Hey, everyone going to do a little three-part video series on TikTok, this being part one, the goal is to start a conversation around how brands can break into TikTok with a sound content strategy that doesn't completely bust their budget, which is a problem we are hearing and seeing. Time and  time again. All right.

I wanted to take some time to provide a small update on what's happening here at Overskies when it comes to AI. One thing we'll be unveiling soon are our AI principles. These are the key points that will guide the agency's adoption and use of AI. Top level? We believe that AI assists and augments, but does not replace human ability. And that it has the ability to maximize our productivity, but not at the expense of quality. In short, we believe in a responsible, human focused adoption of AI. We're also approaching AI through the lens of solving important business issues.

So, after skimming countless 2024 trend reports and actually reading a few, I took a few moments to digest it all. And I've got a few ideas about what the next year might throw our way. Some of these reports suggest we might take a small breather after all the crazy, fast paced changes we've been dealing with. Which doesn't really sound half bad, right? I mean, everyone I follow is buzzing about the two C’s, community and connection, and how to do this at scale.

We've revisited and updated our popular '6 Types of Branded Video' blog post to reflect the latest trends and insights. This refreshed guide will delve into the most impactful video strategies for today's market. Plus, keep an eye out for our upcoming sister post, which will introduce some exciting new types of branded video content. Stay tuned for more insights that can transform your brand's storytelling approach!

These days, you need more than just a few slices of snappy marketing content to get people to buy into your brand. Individuals, especially in key decision making roles within large businesses, are inundated with constant messaging from dozens of brands every day. To stand out, you need to make a strong, lasting impression quickly, and one of the most effective ways of doing so is through social proof.

Now is an ideal time to consider targeting new markets through which you can grow your business and access new opportunities, but before selling yourself to new types of customers, you need to ensure you’re well positioned to meet the needs and challenges of your identified prospects.

The ground shifts beneath marketers’ feet every few months, it seems. It’s hard not to feel like you’re constantly struggling to keep up. Learning a new discipline or technology takes time, and by the time you accomplish that, the next Big Thing has already supplanted it.

These days, everyone is on the video marketing train. But even as consumer preferences continue to shift in that direction and online video consumption increases exponentially year over year, there’s still one thing people are short on.

Maybe we’ve been watching too much Game of Thrones lately, but...have you ever noticed that a well-organized B2B company is a bit like an army?

Above everything else, Overskies is a creative marketing agency. And while we do our very best to offer a full line of services for our growing roster of clients, we also try to ensure everything we offer is what we deem the most relevant and most profitable for our clients. So, while we fully believe in harnessing the power of branded content through branded videos, brand storytelling, and experiential services, we have moved away from producing branded podcasts.

However, we are still here as a resource to help you unlock the most beneficial branded marketing strategies for your company. So, use this blog to learn more about branded podcasts, and then explore some of our other blogs on branded content so you can find what works best for your business goals. 

A Simple Introduction to Branded Podcasts

In the early 1900s, radio was the revolutionary new technology that allowed businesses to extend their reach to the masses. Then, with the rise of television, radio became increasingly irrelevant.

But concepts have a way of coming back ‘round again, and the popularity and effectiveness of the audio format has exploded once more in the form of podcasts.