The Art of Sway

By Danielle Wiley, Sway Group CEO

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Welcome to The Art of Sway, a podcast that dives deep into the exciting and dynamic world of influencer marketing. Join hosts Danielle Wiley of Sway Group and Casey Benedict of Maverick Mindshare as they engage in spirited discussions on controversies, platform updates, industry news, and compelling hot topics of this growing industry. Tune in each week for expert insight, lively debates, and smart ideas on the future of influencer marketing.

Episode Date
Episode 83: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Agency Structure and Roles in Influencer Marketing
Oct 12, 2026
Episode 82: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Are They Influencers or Creators? Do We Care?
Oct 05, 2026
Episode 81: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Influencer Marketing Industry Terminology Debates
Sep 28, 2026
Episode 80: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Risks of Over-Reliance on AI in Influencer Marketing
Sep 21, 2026
Episode 79: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Who Owns Influencer Marketing?
Sep 14, 2026
Episode 78: The Art of Sway: The Prevalance (and Dangers) of Undisclosed Sponsored Political Influencer Content
Sep 07, 2026
Episode 77: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Danger of the One-Size-Fits-All Influencer Marketing Solution
Aug 31, 2026
Episode 76: The Art of Sway: A New Chapter for Sway Group
Aug 24, 2026
Episode 75: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Influencer Marketing Pricing Complexities
Aug 17, 2026
Episode 74: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Rise of Nano Creators: Debunking Influencer Myths
Aug 10, 2026
Episode 73: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Hidden Forces Shaping LinkedIn Content
Jul 27, 2026
Episode 72: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Transactional vs. Transformational: Redefining Influencer Marketing Partnerships
Jul 20, 2026
Episode 71: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Power of Fit Over Followers in Influencer Marketing
Jul 13, 2026
Episode 70: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Diving into the Creator Effectiveness Playbook
Jul 06, 2026
Episode 69: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Insights from Watching Cannes from Afar
Jun 29, 2026
Episode 68: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Return of Long-Form Influencer Content: Building Trust in a Digital Age
Jun 22, 2026
Episode 67: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Hidden Strategies Behind Effective Influencer Marketing
Jun 15, 2026
Episode 66: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Evolution of Influencer Marketing: From PR to Strategic Powerhouse
Jun 08, 2026
Episode 65: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Mastering Influencer Pricing: Strategies for Negotiation and Transparency
Jun 01, 2026
Episode 64: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Ultimate Guide to Influencer Campaign Briefs
May 11, 2026
Episode 63: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Hidden Costs of Influencer Gifting and Gamification
May 04, 2026
Episode 62: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Hidden Layers of Influencer Campaigns: Managers, Brokers, and Creators
Apr 27, 2026
Episode 61: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Measuring Success in Influencer Marketing: Beyond Vanity Metrics
Apr 20, 2026
Episode 60: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Streamlining Influencer Marketing with AI: Challenges and Solutions
Apr 13, 2026
Episode 59: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Truth About Casting in Influencer Marketing
Apr 06, 2026
Episode 58: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Future of AI in Influencer Marketing: Opportunities and Risks
Mar 16, 2026
Episode 57: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Future of Influencer Marketing: Beyond the Buzz
Mar 09, 2026
Episode 56: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Mastering Influencer Campaigns: Avoiding Common Snafus
Mar 02, 2026
Episode 55: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Bright Side of Influencer Marketing: Embracing Positivity
Feb 23, 2026
Episode 54: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Influencer Marketing Debate: Is It Dead?
Feb 16, 2026
Episode 53: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Influencer Ambassador Programs: Are They Worth It?
Feb 09, 2026
Episode 52: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Do Influencer Tiers Still Matter?
Jan 26, 2026
Episode 51: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Horror Stories from the Influencer Trenches
Jan 19, 2026
Episode 50: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Contracts and Ethics in Influencer Marketing
Jan 12, 2026
Episode 49: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating Influencer Marketing Holiday Challenges
Dec 15, 2025
Episode 48: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: 2026 Influencer Marketing Predictions
Dec 08, 2025
Episode 47: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Gratitude and Reflection: A Thanksgiving Special
Nov 24, 2025
Episode 46: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare:Can We Not? Influencer Marketing Requests That Need to Go
Nov 17, 2025
Episode 45: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Who Owns the Content? Let’s Talk Usage Rights
Oct 27, 2025
Episode 44: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Roundup of Lessons Learned from the Second NIIMBUS Summit
Oct 20, 2025
Episode 43: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Keep, Kill, Evolve: An Influencer Marketing Game
Oct 13, 2025
Episode 42: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Fans vs. Fit: Removing Bias in Influencer Recruitment
Oct 06, 2025
Episode 41: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Experiential Marketing: Engaging Gen Z in Real Life
Sep 29, 2025
Episode 40: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: AI and Influencer and Affiliate - What a Mess!
Sep 22, 2025
Episode 39: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Rise of Full-Time Creators on LinkedIn
Sep 15, 2025
Episode 38: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating Influencer Marketing: Agency vs. In-House
Sep 08, 2025
Episode 37: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Influencer Marketing Ambassadorships - A Double-Edged Sword
Sep 01, 2025
Episode 36: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Is Influencer Pricing Really a Black Box?
Aug 25, 2025
Episode 35: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Fresh, New, Back to School Vibes in the Influencer Marketing World
Aug 18, 2025
Episode 34: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Takeaways from the Ad Age Small Agency Conference
Aug 04, 2025
Episode 33: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: In-House Influence: A New Face of Brand Content
Jul 14, 2025
Episode 32: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Unpacking Uncomfortable Truths in Influencer Marketing
Jul 07, 2025
Episode 31: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating the Buzz: Influencer Marketing After Cannes & VidCon
Jun 30, 2025
Episode 30: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Understanding the Impact of Influencer Marketing Campaigns
Jun 23, 2025
Episode 29: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Evolution of our Social Media Careers
Jun 16, 2025
Episode 28: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Future of Advertising: Creative Over Targeting
Jun 09, 2025
Episode 27: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: KPIs: From Impressions to Meaningful Metrics
Jun 02, 2025
Episode 26: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Future of Influencer Marketing Post-Captiv8 Acquisition
May 26, 2025
Episode 25: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Small Agencies vs. Big Firms: The Battle for Relevance
May 19, 2025
Episode 24: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: A Very Shocking Conference Panel Takeaway
May 12, 2025
Episode 23: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating Influencer Marketing: Process and Tactics
May 05, 2025
Episode 22: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The One Where We Ask: What Makes a Good Client?
Apr 28, 2025
Episode 21: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Non-Negotiables That Every Brand Deserves from Their Influencer Marketing Agency
Apr 14, 2025
Episode 20: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Nimbus Innovation Summit: A New Era of Collaboration
Apr 07, 2025
The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare Episode 19: The Evolution of Influencer Events
Mar 31, 2025
Episode 18: Are Influencers the New Face of Product Entrepreneurship?
Mar 24, 2025
Episode 17: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Unilever's 20X Investment: A Game Changer?
Mar 17, 2025
Episode 16: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Intersection of Algorithms and Content Strategy
Mar 03, 2025
Episode 15: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating the AI Landscape in Influencer Marketing
Feb 24, 2025
Episode 14: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Creator Economy Insights from the Big Game
Feb 17, 2025
Episode 13: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating the Creator Economy: Insights from Recent Events
Feb 10, 2025
Episode 12: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Influencers vs. Creators. The Showdown
Feb 03, 2025
Episode 11: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating Overwhelm in a Chaotic World
Jan 27, 2025
Episode 10: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Future of Influencer Marketing in a Post-TikTok World
Jan 20, 2025
Episode 9: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Analyzing the Benefits (and the limits!) of Influencer Marketing Platforms
Jan 13, 2025
Episode 8: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Navigating the Influencer Landscape: Lessons from 2024
Jan 06, 2025
Episode 7: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: B2B Influencer Marketing: The New Frontier on LinkedIn (but does it have to be?)
Dec 16, 2024
Episode 6: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Challenges, Complexities, and Outright Deception of Influencer Agency Fees
Dec 09, 2024
Episode 5: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Engagement Rates: A Moving Target
Nov 25, 2024
Episode 4: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Is Influencer Marketing About Awareness or Performance?
Nov 11, 2024
Episode 3: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Celebrities vs. Influencers: Understanding the Divide
Nov 04, 2024
Episode 2: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: Talent Managers in the Influencer Space. Friends or Foes?
Oct 28, 2024
Episode 1: The Art of Sway + Maverick Mindshare: The Role of Influencers in Politics
Oct 21, 2024
Episode 20: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: TikTok's Whee App: A Return to the Original Instagram?
Jun 24, 2024
Episode 19: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: YouTube's A/B Testing and AI-Powered Ads
Jun 17, 2024
Episode 18: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Is ByteDance Really Working on a U.S. Copy of the TikTok App?
Jun 10, 2024
Episode 17: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Confusion on Instagram, TikTok Streaks, Discord Disappointment, and Brand Reactions (or not) from Chanel and Chipotle
Jun 03, 2024
Episode 16: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: TweetDeck for Threads, New Features Brewing on Instagram, LOOOONG TikToks, and Changes at Reddit and Google
May 20, 2024
Episode 15: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Meta's New Verified for Business Packages, TikTok Collaborations, YouTube's AI-Generated Video Ideas, and Lots of Drama in the Music and Ad Space!
May 13, 2024
Episode 14: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: A Busy Week! Exciting Updates from Instagram, TikTok's Surprise Announcement, and a Very Smart New Ad Format from YouTube
May 06, 2024
Episode 13: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: How Brands and Agencies Should Prepare for a Possible TikTok Departure, Meta News, and How Chick-Fil-A Missed the Boat
Apr 28, 2024
Episode 12: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Dispatches from Coachella, Celeb Programs Ignoring FTC Disclosure, AirChat is Coming on Strong, and Best Practices for Brands Engaging with their Community
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 11: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Fun updates from Instagram, Shopping on YouTube, A New App from TikTok, and Lia's recap of Social Media Week
Apr 15, 2024
Episode 10: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Updates from the Creator Economy Summit including lots of chatter about TikTok Shop and the Power of Community
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 9: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: LinkedIn is Testing a Dedicated Video Feed, The Relationship between Size and Engagement, YouTube Shorts Check-In, and IG Carousels
Apr 01, 2024
Episode 8: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Tik Tok's Wooing Businesses, Poking, LinkedIn Puzzles & the ANA Media Conference
Mar 25, 2024
Episode 7: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: TikTok Ban, Photo Resurgence, Reddit Pro, and CTV Offerings
Mar 18, 2024
Episode 6: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: TikTok Tensions, Platform Outages, and Brand Trip Tales
Mar 11, 2024
Episode 5: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Instagram Stop Motion Excitement, A Possible Facebook Creator Boom, and The Shadowy Side of Gossip Forums
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 4: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Snapshots & Shopping: Navigating TikTok's New Era and Pinterest's Innovations
Feb 26, 2024
Episode 3: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Tackling TikTok Feuds and Political Buzz
Feb 19, 2024
Episode 2: The Art of Sway + ICYMI: Digital Dynamics: Creator vs. Celebrity, AI Labeling, Snapchat Shifts, and TikTok Controversy
Feb 12, 2024
Episode 1: The Art of Sway + ICYMI - Will TikTok's "Boost" Turn Your Phone Sideways?
Feb 05, 2024
Episode 49: Caroline Dettman: Pioneering Gender Equality in Modern Marketing
Nov 27, 2023
Episode 48: Field to Feed: Ali Cox on Amplifying Agri-Stories in the Digital Realm
Nov 13, 2023
Episode 47: Work-Life Balance and Fair Pay: Lessons from Jessy Grossman of WIIM
Nov 06, 2023
Episode 46: The Hidden Power of Personality: 'Brand Whisperer' Naomi Gora's Explosive Approach to Brand Building
Oct 30, 2023
Episode 45: Reebok's Renaissance: Connor Altier on Brand Influence and Responsibility
Oct 23, 2023
Episode 44: ‘Momfluenced’ Sara Petersen Unpacks Motherhood in the Influencer Age: Myths, Roles, and Realities
Oct 16, 2023
Episode 43: Cooking Up Success: Navigating the Evolving World of Food Media with Sally from Ekus Group
Oct 09, 2023
Episode 42: Beyond the Game & ‘Gram: Brandon Saho Talks Mental Wellness in Influencer Cultures and Sports
Oct 02, 2023
Episode 41: The Remote Revolution: Grammarly's Erica Alioto on Modern Leadership and Communication
Sep 25, 2023
Episode 40: Crossroads and Corner Bookstores - Meagan Francis Goes Beyond ‘The Mom Hour’
Sep 18, 2023
Episode 39: The Making Co Revolution: Championing Small Creators and Diverse Voices with Jen Joyce
Sep 11, 2023
Episode 38: Effective Influencer Marketing Resources for Every Brand: A Deep Dive with Katie Stoller
Sep 04, 2023
Episode 37: Navigating the Intersection of Technology, Culture, and Influence with Dr. Marcus Collins
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 36: Breaking Barriers: Navigating Career & Motherhood with Leslie Forde's ‘Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs’
Jul 17, 2023
Episode 35: Leadership Skills & Emotional Intelligence: Cheri Alexander's Mentorship Magic
Jul 10, 2023
Episode 34: Positive Psychology: How to Beat Stress & Experience More Joy with Dr. Michele M. Tugade
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 33: Shifting the Narrative: Selene Yeager on How We Talk About Menopause
Jun 19, 2023
Episode 32: Wall Poster Memories: Deep-Diving into Nostalgia with the Pop Culture Preservation Society
Jun 12, 2023
Episode 31: Innovations in Shoppable Content: A Conversation with Bridget Fahrland from Edelman
Jun 05, 2023
Episode 30: Influencing Women's Approach to Fitness with Dr. Michelle Segar, Author of ‘The Joy Choice’
May 29, 2023
Episode 29: Moms & Influence: The Power of Authentic Representation with Christina Soletti from Ergobaby
May 22, 2023
Episode 28: The Sweet Side of Influence: How Leslie Polizzotto from The Doughnut Project Masters the Art of Sway for Ongoing Brand Success
May 15, 2023
Episode 27: Breaking Age Barriers: Insights from Influencer, Yogi, and CEO Lorraine Ladish on Overcoming Ageism in Media and Marketing
May 08, 2023
Episode 26: Wordle Editor Tracy Bennett on Influence and Puzzles
May 01, 2023
Episode 25: Strategies for Positive Impact by Rocking the Boat Nonprofit Founder, Adam Green
Apr 17, 2023
Episode 24: Own It: Christy Hiler's Leadership Journey and Fighting Equity Gaps in Advertising Ownership
Apr 10, 2023
Episode 23: Primal Branding Secrets: Insider Tips from Author Patrick Hanlon
Apr 03, 2023
Episode 22: Influencer Talent Manager Johanna Voss De-mystifies the Influencer Management Space
Mar 27, 2023
Episode 21: Creating Rewarding Work Environments with Emotional Intelligence and Engagement: Insights from Dr. Sanchez-Burks
Mar 20, 2023
Episode 20: Maximizing NIL Opportunities: Tips from Sports Marketing Expert Nicholas Lord, CEO of NOCAP for Engaging Student Athletes
Mar 13, 2023
Episode 19: Expert Insights on Inclusive Brand Marketing: Kimberley McArthur Explores Critical Multicultural Marketing Nuances
Mar 06, 2023
Episode 18: Influence Marketing with Podcaster and Influence Champion Jason Falls
Feb 27, 2023
Episode 17: Sarah Penna, Patreon’s Head of Creator Partnerships Digs into Creator Economy Challenges
Feb 20, 2023
Episode 16: Gaming Influencer David Abrams Shares Insights on Connections and Affiliate Marketing
Feb 13, 2023
Episode 15: UCLA Adjunct Professor Lia Haberman Shares Insights on Today’s Creator Economy
Feb 06, 2023
Episode 14: Ari Weinzweig on Leadership and the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses
Jan 30, 2023
Episode 13: Eventbrite’s Sophie Vershbow Spills Her Social Media Strategy Secrets
Jan 23, 2023
Episode 12: Ferrara Candy Company’s Brian Camen, Talks Influencer Compensation and Standardizing Rates
Nov 14, 2022
Episode 11: Wendi Aarons on Growing Older (and Better) in I’m Wearing Tunics Now
Nov 07, 2022
Episode 10: Ziad Ahmed, CEO of JUV, talks the impact of GenZ on Social Media
Oct 31, 2022
Episode 9: Stephanie Ramirez, Lyft Digital Strategist, at the Intersection of Data and Culture
Oct 24, 2022
Episode 8: Karen Walrond on the Pursuit of Activism and Finding True Joy
Oct 17, 2022
Episode 7: Phoebe Bain, Founder of Marketing Brew, Talks Influencer Pay Equity
Oct 10, 2022
Episode 6: Josh ‘Bones’ Murphy on his Latest Documentary Film for Patagonia
Oct 03, 2022
Episode 5: Caleb Gardner on the One Key Strategy for Digital Disruption
Sep 26, 2022
Episode 4: Rebecca Woolf, Author of All of This: A Memoir of Death and Desire
Sep 19, 2022
Episode 3: Jared Watson, NYU Professor, Talks About the Future of CGI Influencers
Sep 12, 2022
Episode 2: Trendspotting and Gen Z according to Lynn Casey
Aug 29, 2022
Episode 1: Mary Nice Talks Gender Conditioning in the Workplace
Aug 25, 2022