Social Media Marketing Podcast

Want to use AI to create LinkedIn content without getting flagged or losing credibility? I interview AJ Wilcox to learn how to use AI strategically at each stage of content creation on LinkedIn.

• The Ideation-Expertise-Polish Model for AI-Assisted Content
• LinkedIn's AI-Powered Live Stream Tools
• LinkedIn's AI Ad Creative Tools and the Variation Trap
• LinkedIn Video Format and Aspect Ratio Performance
• LinkedIn Comments as a Strategic Growth Channel
• LinkedIn Posting Frequency and Timing That Maximizes Engagement

Guest: AJ Wilcox | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/738

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Wondering how to create Instagram Reels that build a loyal following without expensive equipment or hours of editing? I interview Shannon McKinstrie to discover a complete framework for creating authentic, unpolished Instagram Reels that drive engagement, attract followers, and convert viewers into customers.

• Why Unpolished Content Outperforms Polished Production on Instagram
• Find the Intersection of Expertise and Enthusiasm
• Use Identity-Based Hooks to Stop the Scroll
• Write Hooks Built on Specificity and Perspective
• Visual and Editing Techniques That Boost Reel Retention
• Test Reels Content With Instagram Trial Reels Before Publishing to the Feed

Guest: Shannon McKinstrie | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/737

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Wondering how to use Meta's newest algorithm changes and AI tools to lower your ad costs and improve lead quality? I interview Tara Zirker to discover how Meta's latest updates to ad placements, creative AI, the pixel, and business agents are reshaping what marketers need to control and what they should hand over to the algorithm.

• Why Meta Is Removing Manual Placement Controls and What Advantage+ Placements Actually Does
• The Andromeda Algorithm and Why Creative Diversity Is Now the Competitive Lever
• How the AI-Enhanced Pixel and Product Catalogs Change the Data Game
• Using Meta AI at Meta.ai for Account Analysis and Strategy
• Meta Business Agent and the Rise of AI-Powered Customer Interactions

Guest: Tara Zirker | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/736

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Want to stop paying for distribution and let YouTube's AI find the right audience for your business? I interview Derral Eves to learn how to build a YouTube content strategy that lets the algorithm find and deliver your ideal customers without paid ads.

• Why Most Businesses Get YouTube Strategy Wrong
• How to Target the Viewer, Not the Customer
• How to Use a Curiosity Gap to Earn the Click
• How to Build Know, Like, and Trust Before Selling
• How to Use Find an Authentic Voice
• How to Choose the Right YouTube Video Format and Engagement Mechanism
• How to Use YouTube Analytics to Analyze and Adjust Your Content Strategy

Guest: Derral Eves | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/735

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Want to run TikTok ads but find the Ads Manager interface overwhelming and the learning curve too steep?​ I interview Melissa Laurie to learn how TikTok's latest AI tools, including Agentic Hub, Symphony Creative Studio, and Content Suite, can simplify ad creation, automate campaign management, and help produce high-performing short-form video content.

• TikTok's Agentic Hub and MCP Open the Door to AI-Powered Ad Management
• AI Skills That Give Marketers a Shortcut to Expert-Level Campaign Management
• Symphony Creative Studio Generates Video Ads From Briefs, but Human Oversight Remains Essential
• Content Suite's AI Search Simplifies Competitive Research and Creative Ideation
• How to Structure Short-Form Video That Outperforms AI-Generated Content

Guest: Melissa Laurie | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/734

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Wondering how to create video content that builds real audience relationships and drives sales? I interview Daryn Strauss to learn how to structure a binge-worthy video series using proven storytelling frameworks that turn casual viewers into loyal customers.

• Why Video Series Content Matters
• The 4H Formula for Structuring Individual Videos for an Educational Video Series
• How to Use Your Origin Story in Educational Video Series: The Story Vault & Re-Hooking
• The Golden Series Formula for Creating a Video Series
• How to Choose a Repeatable Video Series Format

Guest: Daryn Strauss | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/733

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Curious which of Instagram's latest features can help small businesses reach new audiences? I interview Elizabeth Marberry to learn how to use Instagram's caption, music, and audio updates to expand your reach and engagement.

• Instagram's TV App Expansion and What It Means for Marketers
• Using AI-Powered Stories Effects and Keeping Stories Authentic
• Swapping Audio on Published Posts and Carousels
• How Adding Music to Instagram Carousels Unlocks the Reels Feed
• Creating Multi-Caption Carousels and Strategic Carousel Content

Guest: Elizabeth Marberry | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/732

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Wondering why your Instagram content isn't converting the way it used to? I interview Ellen Mackenzie to discover a three-part Instagram marketing strategy for 2026.

• Why Instagram Feels Different in 2026
• How to Create Natural-Feeling Instagram Reels for Marketing
• How to Create Natural-Feeling Instagram Carousels for Marketing
• How to Find Your Format Mix and Posting Cadence With Instagram Metrics
• How to Amplify High-Performing Organic Instagram Posts With Paid Ads

Guest: Ellen Mackenzie | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/731

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Curious which new LinkedIn features can help your brand reach entirely new audiences? I interview AJ Wilcox to learn how collaborative posts and the creator marketplace work, how a new analytics metric reveals whether your content is breaking beyond your existing network, and how to use AI on LinkedIn without getting flagged.

• Using LinkedIn Collaborative Posts & Creator Marketing
• Using LinkedIn Campaign Manager Brand Kit for Ads
• Using LinkedIn Collaborative Posts to Drive Reach Beyond Company Pages
• Using AI-Powered People Search for All US Users
• Using the LinkedIn Creator Marketplace: How to Pitch B2B Influencers & Thought Leaders
• Understanding LinkedIn’s In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Analytics

Guest: AJ Wilcox | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/730

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Wondering how to turn casual Instagram photo slides into a consistent lead generation system? I interview Katelyn Rhoades to learn how to use Instagram carousels to build a loyal following, generate leads, and drive sales without ever hitting record on a Reel.

• Why Instagram Carousels Outperform Reels for Many Creators
• Choosing the Right Visual Style for Instagram Carousels
• Writing Instagram Carousel Hooks
• Structuring the Instagram Carousel Story Arc
• Turning Instagram Carousel Engagement Into Revenue

Guest: Katelyn Rhoades | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/729

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