Influencer Impact

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A podcast from People First exploring the crossover between influencer marketing, social impact, and politics. Hosted by Ryan Davis and Nicole Dunger.

  1. APR 28

    Don't Talk About Politics With Sarah Stein Lubrano

    In this episode of Influencer Impact, Ryan sits down with Sarah Stein Lubrano to unpack her recent book, Don't Talk About Politics: Changing 21st Century Minds, and what the science actually says about persuasion. The conversation moves past the usual "change minds with facts" framing and into what actually works: identity, trust, and social context. They get into how that shows up in real communications work, especially for campaigns and organizations trying to reach fragmented audiences. Creators come into the picture as people already embedded in communities, showing up as authentic voices rather than institutional messengers. Sarah brings a deep, lived perspective, with a background in feminist and mutual aid organizing, teaching in prisons, and academic training with a PhD from the University of Oxford and a Master's from the University of Cambridge. Her work extends through the Sense and Solidarity Initiative and the Future Narratives Lab, and she's previously served as Head of Content at The School of Life. Follow her on Instagram, Substack, and Bluesky. https://bookshop.org/p/books/don-t-talk-about-politics-how-to-change-21st-century-minds-sarah-stein-lubrano/e74488cba3ff517f https://www.instagram.com/sarahsteinlubrano/ https://sarahsteinlubrano.substack.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/sarahsteinlubrano.bsky.social

    49 min

  2. MAR 16

    Clare O'Donoghue Velikić: How Progressive Campaigns Can Adapt to Europe's TTPA

    This episodes special guest is Clare O'Donoghue Velikić, Founder & Director of ODV Digital, a consultancy that works with progressive campaigns across Europe. Clare joins us to talk about the EU's new Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulations and what they mean for progressive political organizations. We dig into how campaigns can adapt their digital strategies, and explore practical ways both organic and paid programs can continue reaching voters while staying compliant with the new rules. Clare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-o-donoghue-velikic/ ODV Digital: https://odvdigital.com/ People First: https://peoplefirst.cc/

    29 min

  3. FEB 19

    Influencer Impact & Oops! Im an Influencer Featuring Gabriella Zutrau

    In this special crossover episode of Influencer Impact and Oops! I'm an Influencer, we're joined by digital strategist and influencer Gabriella Zutrau. With a background in community organizing and political digital strategy, she breaks down what this next election cycle will look like online — and why creators and internet professionals matter more than ever. We discuss the shifting media landscape and why paid ads alone aren't enough. In 2024, Democrats outspent the GOP on paid media and still lost, while the right has spent years building powerful organic social ecosystems rooted in creator trust and community. That's why Gabriella and other digital strategists are calling for 15% of campaign paid media budgets to be shifted into organic social, creator engagement, and new media infrastructure. If you are interested in this click the link below and add your name to the list! https://bit.ly/theinternetpeople

    42 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    Episode 11: Team People First - Election Guide & 2026 Digital Predictions

    People First's Ryan Davis, Nicole Dunger, & Ryan Long talk about their 2026 influencer election guide and 9 trends shaping digital strategy. Watch the live video: https://people1st.substack.com/p/live-with-team-people-first 2026 Election Guide: Activating Influencers in Politics & Advocacy: https://people1st.substack.com/p/2026-election-guide-activating-influencers 9 Trends Driving Digital Strategy in 2026: https://monthindigital.substack.com/p/9-trends-driving-digital-strategy

    40 min

  5. 11/13/2025

    Episode 10: "Why Fascists Fear Teachers" with Randi Weingarten

    Nicole's conversation with Randi Weingarten gets right to the heart of why teachers are on the frontlines of the fight for democracy. Randi breaks down the real pressures educators are facing and why her book Why Fascists Fear Teachers is both a warning and a call to action.

    23 min

  6. 10/06/2025

    Episode 9: Learning From the Right

    Our latest Influencer Impact podcast episode is live. Nicole Dunger, VP of Growth, and Ryan Long, Digital Strategy Manager, break down the digital strategies Republicans are leaning on this cycle. This is not praise! But rather, an exploration as to why their tactics are gaining traction, how they are capturing attention online, and what lessons progressives can take to sharpen our own digital playbooks.

    21 min

  7. 09/04/2025

    Episode 8: Ryan & Nicole on Netroots Nation and the Democratic Voter Registration Crisis

    On this episode, Ryan and Nicole unpack The New York Times report on the decline in Democratic voter registration and discuss how creators can help turn the tide. Plus, Nicole shares highlights from her recent trip to Netroots Nation!

    15 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    Episode 7 - Lights, Camera, Influence: Oh Mary and the Art of Digital Storytelling

    Episode 7 of Influencer Impact is live! In this month's episode, Ryan and Sit down with Social Media Director Austin Spero of Oh Mary to dive into the impact of digital storytelling on the hit Broadway production.

    33 min
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A podcast from People First exploring the crossover between influencer marketing, social impact, and politics. Hosted by Ryan Davis and Nicole Dunger.

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  • Creator
    People First
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Influencer Impact