How To Plan content marketing for 2021

Jeudi 3 Décembre 2020

So far, 2020 hasn’t been the year that everyone looked up to. Understandably, digital marketers are already looking forward to 2021 and will be doing their best. Still, can future plans ever be complete without the assessment of the past?
Content marketing, along with overall digital marketing, saw a sharp growth during the lockdown as businesses realized the potential of reaching individuals through the internet. This notion is here to stay at least till the pandemic.


2021 will be a competitive year for digital marketers; especially content marketers so here are some points that can help you in conquering the top position and dominating the content game.

Be More Adaptive

COVID-19 has changed the perspective of individuals towards their online behaviour and product expectations. Consumers surely faced or are still facing adversities in their daily lives. So brands shall consider including the latest news and updates about novel coronavirus.
The content that they prepare shall have a more positive tone, and it should also notify them how the brand is affecting the new policies.

Take Efforts In Knowing Your Audience

It is safe to say that COVID-19 has different effects on each section of society, so it is possible that every business’s unique target market might also be facing the different adversities of the pandemic.
The reason why you shall know this is to connect better with your audience, whether through social media, blogs, or more. You can include the tips for them to adjust better with the changes.

Empathize And Be Emotional

We all are well aware of how much witty and sarcastic social media posts have been shared and engaged with. But the pandemic has brought everyone to still and led individuals to be more serious than before and brands need to empathize with it.
The content, to be relatable, needs to have a strong and firm voice with emotions so consumers can know that brands are more than just engaging posts. Emotions also allow customers to connect with brands on an individual level.

Consider Acting Swiftly

Here we mean to react in real-time on insights as trends have been changing like anything. Consumers spending increased time on social media has led to trends changing faster than ever; something new already gets old in not more than two weeks of time.
This puts extra pressure on content creators, social media experts, and designers for making up with the pace at which content is being shared and produced.

Think Broader

It’s time to cater to each individual aspect of your audience/target market. Apart from the pandemic, this year also has been the year of inclusiveness and ignoring differences. So brands (especially B2C) shall be prepared with a content strategy that includes all types of individuals.
As smarketers, we think too hard about the content, and now one more point needs to be added in those thoughts and consideration is about the viewpoints of all types of individuals that form our audience/consumer.
Mathieu Janin
Mathieu Janin