DOWNSTAGE MEDIA BLOG

MESSAGING AND CONTENT MARKETING FOR B2B

The StoryBrand Guide Podcast Launches with Annie Figenshu and Tyler Pigott

StoryBrand Guides have access to keynotes, frameworks, and tools designed to help them grow their businesses. The challenge is figuring out how to turn those resources into client work and revenue. That’s what inspired an internal StoryBrand pilot called What Does This Make Possible? Today, that idea has evolved into the StoryBrand Guide Podcast, co-hosted by Annie Figenshu and Tyler Pigott.

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Annie Figenshu to Host Live Session on How Businesses Can Simplify Their Marketing Message to Increase Customer Engagement

Most businesses aren’t losing customers because their product is bad. They’re losing customers because their marketing is too hard to understand. Downstage Media’s upcoming live session, How to Talk About Your Business So People Actually Buy, will teach founders and B2B business owners how to simplify their talking points so customers engage faster and buy with more confidence.

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Downstage Media Launches “From Scramble to System” Workshop for Founder-Led Brands

Most founder-led brands generate ideas faster than their teams can publish them. In this live workshop, Annie Figenshu introduces the Content Production Team framework, a simple system that helps small teams publish content more consistently without overwhelming the organization.

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What It Takes to Clarify Your Message for a Shark Tank-Sized Moment

High-stakes moments don’t give you time to clarify what you meant. When a message isn’t sharp, even a strong idea can lose the room. This post breaks down what happened in the Tank, the messaging work History By Mail did with Downstage Media ahead of the pitch, and what founders can learn about preparing their message before the pressure hits.

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What's the Difference Between a Hashtag and a Handle

Understanding the difference between a hashtag and a handle can instantly strengthen your social media presence. If you’ve been guessing or mixing the two, you’re not alone — and it’s hurting your visibility. This post breaks down both tools in plain English and shows you how to use them strategically so your content is easier to find, easier to engage with, and easier to manage. Keep reading to make your next post clearer and far more effective.

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