{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F8926dc01-6d99-4946-a10f-80a9f2a76540","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Framed by Code: Tim O\u2019Hearn on Bots, Influence & the Ethics of Growth Hacking\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/8926dc01-6d99-4946-a10f-80a9f2a76540\"></iframe>","title":"Framed by Code: Tim O\u2019Hearn on Bots, Influence & the Ethics of Growth Hacking","description":"In this thought-provoking episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives into the digital underworld with Tim O\u2019Hearn, author of Framed: A Villain\u2019s Perspective on Social Media. Tim, a former rogue software engineer, takes us behind the scenes of growth hacking, bots, fake influence, and the blurred ethics of digital manipulation. From gaming the algorithm to questioning the very fabric of online engagement, this conversation sheds light on what really drives follower counts and engagement spikes\u2014and who\u2019s pulling the strings. Tim doesn\u2019t shy away from his role, offering a rare mix of confession, insight, and critique. This episode is for anyone wondering how real the internet still is.\nAbout the Guest:Tim O\u2019Hearn is a software engineer turned author who once ran \u201cShark Social,\u201d a covert bot-driven platform that helped clients rack up followers and fame. From designing push notifications to exploring the ethical grey zones of digital marketing, Tim\u2019s journey is a cautionary tale. His book Framed blends memoir with expos\u00e9, unpacking everything from algorithmic addiction to the Dead Internet Theory.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nGrowth hacking via bots blurred the line between influence and manipulation.\n\n\n\u201cReal\u201d followers may still be generated through artificial interactions.\n\n\nMost users underestimate how engineered their engagement habits are.\n\n\nPlatforms themselves often act as both enablers and enforcers.\n\n\nTim\u2019s story offers not just a confession but a form of digital course correction.\n\n\nConnect with Tim O\u2019Hearn:\n\n\nLinkedIn: Tim O\u2019Hearn\n\n\nWebsite: tjohearn.com\n\n\nNewsletter: timohearn.beehiiv.com\n\n\nBook: Framed: A Villain\u2019s Perspective on Social Media \u2013 available on Amazon (Kindle &amp; paperback), audiobook coming soon\n\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend?DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us:\u2022\u2060 \u2060YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\u2022 Instagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod\u2022 Threads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod\u2022 Facebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\u2022 LinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}