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A Business Case for Higher Ed Content

By Rick Allen on December 6, 2011

Higher ed is often troubled by talk of business objectives when it comes to web content. How can we make a business case for content if we’re not a business? But, it’s an important question to answer if you want to gain support for quality content and demonstrate value.

Content strategist Colleen Jones tackled this topic in a recent blog post, offering advice on pairing content to cost savings and results. Business or not, a business case for content is smart.

A business case for content is critical, even if you’re not a business. When you take time now to connect your content efforts to saving costs or getting results, you’ll save time—and a lot of hassle—later. And, you might get recognized far beyond what you could imagine.

Source: Can You Make a Business Case for Content If You’re Not a Business? by Colleen Jones, Nov. 12, 2011.

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About Rick Allen

Rick Allen has worked on the web in higher ed his entire career helping shape communications and content strategy. As principal of ePublish Media, Inc., a content strategy consultancy in Boston, Mass., Rick partners with organizations big and small to drive and sustain bold goals.

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