Content Foundations is the playbook for building scalable, sustainable content programs in the age of AI.Too often, organizations treat content as a series of one-off requests-resulting in chaos, burnout, and inconsistent brand experiences. More tools and faster production aren't the answer. Without foundations, scale just multiplies the mess.In this practical guide, content strategist Erika Heald shows you how to replace "random acts of content" with systems that enable clarity, creativity, and confidence. Drawing on two decades of experience with B2B companies, agencies, and entrepreneurs, she shares frameworks, templates, and workflows you can put into practice right away.Inside, you'll learn how to: Define and document a differentiated brand voice your whole team (and your AI tools) can use with consistency.Create a style guide people actually adopt-not a PDF no one opens.Build usable personas and taxonomies that keep content human-centered and findable.Streamline production with templates, briefs, and workflows that cut rework and boost collaboration.Balance the speed of AI with the strategy and empathy only humans bring.Whether you're a solo marketer, a growing startup, or a global enterprise team, Content Foundations gives you the scaffolding to transform your content from reactive and ad hoc to proactive, strategic, and scalable.Clear enough for beginners yet detailed enough for seasoned leaders, this book is your toolkit to create content that is consistent, recognizable, and aligned with business goals-without burning out the people behind it.With Content Foundations, you'll build more than content. You'll build the systems and confidence to scale with purpose.