Video First

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In this podcast, we provide B2B marketing & content leaders with the strategy guidance and tactics they need to win on video.

  1. 12/17/2024

    S2 E24 - The Future of B2B Video Marketing with Sam Balter

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    43 min

  2. 12/02/2024

    S2 E23 - How to start a B2B video podcast in 2025 with James Carbary

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    55 min

  3. 11/11/2024

    S2 E22 -  How Eric Doty Built Dock's Video Podcast Strategy

    [00:00] - Intro to Video as a Content Pillar Joe kicks off by asking Eric if he sees video podcasts as the "2024 version of the blog." [01:30] - The Evolution of Blogging to Podcasts Eric discusses the shift from traditional blogging to podcasts, quoting Jimmy Daly’s take on blogs becoming a "library." [02:45] - Benefits of Podcasts for Audience Connection Why podcasts are better for creator-led strategies and building authentic connections with the audience. [04:15] - Time and Practicality in Podcasting for Founders Eric shares insights on why podcasts are more practical for founders compared to blogging. [05:30] - Deciding Who Should Be on the Podcast Joe and Eric discuss whether founders or subject-matter experts should be featured, depending on company goals. [06:45] - Balancing Founder Responsibilities and Podcasting Eric explains how his team adjusts podcast involvement based on the founder's availability and company growth stages. [08:30] - Guest-Driven vs. Narrative-Driven Podcasting Eric talks about structuring conversations to balance guest stories with the podcast's narrative arc. [10:15] - The Process of Repurposing Podcast Content Overview of Eric’s methods for repurposing episodes into social media clips, including using tools like Opus. [11:30] - Importance of YouTube Shorts and LinkedIn Clips How shorter video content on YouTube and LinkedIn is amplifying their podcast reach. [13:00] - Leveraging Podcast Clips for Blog Content How Eric’s team repurposes podcast clips for blog articles, enhancing SEO and content depth. [15:45] - YouTube as an Untapped Channel for B2B Content Joe and Eric discuss the potential of YouTube for B2B marketing and why more companies aren’t using it. [17:00] - Overcoming Production Barriers for YouTube Thoughts on starting simple with YouTube content without overcomplicating production. [18:30] - Future Predictions for Video and B2B Content Eric shares his thoughts on the growth of video in B2B and the role of authenticity in an AI-driven world. [20:00] - Managing the Risk of Employee Influencers Challenges companies face when employees gain significant influence, possibly overshadowing the brand. [22:00] - Final Thoughts and Takeaways Joe and Eric wrap up with reflections on the importance of founder-led strategies and managing brand risk with creator roles.

    29 min

  4. 10/16/2024

    S2 E21 - Building a YouTube strategy for B2B SaaS

    Need help creating videos for your SaaS company? 👉 https://www.swayone.io/ --- [00:00] Introduction and Welcoming Kamil Rexton Introduction of Kamil and the focus on YouTube ads within B2B SaaS marketing. --- [01:30] The Shift in Perception of YouTube for B2B How YouTube has evolved from being overlooked to a key platform for B2B. --- [05:00] Key Metrics: The Power of YouTube in Multi-Touch Campaigns Discussion on the number of touches needed to close B2B deals and YouTube's role. --- [07:30] Effective YouTube Content Types for B2B Exploring what type of YouTube content works best, including talking heads and repurposing content. --- [10:00] Attribution Challenges in YouTube for B2B Marketing The issue of attribution and how to connect YouTube efforts to revenue generation. --- [14:00] The Rise of AI-Generated Content and Its Impact on Video Marketing How AI is changing the landscape of content creation and the implications for B2B YouTube strategies. --- [18:00] Missed Opportunities: Common Mistakes in B2B YouTube Channels The massive potential of YouTube and why most B2B channels fail, with examples. --- [21:00] Collaborating with B2B Creators and Optimizing Video for Search How to collaborate with creators and optimize video titles, thumbnails, and content for better results. --- [23:00] The Importance of Strategy in YouTube for B2B Marketing The need for a proper strategy and guidance when investing in B2B YouTube marketing. --- [26:00] Alternative Platforms to Consider for Video Marketing Discussion of underutilized platforms like Reddit, Twitter, and TikTok for B2B campaigns. --- [27:30] Final Thoughts: Kamil’s Advice on B2B YouTube and Demand Generation Kamil shares final insights on video marketing and demand generation for B2B SaaS companies. --- [28:30] Closing Remarks and Where to Find Kamil Wrapping up the conversation and where to connect with Kamil Rexton.

    29 min

  5. 09/05/2024

    Mastering B2B SaaS Video: Storytelling, Strategy & Consistency with Ademola

    [00:00:00] - Why Do Most B2B SaaS Videos Fail? The hosts dive into why B2B SaaS company videos often miss the mark and fail to resonate with audiences. A discussion on messaging and over-branding. [00:02:00] - The Biggest Mistakes in B2B Video Strategy They cover the common mistakes B2B SaaS companies make, such as neglecting consistency and spending excessively on high-production content. [00:04:00] - How to Re-educate Clients on Video Strategy The conversation shifts to the challenge of convincing clients to move away from flashy, one-off brand videos and focus on creating consistent, engaging content. [00:06:00] - Adapting Video Strategy for Social Media The hosts talk about how video strategies should adapt for social platforms, especially LinkedIn, where engagement drops if the content is overly polished or corporate. [00:08:00] - Creating Consistent Video Content Efficiently Ademola shares his process for batch-producing content, reducing the workload by using teleprompters, jump cuts, and efficient planning. [00:12:00] - Internal vs. External Presenters for Video Content A discussion on whether companies should feature internal staff or hire professional presenters for their videos, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube. [00:15:00] - Coaching Executives to Be Confident on Camera They discuss how to train executives and founders to appear more comfortable on camera and create engaging video content. [00:17:00] - YouTube vs. LinkedIn: Different Approaches A comparison of the differences between creating video content for LinkedIn versus YouTube, with an emphasis on storytelling for YouTube. [00:20:00] - The Power of Storytelling in Video Content Exploring why storytelling is crucial for SaaS companies looking to create engaging and evergreen content, especially on YouTube. [00:23:00] - The Pitfalls of Short-Lived Product Videos The hosts highlight how product videos focused solely on features become irrelevant quickly and how evergreen, story-driven content provides more value. [00:25:00] - Is YouTube the New Blog? They discuss whether YouTube is becoming the new starting point for content strategies, replacing the traditional blog-first approach in many companies. [00:28:00] - The Efficiency of Video-First Content Strategies Why starting with video can make a content engine more efficient, generating multiple pieces of content from a single video episode. [00:31:00] - Magic Trick Finale The episode wraps up with a fun magic trick, leaving the audience surprised and entertained.

    32 min

  6. 08/08/2024

    S2 E19 - The shift happening in B2B content marketing w / George Chasiotis, Minuttia

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    29 min

  7. 08/02/2024

    S2 E18 - The evolution of B2B content marketing

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    29 min

  8. 07/24/2024

    S2 E17 - Is YouTube the new blog?

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    18 min
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In this podcast, we provide B2B marketing & content leaders with the strategy guidance and tactics they need to win on video.

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  • Creator
    Sway One
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sway One
  • Show Website
    Video First