Todd Clouser, a musician and content creator, joins Chris Bogue to discuss the potential of TikTok for businesses and enhancing LinkedIn content. They express frustration with working with Travis at Panda Doc and desire to be paid for their comedy. They also talk about the importance of engaging content on YouTube and other platforms, and the increasing popularity of video creation and content creation across various platforms.
Using TikTok can significantly enhance LinkedIn content in the B2B space, making it more shareable, memorable, and appealing to a wider audience.
Incorporating humor into B2B marketing can help engage the audience, create relatability, and make content more shareable and engaging.
Deep dives
The Power of TikTok in B2B Marketing
Todd Clouser, a senior brand marketing manager, discusses the value of TikTok in the B2B space. Despite the misconception that B2B audiences are not on TikTok, Todd emphasizes that using TikTok can significantly enhance LinkedIn content. He shares his personal experience of posting TikTok videos on LinkedIn, which resulted in a substantial increase in followers and engagement. Todd explains that TikTok can make LinkedIn content more shareable, memorable, and appealing to a wider audience, including C-level executives.
Being Funny in B2B Marketing
Chris and Todd discuss the importance of humor in B2B marketing. They share their own experiences of incorporating comedy into their content and how it has resonated with their audiences. Todd explains that being relatable and finding familiar scenarios in sales and marketing can help engage the audience. He also recommends starting with educational content and gradually transitioning into entertainment content when venturing into comedy. They emphasize the power of using relatability and humor to create engaging and shareable content in the B2B space.
Creating Funny Characters in Content
Chris and Todd delve into the process of creating funny characters in their content. They discuss the importance of surprise and relatability in engaging viewers. Todd shares how he developed his character 'Your Boy Tucker' by building on common office stereotypes and using relatable scenarios. He mentions that creating characters allows him to satirize various aspects of sales and marketing. Chris also explains his approach to character work, incorporating multiple characters to bring humor and entertainment to his content.
Growing a Following and Engaging the Audience
Chris and Todd discuss the strategies they use to grow their following and engage their audience. They emphasize the importance of providing content that surprises and resonates with viewers. They highlight the significance of comments and shares as indicators of successful content. Both Chris and Todd encourage creators to share their work in different communities and to engage with their audience. They also stress the importance of seeking feedback and adapting based on audience reactions to continuously improve their content.