(Part 2/2) Content Marketing for Founders — Fundamentals, Challenges, Distribution Strategies (feat. Dessire Ugarte)
Snowpal Podcast: Content Marketing for Founders
In this podcast episode, Dessire Ugarte discusses the importance of distribution in content marketing. She emphasizes that creating great content is not enough; it must be actively shared and distributed to reach the intended audience. Desi explains that distribution involves sharing content on various channels, such as social media, subreddits, and industry-specific platforms. She advises against giving up on content that doesn’t initially perform well, suggesting that it may just need some adjustments or context. Desi also highlights the importance of persistence and not giving up, using examples from the music and business industries to illustrate the value of perseverance in content marketing. In this conversation, Dessi and Krish discuss various aspects of content marketing. They emphasize the importance of change and adaptation, encouraging entrepreneurs to be open to modifying their products and strategies. They also highlight the need to avoid being married to one idea and instead make incremental changes to improve content and products. The conversation delves into the debate of quality versus quantity in content marketing, with Dessi emphasizing the importance of resonating with the target audience. They also discuss the impact of language on content resonance and the considerations for choosing the right channels for content distribution. Finally, they explore the decision of hiring a developer versus hiring a content marketer and provide a summary of the key takeaways.
Takeaways
Distribution is fundamental in content marketing and involves actively sharing and distributing content to reach the intended audience.
Content should be shared on various channels, including social media, subreddits, and industry-specific platforms.
Don’t give up on content that doesn’t initially perform well; it may just need adjustments or additional context.
Persistence is key in content marketing, and success often comes from continuous effort and learning from mistakes. Be open to change and adaptation in your content marketing strategy.
Avoid being married to one idea and be willing to make incremental changes.
Focus on resonating with your target audience rather than prioritizing quantity over quality.
Consider the impact of language on content resonance and tailor your content accordingly.
Choose the right channels for content distribution based on your target audience and goals.
When hiring, consider the stage of your business and the specific needs of your product or service.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:06 Recap of Previous Podcast and Introduction to Distribution
03:30 Importance of Distribution in Content Marketing
09:21 Types of Content and Channels for Distribution
13:44 Quality vs Quantity of Content
17:31 Dealing with Content that Doesn’t Perform Well
22:27 Avoiding Dramatic Changes and Learning from Mistakes
27:07 Persistence and Not Giving Up
31:02 Examples of Persistence in Content Marketing
38:39 Importance of Setting Context in Content
43:29 Motivation to Keep Going
44:47 The Importance of Change and Adaptation
49:15 Don’t Be Married to Your Ideas
50:36 Making Incremental Changes
56:48 Quality vs Quantity in Content Marketing
01:01:00 Language Considerations in Content Marketing
01:04:11 Choosing the Right Channels for Content Distribution
01:08:18 The Impact of Language on Content Resonance
01:21:46 Hiring a Developer vs Hiring a Content Marketer
01:27:20 Summary and Closing Thoughts
Transcript
Summary
Discussion on Distribution:
Desi elaborates on the importance of distribution in content marketing.
Discussion on the various channels and strategies for distributing content effectively.
Different approaches for distribution based on company size and audience.
Types of Content and Distribution Strategy:
Exploration of different types of content beyond blogging, including videos, podcasts, articles, e-books, etc.
Strategies for optimizing content distribution, focusing on quality over quantity.
Repurposing content based on audience preferences and engagement metrics.
Challenges and Real-Life Example:
Discussion on the challenges of content marketing and managing expectations.
Real-life example of content creation and distribution on YouTube.
Addressing the saturation of content platforms and the need for strategic distribution.
Evaluation and Adaptation:
Evaluating the performance of content and knowing when to adapt or move on.
Strategies for reworking content that underperforms before abandoning it entirely.
Importance of accepting that not all content will perform as expected and being flexible in content marketing strategies.
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