Distribution First

Turn 1 blog post into 10+ pieces of content. Download my FREE Blog Remix Guide → https://justinsimon.co/remix Join Justin Simon as he takes you behind the scenes of a coaching call with Mason Cosby, founder of Scrappy ABM. This episode is full of real talk as they dig into Mason's distribution strategy for his company and how he can maximize his return without creating tons of content every single...

Turn 1 blog post into 10+ pieces of content. Download my FREE Blog Remix Guide → https://justinsimon.co/remix In this week's episode, Justin Simon and a panel of content strategy experts, including Jess Cook, Chelsea Castle, and Ryan Baum, dissect the biggest challenges and opportunities for content marketers in 2024. The panel of experts drills into the complexities of brand storytelling, the nee...

Turn 1 blog post into 10+ pieces of content. Download my FREE Blog Remix Guide → https://justinsimon.co/remix In this week's episode, Justin Simon and Ross Simmonds tackle AI marketing dilemma head-on. They dive into the power of AI in content creation and distribution, laser-focusing on the tools and specific prompts that can multiply your efforts without sacrificing quality. Ross also lifts the...

Turn 1 blog post into 10+ pieces of content. Download my FREE Blog Remix Guide → https://justinsimon.co/remix In this episode, Justin sits down with Ryan Baum to unpack the crucial practice of prioritization and how it affects your productivity. They deep-dive into the pitfalls of prioritizing the wrong tasks and share advice on how content marketers can focus on activities that truly move the nee...

If you're not leveraging employee advocacy in your content strategy, you're missing out. Today, we dive into making your content work harder—shifting from mere consumption to smart distribution and repurposing. Parthi Loganathan from Letterdop gives the lowdown on empowering employees to amplify your brand's voice, build trust with your audience, and how it can benefit their personal brand too. We...

In this episode, Justin talks about the current state and future trends of content distribution, the evolving role of content marketers, and the impact of AI on the marketing landscape with Brett McGrath. Justin and Brett discuss the current state of content distribution in 2024, examining assumptions about distribution, how it can be improved, and the evolution of strategies from search and socia...

LinkedIn content creation is a struggle for a lot of marketers and business owners. The pressure to consistently generate engaging posts often seems like an impossible task. On this episode, Justin sits down with Matt Barker to learn from his own experience and get a way off the posting roller coaster. When Matt first started sharing content on LinkedIn, he found himself spending hours perfecting...

Are you struggling to create content that adds value to your audience across various platforms? In this week's episode of Distribution First, Justin Simon dives into the concept of Platform Native Content and the importance of creating content that provides value exactly where your audience is. He discusses the key elements of Platform Native Content, like not being overly promotional, focusing on...

Are you creating content but can't seem to get enough viewers? You might be wondering, how can I get more people excited about my content? In this week's episode, host Justin Simon and guest Jason Bradwell, from B2B Better, talk about smart ways to share your content by focusing specifically on podcasts. They explain why it's important to start with a few episodes and tell your audience clearly wh...

In our latest episode of Distribution First, we dive into the fear that holds many content creators back from effective distribution with special guest Ross Simmonds. Ross shares the importance of facing these fears head-on and provides valuable insights on how to overcome them to maximize the impact of your content. Key Takeaways: 1. Fear can hinder content distribution: Many content creators fea...

In this episode, Justin chats with Joe Newton from Sway to talk about the impact of a 'video first' approach to content marketing, the challenges and opportunities of video content strategies, and the influence of creators in marketing right now. And Justin shares his strategy for repurposing video content across multiple channels and formats. If you like distribution and repurposing playbooks, yo...

In this quick hit episode, Justin and Ali Schwanke discuss the importance of repeating marketing messages. They highlight the value of consistency and the need for businesses to communicate regularly with their audience. Even if the content isn't entirely "new". In this episode, you'll learn: Why consistency in marketing messages is key for audience engagement and retention. How to run short-term...

Struggling to get the most from your customer case studies? A lot of companies create great stories only to leave them alone on their website. Join Justin as he talks with Joel Klettke about getting more from your case studies. Learn easy steps to use your stories better and reach more people. This quick episode is perfect for anyone who wants to share their customer stories in a smarter way. Foll...

Join Justin Simon as he rolls up his sleeves on a behind-the-scenes coaching call with Matt Minor, the demand gen director at Directus. This episode is full of real talk as the pair sift through building a distribution strategy that hits the mark with technical leaders on LinkedIn and beyond. They exchange battle stories, the pitfalls of cross-posting, and why sometimes less is a whole lot more in...

In this episode of Distribution First, Justin dives into the world of global content strategy with Lee Densmer, a global content marketing strategist. Lee shares insights and examples of the pitfalls of global content distribution, as well as practical steps for content marketers to take when expanding their reach to global markets. If you like distribution and repurposing playbooks, you'll love m...

In this episode, Justin discusses the 9 essential steps for creating a successful distribution strategy in 2024. He provides his top strategies and valuable tips for content marketers looking to enhance their distribution efforts. Stay tuned for a full breakdown of the key components that drive successful content distribution strategies in 2024. If you like distribution and repurposing playbooks,...

Today I share my journey from leading a content team on the brink of burnout to adopting a strategy that emphasizes quality over quantity. I chat with Brett McGrath from The Juice and we dive into my entire story around content distribution and how my entire perspective changed over a few years. I share the internal mindset shifts necessary to implement these strategies and the role of data and pe...

When you’re pressed to deliver results, it’s tempting to stick with what you know. And to measure yourself with traditional KPIs and metrics. But to be an effective content distributor, you need to adjust your measurements. In this episode, you’ll learn how to calculate the true ROI of your marketing activities and drive success with The Repurposing Multiplier. If you like distribution and repurpo...

How do some companies churn out consistent, high-quality newsletters while others continue to sputter? The answer is remixing. If you want to move forward in business you have to embrace repurposing and remixing your best content. In fact, it's always been this way. But it's becoming more important than ever. In this episode, Matt Ragland shares his expertise on remixing content for newsletters an...

What is the right distribution channel, exactly? LinkedIn? X? Email? YouTube? In today’s episode, we’ll break down how to choose the channels that work best for your company and not overlook consistently getting your content in front of your audience. If you like distribution and repurposing playbooks, you'll love my weekly newsletter (it's free). Join 2,400+ subscribers here: https://news.justins...

Most marketers focus on creating written content, but it is enough? There's another path in your content marketing system that you need to build in 2024: video. While blogs are still effective, short and long-form video is starting take over as the preferred method of consuming content. I asked B2B video expert Josef Newton to join the show and share his process of setting up a video strategy with...

I’ve got something special for you this week - a podcast swap! This show is about helping you level up your marketing with a modern approach, and I’m pumped to swap feeds with Jason over at B2B Better . Jason’s show exists to help complex businesses understand and execute a modern-day marketing strategy - and how marketing can contribute to cold, hard revenue. You also know this show is all a...

We're diving into the world of social-first distribution with Lia Zneimer, VP of Marketing at Teal. Our conversation touches on everything from the integral role of multiple content touch points in influencing purchasing decisions, to the debate about whether or not it's okay to distribute identical content across various platforms. We also get into the ins and outs of a social-first approach, the...

On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing an innovative five-part framework that can turn a single piece of content into a rich, multi-faceted storytelling journey. I delve into how each angle can individually transform the way we approach content creation, offering a deeper, more engaging connection with our audience. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their content strate...

On today's episode of the podcast, I'm sharing an approach I use to turn a single podcast (or webinar, video, etc.) into a variety of different content pieces. I dive into a strategic framework that allows you to repurpose one asset into various formats like social videos, YouTube segments, and concise blog posts. Discover how to streamline your content creation process and make every piece of con...