Anthony Smith

Director of trailers at The Diary of a CEO and a video storyteller whose work spans Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Sky and Netflix; known for building emotionally driven podcast trailers and using narrative psychology to grow audience retention.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 52min

#172: The Diary of a CEO’s Director of Trailers, Anthony Smith — Storytelling Through Video and Writing: Audience Psychology, Intrigue, and Retention

Anthony Smith, the Director of Trailers for The Diary of a CEO, brings a wealth of experience from working with Disney and Marvel. He dives into the art of storytelling, emphasizing the crucial 3–5 seconds for capturing attention. Discover how to create compelling hooks and cliffhangers that keep audiences 'gutted' for answers. Anthony also discusses the balance of intrigue and respect in storytelling, the emotional rollercoaster in narratives, and the importance of testing titles and thumbnails. His insights bridge video storytelling and fiction writing, making it a must-listen!

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