• #169: Minimum Viable Content: Testing Your Way to Better Results, Faster - B2B Content Expert Jess Cook

  • Feb 2 2025
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

#169: Minimum Viable Content: Testing Your Way to Better Results, Faster - B2B Content Expert Jess Cook

  • Summary

  • Most marketers spend months creating content - only to watch it flop. But what if you could test your ideas first, so you only invest in content that actually works?

    That’s exactly what Jess Cook, Head of Content at Island and co-host of the That’s Marketing, Baby podcast, reveals in this episode. She shares her Minimum Viable Content (MVC) Framework—a simple way to test content ideas before you go all in.


    We dive into real-world examples, including:


    + A breakup letter that made IT professionals laugh (and convert!)

    + A viral quiz that unexpectedly blew up on social media

    + The hidden content signals that tell you whether your idea will work


    Tune in and learn:

    + How to test content ideas without wasting time

    + What makes a piece of content go viral

    + The must-have ingredients for high-performing content


    This episode is a must-watch for any B2B marketer looking to level up their content strategy with a data-driven approach.


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    00:00 Welcome to Full Circle 2024 with Jess Cook!

    01:10 The Power of Minimum Viable Content (MVC)

    03:00 Why MVC Should Be Part of Your Content Strategy

    06:00 How MVC Helps You Test and Save Time

    09:00 Real-World Example: Testing Ideas Before Big Campaigns

    12:30 What Makes a Great Minimum Viable Content?

    16:00 The 3 Essential Ingredients of High-Performing MVCs

    20:00 What NOT to Include in Your First Content Test

    24:00 The Secret to Measuring MVC Success

    27:00 When an Idea Works – and When It Fails

    31:00 How a Viral Quiz Almost Became the Next Wordle

    35:00 Why Even Great Ideas Sometimes Flop

    38:00 The Sweet Spot: How to Pick the Right Ideas to Test

    42:00 Using MVC to Prioritize Your Marketing Efforts

    46:00 Final Takeaways – How to Start Using MVC Today


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