Category: Video
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Do Something With Your Marketing: Special Interview with Ian Altman
In this special edition of Do Something With Your Marketing, I interview sales expert Ian Altman about the second edition of his book, Same Side Selling. Same Side Selling teaches a different mindset for selling complex transactions: instead of thinking of the buyer as someone you have to win over, or someone you have to…
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You Ask, I Answer: Current Video Gear On The Road?
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Brian asks, “What are you currently carrying/using on the road for video?” Great question. For the most part, I’m doing two primary functions with video on the road – documentation of stuff and capturing my talks. For the former, all you really need is a smartphone with a decent camera. For the latter, here’s what…
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You Ask, I Answer: Conference Gear for Audio and Video
Amy asks, “I saw this cool setup you were using at the marketing profs conference – would you mind sharing what hardware/software you used? I am in the events space and trying to do more independent recordings like this. Thanks!” Hardware Kimafun wireless microphone Square Jellyfish smartphone tripod mount Ultrapod II portable tabletop tripod TASCAM…
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You Ask, I Answer: How To Use YouTube for Organic Marketing
Kourtney asks, “How can you use YouTube for organic marketing?” YouTube is a search engine. Start by thinking of it as a search engine, rather than a video channel or a social network, even though it’s also those things. Let’s walk through some of the basic tips; be sure to take my free Video SEO…
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You Ask, I Answer: How to Create High-Performing Video Marketing
Dee asks, “How can I create videos people will watch and engage with?” One of the simplest tricks and hacks for high performing video marketing is to convert already high performing content to video. What tools would you use? Google Analytics data IBM Watson Analytics for Social Media SEO data Watch the video for the…
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You Ask, I Answer: Video Marketing Strategy for Companies
Hana asks, “Why don’t more companies use video marketing and live streaming?” The short answer is that because they have no plan, they won’t do anything due to risk aversion and lack of perceived value. To launch a video marketing initiative (or frankly, any marketing initiative), you need 6 concepts and 3 plans in place.…
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You Ask, I Answer: 10 Tips for Starting a Business Podcast
Genevieve asks, “What tips would you give to someone wanting to start a podcast?” Having been a podcaster since 2005, I have so many. Let’s start with the basics. For business, have clear, measurable goals. Start small. Your smartphone and a $40 headset or mic are good enough. Your first 10 episodes will suck. Acknowledge…
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You Ask, I Answer: What Writing Samples Should Be In Your Portfolio?
Rob asks, “What writing samples should I have ready if I’m applying for jobs in the PR industry?” Disclosure: I no longer work in the PR industry, and even when I did, I was doing marketing technology. It’s possible things have changed. PR is fundamentally about helping lesser known companies become known, and improving the…