5 Benefits of Content Marketing for Small Businesses

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Content marketing has the potential to be a cost-effective, high-impact marketing strategy for small businesses that can help strengthen their online presence and generate new leads, but to maximize its benefits, it must be planned for and developed thoughtfully.

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In the latest article on PR Newswire's PR Toolkit, contributing author Steve Lazuka explores five powerful benefits that come from developing a small business content marketing strategy, such as message consistency and more accurate and measurable results.  Lazuka emphasizes that taking the time to plan will ultimately create long-term efficiency and accelerate marketing effectiveness.

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