How to Build a Paid Social Strategy Around Real Audience Behaviour | Mark Byrne, Brave Bison and Gareth Harrison, SocialChain

How to Build a Paid Social Strategy Around Real Audience Behaviour | Mark Byrne, Brave Bison and Gareth Harrison, SocialChain

Author: SocialChain August 11, 2025 Duration: 29:22

Mindsets matter more than metrics. In episode two of The Media Lift Effect, Eve Young returns with Gareth Harrison (SocialChain) and Mark Byrne (Brave Bison) to unpack how brands can apply the model across audience, creative, media, and measurement. 

From auditing assets to making use of AI tools like AudienceGPT, this episode shows how to build strategy around real behaviour, not outdated personas. Creative becomes your targeting, organic becomes your testbed, and measurement becomes the bridge between brand and performance. 

If you want a social strategy that works with the algorithm, not against it — this is where to start. 

🔗 Get the full framework in the whitepaper: https://www.socialchain.com/social-minds/insights/the-media-lift-effect/%E2%86%97


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

SocialMinds - A Social Media Marketing Podcast
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