Strategy and Planning Flashcards
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Which distribution model prioritizes owned channels over paid and earned media?
Answer: An owned-first strategy that builds long-term audience assets
An owned-first strategy prioritizes channels like email lists and websites where the brand controls distribution, reducing dependency on third-party algorithms.
What does the PESO model stand for in content distribution planning?
Answer: Paid, Earned, Shared, Owned
PESO stands for Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media — a framework for planning integrated content distribution across all channel types.
Why is it important to document a content strategy rather than keep it informal?
Answer: Documentation aligns stakeholders, ensures consistency, and provides a reference for decision-making
A documented strategy ensures all team members, executives, and partners operate from the same goals, guidelines, and priorities.
Which of the following best describes 'topical authority' as a strategic content goal?
Answer: Becoming the most comprehensive and trusted resource on a specific subject area
Topical authority is built by creating deep, interconnected content that comprehensively covers a subject, signaling expertise to search engines and readers.
What strategic risk does 'content decay' pose if left unaddressed?
Answer: Older content loses rankings and traffic as it becomes outdated and less relevant
Content decay refers to the gradual decline in traffic and rankings as content ages and competitors publish fresher, more relevant material.
A content strategist is building a pillar-cluster model. What is the correct relationship between pillar and cluster pages?
Answer: Pillar pages cover a broad topic; cluster pages cover subtopics and link back to the pillar
In the pillar-cluster model, a broad pillar page links to and receives links from narrower cluster pages, creating topical depth and strong internal link structure.
Which factor is MOST critical when selecting KPIs for a content strategy?
Answer: Ensuring KPIs tie directly to defined business objectives
KPIs are only meaningful when they directly measure progress toward business objectives, not just activity or vanity metrics.