The Briefcase Podcast

The Briefcase Podcast

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In This Episode

Quick! This episode of Sutherland Weston’s The Briefcase is about catching attention in the business sphere! You need to cut right to the chase to make sure you’ve got your customers’ attention in this busy world, especially as it gets busier and busier.

What you’ll learn:
  • 1976 was a very different time, and among the many things that have changed is the general attention span: nobody wants to wait over two minutes to get to the good stuff.
  • Attention is a currency that we spend scrupulously in this world: you need to make sure your material is worth it.
  • Lead with the best information you have— what can you save and simplify for people? What can you do for them that’s worth their time?

Episode Archive

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Don't Sleep On January

Stop Selling Stuff!

Why Google Ads Are Gobbling Budget (and How To Fix It)

The Red Thread

Converting Podcast Listeners Into Customers

How To Make Sure Your Podcast Is Working For You

Smells Like Broadcast Spirit

The Peril Of Spokespeople

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Model Behavior

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It's Time To Make The Mascot

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Expiration Dates (Or, Dan Cashman Has Great Briefs)

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What's Your Sign?

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Kindness as a Weapon

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Roll Out The (Cracker) Barrel (Pt. 2)

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Roll Out The (Cracker) Barrel

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The Sound of a Signature

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Can I Call You "Brief"?

(Don't Fear) The Dashboard

"Coopetition"

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Selling Who You Are

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Summer Marketing Strategies: Let's Make Memories!

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LL Bean and Brands taking Stands

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Audio First: The Unsung Hero of Great Video

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Stand Out With Perspective: How Video Angles Can Set You Apart

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Lessons From “We Solve Murders”-- Separating Fact from Fiction

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Can You Read Me Now? Closed-Captioning Matters

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Corey Morris-- How to START a Successful Digital Marketing Plan

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Knowing When to Let Go — Lessons from 15 Years of Local TV

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Brainstorming 101-- An All Witch Orchestra?

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Power of Personification: Understand Your Brand and Your Buyer

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For All Your Cliché Needs

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Capturing Coverage for Softer News

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Unforgettable

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Unsexy Follow Up

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Staying Level-Headed During Economic Turbulence

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The Difference Between Marketing, Advertising, and PR

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Scooby's Mystery Of Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations

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The Tricky Timing of a News Conference

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Need a New Web Design Agency? Listen to This First

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Consistency Matters

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Hit (or Miss) Songs In Spots

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Canva Pros and Cons from a Graphic Design Expert

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Is Disney Wrong to Close Muppet*Vision 3D? Lessons in Brand Evolution

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Why Maine Businesses Should Start Podcasting for Marketing & Growth

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Take Me To The River

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The Power of Concise Messaging & How to Strengthen Business Communication

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What Makes Super Commercials

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What Airlines Teach Us About Marketing from the 'Chicken, Fish, or Pasta' Strategy

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A Social Media Marketing Formula for Supermarkets

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Avoiding Brain Rot and How to Spot ChatGPT Slop in the Age of AI

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What Apple TV's 'The Morning Show' Teaches Us About Media and Public Perception

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Is TikTok Going Away? What Marketers, Businesses, and Creators Need to Know

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Top Marketing Lessons from the Bestselling Novel Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson

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What was Kia Thinking? The Controversial Logo Redesign Explained

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Do Hashtags Still Work? Hashing Out Social Media Marketing Trends

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How Q2 Won Hearts & Minds