Choosing the Right Platform: Instagram vs. YouTube for Business Growth

In this episode of the Humble&Brag podcast, Ed and Calum delve into the debate of which platform is better for growing a new business - Instagram or YouTube.

We explore the pros and cons of each platform, considering factors such as audience engagement, content longevity, and production barriers.

We also discuss the unique advantages YouTube offers, such as evergreen content and a variety of content formats, including live events and long-form videos. Furthermore, they touch on the lower barrier to entry for content creation on both platforms, thanks to advancements in smartphone technology.

The conversation draws on insights into how platforms cater to content discoverability and the potential multi-use of content across different social media platforms.

No surprises - the episode leans towards YouTube as the preferred platform for its 'search-ability', content versatility, and long-term value, while acknowledging that Instagram and other platforms like LinkedIn still play significant roles in a comprehensive digital marketing strategy.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:04 The Battle of Social Media: Instagram vs YouTube

00:21 The Importance of Choosing the Right Platform

02:09 The Versatility of YouTube

04:18 The Power of Authentic Content

04:57 The Impact of Retention Editing

07:08 The Benefits of YouTube for Businesses

08:03 The Role of Instagram in Business Marketing

10:24 The Power of Multi-Format Content on YouTube

12:58 The Balance Between YouTube and Instagram

15:44 Conclusion: The Verdict on Instagram vs YouTube

16:00 Closing Remarks and Future Topics

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In this episode of the Humble&Brag podcast, Calum and Ed discuss the five key reasons every business should build out their brand on YouTube.

We'll cover:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:05 The Importance of YouTube for Businesses

00:35 The Scale of YouTube

01:28 The Resilience of YouTube as a Channel

02:28 The Financial Benefits of YouTube

03:33 The Spillover Effects of YouTube

04:47 The Multiplier Effect of YouTube

07:02 YouTube as a Multi-Channel Platform

09:36 Creating a Competitive Advantage with YouTube

12:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Enjoy!

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In this podcast, Ed and Calum dive deep into the importance of research in YouTube marketing strategy. They discuss various aspects of research including performing competitor analysis, using keyword research tools, engaging with your audience, and leveraging internal company feedback.

They also dwell on the possible valuable insights that can be gained from organic search strategies and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Furthermore, they identify how aligning content across various channels can lead to a consistent brand message and improved distribution. Lastly, they emphasize on the cyclical nature of content creation, where analytics of created content feeds back into the research for the next.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:02 The Importance of Research in Marketing

00:34 The Role of Competitor Analysis in YouTube Research

03:19 The Power of Keyword Research

05:32 Leveraging Internal Resources for Content Ideas

05:40 The Value of Audience Feedback in Content Creation

06:11 Utilizing Sales Team Insights for Content Development

09:52 The Synergy of SEO and YouTube Keyword Research

14:37 The Impact of Consistent Content Across Channels

15:49 Conclusion and Wrap-up

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In this episode of the 'Humble&Brag' podcast, Calum and Ed discuss the importance of consistency in releasing YouTube content and how to manage it effectively. They underline the significance of weekly releases and suggest it provides a wealth of data in a short time, making it easier to refine the creative process and improve the content.

The conversation also covers the three stages of team evolution for YouTube content production: starting with a single content creator; moving to a small in-house team; and finally, leveraging freelance support to prevent burn outs and boost creativity. The hosts also provide advice on batching production to create a backlog of content for consistent releases and reducing production fatigue.

00:02 Introduction and Setting Up

00:40 Discussing the Theme of the Podcast

01:27 Importance of Weekly Releases

02:08 The Role of Consistency in Content Creation

03:20 Defining a Weekly Release

04:59 Achieving Weekly Releases: The Process

06:30 The Evolution of Content Production

08:25 The Ideal Team Structure for Content Production

10:28 The Role of Freelancers in Content Production

15:00 The Importance of a YouTube Strategist

16:20 Batching Production for Efficient Content Creation

17:04 Conclusion and Wrap Up

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In this episode of the Humble&Brag podcast, Calum and Ed discuss their experiences in justifying the use of YouTube as a marketing tool in the companies they worked for.

They explore their unique approaches to gaining buy-in for YouTube strategies, depending on company size, and explain how video content can not only boost a brand but generate significant revenue as well.

They also discuss the benefits of establishing a video team within a company, offering tips for start-ups and larger businesses to leverage YouTube for business growth.

00:02 Introduction and Podcast Format

00:30 How the Hosts Met and the Role of Social Media

01:20 Building YouTube Channels: A Journey

01:50 Justifying YouTube in Marketing Strategies

02:13 The Evolution of YouTube Channels

06:15 The Impact of YouTube on Business

08:33 The Role of YouTube for CareerFoundry

12:15 The Importance of Consistency in YouTube Content

15:00 Justifying YouTube as a Business Investment

20:36 Conclusion: The Potential of YouTube

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In this episode of the Humble&Brag podcast, hosts, Ed and Calum discuss the significant shifts they have experienced in their YouTube careers and what they would do differently if they were to start from scratch.

They outline three major strategies to employ for YouTube success - deep diving into the platform mechanisms, investing time in devising effective thumbnail strategies, and robust community management. They also highlight the importance of a predictable and consistent release schedule for better audience engagement.

The podcast concludes with the possibilities of enhancing viewer participation by sourcing video ideas from them, in turn increasing their involvement in the channel.

00:02 Introduction and the New (Slower) Format

00:39 YouTube Success: What Would You Do Differently?

01:13 Deep Dive into YouTube Success Strategies

01:53 The Importance of Thumbnails and Community Management

02:48 The Role of Community Management in YouTube Success

08:36 Looking Back: Lessons from a YouTube Career

09:53 The Value of Consistency and Predictability in YouTube Strategy

12:04 The Benefits of Outsourcing Editing

13:07 Being Social: Engaging with Your Audience

15:42 Conclusion and Future Plans

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In this episode of the Humble&Brag podcast, Calum and Ed discuss their most impactful career videos, drawing from their experiences at three different companies. They highlight their top three videos and explain why they were significant in terms of views, comments, and business impact.

They discuss Ed's strategy in creating an informative YouTube video on 'how to describe graphs', which still ranks high for its search term many years later.

As well as covering a story about leveraging a polyglot in freelance advertising for Babbel, generating millions of views and driving a significant amount of revenue for the language-learning company.

The hosts explore the constant balance between creating sensational and highly relevant content, stressing authenticity and correct timing for maximum impact. They end their discussion contemplating various formats and strategies for future content.

00:02 Introduction and Podcast Setup

00:13 Discussion on Podcast Name

00:35 Technical Adjustments and Mic Troubles

01:34 Podcast Restart and Importance of Content

01:52 Discussion on Top YouTube Videos

02:29 Sharing Personal Experiences and Impactful Videos

02:48 In-depth Analysis of Top Three Videos

09:28 Technical Interruption and Recovery

09:55 Continuation of Personal Experiences and Impactful Videos

11:49 Conclusion and Reflections

14:31 Reflections on Early Career and Growth

14:53 The Multilingual Kitchen Story

15:39 The Making of a Viral Video

16:25 Unexpected Phone Call Interruption

17:11 The Impact of Viral Content on Business Growth

17:23 The Power of Polyglots and Language Challenges

22:58 The Role of Authenticity in Content Creation

24:19 The Strategy Behind Successful YouTube Content

28:02 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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Meet Ed and Calum, founders of the yet unnamed podcast (though it probably will be by the time you're reading this)...

In this show we share our passion for YouTube's under-utilized potential in business marketing and their aim to utilise it to its full extent. Ed’s digital marketing experience and Calum's videography expertise laid the foundation for Humble&Brag, offering full-stack content production and consultation services.

They discuss their visions for the podcast, share the story of how they met, and what led them to start their venture. Their mission is to help startups and established companies optimize YouTube marketing, build audience impact, and ultimately, achieve their business goals.

00:02 Introduction and Podcast Naming

00:22 Podcast Purpose and YouTube Impact

00:48 Charity and Non-Profit Discussion

01:03 Podcast Recording Setup

01:27 Introduction of Hosts

02:02 Ed's Background and Experience

05:08 Calum's Background and Experience

05:46 The Birth of Humble&Brag

06:24 The Power of YouTube for Businesses

10:04 The Value of Humble&Brag

13:16 The Role of a Social Video Creator

17:11 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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