Tweet-able Lessons from #cmworld 2011

9 seconds. Its the attention span of goldfish—and most of your audience. Know this. (TY @sallyhogshead)

Bring your best game to an introduction. It’s your only hope for further access and relationship-building. (TY @sallyhogshead)

You, and your content, must be fascinating. How? By tapping into your authentic self, as person or organization. (TY @sallyhogshead)

If you’re practicing real-time content marketing, you might be able to leverage paragraph 2 in mainstream news stories. (TY @dmscott)

No one should prevent you from telling your story. (TY @ReginaBrett)

Your content should make a positive difference in the world. (TY @ReginaBrett)

Irna Phillips sparked soap opera industry & became early content marketer. She insisted: “Programming must sell product.” (TY @TPLDrew)

We all have an audience, no matter its size. (TY @TPLDrew)

Content + Audience + Resources = Participation Creation (TY @TPLDrew)

Who is your duet partner? Don’t be afraid to pair with unlikely partners to grow your respective audiences. (TY @TPLDrew)

Reach out and respect your “super fans”; they will return the favor. (TY @StoryWorldwide)

Content marketing is not just tactical; it’s social. It’s personal.

When you think you know your customer—get to know them some more.

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