SocialMinds sets out to make social media second nature for any marketer. Be a fly on the wall as our host, Eve, goes behind the scenes of the best global brand...
On a special episode of Social in Six, Mil and our creative director Jake are talking all about TikTok’s imminent ban in the US. They cover everything that’s happened so far, what the short- and long-term impacts of a nationwide ban would be, and what that could mean for the future of social. Plus, they’re ensuring your social strategy is prepared for every possible scenario come Monday with some actionable advice for brands. Download our free fact guide for brands here: https://www.socialchain.com/social-minds/industry/the-tiktok-us-ban-everything-you-need-to-know/ Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at [email protected].
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Pinterest: What Pinterest Predicts 2025 will look like for brands and marketers | Louise Richardson, Pinterest (Europe)
Pinterest Predicts is the not-yet-trending report that fuels brands and marketers’ plans - and consumers’ wildest imaginations – every year. And, every year, we sit down with Pinterest’s director of marketing for Europe, Louise Richardson, to learn how these trends to be will shape what we wear, eat, dress, decorate with, plan, drive, and experience throughout the next 12 months. No matter your job title, no matter your brand’s category, no matter your personal passions – this report is a non-negotiable for you to sink your teeth into. If you want to start and stay ahead of the curve, that is. You can find Pinterest Predicts 2025 here: https://business.pinterest.com/en-gb/pinterest-predicts/ And access and track Pinterest’s wealth of search data and insights all year round right here: https://trends.pinterest.com/
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SOCIAL IN SIX [090]
On this episode of Social in Six, Mil and Eve cover two updates from Instagram: a Trials update for Reels, and its latest new features for Broadcast Channels. They also discuss what Australia’s social media ban means for brands, how TikTok is allegedly hoping to boost shopping with TikTok Mini apps, and YouTube’s latest slate of updates to facilitate brand and creator partnerships on platform with BrandConnect. Finally, they cover an ads update from Meta that gives your Traffic campaigns increased flexibility. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at [email protected].
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Duolingo: How Social Creates Word of Mouth Buzz for Duolingo | Rebeca Ricoy, Duolingo
When the language learning app’s owl mascot, Duo, first appeared on our TikTok screens, marketers and audiences alike couldn’t look away from the unhinged comedy bits and hilarious community engagement. Now, as Duolingo looks to build on its success and evolve the brand for the future, we sit down with its Regional Marketing Director for Europe & LATAM, Rebeca Ricoy, to learn what the future holds for Duo and the other ensemble cast of characters you interact with on the app. Expect to hear why the brand wasn’t shy to embrace its intimidating reputation, how they approach local vs global social, and how social is just one piece of a much larger marketing plan. Got a question or a suggestion for the SocialMinds podcast? Get in touch at [email protected].
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SOCIAL IN SIX [089]
On this episode of Social in Six, Mil and our associate creator director Emma break down two updates from Instagram, including mythbusting on sponsored content and the news that the platform shows less popular videos in lower quality. Elsewhere, TikTok is tinkering with a new shopping integration, and LinkedIn has some tips to get you optimising for mobile. Plus, YouTube wants to make it easier for you to partner with Shorts creators, and finally, microblogging platforms Bluesky and Threads have seen an uptick in usership following the US election. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at [email protected].
About SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
SocialMinds sets out to make social media second nature for any marketer. Be a fly on the wall as our host, Eve, goes behind the scenes of the best global brands in the game, and extracts actionable insight from their experts, for you. Including bi-weekly interviews with guests like Ryanair, Formula 1, Innocent Drinks, as well as fluff-free bulletins on important platform updates, this top-rated podcast is designed to provide unfiltered access to the most coveted names in the industry, wherever they are in the world.
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