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Dec 31, 2019•3 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It's A Social Thing
On average, you spend 2 hours and 22 minutes of your day on social media. Let's say you're 25 years old, got your first MySpace when you were 13. That's at least 9,723.6 hours of your life.
Over the past ten years, channels have risen and fallen, trends have come and go. More importantly, social media has changed the way we think, behave, and act– on and off the internet.
This podcast aims to explore the good, the bad and the ugly of social through stories and expert analysis.
Some episodes may make you laugh, others may make you cry. But it's a podcast, so at least no one has to know.
Episodes
Where is social media going &meet your host with Venus Ranieri
Guest interviewer, Stephen Macurdy sits down with Venus to interview her for a change. We talk about how I got into social media, where I think it's going and more for our last episode of season 1!
Dec 31, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Esports & Gaming with Fluffy Nutmeg (aka Stephanie Russo)
In our second to last episode of season 1 we have Stephanie Russo, now a Manager of Client Strategy, Media + Custom Content at Twitch! Steph and I talk about the rise of Twitch, what it means to really be an esports gamer these days and a trip down memory lane. Fun Fact: *** Twitch has raised over 17 MM for charity since 2017 *** Connect with Stephanie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephrusso/ Twitch Username: FluffyNutmeg ...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Intersection of Mindfulness and Social Media with Jen Durkee
What really is mindfulness? When you say that word, for most people you think of yoga and the stereotypical image of how does yoga with it. In today's episode, we have Jen Durkee, CEO of Modernly Mindful. We dive into her time working and growing a new type of mindfulness community on social media, why this is for everyone and even includes a mindfulness meditation at the end of this episode. Jen's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-mindfulness-actually-why-should-you-care-jen-d...
Dec 03, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hacked? It happens. A Thanksgiving Conversation Guide For Your Loved Ones
*Sarah McLachlan's In the Arms of An Angel Plays* Has someone at your Thanksgiving dinner been hacked online recently? You're not alone. There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds. (Security Magazine). IT questions and general questions about weird things happening online are common this time of year. This mini-sode skims the surface on this topic but with enough detail to impress your family that you really know your stuff and maybe save one or two of them from becoming part ...
Nov 26, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Finding Love In The Public Eye with Holly Gurbisz from MTV's Double Shot At Love
Today on the podcast, we have Holly Gurbisz from MTV's Double Shot At Love with Vinny and Pauly D. We chat about how she ended up on the show, what was it really like before the editing and how trying to find love on national tv changed her life! Holly's Instagram (40.5K): https://www.instagram.com/hollygurbisz/ Double Shot At Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doubleshotatlove/ Holly's Twitter: It's deactivated y'all ...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
How Did Social Media Get Us Here? With Guest Alice Sun
Today's guest is Alice Sun! Alice is a Growth Marketing Manager at Simple Health in NYC. Together they dive into the short history of social channels and give their POVs on why certain channels succeed, while others fail. What it takes to be a successful business or person on social media and more! Don't forget to connect with Alice on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicecsun/ If you or someone you know would be an excellent guest for the podcast, please visit venusrani...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 21 min
Finance and Social Media with Joe Scannell
Today on the podcast we have Joe Scannell! Joe is the Vice President, Digital Lead of Financial Communications at Edelman! We dive into the barriers to entry in social media for Financial companies and institutions, his favorite client memories, how he got a job at one of the largest digital agencies in the world and in a surprising twist of events, Tic Tok! Stay in touch with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joescannell0/ ...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
New Episode Next Week!
Sometimes life gets in the way. I wanted to let you all know that there will not be a new episode this week, but we will be back next week with an event on finance and social. In the meantime, if you've enjoyed this podcast, share your feedback with me or subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen!
Oct 29, 2019•1 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Business Side of Social Media with Lori Donnelly
On today's episode, Venus and Lori talk about the evolution of social media for business and how your companies social presence has evolved from nice-to-have to a must. Lori Donnelly, Creative Director @ Direct Development, leads the visual and strategic direction for all marketing and PR efforts for clients and manages all creative personnel. Beginning her career as a production intern for Haymarket Media and then as a production artist for a NYC-based social media gaming company, Lori h...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Social Media and Mental Health (Eating Disorders)
Today on the Podcast we have Jessica Sprengle, MA, LPC formerly from NJ and now residing in Austin Texas. Jess is a psychotherapist specializing in the care & treatment of eating disorders and we dive into the impact of social media (specifically Instagram) on body image. Outside of that, we discuss how to safeguard your mental health on social media, what the body positivity movement actually stands for, spill the tea on the skinny tea epidemic and praise her majesty, Liz...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Influence vs Influencer in Social Media Marketing
In this episode, Venus and guest Jon Chang discuss the creation of Influencer culture, what makes someone influential and how companies can do their due diligence when it comes to finding the right influencer to partner with. Named to the Forbes Under 30 Marketing & Advertising list for work as a digital, growth, and product marketing expert, Jon is also a recognized global educator and keynote speaker, having spoken at 30+ events around the world. He's currently Head of Growth, US at...
Oct 08, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Intro & Welcome!
Hi! I'm Venus, host of this podcast and overall weird human being. I work in Social and I'm super freaking excited to have you along for the ride as we explore the impact social plays on and offline. This is a bi-weekly podcast so new episodes will come out every other week. Want to be a guest? Head over to http://www.venusranieri.com/ Want to stay connected and share your thoughts? Head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ItsASocialThingPod...
Oct 01, 2019•6 min
Dating and Hookup Culture in the Age of Social Media
In this episode, Venus and guest Sophia Pettiford discuss the impact dating apps have made on the way we communicate with those of the opposite sex, dive into ghosting, cat-fishing and bread-crumbing, own personal experiences trying to find love (or just a hook-up) online, and unsolicited dick pics
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 1