In episode 305 of my podcast, Engage Video Marketing, I’m thrilled to celebrate a major milestone—the launch of my new book, Engage: The Definitive Guide to Video Strategy for Business. This episode is a bit different, as AI hosts from Google's Notebook LM take the reins to dive into the key strategies and insights from my book. They explore the vital role video plays in today’s digital world, my 'Simple 7' video framework, and the idea of creating detailed customer avatars. Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced in video marketing, I believe this episode—and my book—will provide you with practical tools and inspiration to take your strategy to the next level.

Chapters:

• (00:00) Ben Amos: Engage is the definitive guide to Video strategy for business
• (01:17) The Definitive Guide to Video Strategy for Business is available online now
• (03:47) Ben Amos' new book Engage the Definitive Guide to Video Strategy for Business
• (04:47) Ben says that video isn't optional anymore, it's a necessity
• (05:54) He has a unique approach to video marketing that flips the script
• (07:19) The beginning of the customer journey is all about awareness
• (11:31) Using video to guide customers through each stage of the customer journey is easy
• (15:27) Why video is a short personal introduction to your brand or business
• (16:23) People connect with narratives and when they see success stories it builds credibility
• (17:13) Ben says the key is to capture authentic testimonials that feel genuine
• (19:11) Next up is the bite sized video content. People are consuming content on the go
• (20:39) Ben recommends AI videos for those who are a little bit camera shy
• (22:02) The next two videos in his Simple 7 focus on guiding your audience towards a purchase decision
• (23:19) What's the next video type that's focused on conversion
• (24:48) Engage is a masterclass on video marketing. It's a complete guide

Links & Resources:

• Engage: The Definitive Guide to Video Strategy for Business.

https://engagevideomarketing.com/book

• Google Notebook LM

https://notebook.google.com

Quotes from the Episode:

"Video isn't just nice to have, it's essential."

Ben Amos

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Summary:

In this episode of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast, Ben Amos is joined by video pioneer Luria Petrucci, who has over 18 years of experience and 6,000+ videos to her name. Luria shares her insights into helping entrepreneurs and creators unleash their authentic selves through professional video and live streaming. Together, they tackle key challenges like overcoming fear, embracing authenticity, and building consistency in content creation.

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned video professional, Luria’s advice on leveraging the messy beginnings, engaging with audiences, and even choosing the right tools will empower you to take your video strategy to the next level.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Imperfection: Embrace messy beginnings to build confidence and authenticity.
• Human Connection in Content: How vulnerability and relatability can create stronger audience bonds.
• Live Streaming Insights: The evolving role of live video in audience engagement and strategies to use it effectively in 2024.
• Gear is Just a Tool: How to streamline your tech setup to remove barriers and stay consistent.
• Authenticity Over Perfection: Why connecting with people matters more than nailing the perfect production.

Links & Resources:

• Get Luria’s free gear list at engagevideomarketing.com/boldgear
• Learn more about the BOLD program: engagevideomarketing.com/bold.
• Watch Luria’s live videos on her YouTube channel youtube.com/livestreamingpros/
• Luria on X
• Luria on IG
• Luria on LinkedIn
• Luria on Facebook

Quotes from the Episode:

“Confidence comes from action, not thought.” – Luria Petrucci

“If you want to connect with an audience, start by letting go of perfection.” – Ben Amos

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Summary:

In this episode of the Engage Video Marketing Podcast, we dive into the intriguing world of AI in video marketing. Host Ben Amos welcomes back Ian Anderson Gray, founder of Confident Live Marketing Academy and Seriously Social, to explore the balance between leveraging AI tools and maintaining the crucial humanness and authenticity that drive effective video marketing.

Ian shares his insights on how AI can revolutionise video strategies without compromising the genuine connection with audiences. Reflecting back on his previous appearance in Episode 67, where they discussed the power of live video, Ian now brings fresh perspectives on integrating AI while staying true to the core principles of authentic engagement.

Chapters:

[00:01:25] Staying human with AI

[00:04:20] Navigating AI's potential and drawbacks.

[00:08:00] Democratising content creation.

[00:12:11] AI girlfriends and humanity

[00:17:16] Ethical stance on AI

[00:22:19] Functional vs. Personal Content

[00:23:03] Experimenting with 11 Labs

[00:27:30] Using AI in content creation.

[00:33:08] Prompt engineering

[00:35:37] Confident Live Marketing Podcast

Links from the show:

Ian Anderson Gray website

Ian Anderson Gray podcast

Ian on LinkedIn

Ian on X

Ian on IG

Ian on YouTube

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