Content Marketing 101

Brands connect with their markets through content. These are stories -- ones that move and touch the core of a person's being -- that reach out to your audience. Every day, tons of advertisements and marketing touch points relay their messages via different media, clamouring for attention from their targeted customers. More often than not, those with the most compelling content are the ones that get retained in the public's mind, often going viral because their stories are so interesting enough not to be passed on to others.

To achieve this, you have to know that content marketing is not as simple as posting a social media status or coming up with an About page on your website. There is an art of conveying your message, whether it is about how you started your company or a new product or service you're offering or your day-to-day inspiring messages, in a way that has a lingering effect to the senses. 

Content marketing is a focal point for many businesses on how they successfully reach out to their audience. Effective storytelling, may it be in oral or written form, is an art that you can master, which you can later use in getting your message across, generating the kind of response you want, and bridging your brand to your public.

About The Speaker/s

Beatrix (Coles) Holland

Beatrix is a content specialist. She has worked with brands including Medibank, Australia Post, Telstra, PwC, Kmart, Intrepid Travel, Handee, and The Good Guys. She also has a special interest in collaborating with startups and small businesses. She is a co-organiser of ContentMelb, a monthly meetup for content strategists in Melbourne. Away from the screen, she is an amateur latte critic, and is always planning the next trip to Japan.

Ophelie Lechat

http://ophelielechat.com/

After realising that her journalism dreams wouldn't lead to full-time employment, Ophelie moved to the dark side and became a marketer in 2011. In the meantime, she has helped startups, publishers, NFPs and brands tell their stories in a digital space. She especially enjoys working with early-stage entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs in mission-driven organisations, helping them differentiate themselves through smart storytelling. She currently runs ntegrity Academy, where she helps organisations grow their digital capabilities and start in-house digital incubators.  

About The Masters Series

At WeTeachMe, we believe that learning should be inspired and impassioned, and run by the people for the people.

In 2016, WeTeachMe officially became the biggest school in Australia, one giant leap towards our fundamental goal of becoming the biggest school in the world. As we walk this journey, we create tools that empower thought leaders and everyday people in all corners of the globe to help spark new ideas and make it easier to connect teachers and learners and ignite curiosity.

In accordance with this purpose, we have formed a new creative program to help us spread our message. Masters Series by WeTeachMe is where we help share the gifts, knowledge, and experiences of those who have achieved the unimaginable in their life, risen above all odds and have persevered when others couldn't.

It is on this stage that we elevate and celebrate the curious, where we invite the best and the brightest, the industry movers and shakers, the well-known and influential members of our communities to share their learnings and experiences in an unwavering effort to help those who are searching for answers. From creating thriving companies to challenging what humanity is capable of, we invite you to join us in celebrating the curious amongst us for we believe that it is the curious who will change the world.

Partners & Sponsors

Masters Series by WeTeachMe would not be possible without the generosity and support of our partners and sponsors, who share our vision and values, and believe in the world we are creating. Signing up to one of our events will unlock exclusive deals and promotions from Masters Series by WeTeachMe that you can take advantage of for your own startup and business journey.

MYOB

https://myob.com/au

MYOB loves supporting startups. As one of the original Australian startups, we believe in giving back to the community that helped us grow. We’re proud to back the Master Series by WeTeachMe for entrepreneurs.

Inspire9

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Inspire9 is the original community-led co-working space for Melbourne’s startups, freelancers, and creative entrepreneurs. It is a community in the truest sense. We share ideas, responsibilities and opportunities. We collaborate on projects, help our neighbours with a tricky technical problem and broker business deals over a game of pool or ping-pong.

Written & Recorded

https://.writtenandrecorded.com

Written & Recorded is a content creation agency.

Successful content relies on the ability to craft a persuasive story – from blogs to podcasts, social media to feature articles – and we can help you get your story out there.

As life-long learners we’re proud to produce the Masters Series podcast.

Startup Victoria

https://startupvictoria.com.au

Startup Victoria is the go-to destination for all startup related topics. We believe that Melbourne can be one of the world’s best cities to build a startup. We want to help make that a reality by helping to accelerate the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem.