“The world gives you value back when you provide value first,” is a quote from Ross Simmonds in our conversation on industrial product marketing and content marketing strategy for boring industries.

Dive into this episode to explore the art of content marketing for industrial products. Learn how to create, distribute, and elevate your content to reach your audience effectively.

Discover the strategies that industry experts use to forge lasting connections and boost ROI. Want more niche marketing insights on the Industrial Product Marketing vertical?

This episode is Part 2 in a multi-part series on Industrial Product Marketing. To continue learning on this niche, visit:

• Part 1: The ULTIMATE Overview to Industrial Product Marketing: Industrial Supply Marketing with Kelly Olson • Part 3: Use Account-Based Marketing or FAIL! | Industrial Supply Marketing with Thad Kahlow • Part 4: coming soon! • Part 5: coming soon!

Episode Insights:

00:00 - Introduction Introducing the importance of distribution in industrial product marketing and other “boring industries” that are often B2B.

01:30 - Content Lifecycle and Distribution Content should be repurposed and distributed extensively to maximize its value over time.

04:49 - Collaboration with Niche Influencers Collaborating with niche influencers, regardless of their follower count, can be highly beneficial.

07:30 - Influencer Marketing Strategies Building relationships with influencers can lead to unbiased reviews and sponsored content.

10:45 - Balancing Personality and Authenticity Brands in industrial marketing should consider their corporate culture and goals when showing personality.

12:26 - Differentiating as an Up-and-Coming Brand New brands should strive to be innovative, authentic, and personality-driven to stand out.

15:43 - Strategic Content Distribution A well-planned distribution strategy is crucial for content marketing success.

18:52 - Leveraging Industry-Specific Newsletters Collaborate with industry-specific newsletters to share valuable content.

21:23 - Building Connections Over Constant Closing Focus on nurturing relationships and providing value rather than pushing for immediate conversions.

23:48 - Recommended Tools - Canva Canva is an efficient tool for creating visual content, especially for non-designers.

26:27 - Recommended Tools - Jasper Jasper, an AI tool, augments content creation using copywriting frameworks.

29:01 - Embracing Content Distribution Embrace content distribution strategies, as content remains valuable long after publication.

30:45 - Distribution Ideas Spreadsheet Access a distribution ideas spreadsheet on Ross Simmonds' website.

32:10 - Building Authentic Connections Connect authentically with your audience and prioritize relationships.

34:25 - Differentiation in Industrial Marketing Differentiate your brand by being innovative, authentic, and personality-driven.

36:00 - Closing Remarks Recap of key insights and the importance of content distribution in industrial product marketing.

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To access full shownotes click here: Industrial Product Marketing Part 2.