339. Video That Converts, with Tim Bradley

On this episode of The Innovative Agency Podcast, Sharon Toerek chats with Founder of Pennant Video Tim Bradley, about the strategic role of video in today's agency landscape.

Video is no longer just a top-of-funnel awareness play or a flashy add-on to a campaign. Done right, it's a powerful mid-funnel engine that builds trust, nurtures prospects, and drives meaningful movement toward decision. Tim shares how his entrepreneurial journey led him to develop a distinctive mid-funnel video marketing framework designed specifically to create real impact for B2B brands.

If your agency is looking to elevate its video strategy beyond production and into true business impact, this episode delivers both clarity and a roadmap.

What you will learn in this episode:

• Why the "mid-funnel" is the most overlooked, and potentially powerful, stage for video in B2B marketing

• The "video marketing trifecta" framework: differentiation, demonstration, and validation

• How agencies can position video as a strategic tool in long B2B sales cycles

• The risks and rewards of AI in video production, including trust and authenticity concerns

• When and how integrated agencies should collaborate with video specialists

• Practical considerations for protecting intellectual property and managing risk in modern video campaigns

Bio

Tim Bradley is the Co-Founder of Pennant Video, a B2B-focused agency that has pioneered the Video Marketing Trifecta™ to power mid-funnel marketing strategies. With nearly two decades of experience in video marketing, Tim has partnered with leading B2B tech brands like Cisco, Hitachi, BRANDLIVE and countless startups, bringing their stories to life with compelling video campaigns.

Before founding Pennant, Tim was the Executive Producer at a large communications agency. In his 12 years there, he built, managed and mentored a 25-person creative team, while growing the business in competitive sectors such as tough tech, cybersecurity, and healthcare. He believes in creating work that cuts through the noise—methodical yet bespoke, scalable yet unique. Beyond client projects, Tim mentors aspiring creatives through workshops and portfolio reviews, reinforcing his belief that elevating new talent fosters a more innovative and story-driven industry.

Resources:

• Website: https://pennantvideo.com/

• LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bradley-pennant/

• LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennantvideo/