Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, returns to "The Business Storytelling Podcast" for Episode 704 to discuss the impact of the new FTC rules on podcasters.Join us and feel free to listen to his previous appearance on Episode 253 here: https://lnkd.in/ge_n9Jmy Grab his book here: https://amzn.to/3OoUDZY

Eye-level cameras help us create the illusion that we look right at the other person. It's a great way to make sure the video podcast episode looks as intimate and friendly as it can. Listening to this on a podcast network without video? Go here: https://amzn.to/3CSG7Hr Grab the products mentioned here: https://amzn.to/3CSG7Hr

Leave your prediction in the comments! What does the future hold? Adaptive content marketing? AI-only? More video? George Chasiotis, founder of Minuttia and other companies, joins me on Episode 703 of "The Business Storytelling" to discuss just that.

Thinking about going solo? Find out if it’s the right path for you and discover the steps to get started on your own terms. Liz Steblay, author of "Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients, and Building Wealth" joins me for Episode 702 to share what should be considered and how to make it work. Join us and grab a copy of her book here: https://amzn.to/3Cxu4iB

Good question. And technology orchestrator Tom Altman joins me on this episode of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss that topic with me. Connect with Tom here: https://altuscxo.com/

Michael Buzinski, who has podcast seasons on his show, returns for this special 700th episode of "The Business Storytelling Show" for a very debatable topic. Should your podcast have seasons or not? He says yes, I say no. What do you think? Join us. Check out his podcast here: buzzworthymarketing.show

AI tools are easy enough to use - in theory. And certainly we've talked plenty about content quality, using AI as a copilot - not an auto pilot - for certain things. But how about the legal side of things. What do marketers need to know, remember and keep top of mind? Mitch Jackson - lawyer, keynote speaker and expert on the topic - joins me for Episode 699 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just that. Join us. Connect with Mitch: https://mitch-jackson.com

Everyone talks about creating content and experiences for their audience, their target buyer, persona, whatever. But how do we really know who they are? Looking at data and online behavior is certainly one way, but have you ever considered a qualitative research study to really get to the bottom of some of their core problems? Isabelle Landreville, president and chief insight seeker at Sylvestre & Co., joins me on Episode 698 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to talk about that topic. Join us. Connect with Isabelle and her company here: http://sylvestreco.com

Word-of-mouth marketing expert Suzanne Reilley joins me on Episode 697 to discuss the age-old topic of word-of-mouth marketing. But, it's also still a thing today. So let's find out how companies can use it to their advantage. What works and what doesn't? Join us. Connect with Suzanne: www.suzannereilley.com

Teamwork makes the dream work - so they say. And that also includes the different marketing teams in a company. Product, brand and content marketing and everyone else - how they work together can drive results so much more and even more efficiently. But how do you enable that kind of culture? And the answer better not be MORE meetings. Integrated marketing leader Samantha Rideout joins me on Episode 696 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just thatJoin us.

The method and the madness of marketing. On Episode 695 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" I'm joined by Maxwell Nee, a go-to-market expert to discuss the topic. Join us. Grab the scorecard marketing book here: https://scorecardmarketingbook.scoreapp.com

How to solve problems and especially when there are more than enough issues in a business? Chris Davenport II joins me on Episode 694 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss that topic. Join us. Connect with Chris: https://chd2.com/

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AI can be used for all kinds of things, and that includes improving brand visibility - certainly a good thing! But how does that work? Whitney L. Barkley, an AI strategist, joins me on Episode 693 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to share just that. Join us. Connect with Whitney at learnwithwhitney.com

After the last episode of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" on accessibility, now let's dive into accessibility specifically in podcasting. What does that entail and what do you - as the podcaster - need to know? Dominique Dunlop, Web Accessibility Consultant & Advocate, joins me on Episode 672 to discuss that topic. Connect with her here: http://dominiquedunlop.com

Donna Bungard, CPWA, an inclusion leader, disability advocate, and senior marketing accessibility program manager at Indeed, joins me on Episode 691 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast." She discusses the importance of actually implementing the right accessibility strategies, why it matters so much, and what goes into creating an accessibility roadmap.

Is your marketing saying things people can't unhear? Tamsen Webster's new book on how to do that is coming out now! Here's my top takeaway. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/3XQGQj3

Good business storytelling can help companies set themselves apart. And personalization makes things more relevant to the consumer. So, how about combining the two? How does it look to use AI to tie your business story into your prospective customer's story to create a hyper-personalized narrative? Dan Sanchez, podcast marketing and automation expert, joins me on Episode 690 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just that .Join us to find out how it all works. Connect with Dan at https://aidrivenmarketer.com

Or else they won't read your content. But how? Todd Rogers, author of "Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World" joins me on Episode 689 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss just that. Join us and grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/4d47wCy Use this AI tool to improve your writing: http://writingforbusyreaders.com/ai/

Brett Townsend, SVP at Quester and co-author of "Insights on the Brink" joins me to talk about his new book and the importance of understanding and then participating in consumer narratives. Why is this such an underused strategy? Join us to find out. And grab a copy of his book here: https://www.amazon.com/vdp/07edb980516e4ffbb641567c60141a11?product=B0D9KLLZ6J&ref=cm_sw_tw_r_ib_dt_s2XhZ9k6WLCVp

Of course, all of my buying decisions are completely rational. No impulse or need for social alignment will ever get me to buy anything. Pfft. But of course, that's not how the reality of life works and marketers need to understand what the role of psychology in marketing is and how it affects what they are currently working on. Hunter Thurman, president of Alpha-Diver, which uses data and behavioral science to to drive consumer interest and action, joins me on Episode 687 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to discuss the topic. Join us. Read Hunter's article on the topic here: https://alpha-diver.com/psychology-and-marketing/

Sounds silly, I know, right? Why would companies do things that turn customers away - especially when those customers are the customers they would want? David Avrin, author of "Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With : A practical guide to giving customers what they want--when and how they want it" joins me on "The Business Storytelling Podcast" to talk about that. Join us. Grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3z3I2XZ

In 2000, as the St. Louis Rams were the greatest show on turf with Kurt Warner I was able to experience how NFL media worked and even had creditentials to the NFC Chammpionship game. Here's what I learned and here's where my career has led.

We all make decisions nonstop, but what are they based on other than our vague recollection of previous decisions? How can we level up decision-making in marketing? On Episode 685 of "The Business Storytelling Podcast," I'm joined by Erik Larson, of Cloverpop, author of the HBR decision-making checklist, to discuss that topic. Learn more about Cloverpop: http://cloverpop.com

When buyer trust is lacking, companies can lose money. Who wants to buy from a less than trustworthy company? It's a spectrum, I suppose. TrustRadius discussed the topic in its Buyer Research Report, and Allyson Havener, SVP of Marketing and Community, joins me on Episode 684 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss it. Join us and download the full report: https://solutions.trustradius.com/vendor-blog/2024-b2b-buying-disconnect-the-year-of-the-brand-crisis/ Let's find out the current state of buyer trust and how to improve it.

Should I learn how to code as a content marketer? How about taking my kids to code camps or the like? What are the different levels of coding? Updating HTML: is that coding? Felienne Hermans, Professor of Computer Science Education at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, and I unpack. that topic on Episode 683 of "The Business Storytelling Show." Connect with her here: felienne.com Grab a copy of her book here: https://amzn.to/3AL7LF9

Content testing has certainly come a long way. From technology to better analytical skills on content and marketing teams, the level of content testing has moved on up and with good reason: How else would teams be able to tell if their content is even working. To discuss that topic further, I chat with Erin Del Ponte, a marketing executive who is a steward for accurate attribution and incrementality of investments. Join us for Episode 682 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to find out how to level up your content testing.

Some new tools can eat up more time than is helpful. Certainly, that can be the case when it comes to testing and testing and testing new AI tools and processes. But at some point, the AI-powered process will either make things more efficient or help drive more results. So how to scale AI is the question I tackle with Jeff Coyle on Episode 681 of "The Business Storytelling Show." Join us. Try Market Muse to scale your content quality at http://marketmuse.com. Use promo code 15muse

Certainly, some people would argue that just myself is enough (or too much). Ha. But there might be some really good reasons - including business ones - to create an AI avatar or clone. And what's the difference between an AI avatar and a clone? Helen Todd, an expert on how to collaborate with AI, joins me on Episode 680 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss the topic. Join us. And listen to Helen's podcast on AI here: https://creativitysquared.com

It's easy enough to just go, go, go. There's one more piece of content that can be worked on, but we need balance to thrive and probably even survive. Clement Decrop, author of "The Idea Space: The Science of Awakening Your Non-Self," joins me on Episode 679 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss that topic. Join us and grab a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3LXkRRQ

Do you know the difference? And, most importantly, which one do you need? Trademark Angel CEO Anita Mar joins me on Episode 678 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to explain. Join us. File your trademark with Trademarkangel.com ---- This episode is produced by Trappe Digital LLC, hosted by Christoph Trappe, and supported by Oscar Hamilton, your podcast partner.

Brand and marketing expert Stefan Maritz joins me on Episode 677 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss why creating a meaningful brand and then getting it out there must come first. Join us.

One way to do that is by predicting consumer behavior online and then reacting in a way that creates value for the customer and revenue for the company. Aurangzeb Agha of Metrical, Inc. and I will discuss how to do that on Episode 676 of "The Business Storytelling Show."Join us. --- This episode is produced by Trappe Digital LLC, hosted by Christoph Trappe, and supported by Metrical, your behavioral customer engagement solution.

I joined Joshua Laurie on Business Story of the Week podcast to discuss my journey from journalism to content marketing. We explored how storytelling can impact a business's bottom line and the evolution of content strategy. I shared insights on developing a "content performance culture" and offered practical advice for marketers at various experience levels. During our conversation, I drew parallels between sports and content creation, introducing the concept of the "next play mentality." We also discussed the importance of having the right people in the right roles within a content team. Whether you're an experienced marketer or new to the field, this episode provides useful tips and ideas to help improve your content strategy and drive results. Tune in to gain some new perspectives on content marketing and learn how to move your content from simply happening to truly performing.

Ugh. That's not the right kind of commitment companies are looking for, but how can change management bring it all back to actual forward progress? Sarah Gorsh and Courtney Smock, partners at Slingshot25, are experts at change management and join me on Episode 675 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss just that topic. Join us. Connect with Slingshot here: http://slingshot25.com

I first met Stacey Lauren when she invited me into her community. "Hey, we are talking about livestreaming podcasts. Want to stop by and chat about it?" Sure thing. Building a business community ... some call it community-led growth (Kathleen Booth). Others have called community building the last great marketing strategy (Mark Schaefer). So it's worth considering how to build a community around your business.Stacey joins me on Episode 674 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss just that. We dive (not delve 😉, since AI didn't write this) into the topic, including: What's a business community anyway? How is it different from having customers? The steps to build and maintain one. And more...

Content can drive business results when done well, correctly and efficiently. One way to do this is by setting up content ops. To discuss what is content ops and related topics, Top LinkedIn Content Marketing Voice Andi Robinson returns to "The Business Storytelling Show." On Episode 673, we discuss: What is content ops? Why is it needed? How to set it up correctly. Download Andi's white paper on the topic here: https://hijinxmarketing.com/content-operations-white-paper/

Performance marketer Marin Ištvanić joins me on Episode 672 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss that topic. We cover: The power of Facebook ads and how to structure the ad account for maximum efficiency The growing space of direct-to-customer e-commerce. Go-to strategies to expand sales through paid advertising. Learn more about him: https://inspiredigitalgroup.com ---- This episode is produced by Trappe Digital LLC, hosted by Christoph Trappe, and supported by Oscar Hamilton, your podcast partner.

John Horn, CEO at StubGroup, joins me on Episode 671 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss what steps need to be taken to set up a high-return ad campaign.Join us for this live conversation. Run your ad campaign with StubGroup now: https://stubgroup.com This episode is produced by Trappe Digital LLC, hosted by Christoph Trappe, and supported by OscarHamilton.com

There's a time when you should get an attorney, and then there's a time when you definitely, no debate necessary, need a lawyer right this second. So, when should you think about finding your legal representation? Thomas Frank, partner at The Frank Law Firm P.C., joins me on Episode 670 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss just that. If you are looking for a lawyer in Long Island, or New York City, connect with Thomas: https://frankfirmpc.com --- This episode is produced by Trappe Digital LLC, hosted by Christoph Trappe, and supported by the Frank Law Firm.

Working virtually works. I do it all the time, and without that option, I clearly wouldn't get to work with all the awesome people I work with on the daily. Elizabeth Eiss calls it the Era of Virtual Assistance and getting help from anywhere is easier than ever. That leads me to wonder: How to use a virtual assistant? Elizabeth, founder and CEO of Results Resourcing - THE freelance platform that comes with your own recruiter, joins me on Episode 669 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss: Why we are now in the era of virtual assistance When do people need virtual assistance How to use a virtual assistant specifically And more... Join us.

Ah, the dream - making money with your website. And it's possible. In Episode 668 of "The Business Storytelling Show," I'm joined by Matt Raad, who, together with his wife Liz, is a successful website investor who teaches people how to buy, renovate, and sell websites to replace their income and build wealth. In other words, he is an expert at answering: how to make money with my website? We discuss: 1️⃣ The role of content in website success, renovation, revenue growth 2️⃣ What websites are worth renovating? 3️⃣ How does a website renovation work? 4️⃣ What's the role of SEO? And how about now with AI-powered search engines. Connect with Matt here: https://ebusinessinstitute.com.au/

Aslak de Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, joins me on Episode 667 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to share how AI is even evolving the vending machine space. Join us. This episode is supported by OscarHamilton.com, your podcast support team.

Should your content - corporate, too - be written in the first person and what does that even mean? Here's my answer in this quick bonus episode of "The Business Storytelling Show." Read more on the topic: https://www.christophtrappe.com/what-is-writing-in-first-person/

Kate Bradley Chernis, founder and CEO of Lately, an AI-driven content creation platform returns to "The Business Storytelling Show for Episode 666 to discuss what are the ethical considerations for generative AI use in business? Join us. Try Lately: lately.ai Check out the eye-level cam I used: https://amzn.to/4bZHujH Kristian Aloma's narrative economy book: https://amzn.to/3KnC06I

The tones of your copy won't sing when the writers don't even understand why it needs to exist in the first place. Composing those masterpieces all starts with a copywriting brief. Copy Chief Vikki Ross joins me on Episode 665 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to discuss: Why copywriting briefs are so important What goes into them How to use them efficiently And more...

Are curved monitors just a gimmick, or do they truly enhance your experience while creating content? In this bonus episode of the Business Storytelling Show, I take a closer look at the latest trend in display technology. I'm putting this 27-inch curved monitor to the test in this review episode. Join me and check out the model I'm discussing here.

SEO expert expert Sarah Presch joins me on Episode 664 of “The Business Storytelling Show” to give us the answer. We discuss: What is cognitive bias? Things to know for SEO And more…. Join us. Connect with Sarah: http://sarahpresch.com

What are some of the common marketing mistakes companies make? Purna Virji, author of "High-Impact Content Marketing," joins me on Episode 663 of "The Business Storytelling Show" to tell us what they are and how teams can avoid making them. Join us and grab a copy of her book here: https://amzn.to/3yh4rQL