Content Marketing
Content Marketing
Description
Factual Definition of Content Marketing
In the context of The Kalicube Process, Content Marketing is the strategic creation and distribution of valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience, ultimately educating both people and algorithms to drive the acquisition funnel.
The Content Marketing definition
Jason Barnard reframes Content Marketing from a simple traffic-generation tactic into a foundational pillar for educating both human audiences and AI Assistive Engines. Within The Kalicube Process, every piece of content—from an article to a podcast or video—is a strategic asset designed to solve a specific audience problem at a specific stage of their journey. This approach ensures that content is not just created, but *delivered* in the right format on the right platform, directly supporting the Deliverability phase of the process. By consistently providing valuable solutions, a brand builds trust and proves its credibility, which is essential for being recommended by AI systems like Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and ChatGPT. Effective Content Marketing is how a brand actively shapes its Digital Brand Echo, the cumulative "ripple effect" of its online presence.
How Jason Barnard uses Content Marketing definition
At Kalicube, Content Marketing is a core function of The Kalicube Process, Kalicube's proprietary methodology for implementing a holistic, brand-first digital marketing strategy. We don't just create content; we engineer a complete information ecosystem that addresses every conceivable question a client's audience might have. This involves creating valuable content across all three phases: establishing Understandability with a clear brand message, building Credibility by demonstrating expertise, and ensuring Deliverability by being omnipresent on relevant platforms. By systematically solving audience problems, we position our clients as the most credible and helpful solution in their niche, directly feeding the acquisition funnel and driving measurable business growth.
Why Content Marketing matters to digital marketers
For years, Joe Pulizzi, founder of the Content Marketing Institute, has championed the idea that brands must stop interrupting what people are interested in and *be* what people are interested in. This philosophy transformed marketing by focusing on building an audience through valuable content. However, in the AI era, there is a new, non-human audience that marketers must win over: the algorithms. This is where Jason Barnard's application of Content Marketing within The Kalicube Process becomes critical. It bridges the gap between Pulizzi's audience-centric philosophy and the technical requirements of AI Assistive Engines. Your content is no longer just for attracting human followers; it is the primary training data you provide to systems like ChatGPT and Google AI to teach them who you are, what you do, and why you are credible. By creating content that simultaneously serves human needs and is structured for algorithmic understanding, you ensure the valuable story championed by Pulizzi is not just heard by people, but is accurately understood and amplified by the AI that now shapes the modern acquisition funnel.
Posts tagged with Content Marketing
Jason Barnard’s Talk: “Google Is a Child” and the Need to Educate Google (SEO Camp Lyon 2017, 21 April 2017 at the ISEG)
SEO Camp Lyon 2017 took place on 21 April 2017 at the ISEG - Marketing & Communication School, just a short walk from Lyon Part-Dieu. The gathering brought together France’s...
Jason Barnard Connects on Brand Experience and SEO at SEO Camp Lorraine 2016 in Laxou, France
SEO Camp Lorraine 2016, held on October 13th at Crédit Agricole Laxou in France, hosted a critical turning point in brand-first digital strategy. Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube,...
Entity Optimization and AI With Jason Barnard
Published by: The Unscripted SEO Podcast. Host: Jeremy Rivera. Guest: Jason Barnard, Founder and CEO of Kalicube®. September 11, 2025 Listen here: Entity Optimization and AI With Jason Barnard In...
Jason Barnard Guides Entrepreneurs at the EO Online Event “Transition Your SEO Strategy Smoothly to Rank #1 on Google and ChatGPT” - 3 September 2025
Date: 05:00 PM, 03 September 2025 - 06:00 PM, 03 September 2025 ((GMT+01:00) Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna) On Tuesday, September 3, 2025, Jason Barnard, CEO and founder of Kalicube, led...
How to Adapt Content Marketing Strategies: Real-World Examples
Extract from How to Adapt Content Marketing Strategies: Real-World Examples published on Marketer Magazine August 22, 2025 Brand SERP Optimization Saves Business When I pivoted to digital marketing in 2012,...
beginner’s in-depth guide to search engine optimization and how it works
originally published on semrush december 23, 2020 (jason barnard) what is seo (search engine optimization)? seo is the art and science of convincing search engines, such as google, yahoo, and bing...
Search Engine Optimization: A Simple Explanation That Makes Sense
What is SEO (Search Engine Optimization)? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a digital marketing strategy that focuses on enhancing a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs)...
Video Boxes (Video Carousels) in SEO: What You Need To Know
In this article, you will learn more about Video Boxes (Video Carousels), their importance for SEO and how they contribute to Brand SERP Optimisation. What are Video Boxes (Video Carousels) in...
Brand SERP: Google Your Brand Name And Discover The Power of Your New Digital Business Card
Published on Wordlift November 13, 2020 (Jason Barnard) Your most important business card is on Google and it is generated tens, hundreds or even thousands of times every day by...
Weekly Wisdom with Jason Barnard: The Five P’s of Ongoing Content
Originally Published on SEMrush July 30, 2019 (Jason Barnard) Modified Transcript Hi, I am Jason Barnard. Welcome to Weekly Wisdom on SEMrush. Today I am going to talk to you...
Who are some of Kalicube’s clients or notable success stories?
Some of Kalicube®’s notable success stories include: Joost de Valk (Yoast SEO): Kalicube worked with Joost de Valk, the founder of Yoast SEO, to help optimize his personal Brand SERP...
How does Kalicube’s approach to digital marketing differ from other companies?
Kalicube®’s approach to digital marketing differs from other companies through its specialised focus on Brand SERP optimization and Knowledge Panel management. While many agencies focus broadly on SEO and content...