Sep 01, 2024

#27 - An Inside Look at Kajoo.ai with Nabil Orfali (Part 1)

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver interviews Nabil Orfali, CEO and Founder of Kajoo.ai. The two delve into how Kajoo.ai plans to revolutionize advancements in digital experience building. In this first portion of the interview, Nabil introduces himself, talks about why Kajoo.ai started, and offers an overview on how Kajoo.ai can be used to rapidly build digital experiences.

Jun 19, 2024

#26 - Rebranding Kontent.ai: Behind the Scenes with Vojtech Boril

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, we're diving behind the scenes of the Kontent.ai rebrand with none other than Vojtech Boril, the Global VP of Marketing at Kontent.ai. Join Brian and Vojtech, as they explore the intricate journey that resulted in a new brand for Kontent.ai. We'll discuss the whirlwind initial rebrand completed in just five weeks, leading up to the comprehensive rebrand undertaken last fall amidst multiple changes and market shifts. Vojtech and Brian unpack the tight timeframe, share real-life examples of challenges during the rebranding like color choices, and emphasize the importance of content modeling in transitioning to a headless CMS.

Jun 02, 2024

#25 - How Uniform has Evolved with Andrew Kumar

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver interviews Andrew Kumar, Global VP at Uniform. Brian and Andrew discuss how Uniform has updated its platform over the past months and how Uniform now sees itself in the market. Brian asks Andrew to answer how Kontent.ai and Uniform can function together so well, even though some features may overlap. Listen on to find out how these two platforms can elevate digital experiences.

Feb 03, 2024

#24 - From Monolith to Headless as a Developer in Kontent.ai

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver interviews Rob Kristie, Director of web development and strategy at Machintel. They discuss Rob's transition from traditional monolithic web development to headless CMS architecture and development. They discuss the advantages of using Kontent.ai for building and managing websites. Rob shares insights into the challenges and learning curves involved in adopting headless CMS, the benefits of component-driven development, and the improvements in site performance and security.

Dec 23, 2023

#23 - Kontent.ai's Vision: Beyond Basic AI

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver interviews Martin Michalik, VP of Product at Kontent.ai. We dive deep into the future of Artificial Intelligence in content management. Our conversation explores the cutting-edge integration of AI into Kontent.ai's platform, spotlighting how these advancements are revolutionizing content creation and management. Martin brings unique insights into how AI enhances user experiences, streamlines workflows, and propels innovation in the CMS industry. This discussion is a must-listen for those interested in the evolving dynamics of AI in content management, offering a glimpse into Kontent.ai's strategic approach and vision for transcending basic generative AI capabilities.

Nov 12, 2023

#22 - The Future of Kontent.ai with new CEO Mark Ruddock

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver interviews Mark Ruddock, the new CEO of Kontent.ai. Brian and Mark discuss Mark's background, his journey to become the new CEO of Kontent.ai, and his vision for Kontent.ai's product growth. They cover how Mark sees the headless market and how the AI story is coming into shape for Kontent.ai. Mark reveals a few new features that are coming soon as well.

Oct 18, 2023

Xperience by Kentico is Here

I'm excited to release a new version of my blog, completely re-architected for Kentico's new next generation platform, Xperience by Kentico. In case you hadn't heard, Kentico launched the first full version of Xperience a week ago to the public. I have been lucky enough to be taking Xperience for a test ride for the last 10 months or so. I've seen the product progress and mature. Now, the new Digital Experience Platform (DXP) powers this blog at Mcbeev.com. The results are a breath of fresh air.

Aug 29, 2023

#21 - Kontent.ai Environments, Collections, and Spaces

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver is joined by Matt Nield, Kontent.ai MVP and consultant. Brian and Matt walk through what Environments, Collections, and Spaces are in Kontent.ai. They discuss why you would want to use them and recap their real world experience with using these parts of the Kontent.ai Headless CMS solution.

Aug 11, 2023

#20 - Content Governance, Workflow, and Publishing Oh My

In this episode of the Kontent Rocks podcast, Brian McKeiver is joined by Wes McChristian, Global Kentico Practice Director at Americaneagle.com. Wes and Brian discuss their experience with working with marketing teams on approaches they can take with content governance within their CMS platforms. The two discuss the pros and cons of leveraging either a content workflow process or environment syncing strategy to create and publish content. Listen on to find out which approach for content governance may work the best for you.