The Marketer's Edge Interview with Nick James, Vice President of Social Media for Sinclair Inc.

The Marketer's Edge

08-03-2024 • 29 mins

What We Discussed:

In today's interview with Nick James, we discussed a wide variety of issues:

  • What kind of organization Sinclair is and Nickolas’ role within the company.
  • The challenges of maintaining control and consistency across a large network of social media handles/accounts while allowing for local customization.
  • Implementing new social media tools, style guides, and processes across a decentralized organization.
  • The importance of proper training and change management when rolling out new initiatives.
  • Leveraging user-generated content and emotional storytelling on social media vs. traditional marketing assets.
  • Anticipated future trends in social media, such as personalization, immersive experiences, and AI-powered content customization.
  • Effectively utilizing external marketing agencies for specific initiatives and expertise.
  • Balancing exploring new platforms/trends with staying focused on core audiences and channels.
  • Advice to marketers looking to bring a new agency partner onboard.
  • Advice Nicholas would give to any agency that was attempting to win business from him.

Thanks Nickolas for a great interview!

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