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Taking over a thought leadership role elevates your brand voice and establishes yourself as an authority within your chosen industry.
But the question is, “how do you create and distribute thought leadership content?” Today, we’re going to spill some secrets and give you some stellar examples that you can use to grow and cultivate your online community!
What is Thought Leadership Content?
The process of building transparency and credibility with your audience as a resource expert on your chosen field is called thought leadership.
Thought leaders are active in their online communities. They are conversation starters, and would often encourage others to engage and become more involved under their leadership.
To do this, they produce helpful, educational, and resourceful content, which is called “thought leadership content.”
Jumpstart Your Thought Leadership Content Marketing
More than the clicks, downloads, or conversions, your business can benefit a lot from effective thought leadership content. It essentially positions you as the answer in your chosen niche. It also reinforces the quality of your products and services. Essentially, it grows your following and widens your reach.
Here’s how you can work on this strategy!
- Know and Listen To Your Audience
It’s not enough to know your target audience. You also have to listen and respond to their needs, pain points, and motivations. To do this, check out customer reviews, comment sections, and social media groups where they air their thoughts.
- Be Consistently Active on Social Media
Posting daily or regularly on social media is good, but it’s even better if you can interact with your audience by responding to their comments or liking and reposting or re-tweeting their posts.
- Spread the Word in the Virtual World
Spread the word about your personal brand virtually in various ways such as hosting a webinar, publishing a podcast, or vlogging.
- Check On Your Competitors and See What You Can Improve
Analyze your competitors’ content efforts and see where you can fill in gaps. After seeing what they share, you can then decide to add and provide information that they don’t.
- Address Your Audience in a Genuine Voice and Tone
Your audience is looking for a resource expert they can trust. But if you’re overly promoting your services or products, you may drive them away.
- Produce and Provide Original and Engaging Content
Be creative and original in your content. No one wants look up to a copycat. Original and compelling content builds trust and transparency.
Thoughtful Leadership Samples
Here are some dope examples from our very own team at SociallyIn!
1. Kaushal Kakadia
Let’s start with our CMO’s inspiring post from LinkedIn.
2. Cornelius ‘Hank’ Washington
It doesn’t hurt to brag a little, especially if it’s something you truly deserve!
3. Christopher Shunnara
Be proud of your work!
4. Nicolas Bowles
Sharing industry news or an inspiring story is also a good idea!
5. Keith Kakadia
Here’s one our team has carefully thought of for my personal brand.
We’re not done yet! We’ve got more ideas to fill your social media calendar!
- eBooks
- Webinars
- Live Q&As
- Polls
- Reviews
- Explainer Videos
- Inspirational or Educational Motion Graphics
- Sharing the tools you use
- Tips and Tricks
- Random thoughts and reflections
- A little background or history of how you started
- Vlogs
- Unboxing videos
- Infographics
- Story Feature of people that inspire you
Be The Next Thought Leader With SociallyIn
Step up your game and start becoming the leader that you want to be. With our well-thought-out content strategy, we can turn your business into a brand that people trust.
Let’s talk about your next steps! Get in touch with us today.
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