In old-school industries – think energy, manufacturing, or construction – people still value good old-fashioned human contact when it comes to marketing. It’s often the case that in-person engagement is valued far more than email newsletters or social media campaigns. For content marketers, this might mean the typical B2B marketing playbook has to be questioned – is that what our audience wants?

But back-to-basics doesn’t necessarily mean straightforward or simple. In this episode, host Amy Woods talks with Mike D’Errico, Head of Marketing at ARIX Technologies. Together, they discuss how ARIX serves a more traditional sector like energy and why their approach holds value across industries.

Find out:

• Why webinars are Mike’s favorite content to repurpose
• How to network in a traditional industry like energy
• Why the subject line of an email is 90% more important than the body
• The risks of overreliance on LLMs and how to ensure content writing stands out online
• Why “unicorn” writers don’t exist (and what to look for instead)
• How the TikTokification of LinkedIn is affecting the platform

Important Links & Mentions

• Mike on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-derrico/
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

In-house or outsourced: where is the best place for your blog to be written? Both in-house and outsourced content have an important place in any B2B marketing team, but deciding which approach will yield the best results can be challenging. The benefits of in-house content can include deep product knowledge, brand consistency, and better customer insights. The benefits of outsourcing are often cost efficiency, specialized expertise, and flexibility. So which is better?

In this episode, Content 10x Founder and Podcast Host Amy Woods speaks with Matt Crawford, Head of Content at NEXT Insurance. They discuss why detailed briefs are key when outsourcing content work, Matt’s favorite content management tools, and how AI figures into it all.

Find out:

• Why AI will create ‘winners and losers’
• How NEXT Insurance keep tabs on pain points affecting customers
• Why blog posts are Matt’s favorite type of content to repurpose

Important Links & Mentions

• Matt on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcrawford1/
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

Audiences have an appetite for authenticity more so than ever before. Adhering to content writing best practices is all well and good, but it can get formulaic. People want real stories and voices; they can smell insincerity a mile off. In this episode, host Amy Woods talks with Shannon Howard, Director of Customer and Content Marketing, Intellum. They explore the pros and cons of AI-generated writing, how Intellum uses strategic reviews to better understand their customers, and why research reports and webinars generate the most shareable content.

Host Amy Woods is the CEO and Founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.

Find out:

• Shannon’s most memorable campaign, and how it went beyond Intellum and towards the industry at large
• How to reverse-engineer content repurposing
• The value of real stories and brands in an increasingly AI-dominated landscape
• The innovative tools used by Intellum, such as a custom-built Airtable
• Creating content that resonates with audiences, regardless of trends

Important Links & Mentions

• Shannon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonlagassehoward
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

Every company has a singular story to tell. It’s up to content marketers to find ways of retelling that story over and over again, to spotlight interesting takes and new angles. In this episode, Amy Woods talks with Martin Malloy, Senior Director of Content at Wealth.com. They explore how to craft compelling narratives that reinforce a company's core message while keeping content fresh and engaging.

Host Amy Woods is the CEO and Founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.

Find out:

• The dangers of using AI as a crutch
• Why the ideal content format depends on the campaign
• Martin’s favorite repurposing tactics
• How Wealth.com are doing big things with a small team
• How to ensure content stays both timely and timeless

Important Links & Mentions

• Martin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-malloy-10162b7/
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

From print journalism to digital content strategy, our guest Luba Czyrsky's journey is anything but conventional. She calls herself an 'accidental marketer,' a title earned when a pivotal move in 2004 led her into content marketing long before it became a buzzword.

Host Amy Woods is the CEO and Founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.

Find out:

• Luba’s transition from print to digital and content strategy
• Why freelancers are key to maintaining flexibility
• Why your content team should speak to your metrics people
• Views on AI and balancing technology with the irreplaceable human touch
• How to use AI for content creation when working in asset management

Important Links & Mentions

• Luba on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubaczyrsky/
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

A clear and precise B2B content brief is crucial for effective marketing strategies as it sets a clear foundation for a successful campaign. In this episode, host Amy Woods talks with Neville Vyas, Head of Marketing for Europe & APAC at Impax Asset Management. They explore how a well-defined brief can streamline collaboration, enhance campaign effectiveness, and ultimately drive better results.

Host Amy Woods is the CEO and Founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.

In this episode:

• Neville shares insights into his role and global team structure
• The importance of clarity in communication and strategy
• Neville’s most memorable campaign and why it’s changed the way they work since
• Why asset management companies are cautious about embracing AI
• Neville’s three thoughts on the future of B2B marketing

Important Links & Mentions

• Neville on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevillevyas/
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

In B2B marketing, the ability to create impactful content often hinges on the strength of your team and the strategies you implement. This first episode of Season 3 of B2B Content Strategist with Global Content Director Katie Morley, dives into the details of building effective content teams and the importance of a well-structured content strategy.

Host, Amy Woods is the CEO and Founder of Content 10x, a creative agency that provides specialist content strategy, creation and repurposing support to B2B organizations.

In this episode:

• Katie’s ideal team composition
• Practical advice on when to keep tasks internal and when to leverage external resources
• The importance of delivering high-quality, well-briefed assets to ensure consistency and effectiveness when outsourcing
• Katie’s favorite AI tools that she’s using at the moment and why she never uses them for writing
• Her most memorable campaigns and why they have had such a lasting impact

Important Links & Mentions

• Katie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieannemorley/
• Amy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywoods2/
• B2B Content Strategist https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/

What are today’s top marketers aligned on?

Across 15 episodes of B2B Content Strategist season 2, some key themes came up over and over.

In this final episode of the season, host Amy Woods talks with content strategist at Convince & Convert and a good friend of Content 10x Anna Hrach, about some of these pertinent topics. They discuss the general attitude towards AI, its positives and negatives, as well as the huge potential of B2B podcasting, outsourcing, doing more with less and lots more.

Our host Amy Woods is the CEO and founder of Content 10x, the world’s first and longest-running specialist content repurposing agency that partners exclusively with B2B tech and professional services businesses.

Find out about:

• AI: what’s worrying marketers most
• The B2B content with the biggest potential
• Top tips for streamlining systems and processes

Important Links & Mentions

• Anna on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annahrach/
• Social Pros podcast https://www.convinceandconvert.com/podcasts/shows/social-pros-podcast/
• B2B Content Strategist Season 2 https://www.content10x.com/b2b-content-strategist/
• Content 10x: https://www.content10x.com/