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Let's Talk Social
The #1 short-form podcast for all things social media, e-commerce, and business! Join Rich Haik and the Alpha Social Media team as they discuss popular topics, strategies and more! This podcast is perfect for the person managing a business' social media, creating content and anything else for digital business.
Episodes
45 episodes
How You MESSED UP - Investing in Websites and Social Media
You were told to "get a website" and "be on social media"—but what if the way you invested is what's holding you back? In this episode of Let’s Talk Social, Rich Haik pulls back the curtain on how businesses mess up their digital presence and w...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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31:05
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How 2025 AI Content is Destroying Your Website's Rank
AI was supposed to be your content superpower—but what if it's quietly destroying your rankings instead? In this episode of Let’s Talk Social, Rich Haik exposes the hidden downside of AI-generated content and why your blog posts, despite being ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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7:02
AI Image Generation - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
One million users in one hour. That’s how fast the new AI image generation tool inside ChatGPT took off—and it’s a sign that the visual content game is changing fast. In this episode of Let’s Talk Social, Rich Haik dives deep into the rise of g...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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11:11
Influencer Marketing Gone Wrong: What Brands Need to Know
S5E9: The Dark Side of InfluencingWe all love a good influencer success story—but what happens when the spotlight reveals something darker? In this eye-opening episode of Let’s Talk Social, Rich Haik pulls back the curtai...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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11:06
Cancel Culture vs. Your Brand: How to Stay Protected on Social Media
In today’s hyper-connected world, one bad post or brand misstep can spiral into a full-blown PR crisis. In this episode of Let’s Talk Social, Rich Haik dives into the world of cancel culture and what it really means for brands, busines...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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11:55
Google Ads vs. Social Media Ads: Which One Works Best for Your Business? 🤔
Welcome back to Let's Talk Social! In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the biggest digital marketing debates: Google Ads vs. Social Media Ads. Which one gives you the best return on investment, and more importantly, which ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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9:40
Is Bluesky the Next Big Thing or Just Another Social Media Experiment?
Is Bluesky the Next Big Thing or Just Another Social Media Experiment?In this episode of Let’s Talk Social, we’re diving into Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform backed by Twitter’s co-founder Jack Dor...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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7:48
Is the Internet Real Anymore? Exploring Dead Internet Theory
Is the internet still the chaotic, human-powered space we remember, or has it been quietly taken over by AI, bots, and scripted interactions? In this episode of Let’s Talk Social, we dive into the Dead Internet Theory—the idea t...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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14:34
Forget the Millions. The Best Engagement Happens with 10k-100k Followers. 🎙️
Micro-influencers aren’t just sticking around—they’re thriving. With higher engagement rates, more trust, and better ROI, they’re proving to be the secret weapon for brands in 2025. But what makes them so effective? And how can businesse...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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11:39
Marketing in the AI Era: Smarter Tracking, Better Results 👌
In this episode of Let's Talk Social, we dive into how AI is changing conversion tracking in a world without third-party cookies. Learn how predictive analytics, digital fingerprinting, and AI-driven attribution impact ad...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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13:50
🎙️ The DEATH of Organic Social Engagement? 🌐
In this episode of Let's Talk Social, we’re diving into the hot topic of organic social media reach. Is it really dead—or just evolving? 🤔 From algorithm updates to ad-heavy feeds, we explore why organic engagement has declined, how so...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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12:54
TikTok BANNED in 2025? Here's the Deets
TikTok’s fate in the U.S. hangs in the balance as a 2025 ban looms. Dive into the data privacy drama, national security debates, and the ripple effects on creators, marketers, and users. Could this be the end of TikTok—or just the beginning of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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13:22
Engage and Convert: Insights into Social Media Advertising - S4 E9
In this episode of Let's Talk Social, host Rich Haik provides an in-depth overview of social media marketing. He discusses the importance of understanding the marketing funnel and the five key steps to successfully engage with customers. Rich d...
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22:17
TikTok Mastery: Creating and Capitalizing on Viral Videos
S4E8 - From Zero to TikTok Hero: Secrets of Viral Video SuccessIf you like going viral on TikTok, this video is going to talk about ways that we can spot trends, ultimately create a viral video, and then the steps after the fact to ca...
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16:05
Social Media Simplified: Strategic Posting for Busy Marketers
Welcome to Let's Talk Social! On this week's episode and host Rich Haik dives into the secrets behind MAXIMIZING your engagement and reach on social media. We'll cover valuable insights on how to maximize reach and engagement for your social me...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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13:37
Navigating the Newsfeed: A Dive into Edge Rank Mechanics
In this eye-opening episode of "Let's Talk Social," host Rich Haik goes beyond the surface to demystify Meta's mysterious algorithm that has long puzzled business owners and content marketers alike. Ever wondered how and why certain posts show ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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19:20
From Awareness to Advocacy: Social Media's Power - Lets Talk Social S4E5
Welcome back to Let's Talk Social Season 4, Episode 3. In this installment we delve deep into the transformative power of social media marketing in guiding and enhancing the customer journey.Join us as we walk through the ins and outs of...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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17:50
TikTok FINED $13.8M, New Instagram Features and More News for April 2023
In this jam-packed episode of Let's Talk Social, we'll delve into the recent £12.7m fine imposed on TikTok by the UK watchdog for misusing children's data, and how it impacts the future of the platform. We'll also explore Facebook's addition of...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:48
6 Ways to Have BETTER POSTS on Social Media
Welcome to this episode where you'll have the opportunity to learn six effective strategies for enhancing your social media posts. Our host, Rich, will be your guide as he delves into various topics that cover a wide range of techniques, from s...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:04
How to Better GROW Your Socials in 2023 - Facebook, TikTok and More
Welcome to "Let's Talk Social" - the podcast where we discuss all things related to social media marketing! In this episode, we're diving into the topic of "How to Grow Your Social Media in 2023" - an important subject for anyone looking to exp...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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22:37
How To Build The PERFECT Landing Page.
This week's episode of Let's Talk Social is all about how to build the PERFECT landing page for your website. To maximize your website's benefits, listen to Rich's 13 website principles to gain better conversion rates for your business. M...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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15:50
People Are Leaving Twitter For Another Platform...
Is Mastodon the new Twitter? Rich with Let’s Talk Social goes over the competing platform, why people are switching over from Twitter, and what the future looks like with the increasing number of social media platforms being created. Will you b...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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10:39
The Death of BeReal & How TikTok Now Can Help Business
Learn what TikTok did to the up-and-coming social media app: BeReal. Now that the app in is the crosshairs of the social giant TikTok, it is going to have to get serious and figure out how it is going to retain users. Rich goes over how y...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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4:17
The TOP TRENDS in Branding for 2023
Do you want to know how business owners can stay relevant through trends this upcoming year? Knowing about trends and how to talk about them will benefit your business in the long run, so Rich goes over 7 ways brands are beginning to trend in 2...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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10:20