What Creative Methods Are Used to Repurpose Content as a Marketing Manager?
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What Creative Methods Are Used to Repurpose Content as a Marketing Manager?
Ever wondered how top industry leaders amplify their content's reach across various platforms? In this insightful piece, a Founder and a Social Media Expert share their creative strategies. The article kicks off with an expert's method of breaking down market reports into micro-insights and wraps up with a powerful approach to creating authentic, multi-format infographics, offering a total of seven unique insights.
- Breaking Down Market Reports Into Micro-Insights
- Transforming Blog Posts Into Social Media Content
- Repurposing Blog Posts Into Social Media Series
- Using AI to Generate New Content Ideas
- Revisiting Older Content for New Audiences
- Turning Video Insights Into Audio Snippets
- Creating Authentic, Multi-Format Infographics
Breaking Down Market Reports Into Micro-Insights
What transformed our content strategy was breaking down our quarterly market analysis reports into what we call 'micro-insights.' Each key finding becomes its own piece of content, tailored to different platforms. For example, a single data point about seasonal storage trends becomes a LinkedIn carousel for business clients, an Instagram story with moving graphics for residential customers, and a helpful email tip for existing renters. The real breakthrough came when we started timing these micro-insights with local events - like releasing university storage tips just as Dublin students begin searching for summer solutions. This approach has tripled our engagement rates because we're delivering relevant, bite-sized information exactly when our audience needs it. The key is thinking less about repurposing content and more about reimagining how each insight can solve specific customer problems.
Transforming Blog Posts Into Social Media Content
One creative method I used to repurpose existing content was transforming a long-form blog post into a series of bite-sized social media posts, infographics, and videos. For example, I took a comprehensive guide on SEO best practices and broke it down into key points. Each point was turned into a shareable post for platforms like Instagram and Twitter, while the infographic visually summarized the blog's tips. Additionally, I created a short video summarizing the blog's highlights and posted it on YouTube and LinkedIn.
This approach allowed the content to reach a broader audience on different platforms while maintaining consistency in messaging. It also ensured the content was accessible to different types of users, from those who prefer quick social media posts to those looking for in-depth video explanations. This repurposing led to increased engagement and traffic across all channels.
Repurposing Blog Posts Into Social Media Series
One creative method I've used to repurpose existing content across different channels is transforming blog posts into engaging social media series. For example, I took a comprehensive guide on productivity and broke it down into bite-sized tips, each accompanied by eye-catching graphics. This approach not only made the content more digestible but also allowed me to maintain consistent engagement over several days.
Additionally, I created short video snippets from the blog's key points, which were shared on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. This method not only extended the reach of the original content but also catered to different audience preferences across various platforms. By adapting the same core ideas into diverse formats, I maximized visibility and engagement while ensuring that important messages were effectively communicated.
Using AI to Generate New Content Ideas
A fun content repurposing trick I did just last week was using my AI assistant Sage (via Claude) to breathe new life into my blog content! I recently brought up my blog page, copied and pasted all the content on the first page, dropped it into my Claude project, and asked Sage to brainstorm 10 fresh newsletter topics based on that existing content.
It was amazing how many ideas I got not just from asking her to brainstorm topics based on the training docs I provided for her, but actually giving her my most recent reference material and letting her use that to help me make something super relevant!
I highly recommend you find a part of your content that's *recent* -- the last 5 YouTube videos you dropped, the titles of the 10 most recent blog posts you published, or the captions of the last 3 social media posts you created, and ask AI to use that info to repurpose into your next piece of content. It's amazing!
Revisiting Older Content for New Audiences
I usually repurpose my existing content in new ways to engage different audiences on various platforms. To give you an example, when I revisit older content, I think about new questions that have come up or recent changes in the field. A blog post about time management for entrepreneurs could evolve into a short Instagram video series or a thorough LinkedIn article on remote work productivity. By customizing the content for each platform's audience, I make sure the information stays relevant and reaches more people.
This method saves time and ignites creativity because when I repurpose content, it's not just about rewording; it's about giving it new meaning. Those looking to do the same thing can look at turning a client success story from a webinar into a podcast episode on overcoming business hurdles as an example. By presenting your content in different formats—whether visual, auditory, or textual—you can cater to various learning styles.
Turning Video Insights Into Audio Snippets
One creative way I repurpose content is by turning key insights from long-form videos into short, narrative-driven audio snippets—almost like mini-podcasts. These can be shared on platforms like Spotify and LinkedIn or even embedded in newsletters. It gives people a way to consume the content while commuting, working out, or multitasking.
For a visual twist, I've also paired these audio snippets with simple animations or kinetic typography for Instagram Reels or TikTok.
Creating Authentic, Multi-Format Infographics
In order to effectively repurpose your content, the first thing you have to do is create the right content. You want to make sure that what you are sharing is authentic and easily digestible in multiple formats. For example, when you create an infographic with various elements, you want to make sure that infographic images are perfectly sized and personalized for each channel and medium. We've done infographics that have been used as large printed posters and then broken down into different scrolling slide shows for online consumption. We've also taken content from those infographics and rolled them out in a series of shorter blog posts with a link back to the fully downloadable (and printable) infographic. These are all ways to maximize the attention -- and retention -- of your repurposed content.