Don't Say Content

We asked, you answered. What are your least favorite marketing jargon terms? Sourced from our loyal community on LinkedIn, hosts Devin Bramhall and Margaret Kelsey discuss some of the most used marketing terms in the industry today, challenging marketers and executives to move beyond “strategic” and “evergreen” as descriptors of your efforts. And in Devin’s own words, “Say what you actually mean.”But don’t worry, Devin and Margaret know they aren’t exempt from this industry-wide communication plague. Margaret offers up some of her most-used buzzwords, and they work together to break down what she’s trying to convey when she says “sexy” in a business strategy context. They also dive into why content is their top do-not-say word and how these words become almost meaningless. Listen in for:Ways to communicate beyond overused buzzwordsWhy prioritizing people-first content moves us away from buzzword trends and into a more authentic marketing industryHot takes and listener submissions to make you laugh about the terms we’ve come to hear too oftenSubscribe to our newsletter for bonus content: https://dontsaycontent.substack.com/Created in partnership with Share Your GeniusAn award-winning podcast production company working with the largest B2B brands to drive engagement, and retention: https://www.shareyourgenius.com/Amplified by CastedPodcast and video marketing platform for B2B brands to grow their audience and impact the bottom line: https://www.casted.us/Marketing by Kristina CarsonDigital marketing and social media expert. https://www.kristinacarson.com/

Show Notes

We asked, you answered. What are your least favorite marketing jargon terms?


Sourced from our loyal community on LinkedIn, hosts Devin Bramhall and Margaret Kelsey discuss some of the most used marketing terms in the industry today, challenging marketers and executives to move beyond “strategic” and “evergreen” as descriptors of your efforts. And in Devin’s own words, “Say what you actually mean.”


But don’t worry, Devin and Margaret know they aren’t exempt from this industry-wide communication plague. Margaret offers up some of her most-used buzzwords, and they work together to break down what she’s trying to convey when she says “sexy” in a business strategy context. They also dive into why content is their top do-not-say word and how these words become almost meaningless. 


Listen in for:


  • Ways to communicate beyond overused buzzwords
  • Why prioritizing people-first content moves us away from buzzword trends and into a more authentic marketing industry
  • Hot takes and listener submissions to make you laugh about the terms we’ve come to hear too often


Subscribe to our newsletter for bonus content: https://dontsaycontent.substack.com/


Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

An award-winning podcast production company working with the largest B2B brands to drive engagement, and retention: https://www.shareyourgenius.com/


Amplified by Casted

Podcast and video marketing platform for B2B brands to grow their audience and impact the bottom line: https://www.casted.us/


Marketing by Kristina Carson

Digital marketing and social media expert. https://www.kristinacarson.com/

What is Don't Say Content?

Marketing and business strategy podcast for executives and marketing leaders who want to improve outcomes from marketing.

Marketing veterans Devin Bramhall (Animalz, Help Scout) & Margaret Kelsey (InVision, OpenView) use their combined 20+ years of experience to increase the business impact of marketing by creating shared understanding of its purpose and outcomes among marketing leaders, founders/CEOs & others in the C-suite.


  • Join us for in-depth conversations about B2B marketing behind the scenes:

  • How to run effective marketing teams

  • Hiring best-in-class marketing teams

  • Marketing strategy: Product-led Growth (PLG), Community marketing, Influencer marketing, micro influencers

  • Trends in B2B marketing: AI, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, social platforms, email, and more

Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

An award-winning B2B podcast production company: https://www.shareyourgenius.com/