Social Media Blues

Social Media Blues

5.0 (3)
MARKETING

The social struggle is real.

07/31/2020

Is Authenticity Still Possible?

Authenticity marketing is a must nowadays for most businesses promoting themselves on social media. However, in the wake of scandals surrounding famous influencers and social media gurus, is it still possible to trust individuals whose ultimate goal is to make a profit? Have authenticity and vulnerability been deployed as marketing tools too much, to the point that they are no longer effective? In this episode, I talk about authenticity marketing, what it is, how it has been used and how we, as conscientious small business owners and artists can approach this matter differently. Join me for an in-depth discussion about values, marketing and branding, and hop on the social media struggle bus.

20 min
07/02/2020

Facebook Is Not My Community

The recent protests in the Black Lives Matter movement have led many people to start talking about racial inequality for the first time on social media and other public forums. It seems the conversation has never been quite as open as now. While this is an incredibly positive shift, it is also important to question whether Facebook and other social media platforms are the absolute best forum to hold nuanced conversations between allies and black communities. In this episode, I talk about my struggles with holding vulnerable conversations around inclusivity and racial justice on a very public platform like Facebook, with its problematic algorithm and values.

21 min
05/25/2020

I tried Social Curator... So You Don’t Have To

Being part of the paid membership site gave me perspective and clarity on what I needed to make the social media content creation process more manageable for me and more effective for my business.

26 min
05/10/2020

The Content Treadmill

What is the compounded effect of constantly generating social media content for the creative mind? In this week's episode, I explore the insidiousness of social media mindset and how it affects the creative process.

19 min
04/24/2020

Episode 34. Hustle Bustle

The pandemic is forcing us to rethink our relationship with money, work and industry. What happens when so many are out of work and without spending ability in only a few weeks? How do we redefine society —and the way we relate to work— after this pandemic?

18 min
04/10/2020

When the Wall Breaks

The quarantine and self-isolation measures imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus have shocked the entire world and disrupted our way of doing things and experiencing reality. This week, I explore my journey through the first month of quarantine and what I have learned so far.

23 min
02/17/2020

Building Breaks Into Your Schedule

When you are out there trying to achieve, it is important to understand that breaks are absolutely essential. We live in a culture that prizes productivity and time-management, but these conversations need to be accompanied by the other side of the coin: how to incorporate mental breaks into your routine so that you don’t burn out after a while.

32 min
01/30/2020

Episode 31: Developing a More Positive Approach to Social Media

Part of the process of being a social media marketer is to develop a more positive relationship with social media. If it’s hard for you —because you’re an introvert, because you’re a private person, or for any other reason— these tips and reframed can help you men your relationship with social so you can do what works best for your business.

56 min

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The social struggle is real.

Creator

Social Media Blues
Years Active

2018 - 2020
Episodes

23
Rating

Clean
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