What's really going on in the world of corporate video? On this episode of Office Hours, Ben and Trae get real about the biggest trends and the biggest mistakes they’re seeing right now.

Get ready for a candid conversation about:

• The AI Problem: Is the race to "easy content" killing quality video? Ben and Trae get into why simply tacking on AI-generated content to a busy marketing manager's job is a one-way ticket to a "race to the bottom" for your brand.

• The Ice Cream Fail: One of the guys shares a story from his past about a marketing event that went horribly wrong due to a bad decision on treats. The lesson? Know your audience.

• Vanity Metrics vs. Trust: Why chasing clicks and views is a losing game. The real value is in building a library of authentic content that fosters trust and plays the "slow game."

• What You Need to Succeed: A little hope and a lot of strategy. Learn why leaning on your creative team and embracing your unique story is the only way to break through the noise.

So, stop what you're doing and get ready for a dose of reality (and some laughs).

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap

03:03 Houston Marketing Association and AI in Video Creation

06:10 Chatbots and Mental Health Integration

09:15 Robotics and Human Collaboration at Amazon

12:21 Content Production and Audience Awareness

15:15 The Era of Strategic Video and Emotional Resonance

18:46 The Challenge of Clickbait Culture

21:42 Authenticity vs. Viral Trends

24:43 The State of Augmented Reality in Video Production

28:21 Breaking Through Algorithm Barriers

30:30 Finding Balance in Content Creation

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