Why Use A Content Calendar?

As a leader for your organization, you want to maintain a consistent and robust presence before your audience. Consistency is the key but achieving it can be a challenge when faced with all of the other demands on the time of your staff. This often results in the content you are creating getting leftover attention or decisions being made at the last minute. Not only does the quality of your efforts suffer, but your clients also don’t get the attention they deserve.

The demand for consistent and quality content does not have to be a guessing game or an afterthought of a solid marketing strategy. We understand how the sheer amount of work can leave you overwhelmed. As we have grown to be among the top video production companies in Nashville, we’ve found that companies need a strategy for creating content and its distribution. That’s why we rely on the use of a content calendar. Some industries will refer to this as an editorial calendar, but whatever you may call it in your field, it is the best way to stay on task.

Organizations and businesses which put out consistent content at the highest levels rely on the use of a content calendar. It’s easy to understand why when you consider the many benefits it provides.

YOU HAVE A BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Your content calendar can give you a quick look at the big picture of everything you have planned as part of your strategy. When you can see your projects from the “10,000-foot” level, you can see both the overall direction of your content as well as how individual projects fit into your larger scheme.

YOU STAY ON SCHEDULE

When you have multiple projects to tackle, it’s essential to manage your production schedule. A content calendar gives you the opportunity to see what’s coming up and meet critical deadlines.

YOU STAY ORGANIZED

Keeping the production of your content flowing smoothly requires organization. Utilizing a content calendar will help you know who on your team needs to be involved and what resources and time need to be allocated to you can tackle each item with the highest efficiency.

YOU HAVE FLEXIBILITY

It happens to all of us. We may change directions, or a new initiative may require a shift in plans. When you’re able to see your overall content needs, you can see how best to pivot and adapt to unexpected needs as they arise.

YOU STAY ON POINT

Most important, a content calendar helps your team stay on task with your overall vision and branding. You can see how each project fits into what you are communicating to your clients and how a project may not be the right one for you at any given time.

At WMV Productions, our clients’ time and resources are our highest priority. We now offer a content calendar creation service to help you effectively manage the creation of the media you want to distribute via your website and social platforms. We want to be able to seamlessly work into your schedule and meet your needs as efficiently as we can. From start to finish, we are committed to unleashing your brand’s potential through video. Call us today and let us know how we can help you achieve your marketing and promotion goals.