This week, I'm breaking down the latest social media data to make it more digestible for you! All data came from Metricool's social media study which can be found here: https://metricool.com/social-media-study/You'll learn which platforms are easiest to grow on, had the most reach and shares, which platforms get the most clicks, and more to inform your social media strategy this year.If you found this episode helpful, please follow Marketing by Shelby for more social media marketing tips!

During today’s episode, I mentioned this, which will help you learn about trial reels on Instagram: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2g7o5vKLzZlM4fctQZaicT

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ABOUT SHELBY: Hey, I'm Shelby, bestselling writer and marketing coach for creatives. After growing my own audience as an author to more than 500k on social media, working in social media management for 7+ years, becoming a full-time writer and selling over 50k books on social media, I now teach authors and creatives, like musicians, artists, poets, photographers and more, how to grow and sell their creative work on social media.

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Trial Reels are a fantastic new feature on Instagram to reach more non-followers, test out content and more. In this episode, you'll learn what Trial Reels are, how to use them with a step by step tutorial, and we'll talk strategy and different ways you can incorporate them into your Instagram social media marketing plan.

Thanks for listening to today's episode. Here are additional resources to explore so I can help your marketing journey!

Get your hands on my latest marketing freebie: ⁠⁠⁠https://marketingbyshelby.com/freebie⁠⁠⁠

If you are looking for accountability and support on your creative journey, plus hands-on marketing help from me, come join The Creative's Content Club! It's the membership for busy creatives looking for help growing their impact and income, through done-for-you social media content, training and support every month. Learn more: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/club⁠⁠⁠

ABOUT SHELBY: Hey, I'm Shelby, bestselling writer and marketing coach for creatives. After growing my own audience as an author to more than 500k on social media, working in social media management for 7+ years, becoming a full-time writer and selling over 50k books on social media, I now teach authors and creatives, like musicians, artists, poets, photographers and more, how to grow and sell their creative work on social media.

CONNECT WITH SHELBY:

⁠⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@marketingbyshelby⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shelbyleighpoetry/⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marketingbyshelby⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://marketingbyshelby.com/⁠⁠⁠

Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe for weekly marketing episodes and tips.

Disclaimer: This episode was originally posted on my YouTube channel, @marketingbyshelby.

This week, we're breaking down the 3 things your social media strategy is going to need to be successful in 2025 if you want to make sales from your audience! 2025 can be your year - I've simplified the strategy down to the 3 C's so they're easy to remember and focus on. Let's dive in!

During today’s episode, I mentioned this, which will you learn 5 ways to get your followers engaged this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uecRVT-MiOU&feature=youtu.be

I also mentioned this video about Instagram Broadcast Channels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uecRVT-MiOU&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uecRVT-MiOU&feature=youtu.be

as well as this, which will help you develop your 2025 social media strategy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1RTc7vB1yzHxXi82shgFdU

Thanks for listening to today's episode. Here are additional resources to explore so I can help your marketing journey!

Get your hands on my latest marketing freebie: ⁠⁠https://marketingbyshelby.com/freebie⁠⁠

If you are looking for accountability and support on your creative journey, plus hands-on marketing help from me, come join The Creative's Content Club! It's the membership for busy creatives looking for help growing their impact and income, through done-for-you social media content, training and support every month. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://www.marketingbyshelby.com/club⁠⁠

ABOUT SHELBY: Hey, I'm Shelby, bestselling writer and marketing coach for creatives. After growing my own audience as an author to more than 500k on social media, working in social media management for 7+ years, becoming a full-time writer and selling over 50k books on social media, I now teach authors and creatives, like musicians, artists, poets, photographers and more, how to grow and sell their creative work on social media.

CONNECT WITH SHELBY:

⁠⁠https://tiktok.com/@marketingbyshelby⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shelbyleighpoetry/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@marketingbyshelby⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://marketingbyshelby.com/⁠⁠

Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe for weekly marketing episodes and tips.

Disclaimer: This episode was originally posted on my YouTube channel, @marketingbyshelby.