Webinars Aren't Dead: Why They're Still the King of B2B Engagement

Content Logistics

On this episode of Content Logistics, Baylee Gunnell welcomes Lindsay McGuire, Associate Director of Content and Campaigns at Goldcast, to discuss why webinars remain a powerful B2B engagement tool. Lindsay highlights the interactive nature of webinars, emphasizing their potential for two-way communication and building brand affinity. She discusses how webinars, as a form of virtual event, offer a more engaging video experience compared to standard one-way video content. She advocates for using webinars to foster trust and encourage repeat engagement.

Lindsay addresses the challenge of building an audience, particularly in the current digital landscape. She stresses the importance of a repurposing strategy to maximize content reach and attract attendees. Lindsay also emphasizes the need for content alignment between the registration page and the actual webinar to avoid disappointing attendees. She suggests focusing on audience needs and delivering valuable content.

Lindsay and Baylee discuss content creation strategies. They explore how to balance authenticity with business goals. Lindsay shares examples of how Goldcast creatively integrates its product into webinars, like showcasing Snoop Dogg's brand voice. She also discusses distribution strategies, including gating content and repurposing it across different platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and blog posts. Lindsay emphasizes the role of webinars in a comprehensive SEO strategy and encourages a fun, engaging approach to webinar content.