In the competitive world of social media, even major brands struggle to connect with their audience. Elfried Samba, who Cat enthusiastically proclaims as the 'king of social,' helped Gymshark grow its following from 1.5 million to 20 million in just seven years. Now, as founder for his own social media agency Butterly 3ffect, he shares his insights on creating engaging content, leveraging market trends, and thriving in today's social media landscape. Join us to learn from his journey and...

The race to see who will make it to number one in the UK Christmas charts has always been a hotly contested battle. But by 2009, Simon Cowell’s X Factor winners were the dominant force, with four consecutive wins under their belt. Enter Jon Morter, a social media hellraiser who was out to cause chaos in the charts. Using every social media trick in the book, Jon inspired a movement which toppled the X Factor from its number one spot and catapulted a 1992 Rage Against the Machine single...

When it comes to going viral on social media, the introduction of TikTok changed the landscape for how creators produce content, and how we consume it en masse. Nowhere is this more clear than with Garron Noone, an Irish star who went from starting 2023 with a few thousand subscribers on the platform to having his videos regularly reach millions of followers weekly. His unique brand of Irish comedy has captured the hearts of fans all over the world, and his relatable content always has...

With over 10 million followers across their social platforms, Boiler Room has been dominating the online music scene since their inception in 2010. Their promotion of sets from underground dance artists via live streams has highlighted some of the finest acts in techno, jazz and hip hop from across the globe. Boiler Room’s social strategy has created a new way for audiences to connect with music from around the world from the comfort of their own homes.  Kicking off Season 3 is Fabiana...

The internet is buzzing with social media success stories, and we’re back for another season of Social Creatures. We’ll be exploring the secrets behind some of today's biggest social media wins, as well as uncovering some of the key successes behind the rise in influencer popularity.  This season, we’ll be talking to all sorts of people, whether it’s about going viral, driving business results, influencing public opinion, and even setting up a social media platform from scratch. You'll...

In 2017, Fyre Festival captured the world’s attention. For a moment in time it was the hottest ticket in the world and founder Billy McFarland built its initial worldwide excitement and buzz entirely on social media. But the festival dramatically fell from grace when the terrible execution of the event shocked the world, resulting in Billy being convicted of fraud and owing roughly $27 million dollars to his investors. When reality hit, it was also social that documented the downfall of the...

Harnessing the power of social marketing to unite people to tackle climate change is a formidable undertaking, and Too Good To Go is paving the way. It’s estimated that a third of all food produced in the world is wasted and 10% of world greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste alone. This impact is greater than of the aviation industry and plastics combined. Too Good To Go is the world's largest food waste app and it’s revolutionising the battle against food waste. The app lets you...

Despite the progressive nature of the contemporary art industry, there had never been a huge presence of these artists in the social media space. That is, until Unit London exploded onto the scene in 2013 with a range of pop-up locations highlighting a new group of diverse, unrepresented artists whose talent was to be celebrated in a non-discriminate way. Its founders, Joe Kennedy and Jonny Burt, endeavoured to advance the contemporary art scene by taking a more accessible and inclusive...

Over the past two decades, the world of social media has undergone a remarkable evolution, reshaping the way we connect, communicate, and consume content. As a seasoned consultant, Matt Navarra has stood as a vigilant observer and an active participant. He's not only witnessed the shifts but has also been at the forefront of guiding brands and institutions through these seismic changes.  In today’s episode we speak with the seasoned social media consultant, Matt Navarra. With a career...

The emergence of luxury fashion houses during the 19th Century marked a transformative moment in history, birthing legendary brands that would shape the landscape of fashion, and define style, trends and sophistication. These exclusive high fashion luxury brands captivate its followers with their exquisite designs and impeccable attention to detail that epitomise desirability.  For the majority of their audience, their products are unreachable. So in an industry that defines trends and isn’t...

From its humble beginnings in 1984, Ryanair has grown to become one of Europe's leading airlines. It has established itself as a prominent and influential brand, known for its innovative approaches to engaging with customers through social media platforms. With a strong emphasis on building a vibrant and humorous online presence, Ryanair has effectively utilised social media channels to connect with their audience, drive brand awareness, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. In this...

Innocent is a fruit juice and smoothies brand that aims to be Europe’s favourite little drinks company.  Well known for their ability to create emotional connections with people over social, the premise of Innocent is to ‘leave people better than we found them’.  They have mastered the art of emotional marketing, bringing humour and meaning into the customer experience; making people choose their offline product because they’ve made them feel something online. As a B Corp, they believe in...

Building a large following on social media is often key to the success of many companies. But building a trusted online social community is at the heart of the success of Riley; with honest and realistic promises central to their progressive marketing. They’ve taken the world of period products by storm, combining a health and wellness approach with direct customer-centric social media marketing with a simple message: ‘why should your period be a pain?’ In this episode of the podcast, we...

Faced with challenging economic times and global inflation, businesses across all industries are working hard to get the best return on investment.  As marketing is often the first channel to suffer when it comes to budget cuts, in today's episode we investigate how to maximize marketing with a small social media team.   Capturing the cultural zeitgeist is generally a difficult task for most marketing companies, and even more so on social media. Trends, cycles, consumer tastes, and that...

Discover how Oxfam blend fashion, celebrity and social media for Second Hand September to show how sustainable clothing can be chic and good for the environment. More of us are becoming conscious of the impact the modern fashion industry has on the world around us. One of the easiest ways to reduce the impact our fashion choices are having on the environment is by following the 5 R’s of sustainable fashion; reduce, rewear, recycle, repair and resell. In this episode, we speak with Emma...

Social media is a place where any user can be connected to celebrities, influencers, and any public figure in an instant, but sometimes that connection can come at a cost. One of the most pressing ongoing topics on social media is how to address toxic behaviour and internet trolling, with one particularly prominent group at the forefront of that conversation – professional athletes. This is where FIFPRO comes in. FIFPRO is a representative body that works with FIFA to advocate on behalf of...

Sitting somewhere between an employee and an influencer, workfluencers are on the rise. Rather than just curating articles on professional milestones and triumphs, workfluencers are known for being more open and honest about day-to-day work life, and consequently are favoured because they provide an authentic look at professional life. As their popularity with audiences grows, brands are increasingly understanding that these workfluencers can generate more engagement and express the brand...

Social media marketing is a constantly evolving space, and with new trends, topics, and tactics seemingly emerging overnight, it’s sometimes hard to know what to do. That’s why we’re here to help with our social media marketing podcast for professionals like you!  After all the exciting conversations we had on season 1 of Social Creatures, we’re back with a new crop of the best and brightest social media marketers from around the world. This season we’re speaking to the minds behind some of...

Mob is a salivatingly delicious food platform which makes cooking cool. But beyond the tasty meals and branding - Mob is a collective with a conscience, dedicated to educating young cooks how to make exciting and nourishing meals on a budget. Tune in to find out how they've utilised social media to blend coolness with conscience, as well as land impressive partnerships with industry giants. And of course, you can connect with @Mob to see them cooking up a storm for yourselves. This is our...

Fanbytes are making digital waves with their award winning social media campaigns for some huge global brands. Their secret weapon? Gen Z influencers and unique data insights to what makes consumers stop scrolling. Ocean Clarke, account director at Fanbytes, shares how their data tools are matching brands with both creators and their social media audiences, whilst Stacey, Sprout's dedicated social media agony aunt, helps a clinic balance content creation against privacy-conscious...

ATG is the driving force behind 32 regional theatres across the UK, and many more around the world. Chris Welton, Head of Social and Content, shares how social media is a key tool in selling some of country's most beloved shows to millions of audience members, and in supporting the producers and theatres behind them. Hear what advice Sprout's social media agony aunt Stacey has for community groups looking to make best use of social channels, and if you have your own social media predicament,...

There are some events that feel made for social media. The Paralympics are undoubtedly one of them. But beyond the thrill of event, the victories and the losses, ParalympicsGB is a social account making huge inroads to change the perception and visibility of disabled athletes, and disability in general, right across society. With the largest social media following amongst international Paralympic social media accounts, we are delighted to hear from Kevin Crowe who is at the helm of the...

Let's face it, there's fewer of us hanging around the water cooler these days. So much of our chit chat now happens on social media, something that TV bosses and their socials team understood a long time ago. But how are they capitalising on social users' desire to react, share, connect over TV shows?  Enter Owen Williams, MD of the social media agency Siml, and former Head of Editorial Strategy at the BBC. Discover how publishers are curating creative content that stimulates and resonates...

Wine drinking, shenanigans and hams - they're all in a day's work at the Royal Academy. We speak to Fionnuala Deasy, social media lead at the renowned institution and longest established art school in Britain, to hear how its collections have inspired conversation and creativity for over 250 years. Discover how the RA has balanced its ardour for the arts with a dexterity for the digital to blend entertainment with education perfectly on their social channels, and find out how to be top of...