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Justin Baker is a social media strategist and manager from Los Angeles, California. His client base is predominantly made up of public figures from the entertainment industry, politicians and religious leaders. In this episode we talk about what Justin does from his day to day role to how he strategises and advises his clients and helps them communicate with their fans and followers. It's an in-depth insight into a niche space for social media and one I find really interesting. I hope you do too!

The Australian bushfire season in late '19 and early '20 was devastating, it was the worst we've seen. Throughout the devastation social media played an important part in connecting people, helping communities affected, informing the world of the extent of the fires with stories from the front lines. It also spread misinformation & negativity and also worked to stamp that out. My guest today wrote about the types of social media use during the fires & he joins me in this episode to discuss.

Jess is the founder of Collabasaurus as a way to connect brands for clever collaborations and partnerships, the "Tinder for brands" as Jess puts it. How effective is collaborative marketing and how can social media play a part? Is it just for big brands or can small and medium businesses collaborate effectively too? Jess takes us through these questions and also shares a personal story of how social media enriched an experience and led to deeper and new connections.

A pandemic forces us to live in a very different way than what we're used to, it drives us apart through social distancing yet we crave connection. Do we have the opportunity to socially and emotionally evolve because of COVID-19? Major social change happened after the 1918 Spanish Flu, will we see a change after COVID-19? E hello@goodsocialpodcast.com W goodsocialpodcast.com

Although we're separated through practicing social distancing in a way, we're closer than ever. Social media use throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has grown immensely and the content being shared is more human, more authentic and aiding us to form deeper connections than ever before. E hello@goodsocialpodcast.com W goodsocialpodcast.com

With so many of us now relying on social media to stay in contact with friends and family while social distancing, our consumption of social media is at an all-time high! In this episode Todd and Alex discuss enriching their relationships through social media while considering three key points for consuming and publishing content during the COVID-19 crisis. E hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. W goodsocialpodcast.com

Cat Sanz joins me to talk about #fiveminutesofmine, a movement designed to make sure you don’t forget about well, YOU, & there’s never been a more relevant time than right now. The stress of the current pandemic is pressing down on all of us & there’s confusing messaging coming from every direction. In this candid conversation with Cat, you’ll hear us chatting about self care & what that really means, or can really look like on a daily basis. E hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. W goodsocialpodcast.com

Christian Small is a PGA accredited golf coach who spends his days guiding amateur and professional players to improve their game. In 2019 Christian set himself the goal of playing in the Australian Open qualifier but not having played professionally for more than a decade he spent the next 191 days training and preparing. He shared everyday of his adventure on social media and through that, kept himself accountable, inspired others and achieved something he never imagined. ---------   Let's make an episode together! I want to hear your stories of how social media has made an impact on your life. Let's turn your story into an episode to share it, inspire and educate others. Email me hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. Visit goodsocialpodcast.com

Recorded LIVE from Social Media Marketing World, San Diego on March 3, 2020. Not on my usual recording equipment, so a noticeable difference in audio quality. I'm discussing the conference as a whole, my key takeaways and why we keep going back to SMMW. ---------   Let's make an episode together! I want to hear your stories of how social media has made an impact on your life. Let's turn your story into an episode to share it, inspire and educate others. Email me hello@goodsocialpodcast.com.   Visit the website goodsocialpodcast.com

The balance between censorship & free speech is constantly challenged in modern society. Even though the debate existed long before social media, the immense penetration of social media ensures that the impact of this struggle is felt & amplified around the world. --------- I want to hear your story of how social media has made an impact on your life and turn it into an episode to share, inspire & educate others. Let's make an episode! E hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. W goodsocialpodcast.com

  Recently I've had conversations with listeners about why they were on social media, the consensus was: Connections.   One of my fundamentals of social media, forming connections is essentially what social media is built on. In this episode I share some examples of the types of connections we can form and their benefits.   ---------   Let's make an episode together! I want to hear your stories of how social media has made an impact on your life. Let's turn your story into an episode to share it, inspire and educate others. Email me hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. Visit the website goodsocialpodcast.com

TikTok had a huge year in 2019 and amassed more that 1.6 billion downloads. It is rivaling Instagram and it is set to continue to grow in 2020. So... what is it, where did it come from and how are people using it? Lachlan Kirkwood joins me in this episode to share his wealth of knowledge of TikTok, who is using the platform, what brands are doing with it and where things might be going from here. --------- Let's make an episode together! I want to hear your stories of how social media has made an impact on your life. Let's turn your story into an episode to share it, inspire and educate others. Email me hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. Visit the website goodsocialpodcast.com

It's my first episode in 2020 and the last few months have been a whirlwind. I'm talking about the last few months, becoming a Dad and how I've been using social media and sharing my son. I also talk about what I want from social media for him as he grows older and into the future. I also announce my plans for the podcast for 2020 and I want to hear your stories of how social media has made an impact on your life. Let's turn your story into an episode to share it and inspire and educate others. Email me hello@goodsocialpodcast.com. Visit the website goodsocialpodcast.com  

Cherie Clonan is the founder and Director of social media agency – The Digital Picnic. Cherie's approach to social media for her business authenticity - led, it not only defines her but also her team, clients and even influences her followers.

It's the 50th episode! Todd recounts some of his most popular episodes, some of his favourites and recaps what Good Social Podcast is all about.

D.P. Knudten speaker, Author, Dean of the Nonfiction Brandversity, all 'round legend and my friend from Madison, Wisconsin is joining me on the podcast today to talk brand and culture on social media.

In May 2019 Instagram began testing hiding post likes in Canada, in July they expanded the test to six more countries. It became huge news for social media and traditional media but what does it really mean and why are they really testing it?

Big news about your life is important to you and considering how and who you share it with is equally important. In this episode Todd and Alex discuss their recent big news (hint: they’re having a BABY!), when they chose to share it and why.

What happens when someone is blocked on Twitter? In President Trump's case, it violated the Constitution of the USA. When Trump block several Twitter users because the expressed opposing views, they sued him – and won!

It seems to happen weekly, a social media user will be held accountable for a tweet or a post on Instagram or facebook. It could be a brand, business, politician, sports person or anyone on social media and that accountability makes it a better place.