The art of surveys: How to create content that stands out and performs

Radically Transparent Published: May 04, 2023
The art of surveys: How to create content that stands out and performs

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Episode summary

In today’s highly competitive content landscape, marketers are faced with the challenge of not only creating content that stands out but performs.

There is a solution– one that educates your audience, sets you apart from the competition, and positions you in the market as a thought leader. Joining the Radically Transparent podcast to unpack the ins and outs of surveys is the expert himself, Ramel Levin, Chief Survey Master at Global Surveyz.

Especially today, everyone is trying to be unique, and Ken believes that you have to do content differently! He reveals exactly how to find the content sweet spot by focusing on the content that’s high-performance and hard to create, like surveys, podcasts, and videos. Unlike content that is high-performance and easy to create because the majority are already doing it!

As a senior marketing executive for over 20 years, Ramel shares his best-kept secrets of content marketing and creating strong surveys. He explains when and why you should launch a survey, the necessity of always including red herring questions, and the importance of starting with the end. He even shares how to know if it’s the right time to publish a survey and his rollout process that has allowed him never need to “kill” a survey.

Hot topics of this episode include:

  • The best-kept secrets of creating strong surveys
  • How to find the “content sweet spot” and create content that stands out
  • Why, when launching a survey, you shouldn’t start with the question but rather the story you’d like to tell

Meet Ramel

Bringing a unique mix of art & science, Ramel is a software engineer, who went on to learn psychology and kept mixing creativity and analytical skills as VP of Marketing in Israel’s top B2B marketing companies, including Papaya Global, Clicktale, CloudEndure, and other companies.

Today, Ramel is the Chief Survey Master of Global Surveyz, a global research company, providing customers with a survey report as-a-service offering that covers the whole process of creating an insightful and impactful B2B or B2C report for any target market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can B2B marketers create content that effectively stands out in today's competitive environment?

To truly stand out, B2B marketers should focus on 'high-performance, hard-to-create' content such as original surveys, in-depth podcasts, and unique video series. This strategy helps educate the audience, differentiates the brand from competitors, and positions it as a thought leader.

Why are original B2B surveys considered a 'content sweet spot' for thought leadership?

Original surveys are a 'content sweet spot' because they generate unique, proprietary data that is inherently high-performance and difficult for competitors to replicate. This exclusive research allows B2B companies to offer fresh insights, educate their audience, and firmly establish themselves as authorities in their industry.

What is the most crucial first step when planning a B2B survey for content creation?

The most crucial first step is to 'start with the end' – meaning, define the overarching story you want to tell or the specific insights you aim to uncover, rather than beginning by formulating individual survey questions. This ensures the survey is designed to yield a clear, impactful narrative.

How do B2B surveys contribute to establishing a brand as a thought leader?

By conducting and publishing original surveys, B2B brands can uncover unique industry trends and data. This proprietary research provides valuable education to their target audience, differentiates them from competitors, and positions the company as a credible, data-driven thought leader in its niche.

What advanced techniques ensure the integrity and success of B2B survey data?

Key techniques include strategically incorporating 'red herring questions' to validate respondent sincerity and ensure data accuracy. Additionally, developing a robust rollout process from the outset is essential to maximize the survey's impact and avoid needing to 'kill' a survey due to poor execution.

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