The days are getting shorter, there’s a hint of autumn in the air, and it’s our last chance to throw one great, big, end of summer barbecue. But what goes into a truly epic barbecue? Sure, nice weather, good company, and a generous spread can’t hurt, but the kind of barbecue you’ll remember for years to come is more than the sum of it’s parts—it has to be a transformative experience.

The same goes for great content marketing programs, which got us thinking: if content marketing were a barbecue, what would it look like? Taste like?

Click through the slideshow below to find out.

 

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Sure, you’re throwing a barbecue, but you need to get people in the door first. So get the word out with the promise of free ice cold brew.
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Your guests need something to snack on to whet their appetites for the main course. Give them something fun, refreshing, and easy to eat.
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The hot dog is portable and unassuming, yet still packs a punch. It’s the ideal food. No ketchup allowed!
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This is your heavy-hitter, the meat to your “meat & potatoes.” Give your guests something substantial to sink their teeth into.
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Sweet syrupy bananas, cool vanilla ice cream…engulfed in flames! If you didn’t have your guests’ attention, you do now (and the neighbors too)!
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