Social Qs Podcast

The Biggest Mistakes Made on Social Media May 25, 2021

There are a few overarching social media mistakes that companies and people make. We give our thoughts on the biggest mistakes we see and give the definitive take on whether audiobooks overrated or underrated.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Happy Kelli on TikTok

"Mighty Mouse" Grace on Instagram

Fritz and Donnybrook on TikTok

The state of social media in 2021 May 18, 2021

Social media has changed a great deal in the past five years. We give our thoughts on the state of social media and try to decide whether cryptocurrency is overrated or underrated.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Kelsi & Caleb Fullmer on Instagram

Amazon Echo Pods

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Twitter tip jars and graduation parties May 11, 2021

Twitter has introduced a tip jar, but is that a good thing for the social media service? We think so. Also, we decide whether graduation parties are overrated or underrated.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Middle Class Fancy on Instagram

William and Kate on Instagram

A Time to Build by Yuval Levin

Facebook groups get new prayer feature May 04, 2021

Facebook has a new features in its groups that allows for posting of prayer requests. Also, we decide whether spring is overrated or underrated.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Fit Dad CEO on TikTok

Caleb Bess on TikTok

Old Meme Archive on Twitter

Turning off Facebook Comments, and Is Live-Tweeting Good? Apr 13, 2021

A recent article from The Guardian on how Facebook is allowing pages to turn off comments is our main topic this week. Also, we decide whether live-tweeting an event is overrated or underrated.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Kendra Joyner Adachi on Spotify

Dawn Farmer on TikTok

Titan by Ron Chernow

Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne

Selling books on TikTok and Instagram Mar 30, 2021

A recent article from the NY Times on how creators are selling books on TikTok and Instagram is our main topic this week. Also, we decide whether March Madness is overrated or underrated.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Audiobook apps from OverDrive

Blü Eyes on Spotify

Social media, weather alerts, and saving lives Mar 16, 2021

David Drobny stops by to explain his role as Nashville's Weather Batman and how he has used social media to keep an entire city informed about severe weather.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Please Hate These Things on Instagram

Dollywood on Instagram

The Newsroom

Brands Getting Owned on Twitter

Paid Content from Twitter, and Our Take on the Royal Family Mar 09, 2021

Twitter has launched a premium version of their platform that provides users with exclusive content...if they pay for it. And this week's Over/Under is a topic near and dear to our hearts: The Royal Family.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Mike Farr

Dan Thurmon

Southwest Mississippi Community College

The challenges of fact checking on social media Feb 23, 2021

Fact checking continues to be a challenge for social networks due to the spread of disinformation. But not only is the information an issue, so are the methods and personal bias in checking facts. Today we discuss these challenges and more.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Deputy Clerk

Props to History

NASA Persevere

The Facebook group where it's always 2009 Feb 16, 2021

2009 is our topic this week as we rate the year and discuss a recent article in Huck about a Facebook group where they live in the past.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Zillow Gone Wild

Evermore on Tour

Retro Dodo

Social Media Managers and Mental Health Feb 09, 2021

Fast Company recently profiled social media managers and the stressors they face. We also discuss our strangest social media posting moments.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Daniel Craig welcomes us to the weekend

Zachary Abel

Fake Famous on HBO Max

Gamestop, Wall Street, and Social Media's Power Over Finances Feb 02, 2021

Reddit took over Wall Street last week and wreaked havoc thanks to a few shares of Gamestop. We look at that and what it might mean for social media's impact on the economy.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jamie Ivey podcast with Amy Crouch

Sean Gause

Marques Brownlee

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Snapchat paying users in attempt to take on TikTok; Our favorite Bernie memes Jan 26, 2021

Snapchat has added a new feature in an attempt to take on TikTok. The catch is that they are paying people to create on their platform. Finally, we couldn't let the week go by without talking about Bernie memes.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Medium Noah

Kyle Scheele

marketing Brew

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Trump loses social media access; Why TikTok is driving viral content Jan 19, 2021

Since our last show, President Trump has been banned from all social media platforms and Parler has been kicked off of AWS. We discuss the ramifications of these and whether or not this is a slippery slope to ban conservative thought. Also, we take a look at why TikTok content seems to be driving the bus of viral content in today's culture.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sharon Says So

Mommy Farmer

Muppet's History

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Social media's contribution to the insurrection Jan 12, 2021

The events and subsequent insurrection on January 6 were undoubtedly inflamed by social media—including the Twitter account of the President. On this week's episode, we discuss the ramifications of social media threats and the suspension of the President's account.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Rudy Willingham

Old Salem Museum

Ben Collins

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2020: The Year of TikTok Dec 15, 2020

2020 was the year of TikTok. Today we look at the TikTok 100 and list our favorite videos of the year.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

T-Rex takes football to face

Skeleton double take

Randy Travis song

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Spotify's year-end metrics and our best books of the year Dec 08, 2020

Spotify released their annual "wrapped" lists for users, so we take a look at what music we listened to this year and the social aspect of music. Also, we share our favorite books of the year.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Harry Potter

Just Mercy

No Filter

Fleets and tweets plus Thanksgiving foods Nov 24, 2020

We're having fleets and dressing for Thanksgiving dinner...or something like that. This week, we cover the latest development from Twitter as well as rank our favorite Thanksgiving dishes and desserts.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Thanksgiving playlist on Spotify

Behold the Lamb of God

Top 500 Albums Podcast - Red by Taylor Swift

The Sports (and newsletters) Episode with Kendall Baker of Axios Sports Nov 17, 2020

Kendall Baker of Axios Sports joins us to discuss his rise as a newsletter content creator, how he started his newsletter, and what elements have been keys to the growth of Axios Sports.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Kendall Baker

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Masters on Instagram

Super 70s Sports

Tech Meme

Google is the Nicole Kidman of India Nov 10, 2020

The episode title will make sense once you listen. Trust us. Today, we discuss misinformation surrounding the presidential election as well as an episode of 99% Invisible on Google's "Next Billion Users" project.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ruth Chou Simons on Instagram

Church Library on Instagram

The Edge podcast

Social media on election day - How to maintain your sanity Oct 27, 2020

Election Day is coming November 3, and social media platforms are under intense scrutiny heading into the big day. Today, we discuss how Twitter and Facebook are modifying their platforms to change user behavior related to the election.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Pretty Book Places on Instagram

Eddie and the Getaway on Instagram

The Funnies on Substack

The Social Dilemma Oct 20, 2020

The Social Dilemma has been a huge hit on Netflix. Today, we review the film and its themes and discuss how it could affect social media as we know it.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

White House Historical Association on Instagram

Black Mirror - Nosedive

How Hot or Not shaped the social internet Oct 13, 2020

After a quick update on the congressional hearings involving Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Apple, we discuss an article from Medium on the 20th anniversary of the Hot or Not website and how it played into the social networks we use today.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Adam Ragusea on TikTok

Amy Herman on TikTok

The Horse Mafia

Facebook's Content Conundrum Sep 29, 2020

After a short excursion into the latest about TikTok, we discuss an article from The Verge related to the content issues Facebook is facing and whether or not they should be policing content more.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

List It with Jesse Carey

Shay Spence on TikTok

Poorly Drawn Lines

Bad news polling and even worse TikTok predictions Sep 22, 2020

Aaron Earls joins us to discuss a recent study on where people get their news from, but first we cover the latest with TikTok and review our terrible, horrible, no good, very bad predictions.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Aaron Earls

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Hold Still Campaign

Throwback Hoops

Your Cheap Dream Home

Good Marketing HQ

What's going to happen to TikTok? And what's up with Facebook Campus? Sep 15, 2020

The TikTok acquisition deadline is looming. What will happen to the newest social media fad on the block? In this episode we explore the options and make our predictions. We also give our thoughts on Facebook's new "Campus" feature.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Royal Family on TikTok

Julie Masson

John Dyer

Unique uses of social media Sep 01, 2020

Social media isn't always used in the same way. On this episode, we discuss ways in which social media can be used in some unorthodox ways to still provide value for your online community.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Out of Body, NEEDTOBREATHE

The Muse Coffee Company

Ennio Morricone

Conspiracy theories and how to combat them Aug 25, 2020

From QAnon to the Kennedy assassination to the COVID-19 vaccine, conspiracy theories seem to run wild in our world. In this episode, we look at why these are so popular and how to combat them online.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Wubi Effect

Kendall Baker

The Vlogbrothers

What does the future of social media look like? Aug 18, 2020

As we look to the future, where do we see social media going? Today, we look at platforms, content, and technology and what we think things may look like online in 2030.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Cheap Old Houses

Combo Taco Bell

One Zero

2020 Social Media Survival Tips Aug 11, 2020

2020 has been a wild year, so on this episode we share some of our tips to survive the rest of the year on social media. And if we have you blocked or muted on Twitter, we're sorry.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Geoffrey Walker

Fake Disney Facts

Kevin Roose

Are monopolies good for social media? Aug 04, 2020

The big four tech giants were summoned to Washington to testify in an discussion on antitrust charges and monopolies that are taking place in the tech industry. We share our thoughts on the hearings as well as whether its good or even ok for tech companies to have monopolies in social media.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sheena Melwani

Brooks Bratten

Casey Newton

Handling a social media communications crisis Jul 28, 2020

The rise of social media has led to the need for a crisis communications plans for all kinds of platforms. In this episode, we discuss how you can be proactive when a crisis hits as well as lessons learned from other companies—including Cracker Barrel and their struggle with "Brad's Wife."

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Cookie

Chris Renzema

@SarahFrier

Cancel Culture - the good, the bad, and the ugly Jul 21, 2020

Has social media been good for holding people accountable or has it been more damaging? In this episode we explore the good and bad of cancel culture.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

@JurassicPark2go

@MKobach

@GeniusGlitch

Social media for organizations - How do you balance personality and professionalism? Jul 07, 2020

Running social media for an organization can be tricky because you have to balance personality and professionalism. So on this episode we discuss best practices for organizational social media and some organizations we think do it well.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

SparkNotes

Nashville Predators

Chicago Cubs

Are Newsletters the New Blogs? Jun 30, 2020

Newsletters have become a great way to get content out to an audience. And the best thing about it is that you can control your audience by getting your content in their inbox. Today, we discuss how tht's possible and what makes newsletter successful.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Links I Would G-Chat You

Axios Sports

Axios Media Trends

Newsletters by our hosts:

SBC Morning Briefing by Jonathan Howe

Terms of Service by Chris Martin

The TikTok Episode Jun 23, 2020

TikTok is the new kid on the block in social media, but it's also growing by leaps and bounds. So today, we take a deep dive into the world of TikTok.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Washington Post on TikTok

T.3Official on TikTok

TheDudeCanCook on TikTok

Can Social Media Be Used to Change Hearts and Minds? Jun 16, 2020

Following the major movements in our world right now, will our hearts and minds really have been changed by social media and the social activism on the platforms?

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Bookmarkig tool on instagram

@Rabbitandwolves on Instagram

@TDISportsClips on Twitter

Has social media ever been more important than it is right now? Jun 09, 2020

Social media is truly the preferred medium of choice for latest news and current events. Chris, Jonathan, and Elizabeth look at its importance and whether or not it's at its peak of importance.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Be the Bridge

@OriginalYoni on Twitter

Equal Justice Initiative

President Trump Issues Executive Order Regarding Social Media Jun 02, 2020

President Trump issued an executive order at the end of May related to fact checking and policing content on social media platforms.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"Dad, how do I?" on Youtube

Geoffrey Bassett on TikTok

Communist Bops

Coronavirus and Social Media May 26, 2020

It’s been about nine months since we last recorded a podcast, and a lot of life has changed in that time. So let's catch up on all things COVID-19 and social media.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Infinite Eternal Jukebox

COVID-19 Art Museum

Jordan Jamming

How should we respond on social media to major cultural events? Aug 09, 2019

After violent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this week, we discuss the appropriateness of social media responses in the wake of massive cultural events.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

What should be our expectation of privacy on social media? Jul 26, 2019

The FaceApp rage last week brought the topic of user data privacy back to the forefront. In this episode we answer the question: What should be our expectation of privacy on social media?

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Elizabeth Hyndman

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Facebook Posts Strong Earnings, Revenue Growth

Instagram Hiding Likes with New Update

What social media strategies are no longer effective? Jul 18, 2019

There are several social media tips and tricks that used to be “go-to” strategies. Many of those no longer work as well in today’s environment. In this episode, we discuss several of these strategies and whether or not they are still worth it.

Your hosts this week are:

Jonathan Howe

Chris Martin

Julie Masson

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Social Media Examiner 2019 Industry Report

What About Social Media Boycotts? Jul 11, 2019

Social media boycotts come and go. Today we discuss whether or not they are effective. We also touch on whether or not Christians should be Instagram influencers.

Your hosts this week are: