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  1. · David May

    An AI Content Repurposing Workflow for Small Nonprofit Teams

    How a small nonprofit or college team can turn one verified impact story into a month of donor emails, social posts, and updates using an AI repurposing workflow.

    • nonprofit marketing
    • AI workflow
    • content repurposing
    • higher education
    • Content Marketing
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  2. · David May

    A Year-End Fundraising Plan for a Small Nonprofit Team

    A year-end fundraising plan for a small nonprofit or college team: one story, three audiences, and a calendar from late October through December 31.

    • year-end fundraising
    • nonprofit marketing
    • GivingTuesday
    • higher education
    • Fundraising
  3. · David May

    A One-Page AI Policy for Nonprofit Marketing Teams

    How to write a short AI policy for a nonprofit or college marketing team: three risk tiers, a data rule, a review rule, and a worked example to adapt.

    • nonprofit marketing
    • AI policy
    • higher education
    • AI
  4. · David May

    Project Management, Data-Driven Decisions, and Video Marketing Blog Post Summaries for Modern Marketing

    Explore summaries of our latest blog posts on project management, video marketing, and data-driven strategies to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of marketing.

    • marketing strategy
    • Announcements
  5. · David May

    The Post-Cookie Landscape: Navigating Data-Driven Marketing in a Privacy-First World

    Beyond the Crumble: How to thrive with data-driven marketing in a privacy-focused future. Prioritize user trust and leverage data with consent, respect, and purpose.

    • marketing strategy
    • Content Marketing
  6. · David May

    Harnessing the Power of Video-Based Inbound Marketing for Nonprofits

    Holistic video-based inbound marketing leverages the power of video content across multiple platforms so nonprofits can effectively tell their stories, connect with their supporters, and ultimately, achieve their goals.

  7. · David May

    Navigating Content Marketing and Video Trends in the Nonprofit Sector

    In the ever-evolving world of nonprofits, content marketing and video are like secret weapons for organizations wanting to leave a real mark.

  8. · David May

    Striking Harmony: The Synergy of Short-Form and Long-Form Videos in Nonprofit Marketing

    When building a robust nonprofit video marketing strategy, combining short-form and long-form videos is an excellent way to reach various audiences and engage leads at different points in your marketing funnel.

    • video content
    • video marketing
    • short-form video
  9. · David May

    Crafting Impact: The Vital Role of Short-Form Video Marketing for Nonprofits

    short-form video has emerged as a powerful tool for nonprofits to convey their missions, connect with audiences, and drive meaningful engagement.

    • short film
    • short-form video
    • video content
    • video marketing
  10. · David May

    The Evolving Landscape: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Content Marketing and Content Creation

    You decide. Is artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing content marketing and creation in the digital age, enhancing personalization, efficiency, and optimization, or is it just filling the internet landfill up with more duplicate and derivative content?

  11. · David May

    How to Map Your Customer Journey Without Hiring a Consultant

    Mapping your customer journey is an essential part of any digital marketing strategy. By taking the time to understand your customers' needs and pain points, you can create a more effective marketing and sales process that will help you grow your business.

    • marketing strategy
    • Content Marketing
  12. · David May

    The Benefits of Using Video in Social Media Marketing

    How video can boost engagement, brand awareness, conversions, and SEO, plus tips for cost-effective social video that shows your brand's personality and values.

    • social media
    • video marketing
    • Content Marketing
  13. · David May

    The Cheapest Ways Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations Can Get Started with Video Marketing

    Many affordable options can help you get started with video marketing without breaking the bank. Here are some of the cheapest ways small businesses and nonprofit organizations can get started with video marketing.

    • video marketing
    • smartphone
    • content marketing
  14. · David May

    The Power of Video Testimonials in Marketing

    By featuring real people sharing their positive experiences with your organization, you can create powerful emotional connections and improve your credibility.

  15. · David May

    The Hero, Hub, Help Approach: A Beginner's Guide to Video Marketing

    The Hero, Hub, Help approach is a proven framework that can help you create video content that resonates with your target audience at different stages of their customer journey.

  16. · David May

    5 Effective Video Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

    By leveraging the power of video, you can increase brand awareness, engage with customers, and ultimately drive sales or donations.

    • video marketing
    • content marketing
    • nonprofit marketing
  17. · David May

    Planning Sprints for Agile Scrum Project Management

    Effective sprint planning is essential for successful Agile Scrum project management. By following the best practices outlined in this blog post, teams can improve their productivity, collaborate effectively, and ultimately deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of stakeholders.

  18. · David May

    Marketing Project Management with Agile Scrum: A Guide to Creating a Backlog

    Marketing teams can use Agile Scrum to balance stress and productivity, and creating a project backlog with prioritized tasks is an essential first step.

    • backlog for project management
    • project management
    • agile scrum
    • project backlog
  19. · David May

    Get Started Using Agile Scrum for Marketing Project Management

    Agile scrum project management methodology is very helpful for the management of marketing teams and projects. In fact, many marketing teams are adopting agile methodologies to improve their productivity, efficiency, and overall performance.

    • project management
    • agile scrum
  20. · David May

    Agile Scrum Project Management, and How It Can Be Used by Marketing Teams

    The Agile/SCRUM method is a project management framework that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and rapid iteration. It was developed as a response to the limitations of traditional, waterfall-style project management methods.

  21. · David May

    How to Leverage Influencer Marketing

    Influencers can be a great way to reach new audiences who may not respond to traditional advertising methods; this type of marketing should be incorporated into any comprehensive strategy.

    • influencer marketing
  22. · David May

    Why You Should Incorporate More Video Content Into Your Marketing Strategy

    Video is quickly becoming one of the most powerful tools for marketers to use for storytelling and engagement.

  23. · David May

    Utilizing Omnichannel Marketing To Create Seamless Experiences Across All Channels

    Learn about developing or growing your omnichannel marketing strategy to provide customers with a seamless transition between marketing channels.

  24. · David May

    The Top 10 Ways To Leverage Artificial Intelligence in Nonprofit Marketing (According to Artificial Intelligence)

    OpenAI created the image for this blog post, and wrote the first draft. It aims to clarify 10 ways AI can help with nonprofit marketing.

    • AI
    • artificial intelligence
    • marketing strategy
    • modern marketing
  25. · David May

    5 Important Marketing Personalization Questions (Including Their Answers)

    Why is marketing personalization and audience segmentation so important in 2023, and which companies are doing it best? Learn the answers to 5 important marketing personalization questions.

    • marketing strategy
    • audience segmentation
    • marketing personalization
  26. · David May

    Summary of "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time"

    "Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time" is a book by Jeff Sutherland that describes the Agile/SCRUM methodology and its application in various industries.

  27. · David May

    How to Plan Your Digital Advertising Budget (including template)

    Here is how to plan your digital advertising budget, including a free Google Sheets template.

  28. · David May

    3 Digital Advertising Alternatives to Facebook Ads

    Early in 2022, Facebook Ads are becoming less effective for many advertisers. Learn where else to spend your digital advertising dollars.

    • facebook
    • digital advertising
    • social media advertising
    • Social Media
  29. · David May

    How to Create Audience Personas for Inbound Marketing in Three Easy Steps (template included)

    Personas can be very helpful as you prepare your content and inbound marketing strategy. Learn how to research, create, and use great marketing personas.

  30. · David May

    Top 20 takeaways from the KPCB Internet Trends Report

    I read the 295-page KPCB Internet Trends report so you don't have to. Here are my top 20 takeaways from the data it publishes for key growth decisions.

    • Data and research
    • KPCB Internet Trends Report
  31. · David May

    IMPACT14: 3 Takeaways From the Conference You Shouldn't Have Missed

    My top 3 takeaways from a third year at the Internet Marketing Association's IMPACT conference. The event gets better every year, so I narrowed it to three.

    • IMPACT14
    • Internet Marketing Association
    • yamdivad
    • David May Storyteller
    • David May Marketer
    • Conferences and Events
  32. · David May

    David May Honored With Congressional Award

    David May, owner and CEO of Pogona Creative, who also held a marketing and communications role, was recently honored with Representative John Campbell's Congressional Award for "Leadership in Business."

    • Pogona Creative
    • digital marketing company
  33. · David May

    3 Ways to Decide What Goes on Your Homepage (a university case study)

    People often ask how to decide what goes on the homepage. A private university web team starts with data, except when politics or aspirations override it.

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