Radicle Blog
Don’t Make People Skeptical of Your Content
We all strive to be an expert in our chosen field, and to be seen as one. But there’s an ugly flipside to the “being an expert” game, especially if you’re in the business of creating content — you run the risk of just being plain annoying if you don’t go about it...
How Do I Get Started with Twitter?
We are all aware of the impact social media has on today’s world. It influences our personal lives, but also opens the door to business marketing. Social media is valuable because you get to connect with your customers, bring brand awareness, and increase sales....
Are You on LinkedIn? If Not, Here’s Why You Should Be
LinkedIn is different from other social media platforms because it’s business-focused and mainly used by professionals looking to make meaningful connections. There’s three main reasons why it can be so useful for this purpose. Your target audience is here. According...
Five Tips for Event Networking (or, What I Learned in Manila)
I recently had the honour of attending the 25th annual Asia and Pacific Seed Association (APSA) Asian Seed Congress in Manila, Philippines. APSA is the world’s largest regional association, with membership from over 50 countries. Networking is a central function at...
Why do You Need Social Media for Your Business?
Half of the world’s population is using social media platforms, according to Hootsuite — it’s safe to say that your customers are online. They’re interacting on social media channels and are going online to search for information and look for recommendations. If your...
10 Great Ways to Repurpose Content
Content is the backbone of any effort to interact with customers. Content speaks directly to the audience and encourages dialogue. Content remains the best way to connect with your customers. But not all content is equal. Quality over quantity: Quality content...
The Importance of a Content Library
I’m a planner. I’m the person who doesn’t understand how people can operate without a plan. I need to plan the work. Developing a plan encourages me to think of all the different elements or considerations. I research, assess, and figure out the steps to succeed....
Content Marketing and the Power of Reciprocity
Content marketing’s goal is to create and distribute valuable, relevant, and consistent content. Content that triggers a response to drive action. The notion of reciprocity — trying to repay, in kind, what another has provided for us — is a deeply ingrained human...
These 3 Things Make a Good Story
Content Marketing 101 — create and distribute consistent, relevant, and engaging content that attracts a defined audience and ultimately drives action. Regardless of the channel — website, newsletter, social media, video, sell sheets, or webinars — your content should...
People Don’t Want Science — They Want Stories!
In the past, I faced the challenge of trying to sway public opinion. I did lots of research finding stats and scientific studies to help make a case. I spent hours crafting messages for each different audience using the research as my inspiration. I had a...