Michael Brenner, CEO, Marketing Insider Group

Michael Brenner

Michael Brenner is a Top CMO, Content Marketing and Digital Marketing Influencer, an international keynote speaker, author of "Mean People Suck" and "The Content Formula" and he is the CEO and Founder of Marketing Insider Group, a leading Content Marketing Agency . He has worked in leadership positions in sales and marketing for global brands like SAP and Nielsen, as well as for thriving startups. Today, Michael helps build successful content marketing programs for leading brands and startups alike. Subscribe here for regular updates.

Article by Michael Brenner

What is Retargeting and How to Use it to Drive Your Growth

13 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

What is retargeting and why do you need it? Well, because it’s easier than ever to lose a sale online. Think of it like this: you successfully drive a potential customer to your site with great content or social media engagement. But then their phone rings. Or they have to take a quick meeting. Their
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Top 20 Content Marketing Blogs You Should Read Every Day

08 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

What are the top content marketing blogs you read every day? This is a question I get asked all the time. It’s not easy to stay on top of the latest news and updates in content marketing. Smart marketers and business leaders follow the latest content marketing trends, tips, tricks, and hacks by reading the
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Why You Should Stop Selling In Your Content Marketing

07 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

We often get asked by our customers to create content that is more promotional, or that has a direct product tie-in. Which is exactly the kind of content no one wants. Over the course of my career, I’ve heard more than a few executives huff: “we are in the business of selling stuff ya’ know.”
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The Ultimate Guide to Competitive Analysis

07 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

A competitive analysis is a powerful tool for understanding how you compare to competitors and creating smart strategies to get noticed by consumers. Most companies are doing it on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. If you feel like it’s been awhile since your company has performed a competitive analysis, not to worry — today’s
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The Smart CIO’s Guide to Thought Leadership in Tech

06 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

Research in both the B2B and B2C sectors has widely found that most buyers prioritize brand trust more than any other factor in a purchase decision — even price. So how do you establish that all-important trust to win customers? One effective way is through thought leadership. Thought leadership in tech is even more critical
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25 B2B Lead Generation Strategies That Deliver Marketing ROI

02 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

The beginning of the final quarter of the year always signals a re-evaluation of old strategies and the hunt for newer ones to stay competitive in your industry. Driven by a host of emerging technologies and an influx of new insights, b2b buyer behavior continues to evolve at breakneck speeds. Understandably, B2B marketers are hard-pressed
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4 Little-Known Truths About Content Marketing Agencies

01 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

Content marketing is leading the way for effective marketers. Many businesses hire content marketing agencies to help develop and distribute their messaging. However, there are some potential content marketing agency problems you want to consider. The advent of the internet and social media has revolutionized the world of marketing. Information is more accessible than ever
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How Capgemini Created The Most Massive Content Marketing ROI I’ve Ever Seen (And The Humble Team Behind It)

01 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

If you’ve heard me deliver one of my keynote speaking presentations anytime in the last two years, you’ve heard me tell the story of Lyly Lepinay who used to be the digital marketing manager at global consulting services powerhouse Capgemini. I met Lyly (over the phone) about 5 years ago when she reached out to
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The Content-Driven Guide to Disruptive Marketing [With Examples]

01 Jun 2022 in Content Marketing

If you’re a marketer, you know it’s hard to stand out from the crowd today! Technology, the internet, and constant access to smartphones have made it difficult to get noticed by consumers who are inundated with brand advertising and content. Pair that with the fact that humans’ attention span has become shorter than that of
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How We Rank #1 Get a Million Visitors (And Win All Our New Customers)

01 Jun 2022 in Marketing Strategy

The battle for customer attention is real. Even more so now, with everything going on in the world, we are seeing a massive spike in new client requests for thought leadership content. While some companies chase people around the web with ads and fill their sites with product promotions, we believe in the power of
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