Social Media Strategy in the Age of AI with Katie Brinkley (277)

In this episode of Digital Marketing Masters, new co-host Mahek Anam sits down with Matt Rouse (author of Will AI Take My Job Too?) and Katie Brinkley (author of The Social Shift) to unpack the paradox of social media in the age of AI. Content is easier to produce than ever, yet audiences crave real human connection. We explore why authenticity is becoming a strategic necessity, not a buzzword, and how community, not check-a-box posting, wins when algorithms shift and attention fragments. Katie reminds us of social media’s original purpose, building community, and why showing up as a real human is the only way to cultivate meaningful relationships online. Matt shares his 3-10-30 rule for video attention, the importance of having a recognizable “face” for your brand, and why platform cultures demand tailored content instead of frictionless cross-posting. We discuss using AI to augment creativity (not replace it), from animating real photos into short videos to repurposing authentic long-form podcasts. Finally, we dive into the coming shift where AI agents personalize discovery from our pockets, and how consistent, specific identity signals across platforms can train models to associate your name with what you want to be known for. Bottom line: use AI wisely to amplify what’s uniquely you and build communities algorithms can reference but never replace. Looking for a podcast guest? Author Matt Rouse Hook Digital Marketing | Hook Digital Marketing Canada Market your local business on autopilot: SMB Autopilot

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Social Media Strategy in the Age of AI with Katie Brinkley (277) is an episode from Digital Marketing Masters Podcast by Hook Digital Marketing.

This episode is 00:24:10 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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