This episode of "Let's Talk Marketing" explores the world of social media marketing and personal branding. Host Katya Allison interviews Autumn Denae, a social media and personal brand consultant, about her unique journey from fitness influencer to marketing expert. Autumn shares how her background in selling digital products and coaching has influenced her current role, blending marketing strategies with manifestation and energetics. They discuss the challenges of content editing, the importance of staying updated with social media trends, and the value of the SPICE framework—Specific, Polarizing, Innovative, Consistent, and Empathetic. Autumn also offers insights on adapting to platform changes, predicting viral content, and focusing on long-term sustainability in business growth.

Insights from the Episode:

• Combining marketing with manifestation and energetics can enhance personal branding strategies.
• Staying updated on social media trends requires active engagement and trend prediction.
• The SPICE framework (Specific, Polarizing, Innovative, Consistent, Empathetic) guides effective content creation.
• Adapting to platform algorithm changes is crucial for maintaining social media visibility.
• Long-form content, social commerce, and live streaming are emerging trends to watch.
• Sustainability in business growth is more valuable than speed for long-term success.

Follow Autumn on IG >> https://www.instagram.com/autumn.denae/

Follow Autumn on LinkedIn >> www.linkedin.com/in/autumnmartin-slayonsocials

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Listen to "The Edge of Everything Podcast" >> https://pod.link/1653495597

This episode of "Let's Talk Marketing" explores the crucial collaboration between marketing and sales teams. Host Katya Allison interviews Gabija Adele, founder of Capital Boost, a sales agency, about her journey from a marketing intern to a successful business owner. Gabi shares how her marketing background has enhanced her sales skills and the importance of aligning both disciplines. They discuss the dynamic challenges of managing a sales agency, staying updated with industry trends, and the benefits of unifying marketing and sales efforts. Key topics include overcoming common challenges, the role of data-driven insights, and tips for effective collaboration.

Insights from the Episode:

- Effective collaboration between marketing and sales leads to unified messaging and better lead generation.

- Understanding both marketing and sales helps in managing client expectations and stress.

- Regular feedback loops and open communication are crucial for alignment between teams.

- Leveraging data points like customer acquisition cost and conversion rates enhances strategy.

- Facilitating challenging yet productive meetings drives continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

- Staying current with industry trends through LinkedIn, conferences, and business books is vital.

Learn more about Capital Boost >> http://www.capitalboost.io/

Follow Gabjia on LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabijaadele/

In this episode of "Let's Talk Marketing," Katya Allison dives into the exciting world of creator marketing versus influencer marketing with guest Sean. They break down what makes creator marketing unique, extending beyond just social media influencers to include a broader range of content creators. Sean shares how creators can deliver more authentic and cost-effective content compared to traditional marketing methods. Plus, he offers insights on using AI to help creators reach global audiences, from automating translations to repurposing content across different platforms. They also explore trends in short-form content and the shift away from captions as platforms focus more on engagement. If you're eager to leverage creators to drive business growth and brand awareness, this episode is packed with valuable tips and trends you won’t want to miss!

Listeners will walk away with insights on:

• The value of creators for businesses is significant, as they can communicate effectively with the target audience.
• Short-form content is becoming increasingly popular, and it works universally well across all platforms.
• AI is playing a significant role in content creation and distribution, making it easier for creators to reach a global audience.
• The importance of understanding your audience and finding creators who can speak to that audience.
• The trend of storytelling is on the rise, with more creators sharing their journeys or transformations.
• The above-the-fold section of content is crucial as most people sign up or engage with content without scrolling down.
• Reciprocity can be a game-changer in personal and business growth.