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Former Ryanair Head of Social Tells Us Why Social Media Impressions Don't Matter...

April 13, 2026·38 min
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Drawing from his experience building one of the most disruptive and talked-about brand voices in the world, Michael Corcoran breaks down how Ryanair used bold strategy, irreverent storytelling, and relentless experimentation to shift perception. This conversation goes beyond tactics and trends, diving into the real role of social media in modern marketing: building memorability, influencing decisions, and driving real business results in an algorithm-driven world.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why impressions and reach are no longer the metrics that matter How Ryanair used social to change brand perception at scale The difference between vanity metrics vs. meaningful impact Why most brands don’t actually have a social media strategy How to shift from trend-chasing to brand-building content The importance of memorability over visibility How to build a clear, actionable social strategy framework   👀 Watch this with your team. 📩 Share it with your boss. 📬 Subscribe to the Radical Content Newsletter and get The Content of the Week! MaverickcontentstudioMAVERICK CONTENT STUDIO    💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: LinkedinEric Gray - Maverick Content Studio | LinkedIn    📲 Follow me on Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/theericgray   🎥Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: YoutubeEric Gray   Episode #47

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