Social Media News Live: Discussing the latest social media tools, tips, and tactics with industry experts, innovators, creators, and storytellers

Expert live video coach and accomplished content creator, Kirk Nugent, shares how to “stop selling and start streaming!” We’ll cover what businesses are doing right with live streaming, opportunities for innovation, and where content creators can make the most significant impact. We’ll also discuss how we can support up-and-coming creators and diversity of talent, perspectives, and people.

Do you feel like everyone is shouting, but no one is listening? Especially businesses online? Do you want to be the business or brand that people actually want to connect with? On this week's Social Media News Live, our friend Brooke Sellas shares how she's helped billion-dollar companies connect with the online communities that discuss, influence, and buy their brands. Social media listening and customer care are the subjects of her brand new book, Conversations That Connect, so we're pushing everyone to our Amazon Live channel, so you have a chance to buy Brooke's book! Check it out at jeffsieh.live

Here’s “Part Two” of our conversation with Janet Murray about the launch of her new 2023 Courageous Content Planner and Content Kit. We invited her back for an honest and transparent debrief on her critical pre-order week launch stats, which generated 31k in Pre-Order sales in 7 days. We’ll discuss what content worked (and what didn’t), the actual spend, and the results! Courageous, indeed!

YouTube launched YouTube Podcasts. Spotify continues pushing video podcasting to creators. Even TikTok is thinking about launching a music service to feature podcasts. See a trend? With companies making significant investments in video podcasting, we invited Zach Mitchem to discuss how YouTube podcasts can build your YouTube channel, brand, and business.

With ad revenue from podcasting expected to double to $2 billion this year, we invited Colin Gray from The Podcast Host and Alitu App to share actionable strategies for starting and growing a successful podcast. How do you launch a stellar show and stick with it? Consistently provide value with each episode? Keep audiences engaged and wanting more? TUNE IN to this week’s Social Media News Live to find out!

e you struggling with your content marketing strategy? Not sure where to focus your marketing budgets as you plan for 2023? On this week’s Social Media News Live, Janet Murray reveals how her new Courageous Content Planner and Content Kit can save time and make more money for your business. And, we’ll cover the processes to keep your content consistent!

Podcasting offers an amazing opportunity to grow your personal brand, community, and business. On this week’s Social Media News Live, Katie Brinkley reveals how her podcast generates leads, builds her brand, and grows her agency. And, we’ll cover the workflow and processes that keep her show streamlined and consistent! Tune in and learn how to launch a business podcast of your own.

Join Jeff Sieh and Grace Duffy as they recorded live from Podcast Movement! Guests Lou Mongello, Megan Powers, Christiana Comer from Descript, Colin Gray, Jim Fuhs, and Erik Fisher discuss the state of podcasting and live video.

Crystal Tosh smacked head-first into the realization that she was running a business she hated and chasing clients with other people’s one-size-fits-all strategies. As a self-proclaimed marketing rebel, she now helps business owners tap into what makes them unique and lean into their magnetic intuition. Tune in to learn more about her authentic approach to marketing and how you can tap into yours too!

You’ve probably noticed a few changes to Instagram over the past few months. More videos and recommended content than friends’ posts, more ads, and new features that have many users upset! We have Corey Walker, the co-author of "Instagram for Dummies” and marketing specialist, on this week’s Social Media News Live to help make sense of all the updates (and update reversals) coming from Instagram. Is the platform still impactful for brands and profitable for creators? Find out!