Good Content with Shannon McKinstrie Shannon McKinstrie

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...