The document discusses content marketing and how it is essential for businesses to grow online. It defines content marketing as devoting resources to creating useful information for customers instead of starting with product messages. The content should fulfill customer needs and help drive behaviors like purchases. The document provides examples of how leading companies are using various online content types and channels as part of their marketing strategies. It presents a simple content roadmap and formula for businesses to follow that focuses on creating behavioral, essential, strategic, and targeted content.