My Story: How I Pivoted to a Distribution First Strategy [Best of 2023]
Jan 2, 2024
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The podcast discusses the journey of adopting a distribution first strategy, the importance of repurposing content, utilizing AI tools in content creation, and using transcripts to generate more text content.
Using AI tools like PodScribe, Descript, and ChatGPT can streamline content creation and maximize distribution.
Developing a strong brand message, including identifying a core point of view and specific content themes, is essential for content success.
Deep dives
Using AI to Maximize Content Distribution
The podcast episode focuses on using AI to effectively distribute and repurpose content. The guest, Mason Cosby, shares his experience using AI tools like PodScribe and Descript to transcribe podcast episodes and create video clips. He also discusses using ChatGPT to train a chat thread with the sales assembly brand voice, allowing for the generation of blog content from transcripts. Mason emphasizes the importance of training AI models with specific instructions, such as intended audience and medium, to produce high-quality content. He also highlights the need for executives to infuse their personal stories and humor into the content. Overall, the podcast explores a framework for leveraging AI tools to streamline content creation, maximize distribution, and ultimately drive engagement.
The Power of Crafting a Clear Brand Message
The episode emphasizes the significance of developing a strong brand message. Mason discusses the importance of identifying the core point of view (POV), which in their case is that teams aren't ready due to skill gaps, and how their company addresses this by providing skill development solutions. He explains how they have defined specific pillars and content themes, such as the drawbacks of deal coaching, to support their brand message. Mason shares how they leverage AI tools to generate content aligned with their brand voice and tone. He also highlights the value of customer feedback and continuous refinement to improve content strategies.
Streamlining Content Creation with AI Tools
The podcast episode delves into the practical aspects of using AI tools to streamline content creation. Mason describes the process of using PodSqueed to transcribe podcast episodes, generate show notes, and provide timestamps. He then explains how Descript is used for video editing, highlighting the efficiency gained from organizing and editing video clips within the platform. Mason also discusses the utilization of ChatGPT and training it with the sales assembly brand voice to develop blog content from transcripts. He emphasizes the need for content creators to have a baseline understanding and expertise in order to effectively leverage AI tools and improve content quality.
Creating an Effective Content Framework
The episode explores the importance of establishing a content framework for maximizing content creation and distribution. Mason shares their content framework, which includes identifying content pillars, myths, mistakes, controversy, and thought leadership topics. He explains how they use AI tools to produce content aligned with each pillar, combining podcast transcripts and specific prompts for generating LinkedIn posts. Mason also highlights the advantage of having a structured framework for generating a diverse range of content and maintaining consistency. He underscores the value of a content framework in fueling content strategy and amplifying brand messaging.
Today I share my journey from leading a content team on the brink of burnout to adopting a strategy that emphasizes quality over quantity.
I chat with Brett McGrath from The Juice and we dive into my entire story around content distribution and how my entire perspective changed over a few years.
I share the internal mindset shifts necessary to implement these strategies and the role of data and performance in validating new approaches.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
How to repurpose content to free up strategic time
Why consistent messaging is key to content success