Just Add Social

Clive Roach
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Just Add Social, the podcast that unlocks the power of social media to fuel your business growth! Whether you are looking to boost brand visibility, connect with your audience, or drive measurable results, social media is the game-changer—and we are here to show you how. Hosted by Clive Roach, a seasoned social media expert with over 15 years of experience at the helm of social strategies for global brands like Philips, this podcast dives deep into proven tactics, real-time analytics, and insights that align with your key business goals. Each episode is tailored to your level of social media expertise, with a quick rating up front (social savvy scale 1-10) so you can easily choose the right episode for your skills and interests. Whether you are a social media newbie or a savvy strategist, Just Add Social is here to help you level up. Tune in and learn how to maximize your social media potential—one episode at a time!

  1. Jul 21

    Protect your Brand DNA with Gimmefy

    Send us Fan Mail It’s 8:00 AM and your regional team just went live with an off-voice, off-brand campaign with the wrong logo. Sound familiar? Enterprise brand managers are exhausted by playing whack-a-mole with rogue sub-brands. Whether you are navigating a massive CPG portfolio or strict regulations in Healthcare and Finance, you are facing the exact same mandate from the C-suite: increase content output, prove cost reductions, and bring more work in-house, all without increasing headcount. In this episode of the "Just Add Social" podcast, expect practical frameworks, examples, and quick wins to fix the biggest bottleneck in marketing today. I break down the strategy and tactics required to digitize your brand identity so you can stop fixing basic errors and start shaping the bigger story. Listen in to learn:  - How to digitize your brand DNA: Build a "brand vault" that embeds tone rules, values, and key messages directly into the content creation stage.  - Strategies for taming sub-brand chaos: Set strict boundaries that keep global offices and distinct product lines from drifting off-message.  - The path to faster, on-brand product launches: Use approved building blocks and campaign lines to speed up time-to-market while protecting your reputation.  - How to elevate your daily role: Stop proofreading for basic tone issues and step back into driving pipeline impact and overarching brand strategy. I also explore how adopting Gimmefy as your Brand Operating System allows you to unite your strategy, AI models, workflows, and human governance inside one secure, automated environment. Grab your notepad for this week's listener task, where I walk you through creating a highly effective 7-point guardrail framework for your most challenging market to drive immediate ROI. Think smarter → Create faster → Stay in control.  Hit play to get your brand architecture working for you. Gimmefy sign up LINK: https://platform.gimmefylabs.com/auth (Enter the code as CLIVE and it adds 500 credits to your account) Every episode is labelled with our signature Social Savvy Scale (1-10), allowing you to bypass the noise and jump straight to the exact tactical depth your business needs today. This podcast episode has a Social Savvy Scale 8: "Advanced" which is an expert-level knowledge of social media marketing, capable of innovation and optimization of campaign strategy and tactics. | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  2. Jul 9

    The Ultimate Marketing Orchestra: Why Friction is Your Campaign’s Secret Weapon

    Send us Fan Mail Why do most digital marketing campaigns crawl to a messy death? It isn’t a budget problem, and it isn't a strategy problem, it’s a personality problem. In this episode of The Marketing Alignment Podcast, Clive Roach strips back the corporate jargon to expose the hilarious, chaotic, and costly clash of the eight archetypes running your marketing machine. From the brand designer crying over Helvetica to the compliance officer redacting your best ideas, the IT manager guarding the server room, and the social media specialist chasing 15-second viral trends, we are all playing entirely different tunes. But here is the million-dollar plot twist: this friction is actually your biggest competitive advantage. Backed by behavioural science and hard growth metrics from McKinsey and Gartner, Clive reveals the exact conductor framework you need to align these clashing soloists into a high-ROI orchestra. If you are tired of departmental turf wars and ready to drive up to 19% faster revenue growth, hit play. It’s time to stop making noise and start making music. Listen now and find out:  - The psychological DNA of your campaign team (using DISC and the Big Five).  - Why "siloed protection" is secretly destroying your speed-to-market.  - The exact leadership playbook to turn natural friction into flawless execution. Every episode is labelled with our signature Social Savvy Scale (1-10), allowing you to bypass the noise and jump straight to the exact tactical depth your business needs today. No fluff, no guru secrets, just high-performing social strategies that drive real revenue growth. This podcast episode has a Social Savvy Scale 5 "Skilled", which is classed as Intermediate, thus being able to tackle moderately complex social media marketing challenges. | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  3. Jul 1

    Social Media Engagement – Which Platforms Perform Best?

    Send us Fan Mail Stop shouting into the wrong room. In 2026, chasing follower counts is a vanity trap that’s quietly draining your marketing budget. Hosted by ROI-driven strategist Clive Roach and produced in the Just Add Social studio, Just Add Social is the podcast that strips away the algorithm hype to hand you the exact, data-backed frameworks that turn social activity into measurable pipeline impact. Every episode is labelled with our signature Social Savvy Scale (1-10), allowing you to bypass the noise and jump straight to the exact tactical depth your business needs today. No fluff, no guru secrets, just high-performing social strategies that drive real revenue growth. This podcast episode has a Social Savvy Scale 8  - Advanced - Expert-level knowledge of social media marketing, capable of innovation and optimization of campaign strategy and tactics. The Quick Win: Stop trying to be everywhere.  We dissect the fresh Emplifi 2026 Benchmark Report alongside Clive’s latest platform analysis to show you exactly which two platforms are worth your creative energy this quarter, and how to build a high-converting vertical video system without a Hollywood budget. Here is the Emplifi link referred to in this podcast: https://emplifi.io/resources/social-media-benchmarks/ | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  4. Mar 20

    How AI Can Bring Lost Places Back to Life (Podcasthon 2026)

    Send us Fan Mail What if AI could bring lost places back to life? In this episode, I explore how I used generative AI to recreate my demolished secondary school, transforming old photos and memories into a living, breathing school day. From dark rainy mornings to sunlit playgrounds, this isn’t just about visuals… it’s about rebuilding experiences that no longer exist. But this goes far beyond one school. This is a glimpse into a new creative frontier where AI can reconstruct the past, trigger emotion, and reconnect people with places they thought were gone forever. If you’re curious about what AI can really do, and how you can start experimenting yourself, this episode will give you both inspiration and practical direction. This episode is being published as part of Podcasthon2026 (#Podcasthon) and my chosen charity is ADHD Aware! Finally I also list my "Just Add Social" actionable Key Takeaway for you to get going with your own project.   The Social Savvy scale of this podcast is level 1: Beginner /Novice. Entry-level understanding, basic concepts, minimal experience of social media is all that is needed to enable you to start using one of these tools due to the podcast insights.  | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  5. Feb 1

    5 low cost ways to do social media listening

    Send us Fan Mail You’re a digital marketer or in communications, so let me challenge you: If you’re not doing social listening, you’re not doing strategy, you’re doing guesswork with a content calendar. Because right now, your audience is telling you exactly what they want… in comments, complaints, questions, and competitor threads. And if you’re not hearing it, someone else is. I have seen it all before.  You do not need a big budget or a data team to listen. I reviewed 5 low-cost ways to do social media listening, ideal for people with zero analyst experience, so you can spot patterns, catch trends early, and turn real conversations into smarter content and campaigns. Finally I list my "Just Add Social" actionable key takeaways in the form of a challenge to start using any of these 5 low cost tools mentioned in this podcast.  The Social Savvy scale of this podcast is level 1: Beginner /Novice. Entry-level understanding, basic concepts, minimal experience of social media is all that is needed to enable you to start using one of these tools due to the podcast insights.  Here are the interesting links referred to in this podcast: Blog: https://cliveroachblog.com/5_low_cost_ways_to_do_social_media_listening/ Social Searcher: https://www.social-searcher.com/ Google Alerts: https://www.google.com/alerts Mentionlytics: https://www.mentionlytics.com/ Talkwater Alerts: https://www.talkwalker.com/alerts Awario: https://awario.com/ | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  6. 09/13/2025

    Social Media Jail Podcast

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Step into “Social Media Jail” — a tongue-in-cheek courtroom drama for modern marketers. Our “Social Media Jedi” prosecutes vanity metrics, AI comment bots, and fake followers while defending ethical, revenue-driven marketing. In this podcast episode you’ll hear how campaigns go off the rails (hello, engagement pods), and how to fix them with clear KPIs tied to pipeline and LTV. We unpack AI transparency (C2PA, disclosures), bot clean-up, and much more to prove real impact. You’ll learn:  - How to swap likes for leads (and qualified ones at that)  - What data-driven attribution and modeled conversions actually mean  - Ways to connect GA4 + CRM to report revenue, not vibes  - How to stay ethical with AI: provenance, policies, and disclosures  - The vanity-metric myths that get teams “sentenced” every quarter Hit play, beat the verdict, and graduate from clicks to cash—ethically. Subscribe for more smart, snackable marketing wins. Finally I list my "Just Add Social" actionable Key Takeaways. The Social Savvy scale is level 3: "Basic" - Comfortable with fundamental skills of social media marketing. | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  7. 08/04/2025

    Jet2 holiday - A viral Social Trend

    Send us Fan Mail 🎶 “Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday!” Heard this lately? It’s not just a jingle. It’s become a full-blown social trend. 💼 Brands, take note: 🔹 Easy to use audio 🔹 Positive vibes 🔹 Real people, real joy The result? Jet2 won social media this summer ☀️ - and they didn’t even have to try hard. ✈️ Could your brand become the next viral sound? In this podcast, we explore how it all started and why it became so popular. However, what was the effect on Jet2’s brand in social media? Finally I list my "Just Add Social" actionable Key Takeaways centred around how brands should respond to unexpected trending brand mentions. The podcast Social Savvy scale is level 6: "Competent" - So advanced handling of routine social media marketing tasks is seen as useful in order to take advantage of the podcast advice to successfully optimize campaign strategy and tactics. | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

  8. 06/22/2025

    The Future of AI Avatars in Marketing

    Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re diving into something straight out of sci-fi… but very real. Chinese entrepreneur Luo Yonghao just livestreamed to over 13 million viewers. Generated $7.6 million in sales. And here’s the kicker—he wasn’t even there. It was his digital AI avatar. Speaking. Reacting. Selling. And outperforming his human-hosted shows. So what does this mean for you — whether you're leading brand strategy or building social campaigns from scratch? In this podcast episode, I explore the impact AI avatars could have on digital marketing. How real-time avatars could host events, run product demos, or even lead your next webinar. And what’s realistic today… vs. what’s still science fiction. Finally I list my "Just Add Social" actionable Key Takeaways for using Avatars. The Social Savvy scale is level 5: "Skilled" - Able to tackle moderately complex social media marketing challenges. Here are two interesting links referred to in this podcast: – Synthesia (https://www.synthesia.io/) – Hour One (https://hourone.ai/) – D-ID (https://www.d-id.com/) | Clive Roach web site  | Blog Subscribe Page | Clive Roach Social Media list |

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Just Add Social, the podcast that unlocks the power of social media to fuel your business growth! Whether you are looking to boost brand visibility, connect with your audience, or drive measurable results, social media is the game-changer—and we are here to show you how. Hosted by Clive Roach, a seasoned social media expert with over 15 years of experience at the helm of social strategies for global brands like Philips, this podcast dives deep into proven tactics, real-time analytics, and insights that align with your key business goals. Each episode is tailored to your level of social media expertise, with a quick rating up front (social savvy scale 1-10) so you can easily choose the right episode for your skills and interests. Whether you are a social media newbie or a savvy strategist, Just Add Social is here to help you level up. Tune in and learn how to maximize your social media potential—one episode at a time!

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  • Creator
    Clive Roach
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Just Add Social
  • Show Website
    Just Add Social