{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/67c0729c6b976c335172b21b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What’s Changing in Social Media and How to Stay Ahead","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1740665132274-f7e22ce2-41a6-4f1c-887d-b7a504e7676e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This<strong> isn’t just about football—it’s a massive marketing event.</strong> And this year’s ads proved that <strong>brands winning in 2025 aren’t just running commercials—they’re running full-scale multi-platform campaigns.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I break down <strong>how brands like OpenAI, Carl’s Jr., and Meta used influencer marketing, nostalgia, and strategic calls to action</strong> to <strong>get the most out of their investments</strong>—and how <strong>small businesses can apply the same tactics.</strong></p><p><br></p><h4>In this episode, you’ll learn:</h4><ul><li><strong>Why marketing needs to start before launch day:</strong> The best brands build hype early, and <strong>you should too.</strong></li><li><strong>How influencer marketing works (even without influencers):</strong> Your <strong>network is your best asset</strong>—use it to spread your message.</li><li><strong>The power of nostalgia in branding:</strong> People love familiarity, so <strong>reviving past content can spark engagement.</strong></li><li><strong>How to make your marketing feel human:</strong> Don’t just list features—<strong>tell a compelling story that connects with your audience.</strong></li><li><strong>The importance of a strong call to action:</strong> If you’re not <strong>giving your audience a reason to act, you’re losing business.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Want to take your marketing to the next level? Subscribe to</em> <strong>Rocky Mountain Marketing</strong> <em>and visit</em><a href=\"https://www.katiebrinkley.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> <strong>katiebrinkley.com</strong></a> <em>for expert marketing strategies!</em></p><p><br></p><p>Start with Metricool today!</p><p><a href=\"katiebrinkley.live/cool\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">katiebrinkley.live/cool</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:</p><p>Speaking: <a href=\"https://katiebrinkley.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://katiebrinkley.com/</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.com</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#SportsMarketing #MarketingStrategy #ContentMarketing #SocialMediaGrowth #InfluencerMarketing #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusinessMarketing #DigitalMarketing #BrandBuilding #MarketingTips #Entrepreneurship #MarketingForSmallBusiness #SEOForBrands #MarketingSuccess #SocialSelling</p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}