thought leadership

Welcome to our blog …a space designed for Fifteen4 news, advice, commentary, storytelling, and well, how our entire team of leaders think. Here is where we keep all the content that gives you a clearer picture of who we are, what we do, how we think [about the industry we love] and the many ways to tell a brand story, without resorting to buzzwords like “data-driven paradigm shift” or “brand story.”

Before You Go Live, Go Rehearse

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The Playbook for a Smooth Live Stream In a previous blog, we talked about the value of rehearsing before a live virtual event. Can you go live “cold turkey"? Sure. But why gamble? Rehearsals are where corporate, creative, and technical teams smooth out the inevitable...

Before You Go Live, Go Rehearse

Brand Honesty

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Honesty. It's a loaded word, and one that might evoke thoughts of Abe Lincoln, that talk with your parents when you got caught raiding the liquor cabinet, or even... well, you get the idea. But what does honesty really mean when it comes to your B2B brand and...

The Big Question in B2B Video Marketing: Go Big or Go Small?

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Hey there, marketing champions in B2B Tech, SaaS, Healthcare, and Finance! Let's tackle a common dilemma you're probably facing right now. Picture this: Your CMO hands you a mission – boost brand awareness, drive sales, or attract top talent – along with a budget that...

Award Season: Where Creativity Meets Impact

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It's that time of year again – and no, I'm not talking about abandoned New Year's resolutions: empty treadmills at the gym, or dry January turned wet. I'm talking about award season in the creative industry, where agencies and clients unite to celebrate the year's...

Maximizing Production Value: The Power of Piggybacking Video and Photography

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When was the last time you piggybacked? No, not the college-days kind of piggybacking. I’m talking about the strategic kind—bundling video and photography services during a single production to squeeze every drop of value from your investment. Production days are no...

Your Website Has 3 Seconds to Impress—Make It Count

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Your website is more than just a collection of pages—it’s your brand’s digital handshake. Research shows that users form an opinion about a website in just 50 milliseconds. That means your digital presence must immediately communicate trust, clarity, and value. If...

The Science of Simplicity in B2B Marketing

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Picture trying to distill a chalkboard of quantum physics into a children's book. That's how complex B2B marketing can feel sometimes. But here's the thing: your audience shouldn't need Einstein's brain to understand how your product or service will transform their...

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