The five volunteer leaders who hosted each night of Vacation Bible School, on stage at the church.

Social Media Strategy for Events: How I Got My Church’s VBS to 78,270 Views

My church just wrapped up Vacation Bible School, and the social media strategy behind it worked so well I have to tell you about it. We got 78,270 views in 28 days, a 1,329% increase in 1-minute views, and 67.8% of those views came from people who don’t follow us. I’m a fractional CMO for […]

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Madelyn Furlong standing in front of a mayoral campaign sign on election night after running social media for political campaigns

Social Media for Political Campaigns: 97,889 Organic Views and 69% of the Vote

How social media for political campaigns works: the strategy that took a challenger to 97,889 organic views and 69% of the vote, with zero ad spend.

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How to Use the Storyboard Feature on the Instagram Edits App (And Actually Enjoy Filming Reels)

Learn how to use the Storyboard feature on the Instagram Edits app to film talking reels faster, stop restarting every take, and finally enjoy creating video content.

Social Media Marketing

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chick-fil-a food tray on table with newstalgia campaign packaging

Successful Marketing Campaigns by Major Brands: What Chick-fil-A’s Newstalgia Campaign Teaches About Experimental Marketing

I don’t normally geek out over fast food marketing. But recently, I walked into Chick-fil-A and immediately felt like something was different. And as someone who studies successful marketing campaigns by major brands, I knew I was watching one unfold in real time. Then my youngest sister and I realized there were 3,000 Golden Fan Cups […]

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Done-For-You Social Media Management for Established Service Providers (How to Stay Visible Without Doing It Yourself)

I know you’re perfectly capable of posting on social media. You can write a caption.You can film a video.You know what to say. But when you sit down at your desk, especially during a big contract or a high-revenue season, the last thing you want to think about is social media. You need to focus on your […]

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The Top Instagram Reel Tips for 2026: Why Watch Time Is the Secret to Reels Growth in 2026

Want your Instagram Reels to actually get views in 2026? You don’t need to be a video editing pro or have 100K followers. You just need a few simple strategies that increase watch time (the #1 metric Instagram is prioritizing right now). And good news: most of them take less than five minutes to implement. […]

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The five volunteer leaders who hosted each night of Vacation Bible School, on stage at the church.

My church just wrapped up Vacation Bible School, and the social media strategy behind it worked so well I have to tell you about it. We got 78,270 views in 28 days, a 1,329% increase in 1-minute views, and 67.8% of those views came from people who don’t follow us. I’m a fractional CMO for […]

Social Media Strategy for Events: How I Got My Church’s VBS to 78,270 Views

Marketing Case Studies

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Madelyn Furlong standing in front of a mayoral campaign sign on election night after running social media for political campaigns

How social media for political campaigns works: the strategy that took a challenger to 97,889 organic views and 69% of the vote, with zero ad spend.

Social Media for Political Campaigns: 97,889 Organic Views and 69% of the Vote

Marketing Case Studies

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Learn how to use the Storyboard feature on the Instagram Edits app to film talking reels faster, stop restarting every take, and finally enjoy creating video content.

How to Use the Storyboard Feature on the Instagram Edits App (And Actually Enjoy Filming Reels)

Social Media Marketing

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chick-fil-a food tray on table with newstalgia campaign packaging

I don’t normally geek out over fast food marketing. But recently, I walked into Chick-fil-A and immediately felt like something was different. And as someone who studies successful marketing campaigns by major brands, I knew I was watching one unfold in real time. Then my youngest sister and I realized there were 3,000 Golden Fan Cups […]

Successful Marketing Campaigns by Major Brands: What Chick-fil-A’s Newstalgia Campaign Teaches About Experimental Marketing

Marketing Strategy

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I know you’re perfectly capable of posting on social media. You can write a caption.You can film a video.You know what to say. But when you sit down at your desk, especially during a big contract or a high-revenue season, the last thing you want to think about is social media. You need to focus on your […]

Done-For-You Social Media Management for Established Service Providers (How to Stay Visible Without Doing It Yourself)

Social Media Marketing

read more
screenshot of a girl talking with microphone in her hand in a instagram reel

Want your Instagram Reels to actually get views in 2026? You don’t need to be a video editing pro or have 100K followers. You just need a few simple strategies that increase watch time (the #1 metric Instagram is prioritizing right now). And good news: most of them take less than five minutes to implement. […]

The Top Instagram Reel Tips for 2026: Why Watch Time Is the Secret to Reels Growth in 2026

Social Media Marketing

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My friend, Frankie Angotti, guest wrote this post, and I know you’ll love it. In her post, she’s covering: Keep the Weird. Lost the DIY. Get a Real Brand. Be real. Be intentional. But don’t DIY your brand. There’s something beautiful about owning your weirdness, embracing your story, and letting your personality shine through your […]

Keep the Weird. Lose the DIY. Get a Real Brand.

Marketing Strategy

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If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in a social media audit, what I look at before taking over someone’s social media, and how a little strategy can make a BIG difference in your visibility and engagement, this post is for you. 👇 I see this question all the time: “What will you do with my […]

What Happens in a Social Media Audit (A Real Example for Service Providers)

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Overview / Here’s What You’ll Learn in this post: Overview / Here’s What You’ll Learn in this post: Let me start off by addressing the elephant in the room. You may be thinking: “Can’t someone on our team just do our marketing?” I hear that phrase a lot, especially from business owners who’ve already told […]

5 Common Objections to Hiring a Marketing Strategist or Fractional CMO (And Honest Answers That Might Surprise You)

Fractional CMO

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Before I invest in anything, especially when it comes to my business, I ALWAYS want to know: “What really happens once I sign the contract? What’s going on behind the curtain?” These are great questions to ask. And if you want hours of your time back plus a marketing strategy that actually brings in clients this […]

What Happens When You Hire a Marketing Strategist, The Real Behind‑the‑Scenes Breakdown

Fractional CMO

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