BrewDog is known for its outrageous stunts and reactivity. But where most brands would respond to a social or cultural trend with a quip on Twitter, BrewDog lets it inspire new products, which then fuels PR, sales and more online conversation. In this episode of Social Minds, we're joined by BrewDog's head of social media Josh Benge, previously of KFC UK&IRE, to discuss the merits of the brewery's unique approach to product and social. We also talk about when stunts go wrong and how to deal with backlash, how to talk about brand purpose without appearing self-congratulatory, and what BrewDog is doing to forward climate change activism.

On this week's episode of Social in Six, Theo and Eve discuss the upcoming launch of Twitter Spaces and all the new features available, TikTok's new ads library and the introduction of personalised ads to the For You Page, and Instagram's idea to launch a kids version of its app dedicated to under 13s. We also reveal the details behind Snap Inc's acquisition of Fit Analytics and what it means for AR commerce, Facebook's plans for in-stream ads in short-form videos and Clubhouse's new Creator First program. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Contact us at [email protected].

Often the most engaging social-first experiences are those that feel exclusive to the audience. But when you're a global brand with millions of fans around the world, how do you balance that exclusivity with mass appeal? In this episode, we're joined by Kyle Elliot, senior global social media manager at Adidas. Having worked behind-the-scenes on global campaigns and activations like Tango Squad FC and Adidas's Rent-A-Pred hotline, Kyle analyses the importance of exclusivity for global brands on social and why major sports brands can't always conform to consumer expectations. In a nod to the next wave of audio platforms, we also touch on how platform disrupters like Clubhouse and Discord are changing the game.

This week on Social in Six, we reveal Twitter's plans to introduce native commerce features including shopping Cards, Pinterest's investment in video, AR and a new creator programme, and the update to LinkedIn Company Pages that SMMs have been waiting for. Plus we talk about Facebook's expansions of Shops to the UK and Canada, the tips that TikTok has for brands on its platform and Twitter's latest feature announcements, Super Follows and Communities. Click this link to watch Theo and Eve webinar on podcasting for the Marketing Meetup on March 9: http://sochn.co/3v7TLhw Want to be on Social Minds? Every other Monday we're answering your questions about the social landscape. Send in your voice recordings to [email protected].

People are primed to purchase on Pinterest. 98% of Pinners report trying new things they find on the platform. So why aren't more brands taking it seriously? In this episode, we're joined by Yulia Aleksandrova, global social media manager at MADE.com and Jackie Klimes, retail partnerships manager at Pinterest - previously of LinkedIn. Pinterest is an instrumental element of MADE.com's marketing and their activity is the perfect case study of how powerful Pinterest can be, both organically and for paid campaigns. In this episode, we find out the differences in visual search versus social media strategies, how Pinterest caters for both long-consideration and impulse buys, and the content types that provide brands with the highest ROI on the platform.

On this week's instalment of Social in Six, Theo and Eve discuss the possibility of paying for some Twitter features, Instagram's plans to launch collaborative LIVEs with up to four people, and the job advertisement spotted on LinkedIn that suggests a focus on creator partnerships. Plus we talk about Twitter's ongoing foray into audio with the addition of voice-based DMs, YouTube Shorts' latest usage stats following plans to launch it in the US this March, and the new education initiative from TikTok: Seller University - which is dedicated to educating brands and creators on how best to collaborate on ecommerce-driven campaigns. Want to be on Social Minds? Every other Monday we're answering your questions about the social landscape. Send in your voice recordings to [email protected].

It's no secret that regulated industries and major companies take longer to adopt new tech. But how can social work within the walls of regulation and still do its job? In this episode, we're joined by Ben Lancaster-Nogueira, managing consultant at Deloitte Digital. Ben advises brands in the banking industry and so is no stranger to opening minds to social. In this episode, we discuss the possibilities available to risk-averse companies with ample red tape to navigate, the repercussions of slow adaptation, and why challenger brands in the same sectors can often move faster. Plus we talk about the best social channels for regulated industries, how to manage risk and crises, and how social commerce is shaking up the industry.

It's the first Social in Six of 2021 and already there's a lot to talk about. This week we cover two telling tests from Instagram: removing the ability to share feed posts to Stories and the possibility of a vertical video feed for Stories. We discuss Twitter's acquisition of newsletter service Revue and the platform's plans to integrate it into its own upcoming newsletter feature. We also explain the new ASA guidelines that penalise using beauty filters in advertising. And finally we reveal the user uptake in Snapchat Spotlight - the platform's answer to TikTok. Want to be on Social Minds? Every other Monday we're answering your questions about the social landscape. Send in your voice recordings to [email protected].

Talent or training? Specialised or broad skills? Experience or attitude? Your social team are the front line of your brand. Knowing which roles to fill, what culture to employ and how to lead by example are therefore crucial to any modern brand's success. In this episode, we're joined by Amazon Prime Video's head of social media and editorial content, Carlo Karim Frem, to find out how Amazon Prime Video's leading social team was created. In this, we reveal why company values aren't just words on a wall, the red (and green) flags to look out for when interviewing talent and what skills you need to nurture to build the dream social team from scratch.

And just like that, Social Minds has wrapped for 2020. But before we part, we wanted to look back on our highlights from what has been a year of incredible guests and insightful conversations. In this episode, Theo and Eve share their favourite moments from the podcast this year, sharing times when our guests took us by surprise and taught us all something new and the trends that have stood out the most in hindsight. Catch up on moments you might have missed, relive your favourite episodes and listen out for our top tips for 2021. Thank you all for your continued support of the show and we'll see you in the new year.