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Podcast show notes and interview details from the Marketing With Empathy podcast by host Sarah Panus.
Nov. 9, 2021

Part 1 - BTS of Deluxe's Emmy-Nominated Brand Reality Series - Amanda Brinkman, Deluxe Corp., episode 46

  Part 1 – Deluxe Corp. Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Amanda Brinkman, joins to share behind-the-scenes of what it took to create their Emmy-nominated reality series now in its 6th season. + advice for brands, team …

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Oct. 26, 2021

What I Learned During Summer Podcast Content Test, episode 45

  After making a strategic decision to pause publishing new podcast content for two months to spend more time with her kids, Sarah tested a repurposing content plan. This episode recaps her learnings (good and bad), implications and …

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Oct. 19, 2021

Blog & Email Storytelling Excellence - M.M.LaFleur, Caitlin Abber, episode 44

M.M.LaFleur’s Brand Editor, Caitlin Abber, joins Sarah to share the inside scoop on their high-quality email newsletter and The M Dash digital magazine brand blog. Best-in-class brand storytelling examples you need to know about.   &n…

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Sept. 21, 2021

BTS of TD Bank Stories Site & Podcast - Chad Mitchell, episode 42

TD Bank’s Head of Content & Digital Platforms joins Sarah to share a behind-the-scenes look at their new TD Stories content site, and brand podcast journey.     TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING THIS PODCAST EPISODE The recently la…

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Sept. 14, 2021

6 Reasons Why Brand Storytelling Is Valuable, episode 41

There are so many reasons brand storytelling is valuable to your business. Sarah outlines six of these reasons in episode 41 of the Marketing With Empathy podcast. Quick factoids you can bring up at work in this short, info-packed episode.  &n…

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Sept. 7, 2021

4 Ways for Better Content Sharing Between Teams, episode 40

Sarah’s advice to reduce content bottlenecks and silos between internal teams. Try these four things for better communication, synergies and results.   TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING THIS PODCAST EPISODE The multiple meeting formats Sarah…

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Aug. 31, 2021

8 Tips to Keep Your Content Team Engaged During Great Resignation, episode 39

Sarah shares 8 actionable tips to keep you and your content team engaged to retain and attract top talent during this time of the “Great Resignation”.  4 tips for YOUR career + 4 tips for your DIRECT REPORTS.     TOPI…

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Aug. 24, 2021

Storytelling to End Slavery & Human Trafficking - IJM, episode 38

There are more people trapped in slavery today than any time in history. Marketing & Creative lead, Brittany Baker, joins Sarah to discuss the intersection of storytelling to honor the victims and drive donor action.     TOPICS DI…

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Aug. 17, 2021

Handwritten Notes Re-imagined for Digital Age - David Wachs, episode 37

You know I’m always coming at you with ideas of how you can better connect with you audience. And, today I’m throwing a bit of a curve ball at you because we’re talking about handwritten notes. And, more specifically, how to reimag…

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Aug. 10, 2021

Embrace the Suck! Vulnerability, Failure & Courage Tips from 3 Experts, episode 36

Being vulnerable can well—let’s just call it like it is—being vulnerable at work and in our personal life can suck. But it can also lead to awesomeness. Which is why the title of today’s show is  Embrace the Suck!  …

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Aug. 3, 2021

Selling Your Brand Story Through Your Employees - Chris Wallace, Innerview, episode 35

How are you tapping into your customer-facing frontline employees and partners right now? Do you think about your internal audience as part of your brand storytelling work?  Do you think about how your internal brand folks influence your extern…

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June 22, 2021

Power of Community-Based Marketing - CEO Sue Frech, Vesta, episode 34

How are you tapping into your customer-facing frontline employees and partners right now? Do you think about your Brand communities.  CEO Sue Frech of Vesta share approaches and examples brands can use to better engage customers long-term inste…

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June 15, 2021

Creativity: The 4-Minute Brainstorm?? episode 33

Can you actually have a productive brainstorm with others, in only 4-minutes? A technique I read about in Harvard Business Review shows how to do it, and when to use it. Sarah’s recap.     In your job as a content marketing pro,…

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June 8, 2021

Financial Institution Content Advice — Shondell Varcianna, Varci Media, episode 32

Do you currently work for , or want to someday work for a financial brand? Today we are niching down and getting into what content support looks like for financial institutions. What to think about when creating content, and how to find your niche a…

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June 1, 2021

Using SEO to Inform Brand Storytelling - Ovative Group, Nick Noble, episode 31

SEO is Sarah’s favorite place to look for insights on what your audience is thinking and feeling. SEO expert, Nick Noble from Ovative Group, joins Sarah to share tips for using SEO to inform empathy-driven brand storytelling.    …

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May 25, 2021

Why and How to Use Storytelling on Your Website - Corrie Myers, episode 30

How does empathetic brand storytelling work on your website? That’s what we’re talking in episode 30 of the Marketing With Empathy podcast. Copywriting expert and guest, Corrie Myers joins Sarah Panus for the discussion.    …

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May 18, 2021

Ways to Use Customers in Your Influence Marketing Plans, episode 29

Is influence marketing right for your brand? Part 2 of Sarah’s influencer series, Sarah shares more about one of her 6 categories of influencers: your customers. Should you use them? How to use them? And why the data backs this up.   …

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May 11, 2021

Using Data to Tell a Story —Shutterfly, Jennifer George Caligiuri, episode 28

  What’s the insight that helps shape a great story and solve a problem for your consumer? VP of Communications & PR at Shutterfly, Jennifer George Caligiuri, joins Sarah to share her experiences from Shutterfly, Headspace, Murad a…

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May 4, 2021

Are Your Mineral Levels Holding You Back In Your Career? —Victoria Franca, Omne Wellness, episode 27

Functional Practitioner, Victoria Franca teams up with Sarah to discuss something you may know nothing about—but should. Sarah’s mineral health journey and the impact on your health and ability to thrive in your business career.   …

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April 27, 2021

Cambria’s Pinterest & IGTV —Alyssa Greve, episode 26

Alyssa Greve, Director of Digital Content Marketing at Cambria Surfaces joins Sarah to discuss ways to tell stories across Pinterest and IGTV; two powerfully visual platforms.     Alyssa Greve is the Director of Digital Content Market…

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April 6, 2021

Too Busy? Think About This, episode 23

What are you doing to advance your skills & stay competitive? Why feeling “too busy” isn’t doing you any favors, and a helpful way to quickly help your brand storytelling strategy work.     I know you’re bu…

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March 30, 2021

Get Alignment on Your Content Plan, episode 22

Is there a better way to get alignment on the brand storytelling content plans inside your organization; and reduce push-back and future revisions? Yes, and Sarah Panus shares advice and insights from her nearly 20 years of experience.   &n…

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March 23, 2021

9 Ways to Think Like A Brand Editorial Director, episode 21

Wondering what else you can do to better organize and plan your brand storytelling strategy? Sarah Panus shares advice and insights after extensive research/experience across content marketing roles.     Whether you already run the ed…

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March 16, 2021

How to Increase Your Energy Levels — Caroline Milton, episode 20

Energy Engineer, Caroline Milton from Milton Coaching Collective (formerly known as The Transformation Table), joins Sarah Panus to discuss habits to help increase your energy levels to help you thrive in your career and personal life.   &n…

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