14 Content Marketing Examples to Inspire You

We’ve talked a lot about the types of content marketing, but what better way to really understand what makes it great than with real life examples.

What makes a good content marketing campaign? It boils down to quality and relevance — your content needs to reflect your audience's interests, questions, concerns, and so on. But most importantly, it also needs to be able to reach your intended audience!

Here are, in our opinion, some of the best content marketing examples.

Netflix, the streaming service, knows exactly how to engage an audience.

Most people are generally avoiding something in their day, albeit doing the dishes, folding the laundry, you name it. One simple statement about Millenials garnered so much attention and engagement from the Twitter world, while giving Netflix the opportunity to talk to their customers and give them a reason to go back into their app and stream something ('Beef'!).

With 3.9 million followers on Instagram, Doug the Pug has taken social media by storm. Doug’s owners and the people behind the Instagram account continue to find new and fun ways to engage with their audience.

What we like: Using images with animals is a sure way to make people pause their scrolling frenzyTheir caption comes from a popular trend off of the social media platform TikTok (original video here), which is a great way to engage users who are one both platformsThey’re posting for the sake of engaging with their audience, using social media as a vessel to build a community rather than JUST “sell, sell, sell”He’s a dog and we love dogs

Wendy's, a fast-food chain, gained attention for its witty and humorous tweets, often engaging in friendly banter and roasting competitors. Their Twitter account has become a prime example of successful social media content marketing. Wendy's leverages humor and timely responses to interact with their audience, creating a distinct and engaging brand voice that resonates with their followers.

Oreo, the cookie brand, launched the Daily Twist campaign on social media to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Each day for 100 days, Oreo posted an image of an Oreo cookie creatively integrated with a trending event, holiday, or news story. This content marketing campaign was highly shareable and helped Oreo stay relevant and engage with its audience on social media.

For many content marketers, the Animalz blog is a place we find ourselves frequently. One post in particular that’s resonated well with us lately is their article: This Is What Content Marketing Looks Like in a Crisis.

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Another great example of written content is Soapbox’s State of One-on-ones landing page because it’s a cool and interactive experience for people looking to get the main takeaways from a report. Remember: Data doesn’t have to be boring!

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Salesforce, a leading B2B software company, maintains an informative and engaging blog that provides valuable content for its target audience. The blog covers a wide range of topics related to customer relationship management (CRM), sales, marketing, and technology. With in-depth articles, case studies, and expert insights, Salesforce Blog is an excellent example of B2B content marketing that educates and engages its audience.

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There are so many amazing high-production value video content pieces out there. However, as we mentioned earlier, you don’t need to invest a crazy amount of money to make video content succeed. You Suck at Cooking might be one of my personal favorite YouTube channels to date. It’s hilarious, while teaching you how to cook easy recipes at home (without breaking the bank to create the videos).

GoPro, a leading action camera brand, has built an impressive video content marketing strategy on YouTube. Their channel features user-generated content showcasing thrilling experiences captured with their cameras. By curating and sharing these incredible videos, GoPro taps into the adventure-seeking audience and effectively demonstrates the capabilities of their product.

Nike's "One-Minute Talent Show" featuring several famous athletes is a fun and is a powerful video content marketing example. The video highlights famous athletes and gives them one minute to show any other - doesn't matter how odd- skills they have next to their athletic ability. By aligning their brand with a fun message and a renowned athletes, Nike successfully sparked conversations and created a lasting impact.

If you’re wondering what makes a good content marketing campaign, the better question is who. The answer to that is Warby Parker.

At their peak, they were one of the most exciting ecommerce stores to come along and a big part of that is their awesome email marketing campaigns. When you think about it, email is such an important channel for a business like theirs to engage their audience. That’s because the majority of their sales and the buying habits of their consumers have shifted to the digital world. Email offers a great transactional experience while strengthening the Warby Parker brand.

Airbnb uses email content marketing to provide personalized travel guides to its users. Based on the user's previous search and booking history, Airbnb sends targeted emails with destination-specific recommendations, local insights, and unique experiences. This personalized approach enhances the user experience and encourages repeat bookings.

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As a B2B marketer, my favorite podcast (for professional reasons) is The B2B Marketing Podcast. They do a great job with the content they create, which usually gives the audience one or two actionable takeaways after each episode. They’re also jam-packed with B2B content marketing examples. The only thing we would change about this podcast is that we would love to see the faces of all of the experts they interview as the preview image of each episode.

HubSpot, a leading marketing automation platform, offers a comprehensive set of marketing resources on their website. These resources include blog articles, e-books, templates, webinars, and courses, all aimed at educating and empowering marketers. HubSpot's content marketing strategy positions them as a thought leader in the industry and provides valuable insights to their target audience.

If you’re asking yourself: Is content marketing effective? The answer is yes. However, you’ll need to pick the right types of content that fit your audience best. You'll also want to leverage the power of great marketing design to make your content stand out.

And, what is included in content marketing? Well, a lot of things. But we're here to help.

As you read through the types of content marketing below, always keep your audience in mind, because ultimately they’re going to help influence what content you produce (and how you share it).

From TikTok to Reddit, social media content is created and shared across all types of social media platforms. By leveraging things like Instagram polls, LinkedIn live, or Pinterest marketing, you can drive more leads, increase brand awareness and so much more. Whether you’re promoting content like blogs, or creating unique visuals specifically for social media, there’s a lot you can do to engage your audience.

Before you dive into the platforms you want to use and the type of content you’ll share, you need to determine what your goal is. If you’re not sure, here are a few to consider:

With all social platforms offering some form of data tracking, and using a tool like Google Analytics, you’ll be able to monitor and report on your performance.

When you’re looking to create social media content, here are a few types to consider:

We suggest trying out many types of content on social media in order to find out what works best for your audience. It could be an even mix of content, or maybe skewed more towards video and polls. There’s no right or wrong mix, just let the data help guide your strategy.

Although every platform is different, there are a few golden rules that you should follow when creating content for social media:

Blogging and other forms of written content are an effective way to drive leads through your funnel. Without getting too technical, Hubspot has a great and simple buyer’s journey document that can help you map out a journey phase for each piece of content you create.

For many content marketers, the main goal of the content they produce is to drive leads through the funnel, ultimately resulting in revenue for the company. When it comes to content, here are some common goals:

There is a long, long list of content that you can create that would fall under this bucket, including:

If you’re just starting out, try creating at least one of all of these. Over time, you’ll have a better understanding of the blog and written content that resonates best with your audience (and double down on those).

A Cisco study found that online videos will make up more than 82% of all consumer internet traffic. Whether this content is shared on social, embedded into a blog, or both, video is a great medium to engage an audience.

Just like written content, the goal really hinges on what you’re hoping to accomplish on a video-by-video basis. When it comes to video content, some goals can include:

The list is truly endless, but here are a few ideas to help get your creative juices flowing:

This is less of a best practice and more of a consideration. Although video can be more expensive, it doesn’t have to be. When you’re creating video content you don’t need a full production with all of the bells and whistles to be truly successful. The content within that video is what matters most.

Here’s what you WILL need:

Roughly 281 billion emails were sent and received each day in 2018. That number is expected to increase to over 347 billion daily mails in 2022. There is a lot of value in email marketing because people have already opted into receiving communications from you; they want to hear from you. So, how do you make the most out of email marketing?

What are you hoping to achieve with each campaign?

If you haven’t noticed a theme yet, the type of content you create will depend on the goal you’ve determined for each campaign that you run. To name a few email marketing content ideas:

Some general guidelines that we personally like to follow include:

The podcast world is so diverse. At Superside we have partnered with Chili Piper, amongst others, where Amrita Mathur explains Superside's offering the best way possible.

If you’re thinking about starting a podcast, here are a few common goals people may have:

The type of podcast that a boutique beauty brand creates will differ from that of a large enterprise B2B company. Here are some ideas to help you start planning your own podcast:

TIP: With any single type of content, you can often repurpose it into something new. For podcasts, maybe that's a blog, or quote images to share on social media. Repurpose your content to maximize your efforts!

If you’re just dipping your toes into content, it might feel like there’s a lot to learn (because there is). If you're just starting out in content, focus on simply trying a lot of things and seeing what sticks. You’ll continue to build on your content marketing knowledge as time goes on.

If you’re wondering, what are the best ways to do content marketing, here’s a basic list of things to help get you started:

While these are our must-haves for content marketing, this isn’t a definitive list of content types — there's just way too many to list! When it comes to content, it all boils down to your audience. They will ultimately determine what channels you market in and what types of content you create.

We hope you found these content marketing campaign examples and tips helpful!

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