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SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
On this week’s episode of Social in Six, senior creative Eve Young is back with Mil in the studio. Together, they recap the top headlines from social, including Bulletin Boards, TikTok’s answer to Broadcast Channels; Instagram and TikTok developing connected TV apps; and YouTube's new shoppable stickers for Shorts. They also discuss Meta’s plan to train chatbots to send follow-up messages unprompted; X making advertisers literally pay by the pixel, and Reddit’s new Recommendations tool. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at...
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How Dr. Oetker Cooked Up Its Content Strategy for Culture & Loyalty | Josephine Keller, Dr. Oetker
SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
Dr. Oetker is a brand that has a place in every household’s cupboards, but it’s also found its place on everybody’s social feeds - particularly for its baking category. Today’s guest is Josephine Keller, Dr. Oetker’s head of digital marketing, and she joins us to share how the brand has successfully built out its in-house social production capabilities, what the power of both UGC & EGC has been for them (and when to use each) and why old cult classic Facebook Groups is still worth the investment. Got a question or a suggestion for the SocialMinds podcast? Get in...
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SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
This week, Mil is joined by The Fifth’s associate creative director Joel Newman to break down the need-to-know headlines from the world of social. This time, they’re discussing a suite of new ad tools from both TikTok and Meta, LinkedIn’s new First Impressions Ads and a promising update on Instagram’s trial Reels. We also cover Pinterest’s midyear trends report and, finally, unpack a WPP Media report that says creators are set to generate more revenue than traditional media channels this year. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at .
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Procurement, Pitches and Partnerships: Why Chemistry Still Counts | Tina Fegent
SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
Procurement isn’t just about cost-cutting anymore. It’s about chemistry, collaboration and long-term value. That’s the message from this week’s guest, Tina Fegent – one of the UK’s first marketing procurement specialists and a leading voice in agency-client relationships. In this episode, we explore how procurement has evolved from tactical to strategic, why “fit over flash” matters in pitches, and how agencies can build lasting partnerships with brands. Tina also shares her take on the future of social media, the role of AI in marketing, and what makes campaigns like...
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Introducing Brave Talk: the brand-new podcast from the team at Brave Bison.
SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
The Brave Bison team sit down to decode what’s next — from search and social to technology and experience. No jargon. No fluff. Just unfiltered insights, bold opinions, and the real stories behind the strategies shaping growth today. Whether you're scaling campaigns or rethinking the funnel, if it moves the needle — we’re talking about it. Hit follow to be the first to listen to Decoding Discovery — a two-part series diving into how AI and social are reshaping the way people search, discover, and decide. Listen on Apple Podcasts: Listen on Spotify:
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SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
Show your support! Vote for Eve, your SocialMinds host, to win Creative Trailblazer in the Prolific North Creative Awards here: This week, SocialChain strategist Chelsea Noronha joins Mil in the studio to unpack the latest, greatest, and up-and-coming social media features you need to know about. That includes an update to TikTok Ads and its new moderation feature, native reposts on Instagram, and new creator collaboration tools on YouTube. We also cover one LinkedIn feature brought back from the dead, and Pinterest’s latest foray into AI with a smart recommendations-based...
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Why Brand Fundamentals Are More Important Than Ever | Kathryn Swallow, Unilever
SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
Platforms change, trends come and go. Brand fundamentals must remain. That’s the opinion of this week’s guest, Kathryn Swallow - former worldwide head of Unilever’s deodorants category, previously the global VP for Rexona (Sure) and Dove. Among all of Unilever’s brands, the deodorant category stands out thanks to the global success of those brands as well as Lynx (Axe), and their success is owed in part, Kathryn says, to a deep understanding and respect for a brand’s positioning, purpose and and proposition. In this, we ask how brands can stay true to their core - and...
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How Surreal Turns Failure Into a Roadmap For Success | John Thornton, Surreal
SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
In a space where failure is hidden from a wider audience, Surreal embrace the imperfect. A challenger brand within the staid world of cereal marketing, Surreal have emerged as a distinct voice. John Thornton, Senior creative at Surreal breaks down the process of embracing your marketing bluffs and peeling back the veneer of the social economy.
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SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
SocialChain strategy and innovation director Gareth Harrison joins Mil to unpack this month’s Social in Six updates. This time, that’s an update on TikTok’s ban in the US, which has been extended again; a handful of updates from Meta to improve social SEO and make creator partnerships easier; and LinkedIn’s new Trends page that curates videos based on trending workplace topics. Elsewhere, Snapchat has launched a new ad format in Sponsored AI Lenses, while YouTube Shorts has changed the way it measures views. Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds...
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How Weetabix Reinvented Itself Without Losing Its Legacy | Lorraine Rothwell, Weetabix
SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
“Have you had your Weetabix?” is an iconic ad slogan as any. But post-pandemic, though Weetabix had become part of online conversations, it wasn’t necessarily translating to consumers’ shopping baskets. In this episode, Lorraine Rothwell, head of marketing at Weetabix, shares the story of how the brand reconnected with its core demographic while remaining relevant to younger audiences. Discover how social informed ad creative, the power of nostalgia in marketing, and how Weetabix continues to surprise and delight without losing its heritage roots.
info_outlineOn this episode of Social in Six, Mil is joined by Callum Woodbridge, senior creative at SocialChain. Together they cover all the headlines you need to know from the world of social, including TikTok Shop’s new feature to get you buying top products, LinkedIn rolling out comment impressions and Pinterest’s plan to stop AI images taking over the feed.
Plus, two updates from Instagram, including a possible new standalone Reels app and testimonials for Partnership Ads. Finally, they give you the lowdown on a new study that says TikTok is the top media channel for short-term ROI.
Got a question or suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at [email protected].