See what stories the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will tell and join us for a fantastic night of fun, food, and networking on Wednesday, September 27, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. Through the visual arts, performing arts, and new media, the Portrait Gallery presents poets and presidents, visionaries and villains, actors and activists whose lives form our national identity. You’ll have full museum access (with the exception of the first floor Kinship exhibit), including the complete collection of presidential portraits as well as works from artists who have shaped the ever-evolving story ..read more

Hunger is sometimes hard to see, but it’s everywhere. More than 1.2 million people in the Washington D.C. region are food insecure – nearly 1/3 of them are children. That’s why we’ve selected Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as our official nonprofit partner for Content Marketing World 2023. Founded in 1979, CAFB has dedicated itself to a mission of creating more equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. With a commitment to values such as compassion, honesty, and respect, CAFB works with 400+ nonprofit partners across the region to provide more than 50 million meal ..read more

We know sustainability is important to our attendees and exhibitors, and the CMWorld community as a whole. We are committed to running Content Marketing World in an environmentally and socially responsible way and we also want to inspire the sustainable development of the industry we serve. Here are some things we’re doing at the 2023 event to support our goal of creating an inclusive and sustainable event that leaves a positive impact on our community. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Renewable Energy: We’ve switched Content Marketing World’s electricity to come from renewable sources, making ou ..read more

One of the most exciting days of the year here at the Content Marketing Institute is when we announce the winners of the Content Marketing Awards. It’s our opportunity to shine a light on the cutting-edge projects, standout results, and exceptional experiences that are leading the way in content marketing.   Today, we revealed the 60+ category winners of the 2023 Content Marketing Awards. See the list of winners and finalists here and join us in celebrating these innovative content creators and forward-thinking strategists.   This year’s panel of all-star judges reviewed nearly 1,000 ..read more

Five years ago, would knowing ChatGPT or other generative AI tools have been on your content marketer’s things-to-know list?   Probably not.   A year ago, CMI asked content marketers which skills they’d like to develop and sharpen as part of the 2023 Content Marketing Career and Salary Outlook. AI wasn’t even on the radar.   We asked this year’s Content Marketing World presenters which skills will help content marketers meet the challenges we all face today – and the unexpected developments of the next several years.   AI takes center stage in the advice from the experts w ..read more

Five years ago, would knowing ChatGPT or other generative AI tools have been on your content marketer’s things-to-know list?   Probably not.   A year ago, CMI asked content marketers which skills they’d like to develop and sharpen as part of the 2023 Content Marketing Career and Salary Outlook. AI wasn’t even on the radar.   We asked this year’s Content Marketing World presenters which skills will help content marketers meet the challenges we all face today – and the unexpected developments of the next several years.   AI takes center stage in the advice from the experts w ..read more

We’re thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Banks to the Content Marketing World 2023 keynote stage, where she’ll share the evolution of her career from actress to content creator and inspire us with her creativity, authenticity, and ambition.   While many of us know Elizabeth for her standout acting roles – from wishing “May the odds be ever in your favor” as Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games, to her Emmy-nominated guest roles in 30 Rock and Modern Family – she is becoming increasingly lauded for her work behind the camera as a writer, producer, and director who skillfully balances humor and hea ..read more

We’re nearing the finish line of Content Marketing World 2022 – and what a great week it’s been! We’re excited for the great sessions ahead on this final day…but before we speed ahead, let’s take a look back at Day 2’s most quotable moments. Content success takes time. “You need time to build an audience that knows, trusts, and likes you.” – @JoePulizzi #CMWorld pic.twitter.com/EPLrs9pimy — Monica Norton (@monicalnorton) September 15, 2022 #cmworld @MarkHarrison3 amplifying voices is more than sharing. It’s calling out inappropriate behavior even when it’s to your disadvantage to do so. pic ..read more

We’ve rocked and rolled into a great week – and we’re shifting into higher gear today. In pole position this morning are keynotes from Joe Pulizzi, Mark Harrison and Andrew Davis. Bonin Bough and Hasan Minhaj round out the day after a full track of high-octane breakout sessions. But before yesterday’s lineup drifts into our rearview mirrors, let’s swap stats and stories. Which sessions made it into your winners’ circle? How many tweetable moments did you capture? Tweet your favorite speakers, insights, and quips from yesterday and today (and make sure to use #CMWorld). Now, let’s look at some ..read more

Your content library may be filled with high quality work, but your treasure trove of content is only as good as how you use it. Add these sessions to your Content Marketing World agenda to optimize your marketing skills and get your work in the right place at the time in the format your audience will connect with. Opportunity vs. Impact: The Art of Prioritization Marketing is often synonymous with being a jack of all trades, and prioritization can be one the most useful skills up a marketer’s sleeve. Join Katie Tweedy, Supervisor of Content Marketing + Strategy at Collective Measures, as she ..read more