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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 and co-host Jerry Potter as they interview experts to help you discover new strategies and actionable tips that will improve your marketing. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/podcast/
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Applying AI to Marketing and Business: Lessons From the Trenches
4d ago00:42:29Summary readyWhat happens when a media company goes all-in on AI for 2.5 years? In this special episode, Michael Stelzner and Ali Kelly, Director of Memberships at Social Media Examiner, pull back the curtain on how their team actually uses AI every day — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons they've learned along the way. You'll discover how they use AI to curate daily news for marketers, how AI helped reposition an entire product's messaging based on customer data, and how a 60-minute live training gets turned into a full resource kit using AI-powered workflows. Whether you're just getting started or deep into your own AI journey, this episode is packed with real-world examples you can apply to your marketing and business.Guest: Ali Kelly | Check out the AI Business Society at SocialMediaExaminer.com/aisociety Review 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.
SummaryFrom Content to Conversion: TikTok's New All-in-One Funnel Tools
5d ago00:41:07Summary readyWondering how to capture more traffic and direct sales from TikTok search? I interview Keenya Kelly to learn how to use TikTok’s latest features to improve content creation, search strategy, and customer purchases.Using TikTok Symphony to Create Content From Text, Voice, or a Single ImageUsing TikTok Search Hub to Claim Branded Positioning in TikTok SearchUsing TikTok Go to Turn Initial Discovery Into Bookings With TikTok GoGuest: Keenya Kelly | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/722Review 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 Create Content on LinkedIn to Attract Your Ideal Prospects
2w ago00:45:34Summary readyWondering how to attract the people on LinkedIn who actually want to buy from you? I interview Will McTighe to discover a three-part LinkedIn content funnel framework plus the specific post formats and posting ratios that make it work.Content Styles That Create AwarenessContent Styles That Build TrustContent Styles That Generate Leads and SalesLinkedIn Content Ratio FormulaGuest: Will McTighe | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/721Review 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 Adjust Your Content for LinkedIn's New Feed Algorithm
3w ago00:45:10Summary readyDo you know which signals LinkedIn's algorithm now uses to decide who actually sees your content? I interview AJ Wilcox to discover how LinkedIn's latest feed algorithm changes who sees your content.Aligning Your Content Strategy With the New LinkedIn Feed AlgorithmOptimizing LinkedIn Posts for the Engagement Signals That Now Drive ReachPreparing for LinkedIn's New Live Event RequirementsGuest: AJ Wilcox | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/720Review 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.
SummaryYouTube Shorts: Hooks and Curiosity Loops That Explode Your Views
4w ago00:42:43Summary readyWant more leads from YouTube Shorts? Wondering how to create YouTube Shorts that get more than a thousand views? I interview John Scott to discover techniques to produce YouTube Shorts that people will watch, rewatch, and share.What Marketers Need to Know About the Shorts FeedThe Audio-Visual-Text Hook FrameworkCuriosity LoopsObstacle + Solution StorytellingGuest: John Scott | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/719Review 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.
SummaryYouTube Tools That Scale Attention
May 1400:47:11Summary 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
May 700:45:47Summary 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
Apr 3000:45:35Summary 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
Apr 2300:45:18Summary 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.
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