Talk Social To Me

Today, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the rapidly changing landscape of social media, focusing on the potential ban of TikTok and the implications for users and platforms like Meta. They explore the future of decentralized social media, the role of blockchain technology, and the challenges of user control over algorithms. The conversation also touches on the reactions to the TikTok ban, the rise of alt...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the new Instagram feature—Trial Reels. They explain why they think Trial Reels are a great new addition to Instagram and how they would use it to build their accounts in 2025. They also discuss the possible side effects of a TikTok ban in the USA, Snapchat's incredible creator fund program, and so much more. Try out Iris, our AI social media manager today for F...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the latest updates in social media, focusing on Facebook's redesign aimed at attracting Gen Z, the announcements from Meta Connect including AI innovations, and the implications of emerging technologies like VR and AR. 00:00 Introduction and Catch-Up 01:47 Facebook's Redesign and Targeting Gen Z 07:28 Meta Connect Announcements and AI Innovations 09:36 Ray-Ban...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben delve into the latest developments in the social media landscape, and the importance of messaging across platforms! They discuss the future of advertising in messaging apps and emphasize the need for brands to adapt to changing user behaviors and the significance of direct communication with audiences! 00:00 Navigating the Social Media Landscape 02:50 TikTok's New Feat...

Today, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the importance of customer personas in marketing. They emphasize the need to understand who your ideal customer is and how to speak directly to them. Plus, take you through their FREE (yes, free!) customer persona worksheet step-by-step to help you create the perfect persona for your social media strategy. Download the free customer persona worksheet here. Follow B...

Today, Mackenzie and Ben discuss various topics, including the changes to Instagram's metrics, the evolving personas of tech CEOs, and the rise of AI in customer service. They also touch on the impact of social proof on user engagement and the challenges of navigating misinformation in the digital age. In this conversation, Ben and Mackenzie discuss various updates and features on Instagram. They...

In this episode, Mack and Ben discuss the latest social media news, including TikTok's new feature that allows users to find songs by singing or humming them, Instagram's feature that highlights the original creators of trends, and the ability to lock and hide DMs on Instagram. They also touch on the importance of targeting a specific audience and the potential drawbacks of going viral. The conver...

Today, Mackenzie and Ben talk all about TikTok's latest app, Whee, and why in the world we need a new app. Plus, new Instagram and Threads updates are here, a new AI app from Snapchat has launched, and our favorite new AI tool is here and will help you do 75% of your social media content.  Try out Iris, our AI social media manager today for FREE! Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Macken...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben talk all about Meta's new verification program! They discuss the different packages offered, price points, and the impact on small creators and businesses. They also delve into the features and benefits of each package, as well as the potential implications for content reach and quality.  Part 1: Introduction to Meta Verified and Its Impact Part 2: Understanding the Me...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben discuss the recent updates to the Instagram algorithm and how it prioritizes original content. They highlight the importance of creating unique content, the labeling of reposts, and the removal of aggregator accounts. They also discuss the higher reach for smaller creators and the shift towards a TikTok-like algorithm. The conversation emphasizes the need to focus on o...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben catch up on all the latest social media news. From TikTok getting banned to Meta AI to TikTok Notes. Ben gives a preview of TikTok Notes and ... it's less than impressive.  Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Scheduling, and Analytics tool. It helps you brainstorm content...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben talk about the latest social media news, like Florida banning social media for anyone under the age of 16, Instagram hiding content from its users, all the new features from X, and so much more! Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Scheduling, and Analytics tool. It helps...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben talk all about the TikTok Ban, what the bill actually means, what will happen if the TikTok ban gets passed, and the real reason behind the ban (and it's not exactly what you think!).  Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Scheduling, and Analytics tool. It helps you brains...

This week, Mackenzie is joined by TikTok Shop expert Connor Lee from EK Creative. They spoke all about how to create a TikTok Shop, why TikTok Shop is so effective in selling your products and services, and his biggest tips and tricks on how to set up your shop in the best way possible for sales. Learn more about EK Creative here . Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben talk all about the brand-new partnership between Google and Reddit, the future of AI in social media, the brand-new features Instagram just released and how you can incorporate that into your social media strategy, and so much more.  Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Sc...

Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor Listen to Call Her Creator's episode on Social Media Tools to Streamline Your Business in 2024. About Flick Flick is a social media AI, Hashtag, Scheduling, and Analytics tool. It helps you brainstorm content and caption ideas, helps you find, manage, and analyze hashtags, schedules all of your social media, as w...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben talk all about what the Head of YouTube has said about the future of YouTube in 2024—from Shorts to long-form video to AI, this is what you need to focus on when it comes to YouTube this year. Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor See the full YouTube video of Ben explaining everything you need to know about growing on Yo...

This week, Ben and Mackenzie have a little catch-up on all the 2024 social media news that has come out since the holidays. They talk all about X, Facebook and Instagram updates, and things you should keep your eye on when it comes to creating social media content this year.  Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a multi-platform...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben talk all about Taylor Swift's marketing abilities. The queen of rebrands and making her fans desperate for anything she releases, they talk about the things brands can learn from Swift about marketing their own products. Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is an Instagram Hashtag, Analytics, and Multi-...

This week, Ben brings on his sister, Abbie! As a young TikTok creator, she talks us through how she likes to be marketed to as a Gen Z-er, how she consumes social media, and why all Gen Z-ers are on Snapchat. Follow Abbie on TikTok: @abbieeerobinson Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is an Instagram Hashtag, Analytics, and Multi-...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben have a major catch-up and talk about all the things they missed in social media. From X becoming a dating website to all the new features from Instagram? It's been a weird week in social media. Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a multi-platform Hashtag, Analytics, and Scheduling tool. We help you...

This week, Mackenzie speaks with Crystal Witter of Small Business Mentor all about how to start your own digital business. They speak all about how to effectively market your online business, get new followers through your door, and why it's important to build a social media strategy for your digital business.   Follow Crystal Witter on TikTok: @crystal_witter Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzi...

This week, Mackenzie speaks with Mike Lawson, brand strategist and owner of marketing agency Brainstorm Africa. They speak all about how to perfect your brand strategy and the dos and donts of getting started with launching your very own brand. Follow Mike Lawson on Instagram: @themikelawson Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is an Instagram Hashtag, Analytics, and M...

This week, Mackenzie and Ben have a major catch-up and talk about all the things they missed in social media. From X becoming the Everything App to TikTok and Google joining forces? It's been a weird week in social media. Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleavitt_ Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is a multi-platform Hashtag, Analytics, and Scheduling tool. We help you f...

This week, Mackenzie speaks to Wave Wyld, TikTok and social video expert, on how to create viral short-form videos. She also gives tips and tricks on how to quickly make content, what to do if you're camera shy, and why you shouldn't jump on all of the latest social media trends. Follow Wave Wyld on Instagram: @wavewyld Follow Mackenzie on Instagram: @kenzieanntaylor About Flick Flick is an Instag...