# Q&A with Marty McCarthy
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> Last updated: 2025-11-13  
> Author: Lach Bradford
Marty McCarthy knows how to make social strategy feel human, and hilarious. In this Q&A, he shares his go-to growth tips, guilty pleasures, and why engagement starts in the comments.
[Marty McCarthy ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-mccarthy-97373a5a/)is the kind of social strategist who brings equal parts sharp thinking and pure chaos energy to the table — in the best way possible. With a background in thought leadership and a knack for finding personality in every platform, Marty’s approach to social is proof that consistency doesn’t have to be boring.

**1. What would your MySpace song be in 2025?
**Uptown Girl (also my kareoke song...)

**2. Instagram or TikTok? Defend your answer.
**Instagram. Just a loyal OG user!

**3. What's in your camera roll way too much?
**Snowboarding videos and mountain photos

**4. A tool, app, or sneaky little shortcut you swear by?
**Chatting with Chat GPT while I'm cooking to ask it for tips in real time

**5. Most underrated social media skill?
**Commenting on others' posts to maximise your exposure

**6. If you could ban one trend forever, what would it be?**
Matcha coffee drinks

**7. Go-to comfort food after a chaotic day?**
Soup dumplings

**8. Best DM you’ve ever received (or sent)?**
Schappelle Corby when I bought one her clocks...

**9. What’s your biggest ick on LinkedIn right now?**
Sora vids. I just vant!