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What is thought leadership?

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Establishing a brand reputation is critical for companies that want to position themselves as leaders in their industry. For most organizations, that reputation must include authority and expertise.  


Thought leadership is a synonym for these qualities. It’s a content marketing strategy that raises your profile and establishes a company’s reputation as the leading experts and authority in your industry.  


The content possibilities include articles submitted for publication, videos through your company’s social media channels, or making your company leaders available to journalists for expert comments on the latest news in your field.  


Go beyond identifying trends and share specific insights and a point-of-view that only you can provide. Avoid making your content sound like a sales pitch, and instead focus on the questions facing your audience and the answers that you can provide. You want to sound genuine, not promotional. Find opportunities to work with experts, influencers, and others outside your company that can support your insights. Interview someone from academia on your company blog or podcast, or get quotes from analysts to include in your op-ed.


Who should use thought leadership marketing?


Thought leadership is a powerful tool for any company that relies on its reputation to drive business. From life sciences companies and engineering firms, to technology and service industries, thought leadership content can make your company stand out as an esteemed authority within your field. 


Learn more about Inspire Agency’s content marketing services, and contact us for advice and insight on how thought leadership can drive your brand forward.  



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