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Social Media Marketing Podcast
Hosted by Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner · EN
Publishing weekly since 2012, this show helps marketers navigate the ever changing marketing jungle with expert interviews from leading marketing pros. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover new strategies and actionable tips to improve your marketing. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/podcast/
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YouTube Tools That Scale Attention
4d ago00:47:11Summary readyAre you producing YouTube content but failing to gain traction? I interview Liron Segev to learn, which new YouTube tools and features can help you get more attention and build better relationships on YouTube.New Content Tools: Add Motion for YouTube Shorts, Re-Imagine, Add Object, and AI-Powered Effect MakerVoice Replies for CommentsYouTube’s Creator Partnerships Platform Powered by GeminiGuest: Liron Segev | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/718Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryThe Science of Attention: Creating Short-Form Videos People Won't Skip
2w ago00:45:47Summary readyWonder how others consistently engineer short-form videos that get watched, shared, and remembered? I interview Hilary Billings to learn how to leverage three psychological principles that make people stop scrolling to watch short-form videos.How to Apply the Science of Attention to Your Short-Form Video StrategyConnection: The Two-Fold FoundationReputation: The Authenticity FormulaEmotion: The Engine That Makes Content SpreadHow to Develop Each Short-Form VideoGuest: Hilary Billings | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/717Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryNew Instagram Tools to Drive Traffic, Optimize Your Content, and Establish Branding
3w ago00:45:35Summary readyLooking for new ways to make Instagram work for your brand? I interview Chelsea Peitz to discover how to use caption links, profile grid customization, custom sticker tools, and major Edits app improvements for marketing.Instagram Post Caption LinksInstagram Profile Grid Customization and Editable ThumbnailsInstagram Sticker Tools For Custom BrandingInstagram Edits App Tool & Feature UpdatesGuest: Chelsea Peitz | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/716Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryIncreasing Conversions: Quick Wins That Work in 2026
4w ago00:45:18Summary readyAre your conversion rates falling along with the size of your email list? I interview Jay Schwedelson to learn how to grow your database and drive more sales in 2026.Why Getting Conversions Is Harder Than Ever4 Ways to Grow Your Email DatabaseHow to Fix What's Broken on Your Landing PagesHow to Optimize Your Post-Conversion Thank You Page for Additional ConversionsHow to Use One-Click Actions to Protect Your Email DeliverabilityGuest: Jay Schwedelson | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/715Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryFacebook's 2026 Rules for Reach & Relevance
Apr 1600:42:10Summary readyAre you spending hours creating content on Facebook only to watch your reach plateau or shrink? Wondering whether the latest platform changes are going to reward your work or make the climb even steeper? To discover how Facebook is reshaping who gets seen in 2026, how a new viewer feedback system could influence which Reels get recommended, what the new creator affiliate program means for brands and marketers, and why Meta's emerging AI video app may matter more for advertisers than it first appears, I interview Tara Zirker.Guest: Tara Zirker | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/714Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryAds and AI: Leveraging AI Creative in 2026
Apr 900:42:45Summary readyAre your competitors producing more creative than you can match because they've figured out how to use AI to do it at scale? Are you still waiting weeks for a UGC creator to deliver one video, then repeating that cycle for every new ad variation you want to test? To discover why AI-generated ad creative is no longer optional, and learn how to use AI image tools to produce polished and native-looking UGC video ads, I interview Caleb Kruse.Guest: Caleb Kruse | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/713Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryLinkedIn Is Rewriting the Rules of Visibility
Apr 200:42:14Summary readyAre you watching AI tools send leads to your competitors while your LinkedIn presence sits idle? Wondering whether the new LinkedIn ad features are worth your time? To discover how to position your LinkedIn content to get cited by AI tools like ChatGPT, which new LinkedIn ad features are worth testing, what LinkedIn's crackdown on automated comments means for your engagement strategy, and more, I interview AJ Wilcox.Guest: AJ Wilcox | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/712Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryAd Creative Strategy: The Easy Way to Improve Facebook and Instagram ROAS
Mar 2600:47:02Summary readyAre your Facebook and Instagram ads getting lost in the feed while your competitors keep stealing the clicks? Are you spending time and money tweaking campaign settings when your real problem might be on screen? To discover how to build a Facebook and Instagram ad creative strategy from the ground up—including how to identify the right messages to test, what kinds of creative formats actually perform, and how to tap into Meta's free creator network to generate high-performing ads without doing all the production yourself, I interview Ben Heath.Guest: Ben Heath | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/711Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryHow to Use TikTok's Verified Business Account Features and Local Feed
Mar 1900:42:59Summary readyAre you struggling to reach local customers on TikTok? Wondering whether switching to a business account will help? To discover how TikTok's new verified business account unlocks powerful features for marketers, how the platform's new Local Feed helps neighborhood businesses get discovered, and more, I interview Keenya KellyGuest: Keenya Kelly | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/710Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryImproving Customer Experience: How to Increase Revenue and Profitability
Mar 1200:44:09Summary readyAre you spending most of your marketing budget chasing new customers while the ones you have are leaving? Do you suspect that better customer retention could be your biggest revenue lever, but you're not sure where to start? To discover a proven three-part framework to keep customers coming back and turn them into your most effective marketing channel, I interview Shana Lynn Bresnahan.Guest: Shana Lynn Bresnahan | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/709Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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