Partner Every click supports Content Connect. Jobs CapitalOne needs a Content Writer The Browser Company needs a Staff Writer ($150K-$250K) US News and World Report needs a Lifestyle Marketer Condé Nast is seeking a Market Editor, Allure Entegra needs a Senior Content Writer Studio Binder needs a Copywriter 30 Min To President's Club needs a Content Marketing Specialist NorthEast BioLab needs a Content Manager Amazon needs an AI Content Expert Aditi needs a Content Strategist (high hourly)...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! I just did the math. Over my 16-year career, I’ve written ~4,000 assets (blogs, reports, case studies, ebooks, newsletters, ads) and edited over 10,000,000 words. I’m doubling down on this saying I have: I do homework for a living. 🤓💰And a lot of it.Here are the top lessons I've learned:1. Start every project with a GOOD, human-created briefEvery project that’s gone off the rails either had no content brief (you can’t just take a topic and run), had a bad brief (not capturing...
8 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader! Freebie Thanks, Ashley R. Cummings P.S. Did someone forward you this email? Cool! You can become a subscriber, too. Click the link, sign up, enjoy! Partner | Featured Need a quote? A source? A story idea? Featured makes it easy for journalists to connect with experts and get story-ready insights — without the endless email chase. With Featured, you can filter out AI answers before they even hit your dashboard. From ready-to-publish expert roundups, bylined articles, and...
14 days ago • 1 min read
In this issue: One unique & cool approach to content (live content) FREE financial plan (first 20 people only. Run. Don't walk) This week's best content marketing articles AI updates Resources Content is annoying right now. We all know why: People are using AI in all the wrong ways, and it's OVERWHELMING and, honestly, a bummer. Quick example: I'm currently writing an article on BFCM trends for a client. I put a call out for quotes. The number of AI responses I received was bonkers. Out of 20...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! In this issue: Free Virtual Event: The Hidden Barriers of AI ROI (partner) 17 new job opportunities (let's goooooo!) Resources Free Virtual Event: The Hidden Barriers of AI ROI (OCT 22) Section surveyed 1,000s of AI executives to learn the biggest barriers to getting AI ROI. Spoiler: They're all solvable, and all leadership-led. Join this free event on October 22 to hear Section's proprietary insights on the biggest AI friction points and how to get AI initiatives on the right...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! Fun fact: In a past life, I conducted a significant amount of academic research (see). I love furthering the cause of any research study, especially those related to journalism. Now is your chance to participate in a quick study (and get $10 for it): Renita Coleman, a former journalist who is now teaching and conducting research, is seeking assistance from journalists with a study aimed at improving press releases. It takes 15 minutes, pays $10 Amazon e-gift card, and is...
22 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader! There's ONE non-negotiable tool in my content marketing tech-stack: Clearscope. I love them so much, I even asked them if I could be an affiliate (they said yes!). Here's the best news: They just launched Clearscope 2.0, and it’s built for discoverability (not just rankings). Highlights: Topic Exploration: Map a whole topic, surface gaps, plan clusters. LLM Visibility tracking: See where you’re cited across Google, ChatGPT, and more. Human-readable intent: Plain-English...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! The most important asset in content right now is: VOICE.Not AI.Not GEO.Not SEO.Not even a wide distribution plan.We've gained a lot with AI as a tool, and a well-defined content strategy is crucial. But we've lost much more by investing in machines & content checklists over creativity/deep thinking/actually saying something.I've been writing SaaS content for 15 years, and I've never been more bored.The content I'm reading every day is boring.The briefs I get are boring....
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader! Quick question for you as I'm looking to refine the job board. I want to make sure you are all getting hired. If so, great! If not, I'll pivot and find other avenues for job opportunities. Lemme know. Thanks, Ashley Have you found a job from this board? Yes No Jobs Featured Jobs: Content Writer / Copywriter at YPM SEO Specialist at Complete Connection Content Writer at Aceolution Search Engine Optimization Team Lead at NetReputation.com SEO Specialist (with a knack for data) at...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read