Case Studies
Let's look at what some of the biggest names out there have done with playbooks in their content marketing. These are solid prof of how effective playbooks can be.
HubSpot turned playbooks into an art form. With their signature blend of education and subtle self-promotion, they’ve created resources on everything from marketing to sales that dominate search engines like they have a secret deal with Google.
- Actionable Insights HubSpot breaks down dense topics into bite-sized, chewable chunks. It’s like a five-course meal, but you’re not overwhelmed—just smarter by the end.
- Lead Capture Their forms are like the “Are you a robot?” of content marketing: quick, painless, and crucial for securing that downloadable gold.
- Content Longevity They update playbooks like they’re training for a marathon, ensuring they always stay one step ahead of the competition.
Storylane reimagined playbooks by focusing on interactive demos, creating resources that don’t just tell you what to do but show you. Their playbooks guide users through building effective, engaging demos to showcase products, making it easier for teams to communicate value to prospects.
- Interactive Learning Storylane’s playbooks integrate hands-on steps, allowing readers to practice while they learn. It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure, but for building demos.
- Practicality First Packed with tips and examples, their playbooks focus on helping users create results that drive decisions.
- Customer-Centric Content By targeting teams responsible for product presentations, Storylane delivers hyper-relevant guidance that solves real-world challenges.
Bardeen uses playbooks to simplify the world of workflow automation. Their playbooks guide users through automating repetitive tasks, offering step-by-step instructions and ready-to-use templates. These resources empower individuals and teams to save time and focus on what really matters—without needing to be tech wizards.
- Focus on Automation Bardeen’s playbooks are all about making automation approachable, helping users move from manual processes to streamlined solutions.
- Template-Driven Solutions Each playbook includes pre-built templates that users can implement instantly, reducing setup time to almost zero.
- User-Friendly Design The playbooks balance technical depth with accessibility, making complex workflows digestible for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
- Community Engagement By showcasing user-created workflows and real-life use cases, Bardeen’s playbooks foster a sense of collaboration and shared learning.
Agentic GTM strategies are complex and often overwhelming. We wanted to make these advanced concepts easier to understand and apply without sacrificing technical depth.
We broke down complex AI-driven GTM strategies into clear, actionable sections. Archbee’s collaboration tools let us update content in real time and keep pace with evolving strategies.
- Clarity through structure Dividing the playbook into sections makes complex ideas easier to grasp.
- Real-time collaboration Archbee enabled seamless updates across teams.
- Always current Continuous updates ensure the playbook reflects the latest AI advancements.
Sales knowledge is often lost when employees leave, and new hires struggle to get up to speed. We created a playbook to capture and share key insights, ensuring consistency and faster onboarding.
We built a Sales Knowledge Playbook to document processes, share strategies, and keep information updated. Archbee’s collaborative platform made it easy to maintain and access.
- Capture knowledge Document critical sales insights to prevent information loss.
- Faster onboarding Help new hires quickly access proven strategies.
- Stay current Keep the playbook updated with evolving best practices.
