Hashtag Managed

A little update on the podcast...we are taking a pause to really reflect on what we want this podcast to look like. Tune in for more details! Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www.hashtagmanaged.com/social-club Follow the pod's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagmanaged/ Join the free Hashtag Managed Collective Community fo...

This is for the social media managers who need a little off-screen fun or anyone who is ready to stop scrolling for a bit and pick up an analog hobby instead. In this Managed Minute epiosde, Maddie shares 10 analog hobby ideas you can try right now to lower those screentime reports and actually have fun outside of your phone. Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community Join the social club a.k.a. o...

This week we are joined by social media strategist, content-obsessed creative, and the heart behind The Social Edit: Allyson Brooks! We talk about how she built a business that serves both weddings and small businesses, the challenge of being taken seriously as a young entrepreneur, and how social media helped her establish credibility and authority. Allyson also shares advice for anyone questioni...

In this quick 5-minute episode, Maddie dives into her favorite Substacks. You know, the newsletters that are actually worth opening (and reading). If you're new to joining Substack, are thinking of joining, or are looking for new ones to follow, these are a few 'subscribes' for you can't miss. Links Mentioned: Link In bIo https://www.milkkarten.net/ Frugal Chic https://substack.com...

In this episode, we share why we restructured a social media management client's package. Nothing was technically wrong, but nothing was truly growing either. We were managing Instagram consistently for a luxury design firm. Engagement was fine. Content was going out. But results were stagnant, and we had to ask ourselves: Are we actually helping? Tune in if you're ready to talk packages,...

Marketing doesn’t have to be loud to be effective. In this episode, we unpack the slow marketing movement — why it works, who it’s best for, and how focusing on fewer, more intentional content pieces can lead to deeper connections and long-term growth. Just because you're a social media marketer, doesn't mean you have to chase trends, create quick content, or be stuck on a platform after h...

Branding is more than aesthetics, and in this episode of Hashtag Managed, we’re joined by Sophia of Sophia El’Rae Agency to unpack what it really takes to build a brand that feels aligned, intentional, and authentic. We talk with Sophia about how she helps clients uncover the deeper story behind their brand before jumping into visuals or content, how to create content that feels true to who you ar...

We’re continuing our cycle syncing series, and this episode is all about the ovulation phase. Maddie walks through the exact tasks she prioritizes in her social media manager world during the ovulation phase, plus how leaning into this energy has changed the way she works, creates, and shows up for clients. Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list!...

In this episode of Hashtag Managed, we’re breaking down the brands on our radar in 2026 and why their marketing is actually working. From strategy to community-building and branding, we’re unpacking what’s cutting through the social media noise. If you're ready for examples of creative angles and campaigns, this episode is for you. Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community Join the social clu...

From red carpet moments turned memes to brands scrambling to stay relevant, we’re breaking down how social media managers tap into award season culture. Should brands jump on viral memes? Where’s the line between clever and cringe? And how do celebrity reputation and ethical issues change the conversation? This episode is your guide to participating in pop culture without becoming the brand everyo...

Jessica shares a big life update — moving to Denver. In this episode, we go a little off-topic from marketing, but very on-topic for real life. We’re talking about adult friendships from states away and how to navigate long-distance friendships. Whether you’re navigating a friendship breakup, figuring out how to maintain a long-distance best friendship in your 30s, trying to find your community, o...

If your content approval process is feels stressful, always held up, or just unorganized as a social media freelancer, this quick 5-minute episode is here to help. We walk through our social media content approval process and how to ensure your process is actually respected by clients. Tune in! Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www....

When sales dip, the knee-jerk reaction is almost always the same from clients: “We need to post more.” But more reels, more content, and more ideas don't equal sales. They equal noise. In this episode, we’re breaking down why posting more content rarely fixes low sales. Low sales usually aren’t a content problem. They’re a clarity, positioning, or offer problem. Tune in and learn how to naviga...

There's something about the new year that makes us want to change everything — systems, processes, and BOUNDARIES! Boundaries is something we discuss here a lot as social media managers, because let's be honest, we have to have them in order to not be walked all over as freelancers. Here are six boundaries we are adding to our focuses this year. This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Hea...

Sooo....your client is gaslighting you? If you’ve ever walked away from a client conversation questioning your own competence, this episode is for you. Having a client that makes you feel less is never okay, but how do you know when you're being gaslit? How do you handle the situation when you realize? We are sharing all our best advice as two social media managers who have definitely been the...

After months of stress that marketers face during the holidays and Q4 in general, we all deserve a little confidence boost to get us through the new year. There aren't many affirmations made for us , aka the people who are always “on” for everyone else. So in this Managed Minute episode, Maddie created the episode she wished existed. So, take a deep breath, get centered, and let these affirmat...

In this episode, we are diving into our hot takes we are taking into the new year with us. From the "best time" to post, to Instagram grid aesthetics, let's talk about a few topics that are always in the conversation on social media and what we think about them all. This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED fo...

In this episode of Managed Minutes, we’re walking social media managers through the 5 key pillars to audit before the new year hits. Get clear and organized to make this year your most successful yet. This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan. Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community J...

In this episode, we’re talking about when it’s actually time to hire, what your best first hire usually looks like, and what tasks you should hand off first as a social media manager hiring for your agency. We also cover our experiences with managing people why how the quote “hire slow, fire fast” has been key. This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ https://metricool.com/hashtagmanage...

Happy holidays from the Hashtag Managed Team! In this episode, we have a quick message for you, and maybe a homework assignment for you in the new year! This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan. Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list!...

There’s something about a new year that makes us want to change everything. But if you’re starting your business, or revamping your systems for 2026, this episode is exactly how we’d do it if we were starting over. We’re breaking down why picking one service and one niche (and going all in) is the fastest way to grow, how to create mock projects that attract your dream clients even before you’re b...

'Tis the season for clients to break boundaries! Boundaries are a must-have in your business, we all know this. But telling a client "no" or redirecting them can feel…awkward. In this Managed Minute, we are talking about how to have those uncomfortable convos and actually uphold your boundaries. This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanage...

Jess and Maddie sit down for their yearly debrief to share what actually worked in our social media agency, what didn’t, and what we're focusing on next. From lessons learned to stronger client boundaries, consider this your quick, honest reset for the year for this cut to the chase episode. Tune in! This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and u...

Forgot about your business account when you got busy with client work? Taking on a new client that hasn't touched their Instagram account in a few months? In this episode, we’re breaking down the 3-step reset you need to revive a stagnant Instagram account, without starting from scratch. This episode is sponsored by Metricool . Head to ⁠⁠ https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHT...

So you keep hearing everyone talk about Substack…but what is it? And should you start one in 2026? In this episode Maddie dives into what Substack is, how Substack works, and exactly what to do first if you’re ready to hit publish. If you're feeling a little burnout by Instagram or social lately, this could be exactly the thing to get your spark back in your business. This episode is sponsored...