Fireside Chat: Creator Special with Natalie O'Leary, BBC Radio 1 | SocialMinds Live Manchester 2024

Fireside Chat: Creator Special with Natalie O'Leary, BBC Radio 1 | SocialMinds Live Manchester 2024

Author: SocialChain November 6, 2024 Duration: 33:30

The creator economy is barely twenty years old,
but already, it's dramatically changed the social landscape for brands and marketers. Audiences crave real life, not challenge videos; excessive gifting is seen as out of touch, not aspirational; and TikTok has levelled the playing field by making creators
out of everyday people sharing their stories.

But if there's one thing creators know how to do, it's adapt. Creators are testing and learning, leaning into new content formats and features, and even building empires of their own. And old-school influencers
who made a name for themselves on YouTube have diversified their platforms and income streams as their audiences have grown with them.

Play back the live podcast now and find out Nat and Amelia's tips for how brands, like creators, can thrive on social amid constant change.

Expect to learn:

  • Whether platforms or creators dictate the changes we see on social
  • How to balance staying up to date with trends with creating a sustainable content strategy 
  • Why your brand should be partnering with creators across every social platform 

Download our key takeaways report from SocialMinds LIVE now.


Hosted by Eve from SocialChain, SocialMinds-A Social Media Marketing Podcast pulls back the curtain on how major brands actually operate online. It’s less about theory and more about the tangible strategies discussed directly with the people executing them. You’ll hear candid conversations with marketing leads from organisations like Ryanair, Formula 1, and Innocent Drinks, where they share what works, what doesn’t, and the lessons learned along the way. Alongside these in-depth interviews, the podcast delivers straightforward, no-nonsense breakdowns of the latest platform changes and algorithm updates that you need to know about. The aim is to demystify the daily realities of social media management, transforming overwhelming trends into practical steps you can apply. This approach has made it a top-rated resource for professionals who want to move beyond the hype. Tuning into this podcast feels like gaining a direct line to the industry’s inner circle, offering a blend of high-level case studies and essential news without the filter. It’s designed for marketers who prefer their insights actionable and their advice grounded in real-world campaigns, all delivered with a conversational tone that avoids jargon. If you’re looking to understand the mechanics behind memorable social campaigns, this series provides a consistent source of clarity and inspiration.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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