Best Content Marketing Institute Cmi Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #86 - Why is It Harder to Stop Than to Start? 12:49

5y ago12:49

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wrapping up the podcast—at least for now. He’s wondering whether it can ever be as easy to stop things as it is to start them. And he explains how you can participate in what’s coming next. And that’s a wrap for the week ending September 11, 2020. HELP BUILD THE NEXT WEEKLY WRAP S…

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Episode #85 - Should Your Brand Enter Controversial Conversations? 36:45

5y ago36:45

36:45

In this week’s episode Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose asks if we should be more controversial. Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi talks with Robert talk about whether Google should replace universities. Finally, Robert points you to an article that asks whether you’re all in with content marketing (and tells you what to do i…

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Episode #84- Do Me a Favor: Playing Chicken With Audience Trust 34:07

5y ago34:07

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose talks about asking for favors before earning audience trust. He talks with Bynder’s Brian Kavanaugh about the growing importance of user generated content. And finally, he points you toward a crash course in journalistic principles that help brands earn trust. And that’s a wrap for t…

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Episode #83 - Can You Add More to Scale Your Content Strategy? 36:27

5y ago36:27

36:27

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose asks whether technology or people are more important in content strategy. He talks with futurist Kate O’Neill about whether marketing technology is serving us – or we’re serving technology. And finally he points to an article that explains what to consider when it’s time for new mark…

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Episode #82 - Should You Stop Trying to Make Your Content One of a Kind? 35:35

5y ago35:35

35:35

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is asking whether we’re borrowing enough good ideas. He talks with Mike Orr from Grapevine6 about content, the state of influencer marketing, and how to get more from your social media partner. And finally Robert points you to an article about how images can increase your content’s v…

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Episode #81 - How Are Marketers Embracing the Chaos? 33:21

5y ago33:21

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is finally accepting the chaos. He talks with Leslie Talbot about the rising importance of content in marketing. And he points you to an article that will help you decide whether to invest in trending topics or evergreen content. And that’s a wrap for the week ending August 7, 2020. …

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Episode #80 - Wants vs. Needs: Is the Debate Even Necessary? 35:41

5y ago35:41

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is asking why anyone needs content marketing. He talks with marketing professor Marcus Collins about businesses making it rain for content marketers – and about culture in content. And he shares an article packed with ideas for making your content more engaging. And that’s a wrap for…

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Episode #79 - All Audiences Are Not Good Audiences 36:03

5y ago36:03

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about creating real (and good) audiences. He talks with digital marketing consultant Ian Truscott about content strategy – and why search “sucks” so much now. And he points you to an article that explains how to bring audiences together – even in the social-distancing era…

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Episode #78 - Celebrate Diversity of Purpose and the Purpose of Diversity 38:11

5y ago38:11

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about the long game (on purpose). He talks with marketing leader Folayo Lasaki about everything from the Facebook boycott to why representation matters as much in marketing as in media. And he shares an article that explains how to be purposeful with your purpose-driven c…

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Episode #77 - The Bad News (and the Good) about 2020 33:18

5y ago33:18

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering when the other shoe is going to drop – and how bad (or good) that’s going to be. He talks with content marketing strategist Marissa Gbenro about where CMOs plan to spend their predicted budget increases next year. And finally, Robert shares an article on five content les…

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Episode #76 - Are You Squeezing Out All the Big Ideas and Great People? 35:47

5y ago35:47

35:47

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering whether we’re squeezing out all the big ideas. He talks with Manifest executive chairman David Brown about why brands need those big ideas – and the best people to generate them – now, more than ever. And finally he points to an article that offers 18 ideas to squeeze yo…

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Episode #75 – Are You Working With Flat-Earth Marketers? 35:29

5y ago35:29

35:29

In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose wonders if we’re marketing on a flat earth. He talks with Content Monsta’s A. Lee Judge about whether marketing is keeping its fair share of budget – and about all things video. And he points you to an article about when to make (and when to break) content rules. And that’s a wrap of…

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Episode #74 - Are You Measuring the Right Things? 37:11

5y ago37:11

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering if we’re measuring the right things. Marketing leader Adam Helweh talks with Robert about the trends Google thinks will stick with consumers even when stay-at-home orders relax. And finally he points to an article that asks whether marketers should even care about engage…

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Episode #73 - The Power of a Pause: More Effective Than Words? 37:05

5y ago37:05

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering whether we wait long enough to speak. He shares a fresh take on research into content paywalls as a business model. Randy Wootton of Percolate joins Robert to talk about how brand publishing is changing. And, finally, Robert points out an article on how content marketers…

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Episode #72 - Bounce Back? Nope. What You Should Prepare for Now 37:10

5y ago37:10

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering if we’re bouncing back – or forward. He offers his fresh take on how (or whether) to plan for an economic bounce back. Robert talks with “unapologetic marketing truth teller” Katie Martell about the intersection of marketing and social movements. And he shares an article…

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Episode #71 - You Can Never Save Time, But You Can Use It Wisely 37:39

5y ago37:39

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about how we can’t save time (so we should be careful how we spend it). He offers a fresh take on an article that claims the pandemic has created the biggest opportunity for publishing in 75 years. Jessica Hodkinson joins to talk about the changes the COVID-19 crisis is b…

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Episode #70 - Patience Wearing Thin? How to Fatten it Up 36:44

5y ago36:44

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering how to fatten up patience when it’s wearing thin, and points to a new study that says media buyers and brands have paused their ad spend. He continues his chat with Copyblogger founder Brian Clark, focusing this week on how to avoid turning empathy into an empty buzzword…

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Episode #69 - Break the Rules the Right Way 39:55

5y ago39:55

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering whether rules are made to be broken. He shares his take on an article about how the Financial Times is enjoying better … financial times. Robert talks with Brian Clark about his journey as a solopreneur, co-founder, sabbatical taker, and his new work. And finally, he poi…

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Episode #68 - Follow the Search for Better Answers 37:53

5+ y ago37:53

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In this week’s episode Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is searching for better answers. He offers his take on the new trend of retail brands cooperating on content. Plus, he talks with Kate Volman about content strategy and leadership. And finally Robert points you to an article on how to crush your content goals with a team built on tale…

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Episode #67 - Time to Ask What, So What, and Now What? 37:33

5+ y ago37:33

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about three questions: What? So what? Now what? He shares his fresh take on the reveal of Amazon platform changes that expose publishing’s weak points (again). He talks with The Content Council’s Jacqueline Loch about the challenges of developing messaging and stories in …

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Episode #66 - Do You Really Care How Your Audiences Are Doing? 38:58

5+ y ago38:58

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering how you’re doing (and he really wants to know the answer). He offers his take on a new article that explains how content helps brands keep calm and carry on. Robert talks with Tanzen Consulting’s Carrie Hane about content design, new operational models, and how we get to…

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Episode #65- Take Time to Do Nothing for Better Productivity 39:19

5+ y ago39:19

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explains why making time to do nothing is one of the most productive choices you can make. He offers his fresh take on an article about how some companies are reexamining the quantity vs. quality content strategy (spoiler alert: that might not be the best idea). Robert chats with CMI…

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Episode #64 - What Is Your Brand's Responsibility to Content Now? 39:12

5+ y ago39:12

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose asks what exactly our responsibility to digital content is now. He offers a fresh take on an article that suggests consumers don’t trust digital marketing. Leadtail CEO Carter Hostelley talks with Robert about managing B2B social right now – and preparing for the new normal. And fina…

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Episode #63 – Which Content Marketers Will Do Well in the Post-Shutdown World? 38:39

5+ y ago38:39

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is wondering when we can just “say when.” He explores how a kumbaya moment between consumer and B2B magazines may offer a new model for content monetization for brand publishers. He talks with Brainrider’s Jon Kane about content marketing in these challenging (and rapidly changing) t…

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Episode #62 - The New and Future Reality of Virtual Events 37:07

5+ y ago37:07

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose is thinking about how we all need to watch our tone. He shares a news article about in-person events that makes him think of that fortune-cookie game – instead of adding the phrase “in bed" to the end, just add the word virtual to the title. Plus he talks with marketing consultant De…

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Episode #61 - How to Make Content Your Brand’s Safety Net 39:05

5+ y ago39:05

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By The Content Marketing Institute (CMI)

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Episode #60 - Don’t Stifle Your Opinions or Your Creativity 36:49

5+ y ago36:49

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By The Content Marketing Institute (CMI)

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Episode #59 - Avoid Predictions and Analyze the Possibilities of the Future 36:00

5+ y ago36:00

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Episode #58 - The Truth in Content Marketing: What Is and What Ought to Be 35:20

5+ y ago35:20

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By The Content Marketing Institute (CMI)

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Episode #57 - Stop Wasting Time on Lengthy Content Strategy Docs and Learn to Love Planning Again 34:53

5+ y ago34:53

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By The Content Marketing Institute (CMI)

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Episode #56 - Under Pressure? Don’t Worry, Stop Overthinking 35:43

5+ y ago35:43

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By The Content Marketing Institute (CMI)

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Episode #55 - The Power of Disruption and Risk in Content Marketing 37:05

5+ y ago37:05

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Episode #54 - Don’t Crumble After Privacy Laws and Google Cookie Practices Change 36:37

5+ y ago36:37

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Episode #53 - Is Your Work a Passion, a Love, Or Something Else? 33:00

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Episode #52 - Your Prescription for Healthier Perceptions and Content Impact 36:09

5+ y ago36:09

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Episode #51 - This is What to Do When People Don't Get Content Marketing 37:30

5+ y ago37:30

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Episode #50 - Why You Should Stress Out Your Fans 36:20

5+ y ago36:20

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explains why we should work harder to stress out our audience – in a good way. Plus, he offers a fresh take on a new article that says marketers are increasingly creeping people out (and some ideas on how not to). He talks with marketing legend David Meerman Scott about what marketer…

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Episode #49 - Mistaking Failures for Mistakes 36:20

5+ y ago36:20

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores the difference between mistakes and failures in light of the viral-for-the-wrong-reason Peloton ad. Plus, he offers a fresh take on a news piece that explains how The Wall Street Journal uses audience data to keep subscribers coming back. He also chats with Jay Acunzo about creativ…

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Episode #48 - Should Data Really Be in the Content Driver’s Seat? 35:42

5+ y ago35:42

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores whether a Moneyball approach to content can predict the stories we should tell. Plus, he offers his take on a news story that suggests the age of customer experience is over. And he talks with Cathy McKnight about the difficulty of (fairly) measuring content’s impact. Finall…

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Episode #47 - Through the Lens of Gratitude 35:48

5+ y ago35:48

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores how viewing the world (and work) through a lens of gratitude changes everything. Plus, he rounds up some of the best news you might have missed this year and shares highlights from some favorite interviews. And finally, he points you to inspiring content marketing examples to revie…

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Episode #46 - Digging Into the Marketing Measurement Myth 38:12

5+ y ago38:12

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores whether measurement really matters. Plus, he digs into new research that claims to reveal the “moment of next.” He chats with Scott Monty about what Mr. Rogers can teach us about business. And he points out an article that gets to the heart of metrics that matter in demand a…

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Episode #45 - Leaders who can’t teach, can’t change 34:54

5+ y ago34:54

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores whether we can be taught to learn by learning to teach. Plus, he digs into the news that Xerox is building a storytelling team. He chats with the one and only Ann Handley about how to just say no to more content. And finally, he points you to the full results of our latest research…

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Episode #44 - The Future of Happiness 35:31

5+ y ago35:31

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores whether we can accurately predict which career moves will lead to happiness. Plus, he shares an article that suggests complying with privacy regulations presents a surprising competitive advantage. He talks with Brad Berens of the Center for the Digital Future at USC Annenberg abou…

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Episode #43 - How to Plan for Spontaneity 35:34

6y ago35:34

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Instead of enhancing our spontaneity, tech seems to have squeezed it out of our lives. In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores what we lose when we fail to plan for spontaneity. Plus, he offers a fresh take on the news that Google is changing the way search works; he interviews Kathy Klotz-Guest about how to promote a cu…

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Episode #42 - What Are You Afraid Of? 36:02

6y ago36:02

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores marketers’ fears and how to handle those marketing bumps in the night. Plus, he offers his take on the startling news Verizon is moving from publishing to commerce; he interviews creative agency leader and teacher Jonathan Kranz about how to differentiate through content; and he po…

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Episode #41 - Is TV Advertising the Next Frontier for Content Marketing? 34:35

6y ago34:35

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We all want to think there’s true meaning in the work we do. In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose questions why we create the content we create. Plus, he offers a fresh take on a news piece about how Best Buy might just be your next media buy; an interview with the founder of the Native Advertising Institute; and an article th…

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Episode #40 - Are You the Most Interesting Voice in the Room? 37:16

6y ago37:16

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explores how to find the heart in your thought leadership. Plus, he offers his take on an article suggesting publishers’ hearts aren’t in the subscriber game; interviews the author of a business book that offers surprising lessons from American transcendentalists; and he points to an articl…

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Episode #39 - Is Culture Eating Your Content Strategy for Breakfast? 17:19

6y ago17:19

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In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explains why you may need to create a new corporate culture club rather than fixing what exists. Plus, he offers a fresh take on a news piece that asks whether the days of TV advertising are finally over; laments how a tech snafu ate his interview; and points you to an article that explains…

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Episode #38 - You Won the Yes. Now What? 37:53

6y ago37:53

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As hard as getting buy-in for your content revolution is, getting that yes is the easy part. In this episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explains why it may get messy before it gets better. Plus, he delves into the evolution of what we think of as a magazine and what that says about the importance of shared definitions; he interviews…

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Episode #37 - Don't Bury the "B" Story 38:05

6y ago38:05

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In this week’s episode, Content Marketing Institute’s Robert Rose explains why you need to be careful not to bury your “B” story when pitching your business case to leadership. Plus, his take on new online news research and the opportunities it presents for marketers; an interview that will help you brush up on presentation skills; and an article t…

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