🎙️ The Clarity Code is the podcast for B2B marketers who want to turn confusing video content into high-performing campaigns. <a href="https://commotionengine.com" rel="nofollow">Presented by Commotion Engine</a>, each episode features conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, creatives, and buyers about what actually works in video marketing — and what doesn&#39;t.From explainer video strategies to scripting, storytelling, and distribution, The Clarity Code helps you cut through the noise and build video content that converts. Whether you&#39;re launching a new SaaS product, scaling demand gen, or revamping your content strategy, this podcast gives you the clarity to do it better.🎯 New episodes every other week. Packed with insights. Free of fluff.

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Yasmin Rubayo on why your audience says one thing and does another, what a like actually tells you, and why bought followers quietly wreck your reach. This is The Clarity Code, Ep. 11 presented by Commotion Engine Show Notes (for Spotify/Apple Podcasts): Welcome to The Clarity Code, the podcast for B2B and SaaS marketers crushing it with authentic branding and video! In Episode 11, host Brandon D. Marx chats with Yasmin Rubayo, Principal of Marketing Strategy at Rubayo Consulting, who has run social for national consumer brands, local businesses, and nearly everything in between. Yasmin gets into why focus groups lie, what a like tells you compared to ten seconds of watch time, why negative comments are worth more than praise, and what inflated follower counts actually cost a business. Learn how to run a three month audit on your own content, how to use Reddit as a truth layer, and why the post that flopped may have had nothing to do with the post. Perfect for marketers staring at good numbers that aren&#39;t turning into anything. What You&#39;ll Learn:+Why what your audience says they want is not what they engage with.+What a like, a comment, and ten seconds of watch time each actually tell you.+How to run a three month audit on your own content and read the signal.+Why bought or inactive followers hurt reach instead of helping it.+How to use Reddit to find what people really think before you build content around it. Timestamps:00:00 - Cold Open: Doing Everything Right and Still Getting Nothing00:53 - Meet Yasmin Rubayo01:58 - Do People Engage With What They Say They Care About?02:22 - What Focus Groups Get Wrong About Social03:20 - The Death Star Cheese Balls That Flopped04:31 - How Do You Find Out What Your Audience Actually Wants?05:37 - Cookie Cutter Content Makes You a Face in the Crowd06:06 - Super Bowl Ads Don&#39;t Convert, They Remind07:14 - Are Marketers Building Strategy on the Wrong Data?08:00 - Do As I Say, Not As I Do: The Candy Crush Problem08:51 - The Three Month Audit09:45 - What a Like Tells You vs. 10 Seconds of Watch Time10:47 - What Makes Someone Stop Scrolling11:10 - The Creator Who Trained His Audience, Then Broke the Pattern12:29 - Why Negative Comments Are Worth More Than Praise14:14 - Why Reddit Is Worth Commenting On15:55 - A Dental Practice Selling in the Wrong Place18:05 - Reddit Feeds AI: What That Means for Visibility19:19 - Dead Internet Theory and the Bot Problem21:50 - What Bought Followers Actually Cost a Business25:36 - 100 Real Followers Beat 25,000 Quiet Ones26:58 - Why Did This Post Flop? A Rover Landed on Mars30:43 - Which Metrics Should You Actually Watch?31:20 - Leading With Emotion and Answering &#34;Why Us&#34;33:20 - How to Find What Resonates: Add Value First35:07 - End Every Post With a Question Subscribe for insights on SaaS marketing, B2B branding, and video strategies. Share with your marketing team and follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!

Watch What They Do, Not What They Say: Yasmin Rubayo on Real Engagement

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Ross Simmonds shares how to stop blaming your content, win on Reddit, and turn work you already published into pipeline.This is <a href="https://claritycodepod.com/" rel="nofollow">The Clarity Code</a>, Ep. 10 presented by <a href="https://commotionengine.com/" rel="nofollow">Commotion</a> Show Notes (for Spotify/Apple Podcasts):Welcome to The Clarity Code, the podcast for B2B and SaaS marketers crushing it with authentic branding and video! In Episode 10, host Brandon D. Marx chats with Ross Simmonds, founder of Foundation Marketing and best-selling author of Create Once, Distribute Forever. Ross reveals why most companies don&#39;t have a content problem at all, how the four E&#39;s decide whether a post is worth publishing, and why resharing the same idea twelve times a year works better than chasing something new. Learn how to set up a brand presence on Reddit, what the AI engines are actually citing, and how to track content to revenue when attribution breaks. Perfect for marketers struggling with low engagement, content that disappears after one post, or proving any of it drives pipeline.What You’ll Learn:+Why distribution, not content volume, is where most marketing stalls out.+The four E&#39;s test: educational, engaging, entertaining, or empowering, or don&#39;t post it.+How to reshare your strongest ideas without burning the audience.+The three foundational pieces of a brand presence on Reddit.+How to track content to pipeline when the attribution breaks.Timestamps:00:00 - Cold Open: You Don&#39;t Have a Content Problem02:37 - Nobody Cares About Your Award: The Mirror Problem05:16 - What Should You Actually Post? The Four E&#39;s07:20 - Posting Consistently and Still Getting Crickets07:51 - AI Noise: How to Still Sound Human10:05 - People Over Logos: Personal vs. Company Accounts11:47 - Why Do AI Engines Keep Citing Reddit?14:19 - Search Isn&#39;t Just Google Anymore16:45 - Video Is Still in Its Infancy20:27 - Snapchat: The Long Game for B2B21:49 - Create Once, Distribute Forever: What People Miss22:42 - Content Market Fit: Find the Win and Repeat It27:26 - How Often Can You Repost the Same Content?28:04 - Same Idea, New Hooks29:25 - Turning Distribution Into Pipeline31:01 - Metrics That Matter: First Touch, Last Touch, Revenue32:17 - How Do You Track Content to Revenue?35:04 - How to Start on Reddit: The Three Foundational Pieces36:24 - The Podcast Underinvestment and Audience Arbitrage41:26 - What&#39;s Overhyped: Building in Public42:13 - Starting From Zero: Find the Audience First Subscribe for insights on SaaS marketing, B2B branding, and video strategies.Share with your marketing team and follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!

Create Once, Distribute Forever: Ross Simmonds on Fixing Your Distribution Problem

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Find out more at <a href="https://claritycodepod.com" rel="nofollow">https://claritycodepod.com</a>Marketing keeps evolving—AI tools, endless channels, new funnels—but the fundamentals haven’t changed. In this episode of The Clarity Code, Richard Turcott (first CMO of Constant Contact) explains why most companies flop not because of a lack of creativity, but because they skip the basics: List, Channel, Offer, Creative.If you’re a startup founder, a marketing leader, or anyone tired of the noise, this conversation is your reset button. Richard shares hard-won lessons from scaling companies, breaking new categories, and showing CEOs how to stop complicating the work and get back to what works. CHAPTERS00:00 Why most leaders pause at “Who’s your customer?” (marketing clarity)  01:10 Back to the Basics of Marketing03:05 People • Process • Technology – why overwhelm kills campaigns  03:52 Shiny Objects vs. Fundamentals – stop chasing tactics  04:56 Go-To-Market Strategy – setting realistic expectations  THE LIST06:08 The WHY vs. the WHAT – building strategies that last  08:43 ICPs &amp; Personas – how narrow is narrow enough?  10:39 Why campaigns flop – messaging mismatch explained  11:44 Customer Conversations – MVPs, prototypes, &amp; interviews  12:41 Strong Lists – quality &gt; size, avoid bought email lists  THE CHANNEL14:43 Channels &amp; Media Habits – find where buyers actually are  16:48 Create vs. Capture Demand – AIDA, PR, and search marketing  19:22 Case Study: Constant Contact vs. Outlook – category creation playbook  THE OFFER20:12 Content Marketing – educate before you sell  23:43 Offers That Convert – scarcity, authority, and social proof  25:05 SaaS Default Offer – why “Book a Demo” isn’t enough  27:09 Simple Testing – two-week A/B test method  THE CREATIVE28:30 Creative That Works – goal-focused, not just entertaining  30:28 The CEO’s Spouse Test – opinions vs. data  32:39 The Real Cost of Bad Creative – why failed campaigns get expensive  34:23 Sales &amp; Marketing Unity – align teams + keep KPIs simple  37:45 Working With Agencies – gas on the right fire  43:30 Asking Questions &amp; Vulnerability Makes You A Strong Leader Watch episodes on YouTube @ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@claritycodepod" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@claritycodepod </a>Follow us on IG and TT @claritycodepodFind out more about Richard @ <a href="https://collaborativegrowthpartners.com" rel="nofollow">https://collaborativegrowthpartners.com</a> Topics we don&#39;t cover:-true crime-investigative journalism-health sciences-wellness-celebrity culture-education and learning

Marketing Clarity: Why List, Offer, Channel & Creative Still Matter w/ Richard Turcott

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David vs. Goliath isn’t just a Biblical story—it’s Jordan Wehe’s marketing reality. In this episode, he unpacks how a small ISP in Colorado competes against industry titans by leaning into community, creativity, and customer obsession.Marketers (new and seasoned) will walk away with fresh strategies on positioning, retention, and why constant innovation beats speed and price wars every time. CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro: David vs. Goliath in marketing01:39 – Competing against Spectrum &amp; CenturyLink02:55 – Understanding your audience (stop selling Mbps)04:04 – Packages for gamers, WFH warriors &amp; ranch Wi-Fi06:00 – Flopped creative idea (triathlon race team)07:24 – Pressure to copy the competition08:02 – Focus where your customers actually are10:44 – AI as a tool, not a strategy12:25 – Be unique, not the best13:55 – Retention through constant innovation17:06 – Avoiding churn &amp; racing to the bottom23:06 – Smart Town: Wi-Fi for entire communities26:50 – What content actually works (based on channel)30:04 – How Jordan stays passionate (triathlon mindset)30:37 – The Clarity Check: rapid-fire insights You can also watch The Clarity Code episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@claritycodepod The Clarity Code is a leading #B2Bmarketing and #saasmarketing #podcast, helping marketers win with their strategy.This podcast is brought to you by Commotion Engine, the #1-rated Animated Video Marketing Agency. Find out more at https://commotionengine.com What we&#39;re not talking about today:true crimemental healthbootstrappingruby on rails

How to Compete with Industry Giants (and Win) | Jordan Wehe

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AI is no longer optional for marketers—it’s the new electricity. But how do you separate the hype from the reality? In this episode of The Clarity Code, Barry Rosen shares why most businesses misuse AI, how to cut through the buzzwords, and what it really takes to embrace digital while staying human.Barry explains how small businesses, entrepreneurs, and marketing leaders can use AI tools, ChatGPT, and automation systems the right way—without losing their human voice. If you’re a marketer, CMO, or business owner trying to stay ahead of the curve, this conversation will reset the way you think about AI in marketing. CHAPTERS00:00 AR and VR is on the horizon01:55 SMB Reality: Time, Team &amp; Budget Gaps03:39 Marketing as Investment: ROI Mindset04:08 90 Day Framework: Education, Policy, Culture09:23 AI vs Automation – Buzzwords?12:27 Risk &amp; Misuse: Sensitive Data + Overtrust15:09 Vinyls and Authenticity20:00 AI Optimization for SEO &amp; Content22:08 How to optimize for LLMs with Q&amp;A22:36 LLM Era UX &amp; Agents28:45 AI = Electricity + Constraints32:35 You Have to Start34:01 Start with Microbets (Small Wins) Connect with The Clarity CodeWatch these episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@claritycodepod The Clarity Code is a leading #B2Bmarketing and #saasmarketing #podcast channel, helping marketers win with their strategy.This podcast is brought to you by Commotion Engine, the #1-rated Animated Video Marketing Agency. Find out more at https://commotionengine.com Topics we aren&#39;t discussing:-true crime-investigative journalism-health sciences-wellness-celebrity culture-education and learning

The Truth About AI in Marketing w/ Ex-Apple/Intel Marketer Barry Rosen

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Say hello @ <a href="https://claritycodepod.com" rel="nofollow">https://claritycodepod.com</a>!Most SaaS leaders don’t have a marketing problem—they have a revenue systems problem. Ex-Amazon CMO &amp; RevOps architect Ian Feder breaks down his Revenue Architecture Method: how to diagnose funnel leaks, align sales/marketing/success, and turn video into a system asset that drives pipeline, velocity, and expansion. Plus: why flywheel &gt; funnel, how to use AI without losing the human, and the 90-day blueprint he runs to unlock predictable growth.  TIMESTAMPS00:36 – Pipeline red flags00:41 – Thesis: Not a marketing problem…a revenue systems problem01:37 – Campaigns are sugar highs; systems compound03:15 – Fortune 500 vs. startup: the same structural issues03:50 – Diagnostics: leaks, MQL→SQL, velocity, win rate &lt; 20%04:19 – Amazon case: $400M redesign → $1B growth04:47 – Pipeline red flags &amp; misalignment05:50 – Revenue Architecture Method overview06:03 – Back-end profits &amp; lifecycle automation (plumbing)06:28 – First lever: alignment before new tools/campaigns06:41 – Case: $1M → $6M by fixing lead-to-customer conversion07:11 – Practical: ICP depth, hypotheses, testing, data &gt; opinions08:44 – Video as a system asset (not a one-off shiny object)09:10 – Case: Cybersecurity $12M → $27M with enablement &amp; education video09:39 – What works now: TL clips, short case studies, quick explainers11:54 – Overlooked bottlenecks: handoffs, onboarding, lifecycle KPIs12:44 – Video metrics that matter: pipeline influence, velocity, retention13:32 – Case: legal SaaS stuck at $1M → architecture + ABM → growth15:18 – Where AI fits (and where it doesn’t)16:42 – Human-in-the-loop: human front &amp; finish, AI in the middle18:10 – Origin of the method: lessons from Amazon systems20:11 – Why nimble teams beat big budgets: alignment &amp; speed21:42 – Month 1: map the whole journey, handoffs &amp; data22:34 – 90-day blueprint &amp; the 6–12 month plan23:46 – Client red flags: no CAC:LTV clarity; treating CMO as “just a consultant”26:12 – Investor-ready outcomes: pharmacy/paytech example27:41 – Clarity Check: new KPIs (AI search mentions)28:44 – Funnel vs. flywheel? Flywheel wins29:22 – What is clarity? “Make them feel what they need to press the button.” What we&#39;re not talking about today:true crimemental healthbootstrappingruby on rails

Stop the Sugar High: Ex-Amazon CMO Ian Feder’s Revenue Architecture for Predictable SaaS Growth

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Say hello @ <a href="https://claritycodepod.com" rel="nofollow">https://claritycodepod.com</a>!On this episode of The Clarity Code, we sit down with Jared Johnson — digital strategist, podcast host, and one of healthcare’s top 100 digital influencers. With decades of experience across providers, vendors, and startups, Jared unpacks how healthcare marketing is changing, how to build authentic brand trust, and why marketers in any industry need to stop running on content autopilot.From rapping on stage at Johns Hopkins, to livestreaming children’s surgeries, to creating scrappy startup campaigns, Jared shares lessons for both healthcare leaders and marketers who want to create genuine connection and measurable ROI. TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro &amp; why explainer videos move pipeline02:04 – Rap origin story → “Healthcare Rap” at Johns Hopkins03:45 – Building a thought-leadership platform (CMO POV)06:01 – Fractional leadership &amp; staying human while remote09:03 – HIPAA/privacy: the tracking-pixel crackdown (OCR guidance)12:45 – Pushing boundaries: livestreaming a child’s surgery (Periscope)15:30 – Do patient-story videos help the “funnel” in healthcare?18:30 – Authenticity &amp; trust when patients are vulnerable23:25 – What actually works: surgeon reels &amp; multi-touch content26:48 – Outdated video practices to ditch (trying too hard)29:11 – Kill the jargon: speak like a human, not an EHR30:31 – Proving ROI beyond vanity metrics (incl. MyChart tracking)32:21 – Scrappy vs. enterprise: speed is a strategic advantage34:45 – Priya Health x LabCorp use case → explainer video clarity Our main topics:health marketingmarketing strategiesb2b saas marketing What we don&#39;t discuss:BootstrappingWeightlossruby on railstrue crimemental healthSEO

Breaking Healthcare Marketing Out of Autopilot ft. Jared Johnson

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As the title states, we are humans! Say hello! https://claritycodepod.comIf you’ve ever walked away from a video project thinking, “That’s not what I wanted,” this episode is for you.The truth? The best deliverables don’t come from agencies that just “take orders.” They come from partnerships — where marketers and creative teams collaborate, ask hard questions, and build trust along the way.In this episode of The Clarity Code, Luke Doggett (Creative Director at Commotion Engine) and VO artists Jessica Lewis and Jason Veazey break down exactly how marketers can get the video content they actually want, by leaning into collaboration instead of control. Chapters 00:00 – Why clients need collaboration, not “photocopiers” 02:04 – Reading minds: asking the right questions to unlock vision 03:45 – How to push back on scripts &amp; strengthen the story 05:56 – Research + immersion: cutting clutter for clarity 07:00 – “Less is more” — why marketers should stop overloading videos 08:24 – Jessica: Sometimes three words are better than 500 words 10:17 – Visual minimalism: keeping your audience focused 12:44 – Building trust: credibility, listening, and revisions 15:31 – Why buy-in at every stage prevents surprises 18:38 – Voiceover as your brand voice 20:59 – Jason: Casting that connects with your audience, not just your brand 23:50 – B2B vs. consumer audiences: VO strategies that resonate 27:41 – Creativity &amp; spontaneity: why you must leave room for surprise 34:45 – Staying fresh: how agencies keep ideas new for repeat clients 40:31 – Drafts, mistakes, and the process behind the final product 43:20 – Partnership is what creates ROI Follow The Clarity Code on:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@claritycodepod Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clarity-code/id1829530431 Spotify Pods: https://open.spotify.com/show/3m7rbXzNDZWk5sNYZB0VTE What we aren&#39;t talking about:-True Crime-Personal Finance-Indie Films-SEO-Monetization

The Humans Behind the Video: Building Trust, Story, and Brand Voice ft. Luke Doggett, and Jessica Lewis, and Jason Veazey

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In this episode of The Clarity Code, we host Brad Schlachter, a seasoned fractional CMO and full-funnel growth marketer who has scaled brands from scrappy AI startups to global giants like Disney, Hallmark, and Intel.Brad shares how smaller companies’ scrappiness can often outperform enterprise budgets, what it takes to establish trust quickly as a fractional CMO, and how to pivot from vanity metrics to meaningful engagement. We cover video’s role in the funnel, best practices for ad creative, scaling with substance, and the balance between AI tools and authentic human connection.If you’ve ever struggled to prove ROI, connect brand storytelling with data, or move from “clicky” to truly sticky marketing—this conversation is packed with clarity you can put into action.  0:00 – Small budget campaigns can still win2:00 – Building trust quickly as a fractional CMO4:00 – What startups can teach enterprises about creativity &amp; action6:02 – Scaling with substance: The balance of brand &amp; speed8:00 – Clicky vs. Sticky: Moving beyond vanity metrics10:02 – Video’s role in funnel conversions and reducing churn12:01 – A 90-day activation framework: Testing, learning, scaling14:07 – When campaigns underperform: Pivoting without losing momentum16:00 – Best practices for video creative &amp; clear calls to action18:01 – Quick funnel audits &amp; metrics that matter20:01 – Emerging B2B marketing trends &amp; segmentation with AI22:02 – Balancing AI efficiency with authentic human connection24:04 – Case study: Hallmark, Roku, and the power of Betty White26:01 – Every brand’s “Betty White moment”28:00 – Advice Brad would give his younger self: evolve or become extinct30:00 – The Clarity Check: Quickfire Q&amp;A32:01 – Closing thoughts and wrap-up <a href="https://www.risebusinessventures.com/" rel="nofollow">Find Brad at https://www.risebusinessventures.com/</a> Learn more about The Clarity Code @ <a href="https://claritycodepod.com" rel="nofollow">https://claritycodepod.com</a>

Clicky vs. Sticky: Scaling Marketing with Substance ft. Brad Schlachter

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Ready to supercharge your marketing? Join The Clarity Code as we dive into the world of fractional leadership with Anna Wondany, a marketing genius with three successful exits. As founder of Advanced Digital and creator of Hey CMO, Anna reveals how fractional CMOs deliver C-suite impact without the hefty price tag. Learn actionable strategies for scaling businesses, mastering video storytelling, and using AI to cut through the noise while keeping it human. Perfect for marketers, solopreneurs, and business owners searching for clarity, agility, and explosive growth in 2025. Tune in for insights on marketing strategy, fractional leadership, KPIs, and more! 0:00 – Why fractionals save $$ &amp; deliver results1:21 – Why turn fractional work into a community platform?3:42 – The birth of Hey CMO4:04 – Hey CMO resources: launch → scale → grow5:24 – Balancing strategy, execution &amp; leadership as a fractional6:48 – Timeboxing &amp; setting boundaries7:12 – Building trust fast with a quick audit8:42 – Measure what matters (lifecycle KPIs are better than vanity metrics)10:42 – Where video fits in the funnel12:58 – UGC &amp; the authentic content shift16:47 – AI in marketing: noise vs. optimization24:51 – The Clarity Check: lightning round25:12 – Why personal meetings are so important26:43 – Anna&#39;s favorite retention metric28:05 – Biggest overspend: full-time exec hires vs fractional Find out more about the podcast at https://claritycodepod.com #FractionalCMO #MarketingStrategy #VideoMarketing #AIinMarketing #BusinessGrowth

Skyrocketing Growth with Anna Wondany: Secrets of a Fractional CMO

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A.J. Kissh shares secrets to cut buzzwords, humanize your SaaS brand, and boost leads with video and LinkedIn strategies.This is <a href="https://claritycodepod.com" rel="nofollow">The Clarity Code</a>, Ep. 1 presented by <a href="https://commotionengine.com" rel="nofollow">Commotion Engine</a>Show Notes (for Spotify/Apple Podcasts):Welcome to The Clarity Code, the podcast for B2B and SaaS marketers crushing it with authentic branding and video! In Episode 1, host Brandon D. Marx chats with A.J. Kissh, Head of Marketing at Parakeet, a 10+ year expert in buyer journeys and GTM strategies. A.J. reveals how to ditch buzzwords like “robust” for clear messaging, balance personal and company branding on LinkedIn, and leverage user-generated content (UGC) for impactful videos in 2025. Learn practical AI tips to streamline outreach and unique hacks like Spotify playlists to make your brand memorable. Perfect for marketers struggling with low engagement, bland branding, or lead generation.What You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Eliminate jargon to build trust and drive conversions.</li><li>Boost LinkedIn engagement with authentic branding.</li><li>Create videos that resonate using 2025 UGC trends.</li><li>Use AI to enhance, not replace, your marketing.</li><li>Humanize your brand with creative hacks like playlists.</li></ul>Timestamps:00:00 - Ban Buzzwords: Stop Sabotaging Your SaaS Brand01:57 - LinkedIn Secrets: Personal vs. Company Branding06:30 - Humanize Your Brand: Talk Like a Friend09:02 - Spotify Playlist Hack: Humanizing SaaS14:32 - Video Marketing: Why Authenticity Wins19:21 - D2C Inspiration: Why Understated Brands Win21:24 - Full Stack Development + Design Strategy Connection24:48 - Creative Ways to Distinguish Your Brand28:45 - Working With Creative Teams: Speak Their Language36:44 - Advice For Marketers Who Want to Win With Visual Storytelling44:41 - The Clarity Check: A.J.’s Video Picks &amp; Buzzword Rants Subscribe for insights on SaaS marketing, B2B branding, and video strategies.Share with your marketing team and follow us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!

Ditch Buzzwords & Win Customers: A.J. Kissh on Authentic SaaS Branding

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Tired of the same recycled marketing advice?🎧 The Clarity Code is the podcast for marketers, creatives, and brand builders who are done with fluff and ready for real.Hosted by [Your Name], this show dives deep with marketing leaders, creatives, and strategy pros to uncover what actually works in today’s content-saturated world.👉 Subscribe now and get real insights on brand clarity, content that converts, and creative that connects.🔗 Listen + Subscribe: https://claritycodepod.com🧠 Topics we cover: • Video marketing strategy • Branding for B2B • Creative leadership • Campaign insights • Storytelling that sells

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🎙️ The Clarity Code is the podcast for B2B marketers who want to turn confusing video content into high-performing campaigns.

Presented by Commotion Engine, each episode features conversations with CMOs, marketing leaders, creatives, and buyers about what actually works in video marketing — and what doesn't.

From explainer video strategies to scripting, storytelling, and distribution, The Clarity Code helps you cut through the noise and build video content that converts. 

Whether you're launching a new SaaS product, scaling demand gen, or revamping your content strategy, this podcast gives you the clarity to do it better.

🎯 New episodes every other week. Packed with insights. Free of fluff.