#1112 Mastering Marketing Themes | Sally Loftis

As a small business owner or consultant, creating consistent marketing content can feel like yet another task on your already long to-do list. That’s why I invited Sally Loftus, an expert in human resources and organizational improvement, to share her practical approach to using themes to simplify content creation.

By organizing her marketing around key topics tied to her work, she developed a system that keeps her messaging clear and aligned with her audience’s needs throughout the year.  Whether you’re a one-person operation or managing a team, her tips are easy to adapt and implement.

Key Points from the Conversation:

1. Use Themes to Anchor Your Marketing: Sally structures her marketing around a few central themes tied to her expertise. This helps her create consistent, targeted content throughout the year that speaks to her audience's evolving needs.

2. Adapt to Timing and Trends: By aligning her themes with seasonal shifts and key industry dates, Sally ensures her content stays relevant and timely, such as focusing on pay equity during Equal Pay Day or lighter topics during summer months.

3. Repurpose and Recycle Content: Long-form pieces, like blogs or newsletters, serve as a foundation. Sally breaks them into bite-sized content for social media, email, and other platforms, maximizing visibility without constantly reinventing the wheel.

4. Tailor Content for Each Platform: Recognizing different audience preferences, Sally adapts her content for platforms like LinkedIn (professional tone), Instagram (personal and visual), and YouTube (a mix of short and long videos).

5. Engagement Fuels Visibility: Sally emphasizes the importance of being active on social media—commenting, sharing, and reacting—to boost her content’s reach. Regular updates to older content with new insights also help maintain its relevance.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Identify 2–3 core themes that align with your expertise and your audience's interests. Use these themes to guide your content planning for the year.
• Repurpose long-form content into smaller pieces to save time and reach audiences on different platforms.
• Align your marketing efforts with seasonal trends and industry milestones for maximum relevance.
• Engage with your audience by responding to comments and staying active on your chosen platforms—it’s not just about posting but participating.
• Keep a mix of evergreen and timely content in your arsenal, ensuring a balance between enduring value and immediate impact.

With thoughtful planning and a touch of creativity, your marketing can feel less like juggling torches and more like conducting a symphony.

About Sally

Sally Loftis, a consultant specializing in human resources, organization improvement, and social change, has made significant contributions in the realm of pay equity. This includes her new book, The Pay Equity Guide for Nonprofit Organizations Sally’s mission is to co-create workplaces where humans feel valued through living wages and healthy human connections. Her work with Loftis Partners emphasizes racial and pay equity, appreciative inquiry, and building on human strengths within organizations.

 

Learn More - https://www.loftispartners.com/

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