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Open a bottle of pinot grigio or whip up an oat milk latte and relax with your host, Shannon McKinstrie, as she cuts through the obnoxious social media noise, answers all your burning questions, and shares exactly what’s working right now in real time. No more second-guessing, it’s time to level up your social media game the tried and true way…with good content.


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In a recent Reels Lab Q&A, I walked my students through several reels that are going viral right now. They left with so many new ideas, I thought I'd share some of those reels with you. I’m also going to address the misleading reels that “Instagram Coaches” are sharing right now. We’ll discuss the pitfalls of clickbait tactics and why ethical, specific, and engaging content is always your best bet for success. This ten minute episode is full of actionable tips to help you create genuinely...
If you’ve been stressing about your Instagram captions, you need to hear this episode! No more wondering how long a caption should be, I’m sharing an easy to remember formula with all the essentials. We’re discussing hooks and how to use them, the importance of your call to action (especially if your goal is to grow and sell!) with helpful examples to start writing your ideal caption.In this episode we’ll be covering:The Instagram Creators account and "engagement bait"The essentials of writin...
If you're feeling overwhelmed on Instagram, just know you're not the only one. It’s time to cut through the noise and bust some major social media myths that everyone is asking about. I’m calling out the biggest lies on Instagram right now (copy and pasting, editing and deleting, hashtags, and engaging with content outside your niche) and sharing the no-fluff advice you need to hear. I’ll talk about how instrumental Instagram stories have been to my business, how I use the “story test” and wh...
How well do you know your audience? When you're creating good content, you have to know your audience. You have to know what they'll find funny. You have to know what their worries are. What are they searching for on the Internet? You have to know them that well. You may have seen these gurus saying, you have to do this, you have to stop doing this, you have to…I’m reminding you that you know your people best. There are no absolutes and what works for one person, doesn’t necessarily work for ...
If you have been wanting to throw out Instagram, please don’t! I know we have seen some crazy shifts on Instagram lately, which means it’s more important than ever to create good content. So let's talk about creating the type of content that gets you sales, because I know you guys are here to make money. Creating testimonial content has nothing to do with another Canva graphic, instead we're turning client success stories into engaging content that actually makes sales, even if you haven’t ma...
I haven’t been feisty on the podcast yet, but today’s the day. I know you’ve probably heard the algorithm is changing again. Here’s the thing, it’s not that the algorithm is changing, it’s what works is changing, and what you need to know is that Instagram favors engagement. Let's take a peek at the Reels content we created at the Annual Social Squad Society Retreat and discuss why people don’t want to be educated on Instagram anymore and what to do instead.In this episode we’ll be covering:C...
Let’s dive into what’s working right now on Instagram in May 2024. Here’s the deal, a lot of people are overthinking their content. So today, we’re going to chat about creating conversational content to bring people into your world and how to keep it simple.Did I mention this episode is coming to you from the Social Squad Society retreat in Savannah, Georgia? Make sure you stay till the end for a surprise guest!In this episode we’ll be covering:Sharing mind-blowing tips is easier than you thi...
It’s the end of April 2024 and creating relatable content has been on my mind all week. If you are struggling to post relatable content because you think your life is boring, nothing ever happens, or sharing your daily life just doesn’t come naturally to you, I need you to hear this: you’re not boring, the magic is in the mundane, friend! In this episode, I’m breaking down my own success with relatable content (yes, we are going all the way back to my early days as a social media manager...
I just got back from my trip to Coachella, where my favorite beverage brand Poppi won marketing, hands down. I know a lot of you have been asking, “what is good content for products?” This episode is definitely for my product people, but if you’re a social media manager, web designer, realtor - anyone in the service industry, you’ll find this helpful too. We’re going to explore Poppi’s brand journey from a small following to the drink everyone was talking about at Coachella, because it’s all ...
It’s April 2024 and everyone is asking right now “how can I get my content to more non-followers?” For the majority of the people I’m talking to, non-follower reach is drastically down, and most of their content is going to their followers. If you are seeing this with your own content, this episode is for you! In this episode we’ll be covering:How to reach more non-followers on social mediaThe impact shareable content has on your reach and growthWhat shareable content is and how it looks...
What is your account to people? I really stopped to think about that for today’s episode as we explore the power of creating content that evokes feelings like comfort or relief. I’ll be sharing examples as we talk about the importance of knowing what your audience needs to hear, and how what works on one platform may not work on another. Alright, let’s talk about how creating good content that genuinely connects, leaves a lasting impression. In this episode we’ll be covering:Buying bette...
Is growing a business and marketing going to be a lot of work? Yes, of course it is! But what I want to do is make your life a whole lot easier by making the process as simple as possible. Stay tuned because I’m revealing exactly what I do to create good content, in less than five minutes. I want to help you create better content, so let’s dive in so you can start today!In this episode we’ll be covering:Understanding your audience's needs and mindset for relatable contentQuestions to ask your...
What I see doing really well on social media right now is simple content, in this episode we’re talking about how you might be overthinking your content and what you can do instead. I’m also sharing the four H's of content creation, with real examples of what I see working right now on Instagram, because keeping it simple really does connect with your audience. In this episode I’ll be covering:My thoughts behind viral content and how your excitement plays into content successHow we absor...
One thing you should know is I am really passionate about marketing messaging AND helping people grow on social media. In this episode, I’m getting real about the ever-changing world of marketing and social media, and why being specific in your content is key to your success. So let'e get into what's working right now so you can start creating content that truly connects with your audience. In this episode I’ll be covering:The challenge of keeping up with social media as it is constantly...
Do you ever miss the days where you actually enjoyed showing up on social media? If you’re ready to show up and promote your business without all the extra guesswork and overwhelm, you’re in the right place. Each week we’ll be talking about actionable ideas and strategies that are working right now, so you can actually have fun on social media while growing your business with good, quality content. Send us a Text Message.Let's connect on InstagramLove this conversation? Tap the follow bu...
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