4 Content Marketing Must-knows for 2025

The Powerful Content Podcast

What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Content Marketing in 2025

Does it feel like content marketing is changing so fast that you don’t know what actually matters anymore? You’re not alone. The pressure to keep up with every new trend can be exhausting—but here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it all to make an impact.

In this episode of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels shares the key content marketing shifts small business owners actually need to pay attention to in 2025. She’ll cover off:
✅ Why human-first content is non-negotiable (and what that really means).
✅ How to use AI as a creative partner without losing your voice.
✅ The importance of owning your audience’s contact details (because relying on social media alone is risky!).
✅ How to reimagine and repurpose your content so you’re working smarter, not harder.

Plus, Mel will guide you through some reflective questions to help you take action in a way that feels aligned—without the overwhelm.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Why content marketing feels overwhelming (and how to focus on what matters)
01:21 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast
02:21 Acknowledgement of Country

02:48 The key content marketing shifts for 2025
04:00 Creating human-first content that connects
07:00 AI as a creative partner (without losing your authenticity)
08:59 Why you need to focus on owned platforms
11:47 The power of content reimagination and working smarter
15:00 Reflective questions to help you take action
15:53 Outro and how you can work with Mel Daniels

If you’re ready to simplify your content strategy and focus on what truly works for your business, this episode is for you!

Links mentioned in this podcast

• Book - The Power of Content
• The Content Effect

If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:

• Episode 10 – The power of reimagination
• Episode 12 – Building an aligned audience with the perfect lead magnet

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