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Discussing digital projects, case studies, ideas and job roles with content professionals. Gaining insights on the principles of good strategy, management and production.

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    • Aug 11, 2014 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Content Matters ep33: Financial Content with Keri Maijala

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2014 30:47


    Where did today's Content Strategists start out and why did they choose content over other web disciplines? Keri Maijala talks about her career so far; from eBay to Financial Engines and many places in-between.

    Content Matters #32: Digi-physical with Seth Waite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2014 31:41


    As we increasingly move to a paperless world, the range of devices receiving digital content broadens. As does the overarching content strategy to incorporate it all. Seth Waite, senior strategist at Rev Unit, talks about universal content going beyond traditional websites to serve a digi-physical space, giving case studies of his most recent work.

    Content Matters #31: Semantic Content with Gert-Jan van Lochem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2014 40:21


    If structured content adds order, semantic content adds intelligence; connecting individual pieces of information together to inform the bigger picture. Gert-Jan van Lochem and his colleagues at Dayon have used this approach in some very interesting ways. One may just help save the newspaper industry. He explains their potentially ground-breaking work.

    Content Matters ep30: Working with Experts with Amanda Costello

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2014 36:52


    When working with experts, how do they convey detailed information yet allow you to adapt concisely for the web? And who gets final sign off? Amanda Costello has honed the art through her work at the University of Minnesota. She discusses her methods and gives advice on working with the specialists.

    Content Matters ep29: Every Page Is Page One with Mark Baker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2014 38:05


    While we know readers browse and consume the web differently to printed books, we haven't yet adapted our publishing methods to adequately compensate for this change. So argues Mark Baker, who has coined the term 'every page is page one'. He explains the concept and how it better adapts content to appeal to online consumers.

    Content Matters ep28: Brand newsrooms with Suzanne Baran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2014 34:15


    Focusing less on page views and more on engagement is just one piece of advice Suzanne Baran gives today's brands looking to build more meaningful engagement. Using examples and case studies from her 16 year career, she discusses the idea of branded newsrooms and how journalism can be used to develop digital marketing.

    Content Matters ep27: Structured Information with Noz Urbina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2014 31:39


    As a greater volume of content is published to a wider variety of channels, keeping order and maintaining consistency becomes imperative. As does the way we train authors to publish and readers to consume. Noz Urbina returns to discuss his latest research and explain the fundamentals behind structured information.

    Content Matters ep26: Search with Andy Kinsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2014 41:54


    With content created, it's time to publish and have it discovered by an audience - but how? Andy Kinsey, Head of Digital Marketing at Redstar in Manchester, specialises in search optimisation. He gives advice on improving content's discoverability.

    Content Matters ep25: Digital Storytelling with Kevan Gilbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2014 35:28


    Whether it’s a book, film or television show, many of us connect with the power of a good story. So why is it not used more on the web? Kevan Gilbert is a content strategist at Vancouver-based Domain 7. In this episode he tells us how he’s successfully used digital storytelling in recent projects.

    Content Matters ep24 - The Digital Crown with Ahava Leibtag

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2014 47:37


    With more than 15 years experience in writing, messaging and marketing, Ahava Leibtag has recently compiled her knowledge into her first book, The Digital Crown. She discusses the writing process, who the book is written for and what she hopes the reader will take away.

    Content Matters ep23: University Of Surrey redesign with Kate Towsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2014 30:30


    With universities working harder than ever to attract new students, an easy-to-use and engaging website is now paramount. During 2012, Kate Towsey - a freelance content strategist - was part of a multidisciplinary team who reworked the University Of Surrey's website to great effect. She talks about her experiences in this episode of Content Matters.

    Content Matters ep21: Does Your Content Work with Colleen Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2014 36:21


    Following on from the success of her first book, Colleen Jones has released 'Does Your Content Work: Why Evaluate Your Content—and What You Need to Start'. In this episode she speaks about the writing process, who the book's aimed at and how it builds on the themes and principles discussed in Clout.

    Content Matters ep20: Strategic Content with Diana Railton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 24:39


    Despite its growing reputation and prominence, some still find content strategy a bemusing profession. To explain all, and help demystify its strategic qualities, we speak to Diana Railton – one of the UK’s leading practitioners.

    Content Matters ep19: LocalGov Digital with Phil Rumens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 21:40


    With more citizens choosing to access local government services via online channels, the need for high quality digital information is increasing. One group, convened to develop best practice and share knowledge, is LocalGov Digital. We talk to co-Vice Chair, Phil Rumens, about who’s involved and the details of their new content guidelines.

    Content Matters ep17: Content Strategy at Facebook with Amy Thibodeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 27:35


    With over 1 billion active users, Facebook is one of the world’s biggest web services. Amy Thibodeau, Content Strategy Manager, gives an insight into connecting with this audience, and them to each other, plus what it’s like being part of the in-house content strategy team.

    Content Matters ep18: Search Optimisation with Bridgett Randolph

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 32:23


    Having your content found by others relies partly on good search engine optimisation. Online Marketing Consultant Bridget Randolph gives us an insight into achieving better search results.

    Content Matters ep16: Content Marketing with Erik Deckers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 26:26


    With traditional marketing techniques failing to engage online audiences, it’s time for something new. So how do you reach new customers and audiences via the web? Erik Deckers talks us through his approach to online marketing and why there is no quick fix.

    Content Matters ep10: Return on Investment with Rahel Anne Bailie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 36:59


    When looking for the business value of content, there are two sides to the coin. Making more money through increased sales and brand awareness, and saving money through more efficient internal processes. Rahel Anne Bailie talks us through how businesses can see a return on their content investment.

    Content Matters ep15: Web writing with Sally Bagshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 32:29


    Web writing has developed its own unique style with traits and considerations that differ from its print cousin. Snappy Sentence’s Sally Bagshaw talks us through the art of online copywriting.

    Content Matters ep12: Mobile Accessibility with Henny Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 30:50


    The rise in smartphone sales means an increase in the need for ’mobile ready’ content. So how publishing be device agnostic and accessible to all? The BBC’s Henny Swan tells us about a new set of guidelines she’s compiled to overcome this very problem.

    Content Matters ep14: Norwegian Cancer Society with Ida Aalen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 30:06


    When the Norwegian Cancer Society wanted help to improve their overall web presence they called in Oslo-based consultancy, Netlife Research. A nine-month project finished in September 2012 and has now resulted in a huge increase in donations and user satisfaction for the charity – as well as become a fascinating case study. The company’s Senior Interaction Designer, Ida Aalen talks us through their approach to the project.

    Content Matters ep11: Valuing social media with Jillian Ney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 29:28


    The instinct for any business today is to dive headfirst into social media. But what is the value of doing so and how can its success be measured beyond the number of likes and mentions? Dr Jillian Ney talks us through her thesis of measuring social engagement.

    Content Matters ep13: Structured Content with Rick Yagodich

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 25:45


    As the range of new digital devices grows, the art of publishing becomes more complex. Differing screen sizes, graphics capabilities and user interfaces are just some of the considerations.So how can we maintain a consistent message everywhere? Information Architect Rick Yagodich talks to us about structured content models.

    Content Matters ep8: The Do Books with Miranda West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 40:08


    Like the music industry before it, publishing is undergoing digital change. eBooks are on the rise, challenging printed paper copies. So where’s it all heading and how can a new publishing house fit into this brave new world? Miranda West tell us The Do Book Company’s approach.

    Content Matters ep7: Unified Content Strategy with Ann Rockley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 37:11


    Content publishing is tricky. What started with print and moved online has gone beyond websites alone. ‘Mobile’, apps and other platforms all now display the same work. So how can businesses cope with this ever-growing demand to publish everywhere? Ann Rockley tells us why she thinks a unified content strategy can help.

    Content Matters ep5: liverpool.gov.uk with Kevin Jump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 34:51


    Local UK councils provide a vast array of services to residents and businesses. Increasingly, access is via the web – but sadly the customer experience is often poor. Breaking with tradition, and taking a different approach, is liverpool.gov.uk. We find out what they’re doing different, and why.

    Content Matters ep9: Content for business with Noz Urbina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 29:34


    Who are the content decision makers in a business? What should they know about content and how should they learn what they need to? Noz Urbina tells give us an insight and why his new book hopes to help.

    Content Matters ep6: Talk About Local with Sarah Hartley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 29:16


    One way to retain a community spirit in local neighourhoods is to put it online. Share stories, events and opinions with those who live around us. But having the knowhow and confidence can be tricky. Talk About Local are a group who can help. Content Matters spoke to managing director, Sarah Hartley, to find out how.

    Content Matters ep4: Content Inventory with Paula Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 25:52


    When managing any web project, it’s a good idea to first know what you have. This is where a content inventory and audit are essential. Paula Land tells us about her experiences, helpful insights and why she’s developed a new tool for the job.

    Content Matters ep3: British Library with Lucie Burgess

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 35:04


    The British Library has collected 750 million newspaper pages since 1665. All part of the the UK’s extensive printed archive collection. Next year they’ll archive one billion digital pages in one year alone. In this episode of Content Matters, we talk to the British Library’s Head Of Content Strategy, Lucie Burgess about the importance of capturing our digital heritage.

    Content Matters ep1: CS London Meetup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 30:54


    Content Matters discusses ideas, case studies and job roles with digital content professionals. Hosted by Iain Griffin. Released every other Wednesday.

    Content Matters ep2: British Museum with Tim Plyming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2014 24:27


    We know museums to be the home of historical artefacts, but increasingly they’re moving into the digital space. Content Matters speaks to Tim Plyming, Head of Digital Media & Publishing at the British Museum to hear about their latest exhibition using new digital techniques.

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