Get seen by AI and everywhere your buyers search
Hard Kore Content Marketing is a strategic partner, helping SaaS, health tech, healthcare, and financial services brands create original content that raises their visibility in AI and traditional search.
Your industry is our specialty
We operate in highly regulated industries. Count on us to stay on top of the latest content marketing and search trends. Win trust quickly with executives and SMEs. And help your brand stand out with content that captures the types of expert takes and firsthand experiences that get surfaced consistently in across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Perplexity.
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B2B SaaS & AI
Healthcare
Digital health
Startups & incubators
E-commerce & retail tech
Logistics & transportation
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Insurance & risk management
4 ways to work together
Whether you need strategic consulting, executive ghostwriting, or ongoing support, we'll amplify your brand's voice and build authority everywhere your buyers search.
The embedded strategist
Chief Content Officer-level thinking without the full-time salary. Built for health tech, SaaS, AI and fintech companies that need expert content leadership.
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Weekly strategy and ideation sessions
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Continuous intelligence on emerging AI and search visibility trends
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Ongoing editorial pipeline and content roadmap
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2-3 original content assets per week
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2 premium long-form assets per quarter (research reports, buyer guides, whitepapers)
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Async availability between calls
Starts at $5,999/month
The content copilot
Senior-level content strategy and execution. Ideal for in-house teams that need extra support and guidance.
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Strategy and alignment calls every other week
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Continuous intelligence on emerging AI and search visibility trends
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3-4 original content assets per month
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Editorial feedback on in-house and AI-created drafts
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Content ideation and format recommendations
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Async availability between calls
Starts at $2,999/month
The industry voice accelerator
Turn your executives’ best insights into content that gets seen in the places your buyers trust, including AI search.
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SME interviews (I host the calls, extract the insights, own the process)
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Tailored editorial strategy and topic roadmap
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Monthly mix of content assets based on your goals and distribution channels, including:
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Bylined trade publication articles
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Executive LinkedIn content
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Thought leadership blog post
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Continuous intelligence on AI and GEO trends
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Coordination with your PR or marketing team on placement and distribution
Starts at $3,499/month
The on-demand strategist
Bespoke strategy and copywriting services on your terms. Choose from a monthly retainer or per-project fee for::
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Content strategy and editorial roadmaps
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Original research reports
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Hyper-personalized buyer guides
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Whitepapers and executive briefs
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Case studies
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Long-form articles and op-eds
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Blog posts
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Website refreshes
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Nurture campaigns (emails & landing pages)
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Content strategy
Engagements typically start at $1,500.
Why go ‘hard kore?’
You’ll benefit from our team’s deep content marketing expertise forged across multiple high-impact industries. We’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies and rock-star B2B marketing agencies. We’ve built winning go-to-market messaging strategies for healthcare startups and established brands. Now, we bring all of this expertise to you.
Above all, we believe content marketing is a relationship business. Your success is our success. We pride ourselves on creating long-term relationships with our clients by writing content and crafting strategies that will meet your needs now and in the future.
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10,000+ words written annually
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1000+ executive and subject matter expert interviews conducted
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100s of delighted customers
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Alexis Carroll Cline
Senior Director of Marketing
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"Our clients expect the very highest quality work. When we assign a project to Kyle, we just don't have to worry about what we'll get. That freedom from concern is nearly as valuable at Kyle's strategic mind and gifted pen."
Alejandra Zilak
Writer, Editor, Content Strategist
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"Kyle asks thoughtful questions when speaking with subject matter experts, is thorough when reaearching a topic, and can explain highly technical concepts and products in easy-to-understand ways."
Rod Hughes
Principal, Kimball Hughes PR
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"Kyle delivers projects with a quick turnaround, is easy to work with, and acts with professionalism and integrity. I've recommended Kyle to others because good writers are very hard to find.
Courtney Weider
Director, Marketing & Comms
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"Kyle is a skilled interviewer and is able to distill expert insights into meaningful pieces of content. As a bonus, he's also incredibly reliable, receptive to feedback, and flexible as projects evolve."
Jen Castoro
Director, Content Strategy
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"Kyle has filled in gaps in assignments I didn't even know needed filling (but certaintly did once I saw the results). Beyond his impeccable copy and ability to adapt to different platforms and article types, I also appreciate his engagement, responsiveness, and upbeat attitude.
A.J. Lemheney
Education Consultant
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"Kyle invested time in truly understanding our mission, voice, and goals. Thanks to his collaborative appraoch, we've successfully completed numerous writing initiatives that had previously stalled."
Kathryn Armstrong
Interactive Marketer
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"Kyle uses his storytelling skills to add a human element to sometimes dry material, bringing it to life. And, I can always count on him to hit deadlines and come through in a pinch."
Alicia Esposito
Director, Content + Media Strategy
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"Kyle is the ultimate strategist and project manager. I would recommend him to any company with aggressive content goals."
Bretton Chatham
Senior Content Marketer
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"Kyle is an excellent B2B tech writer who is always quick to respond. I can confidently recommend him for his ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely. He's a consummate professional and a joy to work with."
Mitch Holdwick
Digital Transformation
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"I can confidently say Kyle is one of the most exceptional writers and communicators I've come across. His out-of-the-box thinking brings a fresh perspective to every project."
Erin Parrish
Design Manager
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"As a designer, I rely on an editor that can cut through the fluff, come up with quick one-liners and jump in on rewrites. Kyle does it all and well."
Katherine Arena
Director, Product Design
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"Kyle is one of the most personable and creative content editors that I've met. His personality and energy are contagious. He is always open to new ideas and has an excellent eye for innovative digital content."
Meet our team
Kyle Hardner,
Chief Executive Officer
A lifelong writer, editor and word geek, Kyle honed his craft while working in B2B agencies alongside some of the most talented content strategists, writers, web designers, and lead generation pros in the business. On the way, he’s developed deep expertise across multiple industries — from SaaS and digital health to risk management and financial services.
Heather Hardner,
Chief Strategy Officer
Prior to joining Hard Kore Content Marketing, Heather spent 10+ years as a successful real estate broker in one of the nation’s most competitive markets (Lehigh Valley, PA). Her secret to success in both real estate and content marketing: Understanding that the needs of the buyer always come first.
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