Content Amplified

In this episode we interview Kimberly Hallman, Senior Vice President of Institutional Marketing at 160over90, a branding and cultural marketing agency. Kim works with colleges and universities to help them articulate their unique identity and communicate with clarity and impact.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to recognize the signs of diluted, broad messaging that fails to connect
• A four-part strategic framework to recalibrate your content with intention and authenticity
• Why trend-chasing can fracture your brand voice and how to avoid it
• How to differentiate your brand by owning a distinct point of view
• Why anchoring your strategy in story arcs builds resonance over time
• The power of using internal alignment and audience prioritization to drive effective messaging
• How to turn a negative review into a brand-defining statement

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In this episode we interview Kelly Cheng, CMO at Goldcast, a video AI content platform and former marketer at Wistia.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why mind share—not intent—is where great marketing starts
• How video can build trust and amplify authentic brand presence
• The right way to repurpose video for maximum content reach
• Why AI only works when it starts with human insight
• How marketers can scale video creation without blowing their budget
• Tactics to thrive in the era of zero-click content
• What measurement looks like when your goal is mind share—not just MQLs

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In this episode Benjamin Ard breaks down the week’s most important updates in artificial intelligence and what they actually mean for marketers looking to move fast, stay relevant, and work smarter.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why OpenAI’s move to open source a language model could give marketers more control and fewer API costs
• How ChatGPT’s image generation upgrade changes the game for mockups and campaign visuals
• What Google's AI Overviews in Europe mean for your SEO and content strategy
• The new Meta Business AI bot and how it’s making social ads instantly responsive
• How Meta’s Advantage+ tool is using AI to create ads with higher ROAS
• What the Adobe and LinkedIn integration means for high-volume campaign creatives
• Why LinkedIn's new data-sharing default setting deserves your attention
• How to start experimenting with AI even if you’re short on time or experience

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In this episode we interview Evan Fehler, a seasoned B2B SaaS marketer now working with Directive, a performance marketing agency serving high-growth SaaS brands.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why most companies misread their paid ad performance—and how to fix it
• A simple 3-part framework to revive underperforming ad strategies
• How layering attribution methods revealed $1.78 ROI for every $1 spent on AdWords
• The shift from polished ads to raw, proven organic posts—and why that matters
• How to scale brand ads with 20+ high-performing content pieces in rotation
• The underrated power of self-reported attribution and its role in driving more budget
• Why retargeting might be overhyped if you're not reaching the right buyer
• Tactical ideas for aligning content creation with paid campaign success
• The hidden cost of not understanding your true North Star metric
• Why Directive is moving from an 80/20 to a 60/40 brand-to-conversion ad split

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In this episode we interview Kathleen (Waters) Bunshoft, a senior growth marketing and demand generation leader with a focus on revenue and a passion for team happiness.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why revisiting your ICP’s mindset—not just their title—unlocks better content performance
• How outdated attribution models are breaking your growth strategy (and what to use instead)
• How to embed content into every GTM motion, from sales enablement to event planning
• Why short-form, on-demand content is winning in B2B
• The hidden cost of creating content without a distribution plan
• How content fuels not just marketing, but sales and product strategy—when done right
• A real-world example of how user research at a cybersecurity company transformed their content engine

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In this episode Benjamin Ard shares the behind-the-scenes process of producing a daily podcast (this one) as a one-person content team.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to build and maintain a 30-episode backlog to stay consistent
• The outreach strategies Benjamin uses to find and book compelling guests
• Why he prefers candid, unscripted interviews and how that drives value
• How Riverside’s AI tools streamline editing, branding, and video production
• The importance of removing filler words and pauses to boost episode flow
• How he repurposes podcast transcripts with custom GPTs for content distribution
• Tips for balancing authenticity and polish in post-production
• The AI philosophy behind making content that actually resonates

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In this episode we interview Matt Hummel, a seasoned B2B marketing leader with over 25 years of experience, currently focused on aligning brand and demand strategies in the tech space.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why content without strategy is just noise—and how to fix that
• A simple four-part framework for building your content strategy: themes, topics, content, and channels
• How to align content with both business direction and customer pain points
• Why scaling only works when built on a focused, strategic foundation
• The role of long-form content as a cornerstone for scalable content creation
• How to use AI to amplify—not replace—smart marketing
• Metrics that matter: how to measure content success without chasing vanity numbers
• Real-world insight into consolidating 75 products into 5 strategic campaigns

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In this episode we interview Rodrigo Fontes, seasoned marketer and current marketing leader at Quillbot, who brings over 20 years of experience across B2B, B2C, oil and gas, telecom, edtech, and the dating app industry.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why deep audience understanding is the foundation of content that resonates
• How entertainment can be your most powerful marketing strategy
• The overlooked power of cultural relevance in capturing attention
• Which data points actually indicate your content is working
• Why taking creative risks might be your best content move
• How to blend useful information with brand messaging for lasting impact
• Practical tips for creating standout content in saturated markets
• The importance of testing fast, failing cheap, and iterating wisely

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Host Benjamin Ard breaks down the latest AI news every marketer needs to know from the past seven days.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How Baidu’s new AI models compare to GPT-4.5 and why costs are plummeting
• Why AI’s affordability means it’s no longer a competitive advantage—only how you use it matters
• The rise of AI agents and how they’re automating marketing tasks
• NVIDIA’s push for hallucination-free AI and what it means for reliability
• Google Gemini’s deep research feature and how it’s changing AI-powered insights

AI is evolving fast—stay ahead by tuning in!

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In this episode, we interview Sarah Stadler, VP of Marketing at Respondology. With years of experience in B2B SaaS marketing and multiple successful acquisitions under her belt, Sarah shares insights on leveraging social media comments to enhance content strategies and brand engagement.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why social media comment sections are a goldmine for marketers
• How to turn audience feedback into content ideas
• Best practices for engaging with your online community
• Strategies to moderate and maintain a healthy digital space
• The power of employee advocacy in social media marketing

This conversation is packed with actionable insights on making social media work for your brand. Tune in!

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