In this week’s episode of YouShouldTalkTo, Josh Martin and Daniel Weiner explore what it really takes to create standout social media marketing in an era dominated by fast content, algorithmic noise, and brand FOMO. 

Josh kicks things off with a very strong opinion about repurposing content: yes, reuse it, but make it native. Simply copying and pasting won’t cut it anymore. A post that works for Instagram might flop on LinkedIn or TikTok. Success on social media comes from making the effort to understand the culture of each platform and matching the content style accordingly. When your posts align with the platform and its users, it performs better—it feels tailored, not templated.

That doesn’t mean you should fall into every single trend that pops up, no matter how tempting it is. Josh talks about the pressure brands feel to go viral, which can often lead to FOMO. Marketers see quirky, offbeat content working for one brand and immediately want to replicate it, whether it fits or not. But copying extremes doesn’t guarantee success. 

In the episode, Josh tells us a story about his time at Arby’s. The brand’s legendary tweet about Pharrell’s hat at the 2014 Grammys didn’t happen by chance. It came from months of building trust between legal, leaders, and marketing. When the moment hit, the team had the confidence and alignment to act fast, and the result was $50 million worth of media coverage.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Josh Martin, Director of Social Media & Community Management at Church's Texas Chicken

💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn

Key Insights

Tailor Your Content to the Platform

Repurposing content is smart, but you have to be strategic about it. Today’s audiences expect content that’s not only relevant but also tailored to where they’re seeing it. Simply reposting the same asset across every platform won’t cut it. Instead, marketers should consider the nuances of each channel. What works on LinkedIn could crash and burn on TikTok. The magic happens when you align the message, format, and audience. It’s not about creating everything from scratch - it’s about refining each post with intention. When content feels like it truly belongs in someone’s feed, it’s more likely to spark engagement, drive positive reactions, and deliver real value.

You Only Have a Few Seconds - Make Them Count

Short-form video has changed the content game. If you don’t grab someone’s attention in the first three seconds, you’ve probably lost them. Audiences are constantly scrolling, and first impressions are everything. That’s why the most effective content is insight-driven. It’s not about gimmicks; it’s about understanding what your audience cares about and delivering it creatively. This is where strategy meets storytelling. When you combine smart insights with captivating visuals and tight editing, you create content that actually lands - and more importantly, sticks in your customers' minds. 

Let the Experts Cook

When marketers are trusted to follow through on strategy, the results can be magic. Too often, great ideas get watered down by too many voices or risk-averse decision-making. But when leaders stay aligned on goals and give creative teams room to execute, award-winning work happens. Just look at Josh’s team, for example! True collaboration requires trust. It’s not always easy to get everyone out of the kitchen, but when it works, the outcome is more than just a campaign. It’s momentum and its impact.