign People Will Actually Share

The other day, I came across this tongue-in-cheek post while idly scrolling: “Spotify should send a halftime report. Tell me in July what my Wrapped is looking like and how much work I have left to do to turn this thing around.” Considering I’d just jokingly voiced how embarrassing my Wrapped was going to look… 

August 8, 2024 · Holly Trantham

Branding Moments

‘Branding Moments’: Brand Storytelling Examples To Get Your Message Across

The short film “Lakota In America” opens on a typical day in the life of a Lakota youth named Genevieve Iron Lightning. As Genevieve gets ready and heads to work with the Cheyenne River Youth Project, her voice narrates a story about how she took herself and her brothers away from a neglectful, drug-filled home… 

June 18, 2024 · Holly Trantham

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How To Onboard and Work With Freelance Writers

Freelance writers are the unsung heroes of content production for brands. They can bring expertise and a fresh perspective that can help you execute your editorial strategy quickly and on budget. However, learning how to work with freelance writers can be a challenge. Quality varies significantly among writers. It often takes rounds of trial and… 

May 27, 2024 · Joni Sweet

Visual Storytelling Examples to Captivate Your Audience

Visual Storytelling Examples To Captivate Your Audience

What is visual storytelling and how can you include it in your content marketing strategy? These visual content examples will teach you top visual storytelling techniques to captivate and engage your audience.

February 8, 2024 · Kara Parlin