How Tiffany Got 2 Clients in Her First Month Back

Two people hired Tiffany Borne Jones within the first month of her posting consistently on Instagram, and I’m about to show you why. I’m Madelyn, a fractional CMO for service providers. Tiffany is a business strategist and operations consultant, and she’s hired me for social media management twice. Here’s what that looked like… TL;DR The […]

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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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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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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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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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content repurposing workflow tips

If you’re a small business, then you probably can’t afford an entire marketing team, complete with a social media manager, copy writer, content creator, and podcast editor, right? That means that most of it falls to you (and your marketing strategist, if you’re serious about growing your business). So how can you make the most […]

How to Create a Content Repurposing Workflow

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how to market your business as an introvert

If you’re a business owner who’s an introvert, you might find it hard to market your business. Believe me, I get it. As an introvert myself, my stomach turns when I think about going to big networking events or being in the limelight. So if you prefer staying behind-the-scenes, how do you put yourself and […]

How to Market Your Business if You’re An Introvert

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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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content ideas for when you don't know what to post on Instagram graphic

Ever feel unsure and overwhelmed about what to post on Instagram? Maybe, you’re staring at your Notes app, trying to come up with a caption, but the blank page taunts you instead. Or maybe, you’re scrolling through the Instagram app to see what other brands are posting, but you end up just feeling inferior and […]

30 Content Ideas for When You Don’t Know What to Post on Instagram

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rose gold macbook on desk with pen and notebook beside it

Why should you care about reading a social media manager’s blog? How will it help you with your business + marketing strategy? Will I only be writing blog posts that tell you how to make your social media accounts better (spoiler alert: the answer is no—I have some really fun lifestyle content planned, too!) Keep […]

Your Guide for Success on Social Media | Spilling the Tea as a Social Media Manager

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