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.

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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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Social media can be a great tool for local businesses to connect with their community and grow their customer base. BUT, many business owners make common mistakes that can get in the way of their success. Let’s look at three of the most common social media mistakes local businesses make (and talk about how to fix them!). […]

3 Common Social Media Mistakes Local Businesses Make (and How to Fix Them)

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Many small businesses think having a CMO is a luxury reserved for big corporations. But the truth is, working with one can be the secret weapon your small business needs to grow! Here’s why your small business needs a CMO instead of trying to do it all by yourself. Having a CMO saves you time […]

Why Your Small Business Needs a CMO Instead of Trying to Do It All Yourself

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How to create engaging instagram reels

We’ve all lost track, scrolling the vortex that is Instagram reels. They’re just short little videos, so learning how to create engaging Instagram reels that catches your audience’s attention should be easy, right? Well, that’s not always the case… Raise your hand if you’ve ever put time, effort, and energy into a reel only to […]

How to Create Engaging Instagram Reels

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How to be consistent on social media

If you’re a business owner, then you’ve probably been told, “you need to be consistent on social media! It’s so important to remind people that you exist and that you have something people need.” I agree, BUT it is so hard to actually practice consistency! I think I’ve finally cracked the code for my own […]

6 ways to be consistent on social media

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A question that my social media management clients ask a lot is how to use an Instagram hashtag strategy for their small business. Yes, they do! BUT the way you’re using hashtags might not be ideal. Don’t worry: in this post, I’ll break down how to create a hashtag strategy that gets more views and […]

How to use an Instagram Hashtag Strategy for Your Small Business

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Christmas marketing ideas for small businesses

Christmas is coming! And if you’re a small business or entrepreneur, you know what that means: gearing up for the most wonderful (and the busiest) time of year. Whether it’s prepping for Small Business Saturday, thinking of social media campaigns for Black Friday, or transforming your store for the Christmas season, let me give you […]

Marketing Ideas Every Small Business Should Put Into Action This Christmas

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why your business needs a social media manager

It’s no secret that social media is expanding its reach, and because of it, social media managers are more in demand.  But have you ever wondered why this demand is growing? Quick show of hands if you’ve ever asked a co-worker or friend, “Why hire someone when I or a team member can do it?” or “What’s […]

5 Reasons Why You Need a Social Media Manager

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