Creator News Live: Discussing the latest social media tools, tips, and tactics with industry experts, innovators, creators, and storytellers

It’s possible for small businesses to do great big things with their marketing budgets. It’s all about investing wisely. In this week’s show, Liz Jostes of Eli Rose Social Media shares her secrets for making a big impact on social with your small business budget. We’ll also discuss what you need to know about the new Facebook Pages experience, navigating Pro Mode for personal profiles, and getting...

To succeed in today's competitive marketplace, it's not enough to be good at what you do. You need to be remarkable. In this week’s Social Media News Live, Rich Brooks breaks down The Remarkabity Formula. We’ll discuss the concept of remarkability – what does it mean?! – and how to use this simple yet powerful method of standing out online and off.

Ross Brand wrote the book on live streaming and digital media trends. Then, came back with a sequel! On this week’s Social Media News Live, we’re going to talk about what it takes to launch a successful live show – the skills, the connections, and the proven techniques. Plus – we’ll ask how he sees live video evolving and adapting to new technology.

Getting brand deals can be the Holy Grail for many creators. What does it take to get started? How big of an influencer do you have to be? How do you even find brands to partner with? These are just some of the questions we'll discuss in this week's episode. Our special guest this week is Chris P Giles. He has spent the last 18 years in the entertainment and live events industry and helps entrepre...

On this week’s Social Media News Live, we’re asking LinkedIn and Personal Branding pro, Kate Paine, about LinkedIn Creator Mode and how over 10 million LinkedIn users who’ve activated it are using it to expand their reach and stand out in their industry!

On this week’s Social Media News Live, we’re asking the creator of the popular podcast Beyond The To-Do List, Erik Fisher, about the emerging future trends in podcasting, the hot topics of conversation this year, and how to make your show stand out in a growing industry.

Is turning your skills as a video creator, writer, podcaster, or designer into a career just a dream? Or is it time to get yourself out there and in front of potential clients? Ready or not! We’re asking Rob Balasabas what he’s learned as a video creator, strategist, and Head of Partnerships at Uscreen on what it takes to become a full-time content creator. Find out how the experts you love, watch...

Find out what Mitchell Dong has learned about communication, collaboration, and community building as the Head of Community at Volley. We’re exploring everything you need to know about Volley, a new video messaging app taking on chat, video conferencing, and social feeds – all at once. It’s doing an excellent job for coaches, teams, and mentors. Find out what it can do for YOUR business! Plus, Mit...

We’re talking to Jim Fuhs and Chris Stone of Dealcasters all about the biggest opportunity for creators and marketers alike: Live Selling on Amazon Live! We’re exploring what it takes to become an Amazon influencer, and how you can make money while building your own brand with it! Plus - questions from our audience about live selling will be answered by Jim & Chris!

Live selling will be a $25B (yes BILLION) industry by next year! With its captivating mix of entertainment, live demos, and delivery to your doorstep, it’s the future of retail and opens enormous opportunities for retailers, creators, influencers, and remote live producers to shine! On this week’s Social Media News Live, Stephanie Liu gives us the scoop on live selling and shares what it takes to...

What's so "pinteresting" about Pinterest? A lot! What if I told you that Pinterest can... - Reach engaged users looking for new ideas and products? Yes! - Ever heard of Pinterest drama? Nope! Because we don't do drama on Pinterest... it's all about you and your products! - Extend the life of your content from today to evergreen - Boost your videos! Pinners love videos, watching close to 1 billion...

Business Coaches, Counselors, Mentorship Programs, and Mastermind Groups – all of them promise to develop your abilities, accomplish your goals, and build accountability. But which one will give you the clarity and direction you need to grow your business or become more skilled in your career? Which avenue is right for you? On this week’s Social Media News Live, we’ve invited business coach and li...

Want to write emails that actually get opened? Writing your weekly newsletters doesn’t have to be a chore or a bore. In fact, it can be fun! On this week’s Social Media News Live, Liz Wilcox shares her proven process for writing copy that makes people “click” for more and building an email list that converts!

Q1 2022 is Over! Do you have all of the data you need to make decisions about your social media content for Q2? Q3? Have you done an audit on your content lately? Today, we’re talking to Dorien Morin-van Dam on this week’s Social Media News Live about campaign planning, organic content ideas, and what trends should be driving your social media strategy through the rest of 2022.

What are the benefits of having a sense of humor? Plenty, in fact! Humor builds relationships and increases learning. It also improves productivity and prevents burnout. But expressing your funny side online can be tricky! We invited Ramon Ray on this week’s Social Media News Live to talk about having a sense of humor on social when you’re a brand.

PowWow Nation is an active and engaged Facebook community of over 97K members where he experiences, teaches, and celebrates Native American Culture. We invited founder and owner, Paul Gowder on this week’s Social Media News Live to dive into all the ways that he keeps this online community connected, monetized, and growing!

Gone are the days when you could simply promise prospects that you’re worth investing in. Instead, you have to prove it! And, there is no better way to establish your expertise and authority than by creating an online course to sell. We invited Ian Anderson Gray to this week’s Social Media News Live to give us a crash course on creating online courses for profit!

Are you having trouble getting your videos to rank on YouTube? You're doing everything right and still not seeing the results you want? We invited expert video creator and YouTube coach, Shelly Nathan, to this week’s Social Media News Live to troubleshoot your YouTube strategy. We’ll also chat about the payout YouTube is offering podcasters willing to expand to video and explore how YouTube Shorts...

Ever since one of Molly Mahoney’s Reels hit 30+ million views and generated $160K in revenue on Facebook, people have been reaching out to her to find out HOW!! That’s right. Reels are for REAL! On this week’s Social Media News Live, Molly joins Jeff and Grace to talk about monetizing your video views with the Facebook Reels Bonus Program. We’ll also chat about the future of short-form storytellin...

This week, Mitch Jackson joins Jeff and Grace to explore the Metaverse. We’ll chat about his new book, The Metaverse Handbook, and get his insights into how it’s going to shape the future of business and culture as we know it. And, because he is a lawyer, we’re getting his advice on protecting yourself, your interest, and your brand in this new, immersive, boundless world.

The last two years have been a catalyst for consumer expectations and how business gets done. This week, Mark Schaefer joins us to explore how to design a seamless customer experience beyond social media and build brand trust in the face of significant societal change. We’ll even dive into the future of marketing in the world of Web 3.0 and the Metaverse. ADDED BONUS! - Our friend Gary Stockton fr...

Marketing is more than mapping a customer journey through a sales funnel. It requires taking a walk in their shoes and understanding how to help them get where they want to go. But for that, you don't want to just think like a marketer. You need to BE the customer! Brooke Sellas, Founder & CEO of B Squared Media, joins Jeff and Grace to explore how to connect, converse, and convert through social-...

With the volume of virtual events continuing to rise or go hybrid, attendees and brands want something beyond another Zoom call. On this week’s Social Media News Live, we’ll discuss the best ways to connect, network, and create memorable experiences! Mike Allton, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Agorapulse, joins Jeff and Grace to share his insights and expertise on raising the bar for virtual ev...

On this week’s Social Media News Live, Lisa DiNoto Glassner shares her secrets to success on Instagram, including how to tell your brand story and keep an audience's interest! Tune in for insights from an Instagram expert!