Category: Videos

  • You Ask, I Answer: Vendor Swag Recommendations?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down seven criteria for choosing trade show swag that people actually remember instead of trashing. Here's what this means for you. You'll leave with a practical checklist that helps your brand stand out and build lasting impressions at events. You'll also learn these concepts: why brand alignment matters more…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Multiple Content Format Strategy?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why I switched to a video-first content strategy in late 2017 and how I atomize one piece of content into video, audio, and text formats for maximum reach. Here's what this means for you. You can meet audiences wherever they consume content by recognizing that video inherently contains audio,…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Help Articles vs. Blog Posts for SEO?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down where to host your content for maximum SEO benefit and how to strategically reuse blog posts as help articles. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand why your company domain should always be the single source of truth for search engine credit. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Best Simple Data Visualization Tools?

    Summary In today's episode, I walk through a spectrum of data visualization tools ranging from simple animation makers to professional-grade software for creating beautiful information graphics. Here's what this means for you. You'll find the right tool for your skill level and use case, whether you're a beginner sketching quick visuals or a seasoned analyst…

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  • The Great Mic Bakeoff: Microphones for Smartphone Video Creators

    Summary In today's episode, I run an eight-way microphone bake-off testing different audio gear connected to a smartphone in a noisy office environment to compare recording quality. Here's what this means for you. You'll hear real, unedited audio comparisons so you can pick the right mic for your video creation without spending hundreds of dollars…

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  • Do Something With Your Marketing: Test Your Gear

    Summary In today's episode, I challenge creators and marketers to test their gear and compare it against everything else they own to find the best tool for each situation. Here's what this means for you. Knowing exactly what your equipment can and can't do helps you pack smarter, produce stronger content, and stop letting tools…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Testing for BERT?

    Summary In today's episode, I dig into Danny Sullivan's claim that there's nothing to optimize for BERT and explain why that advice only holds true for content creators who already produce excellent work. Here's what this means for you. You'll see exactly how advanced natural language processing exposes shallow content and why mediocre pages will…

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  • 5 Takeaways from Comcast CX Technology Day

    Summary In today's episode, I share five key takeaways from Comcast's CX Technology Day that apply to any business tackling customer experience challenges. Here's what this means for you. You gain insight into how a massive, complex company is restructuring its operations around customer needs, with lessons you can translate to your own organization. You'll…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Best Performing Instagram Post Type?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down fresh Instagram engagement data from over 4,000 brand accounts to reveal whether carousel posts really outperform photos, videos, and IGTV. Here's what this means for you. You get a clear benchmark for picking the right Instagram content format without falling into the trap of chasing what the average…

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  • Do Something With Your Marketing: Wish For Something

    Summary In today's episode, I encourage you to dream up small but meaningful improvements to your marketing workflow and then figure out how to make them real. Here's what this means for you. You gain permission to pause, identify problems worth solving, and turn everyday wishes into actionable builds or frameworks. You'll also learn these…

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