Podcasts are a fun (and free!) way to learn about social media — especially when you’re not in the mood to open up a book.
The best social media marketing podcasts have engaging hosts, actionable tips, and helpful examples you can use to grow your business.
Add these to your playlist, ASAP:
11 of the Best Social Media Marketing Podcasts
The Shine Online Podcast, hosted by Natasha Samuel
Waves Social Podcast, hosted by Mike and Mitzi Payne
Girlboss Radio, hosted by Puno
Her Life by Design, hosted by Christina Galbato
Social Minds, hosted by Theo Watt and Eve Young
Second Life, hosted by Hillary Kerr
Social Media Decoded, hosted by Michelle Thames
Masters of Scale, hosted by Reid Hoffman
Online Marketing Made Easy, hosted by Amy Porterfield
Savvy Social Podcast, hosted by Andréa Jones
Well, Now What?!, hosted by Savannah Locke
#1: The Shine Online Podcast — Hosted by Natasha Samuel
The Shine Online Podcast is perfect for small business owners, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who want to learn from their peers.
In each episode, Natasha Samuel interviews her favorite social media and marketing experts to share tips, tricks, and strategies.
Recommended Episode:
Instagram Reels recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, and if you’re still unsure about trying out the trend, Episode 45 is for you. Natasha’s joined by four pros to chat about Reels, how to fit them into your strategy, and make them stand out.
#3: Girlboss Radio — Hosted by Puno
Hosted by web designer and entrepreneur, Puno, the Girlboss Radio podcast has over 23M downloads and is full of well-known guests like Elsa Majimbo and the founders of popular astrology app Chani.
Girlboss Radio covers it all. TikTok marketing? Check. Growing a small business from the ground up? Check. Launching a new product? Check.
Recommended Episodes:
“From Influencer to Business Owner” with Nabela Noor and “How to Take Your Social Media Skills Pro” with Later alum Taylor Loren are great for anyone who wants to grow on social media.
#4: Her Life By Design — Hosted by Christina Galbato
Whether you’re an aspiring influencer, established influencer, or a brand who wants to work with influencers, Her Life By Design by Christina Galbato is a must-listen.
Each episode touches on entrepreneurship, content creation, and influencer marketing, with helpful tips from people who’ve lived it.
Recommended Episode:
Listen to “The Power of Micro Influencers and How to Attract Brand Partners” with Julianne Fraser to learn how consumer behavior has shifted since COVID-19, misconceptions about influencer marketing, and the value of Micro influencers.
Want to learn more about Micro influencer marketing? Read: How to Use Micro Influencer Marketing to Grow Your Business
#6: Second Life — Hosted by Hillary Kerr
While not solely dedicated to social media marketing, we’re including Hillary Kerr’s the Second Life podcast, because it’s all about career changes — with tons of marketing tips woven in.
As Later’s Blog Editor, Jill Warren explains: “It features entrepreneurs who found their calling a little later in life, but it’s also full of inspiring examples of social media campaigns and growth strategies. I think anyone who wants to start a new business and promote it on social media would find it incredibly helpful.”
Recommended Episode:
We can’t pick one favorite, but suggest the episode with Chriselle Lim who grew a digital community of over 5M followers and then founded Bümo — a platform that brings educational childcare to the workplace.
#8: Masters of Scale — Hosted by Reid Hoffman
Described as “a business podcast that doesn’t sound like a business podcast,” Masters of Scale is hosted by Reid Hoffman — an investor and strategist who is also the co-founder of LinkedIn.
Reid and his guests talk all things entrepreneurship, strategy, management, and more along with sharing their setbacks and successes too.
Recommended Episode:
We recommend the special Strategy Session episodes, where entrepreneurs ask their “burning questions,” and Reid offers his insight and tips. In the September 7 episode, Reid gives advice to seven different start-ups.
#9: Online Marketing Made Easy — Hosted by Amy Porterfield
Amy Porterfield is an online marketing educator, and her podcast Online Marketing Made Easy is full of takeaways.
It includes interviews, strategy plans, and behind-the-scenes tips for launching your business, growing online, and thriving on social media.
Recommended Episode:
Episode 375 includes best-selling author and blogger Luvvie Ajayi Jones, where they discuss content creation, moving through fear, and how to get noticed online.
#11: Well, Now What?! — Hosted by Savannah Locke
Savannah Locke is the host of Well, Now What?!, a “podcast for Gen Zs unsure about what to do post-grad.”
But even if you’re not in this generation, you can still learn a lot from their lineup of guests — like YouTuber Justin Tse, or Sam Wong who has over 400K followers on TikTok.
Recommended Episode:
Episode 60 features Nic Mercado, the Director of Strategic Operations at Social House — a creative strategy group with clients like Pepsi, Playboy, and Sonos. They chat about marketing, the difference between working for a company versus an agency, and more.
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