Micka on Influence

Welcome to Micka on Influence—your go-to podcast for bold conversations and impactful insights into influencer marketing, content creation and the Creator Economy. Hosted by charismatic radio personality Micka Alexander, each episode offers real talk, actionable advice and inspiring stories from industry leaders and top creators. Tune in and join a community obsessed with mastering the art and science of influence.

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Episodes

Wednesday Aug 29, 2018

Twizza is a brand always hungry for growth.It rather makes sense that they are constantly on the ready to seize any golden opportunities in the evolution of marketing.
Our guest in today's episode talks through the power of Brand Authenticity in the age of the Smart Consumer and on the back of Influence.
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success!
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

When you can’t afford not to !

Wednesday Aug 22, 2018

Wednesday Aug 22, 2018

The path to a satisfied consumer in financial services is fraught with challenges, chief among them being negative sentiment.
The avalanche overshadows any positives in the brand offering.
In today’s episode, Budget Insurance’s Susan Steward breaks down how as an outside voice, they are generating trust and managing the brand narrative through carefully crafted Influencer Marketing programs.
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success. band.link

Wednesday Aug 15, 2018

Heritage brands need to always innovate to remain relevant and to preserve Customer Value.
Meet Battery Centre, the largest battery fitment brand in South Africa with over 160 branches in Southern Africa.
They may seemingly be on the “wrong side of 40”but are definitely not over the hill!
Find out how they are leveraging the Power of People to reinforce a positioning of being the Trusted Battery Specialist now and into the future.
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success.
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

Wednesday Aug 08, 2018

Having recently rolled out a new brand identity tagged with the brand statement “Connect Your Way”, mobile service provider giant Cell C is all about delivering affordable, high quality products and creating real relationships with customers.
Wes Hayllar, Head of Digital Marketing, unpacks how Influencer Marketing has:
1. Enabled the creation of positive brand sentiment in a highly complain-driven and competitive environment.
2. Carried the new brand statement to market and
3. Its knock-on effect on performance.
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success.
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

Wednesday Jun 27, 2018

Micro-influencers are everyday people turning on its head, the idea that someone needs to be a celebrity in order to have clout and influence. In this episode I take you back to that time when we were graced by Rido and she took us through her motivations … her journey and laid bare,reasons why brands should give Influencer Marketing a go.
Contact www.thesalt.co.za for all things Influencer Marketing - They are better than awesome! band.link

Wednesday Jun 20, 2018

Norm Calmeyer is an online strategy rock-star who fancies himself quite the comic !
Listen in as we unpack micro-influencer management within digital platforms, punctuated with a laugh & a giggle ..... mostly from the podcast host !
Contact the influencer marketing driven experts for solutions that drive RESULTS:
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

From Big Ideas to Big Campaigns

Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

Wednesday Jun 13, 2018

Ad-Man Mark Middleton is our ultimate superhero.
One minute, he has his Thinking Cap on as he creates remarkable Big Ideas for name brands; next it’s Up, Up and Away in his Micro-Influencer Cape as he leads narrative for brands like Telkom and Puma!
You can’t miss the low down on how he does this and how Influencer Marketing is impacting Brand Performance across industries!
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and will propel your business to startling success!
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

Two brands and a lady.

Wednesday Jun 06, 2018

Wednesday Jun 06, 2018

Meet Matshepo, a seasoned micro-influencer who has kept her poise and slain two big campaigns but still has no intention of “hanging” her influence!
Take a close listen as she narrates her role in educating her micro-community and shaping valuable perceptions on brand.
Contact our friends at theSalt.They are influencer marketing driven experts and their solutions drive RESULTS ! www.thesalt.co.za band.link

Wednesday May 30, 2018

You know Influencer Marketing rocks and it's the gift that keeps on giving when an international brand that has been in the market for 110 years embraces this concept because results are there for all to see!
Dale De Villiers (Marketing Manager - Brother South Africa)walks us through a Reason-to-Believe in this phenomenon as an essential part of any brand's marketing mix.
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and their solutions drive RESULTS !
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

Wednesday May 23, 2018

One of South Africa's serial innovators and media legends;Ken Varejes is known for taking ideas and growing them into highly successful businesses.
We explore the trailblazing exploits of this humble soul, in media & marketing,how he landed on and is invested in Influencer Marketing and how every business needs to integrate this tool into their marketing mix.
Contact our friends at theSalt.
They are influencer marketing driven experts and their solutions drive RESULTS !
www.thesalt.co.za band.link

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