When to translate content vs. create it from scratch for new markets

Is it time to incorporate AI video translation into your marketing localization workflow? Today on the podcast, host Shaheen Samavati chats with three professional linguists who work at VeraContent to discuss the current state of AI video translations and voice overs.  After testing HeyGen’s AI video translation tool in 12 languages, Irene Zamora, Lara Luig, Liu Jian (Tom) and Shaheen share their thoughts on how well the AI did in transforming our test video (along with incredibly accurate lip syncing) into  Spanish, German, Mandarin and English. During their conversation, they discuss what the tool did well, where it could be improved, the potential it has for use in marketing content, and how it’s likely to impact the localization industry.  

Niki Albon has worked with top brands like Google, Samsung, Coca-Cola and 20th Century Fox and huge influencers such as Mr. Beast with 178m subscribers on YouTube. However, he says you don’t need a huge budget to get started with influencer marketing. You just need to know your audience, and be strategic about partnering with the right people. If you’re considering or already doing influencer marketing, you’ll want to hear what Niki has to say on the topic. He built a following of more than 400k followers on his own social channels, before joining award winning agency Cherry Pick Talent, where he advises brands on influencer campaigns.

"Silicon Valley Bank was slow to react on social media, but they also didn't make it easy to understand what was happening through their other communications channels.” - Leigh Dow Last month, we saw an unprecedented reaction to a Twitter frenzy seeing investors and depositors attempting to pull out a staggering $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank in a single day. What exactly happened, and what role did social media play in the collapse of SVB? Check out our latest podcast episode, where co-host Shaheen Samavati chats with Leigh Dow, CEO of strategic marketing agency 48 West, about what led to the SVB crisis and how their reaction—or non-reaction—could have fueled the rumors. During their conversation, Shaheen and Leigh talk about what went wrong with SVB’s crisis communication, how they could have reacted and ways that brands can be better prepared for dealing with a crisis on social media—including three lessons we can learn from SVB.  

The virality of ChatGPT has shown us the massive potential that AI has for improving business functions—including content creation. While we still believe that humans form an essential part of creating effective content marketing, we can’t ignore what AI writing tools bring to the table. Check out our latest episode, where co-host Shaheen Samavati chats with Marty Englander, an expert in using AI for business processes, about his experience using ChatGPT and other AI writing tools. During their conversation, Marty shares his insights on how businesses can take advantage of AI tools, how to know which ones are worth trying out and why it’s best to start getting familiar with AI tools now.

“You want around a 90/10 split in terms of how much value you’re giving vs. how much you’re trying to sell your services.” In today’s podcast episode, co-host Kyler Canastra chats with freelance marketer, Josh Saxon, about how to use content marketing to get more leads for your business. Tune in for the full conversation as they talk about when to use paid vs. organic content, different types of lead magnets and the importance of tracking your content. Josh also shares his top tip for where brands should start using content marketing to generate qualified leads.

You don’t need industry experts to write high-quality thought leadership content. You need good writers who know how to ask the right questions. In today’s podcast episode, co-hosts Shaheen Samavati and Kyler Canastra chat about sourcing expertise for B2B content creation, particularly for creating thought leadership content in niche industries. Tune in for the full conversation as they share more about VeraContent’s processes for sourcing knowledge and interviewing experts.

With so many moving parts, the key to creating a lot of good content—and being consistent—is having airtight processes. In our latest podcast episode, co-hosts Shaheen Samavati and Kyler Canatra share their experience and insights around developing processes to successfully create content at scale. Tune in to learn more about selecting and evaluating writers, creating solid briefs, setting up content calendars and establishing strong communication and editing processes.

Have you ever thought about writing a book? If your answer is yes, you’ll want to tune into today’s podcast episode. Co-host Shaheen Samavati chats with Stacy Ennis, a best-selling author, book coach and speaker, about the process behind writing a book and how it’s the ultimate form of content marketing. During their conversation, they chat about where to start the book-writing process, how writing a book helps you produce more marketing content and the different options of writing and publishing.

When launching into new international markets, when is it possible to translate existing content, and when do you need to create entirely unique content? There’s no clear-cut answer, as it really comes down to your business strategy.  For more insights on the topic, tune in to our latest podcast episode, where co-hosts Shaheen Samavati and Kyler Canastra chat about marketing localization, translation and transcreation—including what each process involves, when you need it and when it’s better to create fresh content.

Remote work has been a part of our company culture from the very start of VeraContent in 2016. It’s something that’s worked really well for us and has played a significant role in how we’ve grown our business. Our latest podcast episode features co-hosts Shaheen Samavati and Kyler Canastra sharing their personal experience and insights on managing remote teams. Their conversation touches on the advantages and challenges of virtual work environments, what makes VeraContent successful at remote work and how to build long-lasting relationships with international freelancers, plus a few tips to avoid “virtual burnout.”