Chris Daigle sits down with Michael Stelzner, founder of Social Media Examiner and host of the Social Media Marketing Podcast, to explore how AI is transforming content creation, audience building, and the future of media businesses. Michael shares how he and his team use AI to brainstorm, repurpose, and accelerate production—without losing the human connection that drives trust and creativity.

They discuss the balance between automation and authenticity, how AI fits into editorial workflows, and why leaders must stay curious instead of fearful when adopting new technologies. Michael also breaks down the evolving landscape of social media and SEO in the age of AI, explaining how creators and companies can stay relevant as algorithms and consumer behaviors shift.

This episode offers practical insights for marketers, executives, and entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI into their creative process while keeping the focus on human storytelling.

🔎 About Michael Stelzner

Michael Stelzner is the founder of Social Media Examiner and Social Media Marketing World, the industry’s largest social media marketing conference.
He is also the founder of the AI Business Society and the AI Business World conference.
Michael hosts the Social Media Marketing Podcast and the AI Explored Podcast, and is the author of two widely acclaimed books: Launch and Writing White Papers.

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🔗 Find Out More About Michael Stelzner

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stelzner/ 

Social Media Examiner
 https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com

Social Media Marketing Podcast
 https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/shows/

🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned

ChatGPT
 https://openai.com/chatgpt

Notion AI
 https://www.notion.so/product/ai

Descript
 https://www.descript.com

Chief AI Officer Resources
 https://chiefaiofficer.com

📌 Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Michael Stelzner
 04:12 – How AI Is Changing Content Creation
 08:48 – Using AI for Brainstorming and Research
 13:35 – The Role of Human Judgment in Content Strategy
 19:20 – Balancing Efficiency and Authenticity
 24:50 – Repurposing Content with AI Tools
 31:10 – SEO, Social Algorithms, and AI Search Evolution
 37:05 – The Future of Media in the AI Era
 42:30 – Advice for Leaders Embracing AI
 46:55 – How to Connect with Michael Stelzner