10 MAY 2017 · Did you know that your online presence is easy to manage and doesn’t have to be overwhelming? Deanna has worked on crafting a strategy for her consulting clients that helps them manage their social media and digital strategy with ease while allowing them to manage their businesses with ease. Taking time to get your social marketing strategy and time schedule nailed down makes all the difference in your regular daily social marketing routine and makes it no sweat to manage. As always it’s important to create fabulous editorial calendar and a checklist that ensures you’re making sweet social media music all week long. In today’s The Social Life Podcast, Deanna and Nate chatter about some key tips and tricks that Boost Your Online Business Presence in Under 1-Hour! Remember if you need help or have questions, reach out to Deanna via our website and she’ll be certain to hook you up! See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/37 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid

3 MAY 2017 · In recent crazy pants news, the Fyre Festival utilized influencer marketing to sell it’s target audience of millennial on a luxury festival experience that did not deliver what it promised. The creators of the now infamous Fyre Festival used video marketing and visual marketing through Instagram to set the stage for their most epic failure with influencers whose names ran the gamut of who’s who of models and millennials marketing. In this episode, Deanna and Nate straight up chatter about what the flaws were in the marketing and how real-life influencer marketing works and should be used when planning big events. See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/36 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid

12 APR 2017 · Many businesses are using blog writing to keep their websites fresh and in the good graces of the Google Gods. In today’s podcast, Deanna and Nate are going to chat about the action items you can use to create a checklist for creating valuable content marketing that will not only assist with building your sales funnel, but also keep Google noticing and ranking your site. YOUR CHECKLIST SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: * Establish and match the tone with your social marketing. * Write about news when it’s fresh and your audience is looking for it. * Start Strong with a solid introduction. * Stop trying to sell hard in your content. * Use CTAs and ask questions of your audience * Try using “Bucket Brigades” to engage. * Give facts that make sense and are reusable. * Include performance boosting images. * Make the content interactive with items like polls or questions. * Mix-it up with your content formats. See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/35 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid

5 APR 2017 · We know that this may not be the most popular opinion in the world but Snapchat is starting to see heavy competition from tools like Instagram that have a dedicated follower base and are much easier to use. In this The Social Life Podcast episode, Deanna and Nate talk about what Snapchat has done to diminish their returning users and how Instagram is upping their game. See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/34 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid

29 MAR 2017 · Did you know that Twitter is doing things to improve it’s viability? Yep, it’s doing things that are making advertising awesome for businesses who are looking to grab the attention of audiences all over the world. In this episode, Deanna and Nate chat about what they love about Twitter, and how to use it for your own personal and professional needs! What are you doing with your Twitter? Don’t forget if you have questions about your LinkedIn presence or need help sharpening it up, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing Deanna at See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/33 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid

22 MAR 2017 · A personal brand is important to any business whether you’re building your brand to get the best job possible or your looking to be an entrepreneur and take the world by storm. During today’s podcast, we chat with our fabulous friend, Neil Fitzgerald about developing your personal brand for long term success and goal achievement. Neil has waylaid his personal brand through recognition of his brand identity and channeled that into professional success that we’d all love to copy! Neil’s Tips to Winning the Social Professional Game: * Don’t post about boozing with your friends - unless it’s done thoughtfully. * Have a professional looking headshot for your profile pictures on every channel * Share about your skills, achievements and accomplishments in a thoughtful way * Post about your community interests - remember last time we talked about nonprofits? Find one and join one. (ask Neil about finding a good one to join) * Network in groups on Facebook and LinkedIn * Follow and friend people you want to be in business with and engage with them using messengers and/or posts * Be a subject matter expert in your field always Here’s that Career Builder link that Deanna mentioned: http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?ed=12%2F31%2F2016&id=pr945&sd=4%2F28%2F2016 and that Time Magazine thingy she mentioned: http://time.com/money/3510967/jobvite-social-media-profiles-job-applicants/ What are you doing with your personal brand? Don’t forget if you have questions about your LinkedIn presence or need help sharpening it up, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing Deanna at hello@starksocial.com See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/32 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid

15 MAR 2017 · Deanna chatters a lot about getting involved in the community you work, and live in, and that’s why in this episode of The Social Life, the team invited Neil Fitzgerald to join them for a chat about getting started and how you can incorporate nonprofits in your social media. Neil has worked with nonprofit organizations across the world, held political office in the UK and most recently worked his way up to National VP of the Junior Chamber, while tirelessly maintaining and excelling in his professional life too. Being involved in your community is key to engaging with potential clients and of course getting to know people who can assist with furthering your business through word of mouth. Today we discuss finding the best nonprofit for you, how to get involved and how to manage and maintain your future goals with a nonprofit organization in your community. Today’s episode is super ridiculous packed with great tips and information, and we’re certain you’re going to dig it! Don’t forget to check out our follow-up show with Neil where we chat about Developing Your Personal Brand! See Full Show Notes https://starksocial.com/31 Download Mobile App Apple - https://starksocial.com/apple Android - https://starksocial.com/droid