In this episode of Content, Briefly, Jimmy Daly, Eric Doty, and Chloe Thompson dive into a lively debate: is the company blog dead, and what role do platforms like Substack or Beehive play in modern content strategy?They explore the tradeoffs between traditional CMS-driven blogs and newsletter-first approaches, covering everything from SEO libraries to thought-leadership microsites. With real examples from Dock, Intercom, and past experiments on Medium, the group unpacks how content teams can balance discoverability, brand affinity, and speed of publishing.This conversation is both a critique of bloated, SEO-heavy blogs and a forward-looking look at how marketers can experiment with new distribution models while still supporting business goals.This episode is sponsored by our friends at Ahrefs. You can sign up for Ahrefs Webmaster Tools, for free, to improve your website’s SEO performance and grow traffic from search.************************Useful Links:Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmydaly/Follow Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edoty/Follow Chloe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloethompson3/Is the Company Blog Dead? - https://newsletter.mkt1.co/p/episode8-company-blog-deadFin AI: https://fin.ai/ideas/************************Stay Tuned:► Website: https://www.superpath.co/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@superpath► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpath/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/superpathco************************Don’t forget to leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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The Only Marketing Plan That’s Guaranteed to Work
In this solo episode of Content, Briefly, Jimmy Daly revisits his January 2025 post, The Only 2025 Marketing Plan That’s Guaranteed to Work. With 2026 on the horizon, he reflects on how content distribution has shifted, the limits of LinkedIn, and the risks of chasing channels.Instead of hunting for silver bullets, Jimmy makes the case for going back to basics—practical content, human connection, and brand building—as the most reliable path forward for content marketers.This episode is sponsored by our friends at Ahrefs. You can sign up for Ahrefs Webmaster Tools, for free, to improve your website’s SEO performance and grow traffic from search.************************Useful Links:Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmydaly/Read the Post: https://www.superpath.co/blog/2025-marketing-plan************************Stay Tuned:► Website: https://www.superpath.co/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@superpath► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpath/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/superpathco************************Don’t forget to leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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Are Employees Your Next Distribution Channel?
In this episode of Content, Briefly, Jimmy Daly and Eric Doty welcome Chloe Thompson for a conversation on the rise of personality-driven content in B2B marketing.They discuss the pros and cons of founder-led content, how companies elevate employees as brand voices, and the tension between personal branding and company goals. With examples from Dock, Writer, and Vector, the group breaks down different models of thought leadership — from operational experts to creator-evangelists — and how marketing teams can support and scale these efforts.This episode is both a look back at content marketing’s roots and a forward-looking discussion on how individual voices are shaping the future of brand storytelling.************************Useful Links:Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmydaly/Follow Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edoty/Follow Chloe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloethompson3/Matan-Paul's Substack: https://matanpaul.substack.com/Devin Reed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinreed/Jess Cook on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesscook-contentmarketing/Brandon Smithwrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonsmithwrick/Alex Kracov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkracov/Chelsea Castle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseacastle/Cassidy Williams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidoo/************************Stay Tuned:► Website: https://www.superpath.co/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@superpath► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpath/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/superpathco************************Don’t forget to leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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Content Roles of the Future
In this episode of Content, Briefly, Jimmy Daly and Eric Doty continue their series on the future of content, this time exploring what roles might define content marketing in the next five years.They discuss the push toward specialization, emerging roles like content engineers, editorialists, and “vibe coders,” and how AI is reshaping both creation and editing. The conversation also covers SEO’s uncertain future, the rise of platform-native content, and the growing role of creators as brand voices. With insights from the Superpath community, Jimmy and Eric paint a picture of how content teams — and careers — may evolve in the years ahead.Your content drives revenue — Demand-Genius proves it. Get full visibility into your impact so you can focus on creating outstanding content while your team gets the credit it deserves. Mention Superpath for 20% off – https://www.demand-genius.com/************************Useful Links:Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmydaly/Follow Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edoty/What Content Marketing Jobs Will Look Like in 5 Years? - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jimmydaly_five-years-from-now-what-does-content-marketing-activity-7361022401813364738-U9hV/************************Stay Tuned:► Website: https://www.superpath.co/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@superpath► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpath/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/superpathco************************Don’t forget to leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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People Ops VP Tia Fomenoff on Why Job Hunting is so Hard Right Now
In this episode of Content, Briefly, Jimmy Daly talks with Tia Fomenoff, VP of People Ops at PurposeMed. Tia shares her unique journey from marketing to people operations and offers a deep dive into today’s hiring landscape, especially in tech and healthcare startups.They discuss the challenges of hiring in a competitive market, the impact of AI on recruiting and job applications, and how remote work has expanded talent pools — along with its effects on salary and company culture. Tia also shares insights on how companies balance strategic hiring, talent enablement, and diversity of roles across multiple brands and geographies. This episode provides a valuable perspective for content marketers and job seekers navigating a complex and evolving job market.We want to thank our friends at Brevo for sponsoring this episode! You can start for free or use the code SUPERPATH to save 50% on Starter and Business Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription. Try Brevo today and elevate your marketing efforts!************************Useful Links:Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmydaly/Follow Tia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiafomenoff/Open Positions at PurposeMed: https://www.purposemed.com/careersWade Foster discusses AI Fluency at Zapier on X: https://x.com/wadefoster/status/1930680089651425452/photo/1************************Stay Tuned:► Website: https://www.superpath.co/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@superpath► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superpath/► Twitter: https://twitter.com/superpathco************************Don’t forget to leave us a five-star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
"Content, Briefly" is your go-to podcast for content marketing strategy. Each week, host Jimmy Daly interviews SaaS content leaders to understand all the nuances of their content programs—things like content org structure, KPIs, workflows, meeting agendas, and much more.
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