Social Media Marketing Podcast

Employee-Generated Content: Creating a Video First Strategy

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May 15, 2025
Melissa Laurie, from Oysterly Media, specializes in empowering businesses to leverage employee-generated video content. She discusses how brands can enhance trust and engagement through authentic videos created by employees. Laurie outlines a structured framework for implementing a video-first strategy, shares tips on crafting engaging openings, and emphasizes the importance of brand guidelines. She also highlights the significance of training employees in video production to foster creativity and promote culture within organizations.
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Pick Three Content Themes

  • Define three content themes: who we are, education, and work-related stories.
  • This guides employees to produce impactful and relevant video content aligned with company goals.
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Simple Brand Guidelines

  • Set simple brand guidelines with do's and don'ts to maintain quality without stifling creativity.
  • Include rules about text style, filming locations, and language use to protect brand image.
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Streamline Video Collection

  • Use project management tools like Monday.com for video submissions and feedback.
  • This streamlines collection and review, avoiding chaos from disparate file sharing methods.
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