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* 1891: [[August Oetker]] sold small packages of his ''Backin'' baking powder to households with recipes printed on the back. In 1911 he started publishing his very successful cookbook. It went through major updates over past 100 years and is one of the most successful cookbooks globally reaching 19 million printed copies. All recipes originated from the test kitchen of the Oetker company and the book was carefully written as a textbook to teach cooking from scratch. Oetker was very aware of the need for good marketing, practical communication and use of his doctor title to lend authority to his marketing. |
* 1891: [[August Oetker]] sold small packages of his ''Backin'' baking powder to households with recipes printed on the back. In 1911 he started publishing his very successful cookbook. It went through major updates over past 100 years and is one of the most successful cookbooks globally reaching 19 million printed copies. All recipes originated from the test kitchen of the Oetker company and the book was carefully written as a textbook to teach cooking from scratch. Oetker was very aware of the need for good marketing, practical communication and use of his doctor title to lend authority to his marketing. |
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* 1895: [[John Deere]] launched the magazine ''The Furrow'', providing information to farmers on how to become more profitable. The magazine, considered the first [[custom media|custom publication]], is still in circulation, reaching 1.5 million readers in 40 countries in 12 different languages.<ref>{{cite AV media | title =John Deere: The Media Company | medium =Video | publisher =Content Marketing Institute | date =30 April 2012 | url =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZkPJ7dKtxA }}</ref> |
* 1895: [[John Deere]] launched the magazine ''The Furrow'', providing information to farmers on how to become more profitable. The magazine, considered the first [[custom media|custom publication]], is still in circulation, reaching 1.5 million readers in 40 countries in 12 different languages.<ref>{{cite AV media | title =John Deere: The Media Company | medium =Video | publisher =Content Marketing Institute | date =30 April 2012 | url =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZkPJ7dKtxA }}</ref> |
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* 1900: [[Michelin]] developed the [[Michelin Guide]], offering drivers information on auto maintenance, accommodations, and other travel tips. 35,000 copies were distributed for free in this first edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/tpl/mag6/art200903/htm/tour-saga-michelin.htm |title=The Michelin Guide: 100 Editions and Over a Century of History |publisher= Michelin | accessdate= 3 February 2009}}</ref> Although Michelin eventually began selling these books, the publication still set a precedent for both informative guides and content marketing distribution.<ref>{{cite AV media | title=Content Marketing |
* 1900: [[Michelin]] developed the [[Michelin Guide]], offering drivers information on auto maintenance, accommodations, and other travel tips. 35,000 copies were distributed for free in this first edition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/tpl/mag6/art200903/htm/tour-saga-michelin.htm |title=The Michelin Guide: 100 Editions and Over a Century of History |publisher= Michelin | accessdate= 3 February 2009}}</ref> Although Michelin eventually began selling these books, the publication still set a precedent for both informative guides and content marketing distribution.<ref>{{cite AV media | title=5 Simple Content Marketing Strategies To Double Your Traffic | publisher = Reginald | date= 23 June 2014 | url=http://www.reginaldchan.net/5-simple-content-marketing-strategies-to-double-blog-traffic/ }}</ref> |
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* 1904: [[Jell-O]] salesmen went door-to-door, distributing their cookbook for free. Touting the dessert as a versatile food, the company saw its sales rise to over $1 million by 1906.{{cn|date=April 2014}} |
* 1904: [[Jell-O]] salesmen went door-to-door, distributing their cookbook for free. Touting the dessert as a versatile food, the company saw its sales rise to over $1 million by 1906.{{cn|date=April 2014}} |
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The phrase "content marketing" was used as early as 1996,<ref>http://files.asne.org/kiosk/editor/june/doyle.htm</ref> when John F. Oppedahl led a roundtable for journalists at the American Society for Newspaper Editors. In 1998, Jerrell Jimerson held the title of "director of online and content marketing" at Netscape.<ref>http://news.cnet.com/Netscape-to-offer-Web-forums/2100-1023_3-209008.html</ref> In 1999, author Jeff Cannon wrote,“In content marketing, content is created to provide consumers with the information they seek.”<ref>Cannon, Jeff (1999), 'Make Your Website Work For You', pg. 45. McGraw Hill Professional, ISBN 978-0071352413</ref> |
The phrase "content marketing" was used as early as 1996,<ref>http://files.asne.org/kiosk/editor/june/doyle.htm</ref> when John F. Oppedahl led a roundtable for journalists at the American Society for Newspaper Editors. In 1998, Jerrell Jimerson held the title of "director of online and content marketing" at Netscape.<ref>http://news.cnet.com/Netscape-to-offer-Web-forums/2100-1023_3-209008.html</ref> In 1999, author Jeff Cannon wrote,“In content marketing, content is created to provide consumers with the information they seek.”<ref>Cannon, Jeff (1999), 'Make Your Website Work For You', pg. 45. McGraw Hill Professional, ISBN 978-0071352413</ref> |
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Content marketing is any marketing format that involves the creation and sharing of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers. This information can be presented in a variety of formats, including news, video, white papers, e-books, infographics, case studies, how-to guides, question and answer articles, photos, etc.[1]
Content marketing creates interest in a product through educational or informative material. Successful content marketing relies on providing "consistent, high-quality content that solves people's problems".[2]
History
The following examples demonstrate early use of content to disseminate information about a brand, and build a brand's reputation:
- 1891: August Oetker sold small packages of his Backin baking powder to households with recipes printed on the back. In 1911 he started publishing his very successful cookbook. It went through major updates over past 100 years and is one of the most successful cookbooks globally reaching 19 million printed copies. All recipes originated from the test kitchen of the Oetker company and the book was carefully written as a textbook to teach cooking from scratch. Oetker was very aware of the need for good marketing, practical communication and use of his doctor title to lend authority to his marketing.
- 1895: John Deere launched the magazine The Furrow, providing information to farmers on how to become more profitable. The magazine, considered the first custom publication, is still in circulation, reaching 1.5 million readers in 40 countries in 12 different languages.[3]
- 1900: Michelin developed the Michelin Guide, offering drivers information on auto maintenance, accommodations, and other travel tips. 35,000 copies were distributed for free in this first edition.[4] Although Michelin eventually began selling these books, the publication still set a precedent for both informative guides and content marketing distribution.[5]
- 1904: Jell-O salesmen went door-to-door, distributing their cookbook for free. Touting the dessert as a versatile food, the company saw its sales rise to over $1 million by 1906.[citation needed]
The phrase "content marketing" was used as early as 1996,[6] when John F. Oppedahl led a roundtable for journalists at the American Society for Newspaper Editors. In 1998, Jerrell Jimerson held the title of "director of online and content marketing" at Netscape.[7] In 1999, author Jeff Cannon wrote,“In content marketing, content is created to provide consumers with the information they seek.”[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Trends 2014 im Online Marketing: Content Marketing". Retrieved 28 April 2014.
- ^ "The Beginner's Guide to Content Marketing". Retrieved 3 April 2014.
- ^ John Deere: The Media Company (Video). Content Marketing Institute. 30 April 2012.
- ^ "The Michelin Guide: 100 Editions and Over a Century of History". Michelin. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
- ^ 5 Simple Content Marketing Strategies To Double Your Traffic. Reginald. 23 June 2014.
- ^ http://files.asne.org/kiosk/editor/june/doyle.htm
- ^ http://news.cnet.com/Netscape-to-offer-Web-forums/2100-1023_3-209008.html
- ^ Cannon, Jeff (1999), 'Make Your Website Work For You', pg. 45. McGraw Hill Professional, ISBN 978-0071352413