Social Pros Podcast Why Social Needs a Seat at the Leadership Table
This episode with Fractional VP of Social Media at Social Proof Agency, Robyn Nissim, is a masterclass in social media. Hear about her journey from in-house roles to fractional work, the importance of investing in social media, and much more.
Full Episode Details
This episode welcomes Robyn Nissim, who shares her journey from Head of Social at big brands such as Alo Yoga and Anastasia Beverly Hills to her current role as Fractional VP of Social Media for a variety of brands. Robyn reflects on the pivotal shift towards a digital-first approach and emphasizes the importance of adapting in the dynamic social landscape.
Host Leanna Pham and guest co-host Sunny Hunt talk to Robyn about how vital it is to invest properly in social, and she highlights the percentage of online users that are influenced by brand social media—a compelling stat that shows just how important it is for brands to be engaging effectively. They talk about the value of tracking impressions, click-through rates, and cultural impact, emphasizing the need for brands to align their strategies with the digital behaviors of their target audience.
The conversation also explores Robyn’s thoughts and advice on innovative influencer marketing strategies and the role of social media teams within organizations. Robyn shares her favorite structure for her social teams, advocating for cross-functional collaborations and strategic content planning. They also discuss finding the balance between leveraging trends for brand visibility and maintaining a robust content strategy grounded in brand authenticity.
In This Episode:
- 0:40 - Robyn expands on her current role
- 2:14 - What she loves about building teams
- 3:54 - How she approaches brands that aren’t investing in social
- 6:13 - Why brands need to invest in roles and responsibilities within the social team
- 8:42 - Robyn’s ideal social team breakdown
- 11:32 - How social teams can share their insights with the whole organization
- 13:06 - Ways small teams can get a seat at the table
- 15:03 - Trends Robyn is seeing in social currently
- 21:17 - Advice for starting an influencer program
- 23:35 - Robyn’s favorite activation and why
- 26:04 - In-house roles vs fractional roles
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