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Social Media Marketing Podcast

Social Media Marketing Podcast

Michael Stelzner, Social Media Examiner 742 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

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.

Episodes

Meta Wants to Run More of Your Marketing — But Should They?
Meta Wants to Run More of Your Marketing — But Should They? Sep 17, 2026 00:42:35 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 Adv
How YouTube's Algorithm Can Find Your Customers for Free
How YouTube's Algorithm Can Find Your Customers for Free Sep 10, 2026 00:49:14 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 WrongHow to Target the Viewer, Not the CustomerHow to Use a Curiosity Gap to Earn the ClickHow to
Is AI Making It So Anyone Can Run Effective TikTok Ads?
Is AI Making It So Anyone Can Run Effective TikTok Ads? Sep 3, 2026 00:41:07 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
Creating a Video Series: Why Your Business Needs One
Creating a Video Series: Why Your Business Needs One Aug 27, 2026 00:45:19 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 MattersThe 4H Formula for Structuring Individual Videos for an Educational Video SeriesHow to Use Your Orig
New Ways to Expand Reach and Engagement on Instagram
New Ways to Expand Reach and Engagement on Instagram Aug 20, 2026 00:44:25 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 MarketersUsing AI-Powered Stories Effects and Keeping Stories AuthenticSwapping Audio on Published Posts and Carous
A Proven Instagram Strategy for Business Growth
A Proven Instagram Strategy for Business Growth Aug 13, 2026 00:51:59 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 2026How to Create Natural-Feeling Instagram Reels for MarketingHow to Create Natural-Feeling Instagram Carousels for MarketingHow to Find Your Format Mix and Posting Cadence With Instagram Metr
The New LinkedIn Content Playbook: AI, Collaboration, Creator Marketplace, and Out-of-Network Reach
The New LinkedIn Content Playbook: AI, Collaboration, Creator Marketplace, and Out-of-Network Reach Aug 6, 2026 00:41:22 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 MarketingUsing
How to Grow on Instagram Without Reels
How to Grow on Instagram Without Reels Jul 30, 2026 00:47:15 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 CreatorsChoosing the Right Visual Style for Instagram CarouselsWriting Instagram
YouTube on TV: What Marketers Need to Know
YouTube on TV: What Marketers Need to Know Jul 23, 2026 00:43:16 Wondering what YouTube's aggressive push into living rooms means for your marketing channel strategy? I interview Liron Segev to learn how to optimize your YouTube channel and content for TV viewersWhy YouTube on TV Changes MarketingOptimize Your Channel Banner and Thumbnails for TVCreate Longer, Episodic Content for the Couch AudienceUnderstand YouTube's New Unique Reach MetricPrepare fo
Writing Winning LinkedIn Content, Without AI
Writing Winning LinkedIn Content, Without AI Jul 16, 2026 00:46:33 Struggling to get traction on LinkedIn despite posting consistently? I interview Kasey Brown to discover a three-part framework for writing LinkedIn posts that capture attention, hold readers through to the end, and drive meaningful shares.Making the LinkedIn Content Gap Work for YouThe Triple S Framework for LinkedIn Content: StopThe Triple S Framework for LinkedIn Content: StayThe Tripl
Instagram Plus Stories Features, User-Controlled Algorithms, and Episodic Reels: What Marketers Need to Know
Instagram Plus Stories Features, User-Controlled Algorithms, and Episodic Reels: What Marketers Need to Know Jul 9, 2026 00:42:49 Wonder how Instagram’s newest features could shift where your content gets discovered and who it reaches? I interview Chelsea Peitz to discover how four new Instagram updates should shape your marketing approach.Instagram+ Stories FeaturesInstagram’s User-Controlled Algorithm and ReachInstagram Instants Disappearing PhotosInstagram Reels Series and Your MarketingGuest: Chelsea Peitz | Sho
How to Grow and Monetize a YouTube Channel (Even If You're Starting Late)
How to Grow and Monetize a YouTube Channel (Even If You're Starting Late) Jul 2, 2026 00:44:45 Are you convinced it's too late to build a YouTube presence that actually moves the needle for your business? I interview Ty Myers to discover how to launch and grow a YouTube channel from scratch—including the production steps that build audience trust and the strategies that turn viewers into paying clients.Four Steps to Get Started on YouTubeIdentifying Topics That Will PerformDevelopi

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