Episodes: 50
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 3.6k subscribers
Publicly listed emails
katie@nextstepsocialcommunications.com
support@nextstep.social
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Katie Brinkley - Digital marketing professional and business owner with more than 20 years of experience.
Leisa Reid - Using Speaking To Market A Business, Finding Speaking Opportunities, Warm Outreach, And Turning Talks Into Clients.
The AI Content Trap: Why Publishing More Isn't Making Your Marketing Better
October 20, 2026
AI can write a blog post in 30 seconds. But if your competitor can generate nearly the exact same article, what makes your content worth reading?In this episode of Marketing Trends Now, Katie Brinkley breaks down the average content trap—the growing problem of businesses publishing polished, SEO-friendly content that sounds just like everyone else's.AI has made content creation faster and easier than ever. But producing more blog posts, social media updates, and marketing emails doesn't autom...
How to Get UGC That Actually Helps You Sell
October 13, 2026
Your customer just said the nicest thing about your business in an email. So why is your website still running copy your marketing team wrote about itself?This week on Marketing Trends Now, we're talking user-generated content. Forget the unboxing videos and paid creators for a minute. A review is UGC. A customer photo is UGC. A LinkedIn post about working with your team is UGC. The people who've already bought from you know exactly what your next customer wants to hear, and they say it bette...
Speaking as a Marketing Strategy: What Actually Gets You Booked
October 06, 2026
Speaking can be one of the most powerful marketing tools for your business. But only if you do it with intention.In this episode, Katie Brinkley talks with Leisa Reid, founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now and CEO of the International Speaker Network. Leisa has delivered more than 600 talks. She hasn't cold pitched in over 10 years, and she still speaks about 40 times a year.You'll learn:When speaking is worth your time, and when it isn'tWhy "brilliance hoarding" is costing you clientsThe two trap...
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Marketing Trends Now by Katie Brinkley typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practical expertise in digital marketing or a related field, supported by a track record of professional work or business leadership. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a relevant business or organization; Demonstrated substantial experience in their area of expertise; Delivered practical results or professional talks. Recent guests include Leisa Reid.
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