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Content strategy success hinges on three measurable outcomes. Benji Block, founder of Signature Series and former Executive Producer of B2B Growth podcast, breaks down the metrics that matter for B2B brands. He outlines a framework measuring click-through rates on thumbnails and titles, average view duration for consumption quality, and downstream engagement including comments, website visits, and real-world conversations that drive business results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

B2B companies struggle to create content that actually drives business results. Benji Block, founder of Signature Series, has launched 50+ podcasts and generated millions of views helping brands build content strategies that work. He breaks down the three critical metrics that prove content effectiveness: meaningful comment engagement, high average view duration, and optimized click-through rates through A/B tested thumbnails. The discussion covers how to measure downstream business impact and create content that compiles engagement over time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

B2B executives struggle to deliver quotable content in their first recording sessions. Benji Block, founder of Signature Series, shares proven techniques from launching 50+ podcasts and coaching 80+ leaders to become standout hosts. He recommends multiple takes to overcome initial nerves, identifying the strongest statement from the first attempt, then having executives lead with that hook in subsequent recordings. Block emphasizes that even expert communicators need encouragement and practice to deliver their best performance on camera.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

B2B content creators struggle to measure real impact beyond vanity metrics. Benji Block, founder of Signature Series and former host of B2B Growth podcast, shares his framework for evaluating content performance. He recommends tracking meaningful comments that spark conversations, monitoring average view duration to gauge content quality, and optimizing click-through rates through systematic thumbnail testing. The discussion covers how engagement metrics connect to business outcomes and the importance of measuring downstream effects like website visits and real-world conversations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

B2B content creators struggle to measure real impact beyond vanity metrics. Benji Block, founder of Signature Series, shares his framework for building content that drives business results. He reveals his 11-question assessment for evaluating content effectiveness, explains how to optimize YouTube thumbnails through A/B testing, and outlines three core metrics that prove content strategy success: meaningful engagement through comments, high average view duration, and improved click-through rates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marketers rely too heavily on first-party data for AI strategy. Charlie Grinnell is Co-CEO of RightMetric, a strategic research firm specializing in external data intelligence for brands like Meta and Red Bull. His team built a video analyzer that maps frame-by-frame content against performance data to identify what keeps viewers engaged. The discussion covers automated networking agents and the critical importance of visual hooks in the first seconds of video content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marketers struggle with AI reliability and accuracy. Charlie Grinnell is Co-CEO of RightMetric, a strategic research firm specializing in external data intelligence for brands like Meta and Red Bull. He discusses building AI agents that automatically identify networking opportunities based on calendar events, creating video analysis tools that map viewer engagement to specific visual elements, and developing workflows that combine internal performance data with external market signals to reveal competitive blind spots marketers miss when relying solely on first-party dashboards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marketers struggle to build effective AI automation stacks that actually drive results. Charlie Grinnell, Co-CEO of RightMetric, explains how external data transforms AI accuracy and marketing strategy. The conversation covers building custom agents for networking automation, developing video analysis tools that map viewer engagement frame-by-frame, and creating visual hooks that compete with brands like MrBeast and Red Bull.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marketers struggle with AI reliability and accuracy. Charlie Grinnell is Co-CEO of RightMetric, a strategic research firm specializing in external data intelligence for competitive marketing insights. The discussion covers treating AI as a "frenemy" that requires structured data inputs, building automation workflows through iterative testing, and validating AI outputs by asking it to explain its reasoning process.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie Grinnell, Co-CEO of RightMetric and expert in external data intelligence, discusses why marketers should view AI as a 'frenemy.' He emphasizes the necessity of human oversight and the importance of combining internal analytics with external market signals. Grinnell explores AI maturity, advocating for iterative prompt refinement and micro-task automation. He also highlights the limitations of first-party data and encourages trust in external insights while warning against the false confidence of dashboards. Practical tools and strategies for leveraging AI effectively are also shared.