Meet The Social Lemon: The Company Secretly Running All Your Favorite Hip-Hop Social Media Pages

Amir Bakian
3 min readNov 16

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The Social Lemon is the hidden player making waves behind the scenes in the rapidly growing world of podcasting and digital content. Effectively running some of the most prominent social media pages for multiple high-profile hip-hop and rap podcasts globally, The Social Lemon remains shrouded in anonymity, silently working their magic and revolutionizing the industry.

Rebecca Anderton, the Director of Social Media & Content, is at the helm, steering The Social Lemon toward new heights. With a track record that’s nothing short of spectacular, Anderton is a standout talent in the industry. Her journey began at UNILAD, where she was part of the core team that propelled UNILAD to become the world’s most engaged social media publisher. Subsequently, she held the position of Head of Social Media at the Manc Group, followed by managing the social media team at Kairos/Kyma before making her home at The Social Lemon.

Founded in 2020 by the visionary Dean Lemon, The Social Lemon has transformed from a family business into a full-fledged organization, breathing life into Dean’s mission. “Welcoming Rebecca to lead our team is an exciting milestone for us at The Social Lemon. With her stellar track record, Rebecca will be the driving force behind our journey toward new heights. With Rebecca at the helm, I am confident that her expertise will propel us even further, solidifying our place as a powerhouse in the social media landscape even more,” notes the CEO.

Over her eight-year career, Anderton has navigated the constantly evolving landscape of various platforms, each with its unique algorithm. Her knack for understanding what makes content go viral and the versatility to adapt to shifting preferences from memes to short-form viral clips and back has set her apart in the world of social media.

The Social Lemon thrives on offering the best talent in the industry to manage some of the most influential social media accounts globally. While the creators and brands they collaborate with remain anonymous, the results speak for themselves. Through the combined efforts of their professionals, who previously held senior roles at major UK agencies like Social Chain, LADBible, The Manc, and Pubity, The Social Lemon has orchestrated significant growth and monetization for their clients. Their strategic approach, a fusion of industry knowledge and expertise, is unparalleled.

In an arena where numbers often define success, The Social Lemon goes a step further. The company measures success by the transformative impact they have on their client’s lives. The joy they derive from knowing that their endeavors have empowered clients to make substantial financial and lifestyle decisions, such as purchasing homes and expanding their businesses, is an unmatched reward. Going beyond mere metrics, The Social Lemon is all about altering lives for the better every single day.

With a projected record turnover in the multi-seven-figure range and plans to expand their team to ten or more members by year-end, The Social Lemon’s future is undeniably bright. This silent powerhouse continues to shape the industry and change lives, one podcast at a time.

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Amir Bakian

Social Media Marketing agent with 6 years of sales experience. I work really hard to get my clients the best representation to further their businesses.