Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In the era of technology and social media in order to remain relevant, businesses must have a strong presence online. With attention being perhaps the most valuable currency, social media has made consumers’ attention more readily available than ever – thanks to Silicon Valley and big tech companies. Despite this however, navigating social media as an inexperienced business owner can leave wasting countless hours, for little or no return. According to Boost Media Agency, In order to truly make your business a success in 2020 you need a social media agency to guide you and your business, to give you the practical tools to stand out, get more engagement and remain at the forefront of your customers minds. Each specialising in their own unique area, here we present the 10 social media agencies to watch in 2021.
Attention Experts are specialist growth experts, and are a recognised leader in the industry for their unique data and ROI-driven approach to social media marketing and strategy. Combining the latest digital tools and capabilities of the world’s biggest social media platforms, Attention Experts have a track record of delivering consistent results for over 500 clients across 20 different industries, in both the B2B and B2C sectors in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, North America and the UK. Attention Experts are at the forefront of the social media marketing industry, having achieved this through their exceptional customer service, transparency, best practice strategy design, and unparalleled campaign implementation. Over the past twelve months, Attention Experts was the most 5-star rated social media agency in Australia, have become a recognised Facebook Preferred Partner, and have recently won Best NSW Social Media Marketing Campaign at the Australian Marketing Institute Awards, Australia’s most prestigious marketing award. Attention Experts are not just about pretty pictures, they are focused upon how to create superior brand value for their clients and a greater return on investment.
Having formerly been in a career as a TV reporter covering high profile murder cases and the like, Katie Love is one of the clever few who leveraged her personal brand and following to build her social media agency – Love Social Media. With a focus on content creation, social media strategy and influencer marketing, Katie and her team work with a number of industry-leading brands and influencers, including 305 Fitness, Emma Kenney & Christi Lukasiak. Having utilized her platform to grow the Love Social Media brand, Katie is highly sought after for all things social media, receiving scores of leads through her personal profile daily.
Over her years of working in the world of social media, Katie and her team have learned exactly how to engage audiences on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Tiktok – even having her own TikTik go viral after becoming a mom. Love Social Media allows you to outsource all your content creation and social media needs to a team of experts, who deliver real results, time after time. If you’re looking for a social media agency with a personal approach to growing your brand and business, Katie Love and her team have the knowledge and breadth of experience to get you there.
A Newcastle-based agency who are experts in all things social media,SOQUAL aim to align quality businesses with quality social media. Providing their clients with strategic social media management, social media advertising and social media training, they have over 8 years of experience in the industry. SOQUAL’s social media expertise has seen them rapidly grow into a team of 7 staff, and more recently being nominated for the Local Business Awards. Working with a range of businesses across all sectors, their bread-and-butter is service-based businesses – where they work closely with their clients to manage their socials in house, or to train them to DIY their social media marketing. Although predominantly working with small businesses, they are also sought out by large companies on bigger budgets, to take complete control and implementation of their socials.
What to expect when working with SOQUAL? Quality content. Quality growth. Quality results. They are a results-driven social media agency, who have the knowledge and experience to launch your brand into online success. They are truly savvy in all things social media and are deeply passionate about achieving the best result for your business.
With forward thinking and an innovative approach, Ignite Social Media were well ahead of the curve of social media. Founded in 2007, they are the original social media agency, as they were the first social media agency in the United States. Ignite Social Media are a team of dedicated individuals, who since day one has been 100% focused on social media and have won multiple awards including Social Media Agency of the Year in 2016 by Incite, and Top Marketing Agency in 2019 and 2020 by Chief Marketer.
Ignite Social Media are dedicated to delivering award-winning strategies that drive measurable business results for leading brands across the globe. While social media has changed a lot over the years, their agency has changed along with it. They’ve watched trends come and go, and created industry-leading best practices that are now widespread.
Ignite Social Media is also certified as a Women’s Own Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. They work to fill in the gaps where their clients aren’t able to be – from one man shows to complex team structures, they customise their services and what they deliver, consistently providing the perfect solution for all their clients social media needs.
Eight Clients are a social media agency who have passionate and dedicated teams within their organisation, who each work with eight clients. With the ability to create campaigns for just about any business or brand, they’ve learned not to be fussy in the campaigns they create, providing creative content for clients across a broad range of industries.
Eight Clients is founded on the principle of, ‘fewer clients, more results’. With their highly sought-after services, they work with less than 2% of the companies that request work from them. Their vision, mission and values blend passion, creativity and teamwork to build a company where they all love what they do and provide incredible results at the same time.
They were recently appointed as the global social media agency for Starward whiskey, one of their many global clients. With services ranging from content creation, copywriting and social media management, all the way to community management and marketing automation, Eight Clients are certainly one of the most unique agencies in the industry today. To do what they do, Eight Clients have had to rethink what it means to be an agency. Are you one of their 8?
Kristina Kim is a social media marketing and branding specialist with over six years of industry experience in journalism. Having worked as a radio journalist back in her hometown in the Czech Republic, Kristina has also had a weekly column in a national newspaper and even published articles in online publications such as Harpers Bazaar and Forbes. She went from volunteering to working as an intern in a social media start-up agency. Over time, she found a passion for social media. Her enthusiasm towards how the platform can help people in their businesses paved the way for her to decide on starting her digital marketing agency.
Together with five kickass women, Kristina has managed to work with over 30 clients since they started KK Digital Marketing Agency. Their clients are mostly small business owners and start-ups who are looking to grow their online presence through the combination of organic growth and advertising. Since their work can be performed online, Kristina was able to reach clients from around the world including Australia, Canada, United Emirates, Germany, and the USA.
Kristina and her team pride themselves on honest, hard-working, and ambitious individuals. From her own words, “We don’t make fake promises. We don’t promise zero work for our clients. We educate and offer them the value and support to help them in their digital marketing journey.
Mango Social Co. offers professional content creation and social media management, all for only $97 a month! Having worked with over 300 clients in nearly every industry possible, the team are based all across the globe. For $97 one really can’t expect too much, but Mango Social Co. are proving that line of thinking wrong, with the quality of content many other agencies deliver coming nowhere close. What really makes them stand out, however, is their white-label program. After going through an application process, agencies are led through how Mango Social Co. operates, and receive wholesale pricing options, plentiful resources, and a whole library of Mango Social Co.’s own content examples that they can use to close their own clients.
A digital transformation agency who help prevent small business owners from spending thousands of dollars on social media, content creation, and websites that fail to connect and convert their desired audience, 8X Digital are the team to take care of your social media – so you can take care of your business. 8X Digital take the headache out of digital marketing and accelerate your social media growth, through creating highly converting content and websites to scale your business. The Founder, Jennifer Chiu, has grown up in this landscape and developed an influencer profile two years ago. From there, she was able to learn off-the-ground all the techniques involved in social media, and how to market from a B2B and B2C perspective. 8X Digital believes that getting things off on the right foot is the key to prolonged business success. With a highly personalised approach with business owners, they work closely to translate their vision into a strategic digital presence. “Every business owner is different, so being able to capture their message is tantamount to attracting relevant leads and customers” Jennifer explains. At 8X Digital, you can trust they utilise a multi-pronged, targeted approach to social media management, content creation, and influencer marketing – helping businesses scale through strategic social media management and a results-driven approach. If you’re spending too many hours on Facebook and Instagram with no results, look no further than 8X Digital to speed things along.
Master Media Company (@mastermediacompany) , Founded by Yanelia R. Caballe & Ludwin Alvarez
A Social Media & Marketing Agency dedicated to helping small to mid-size, service based businesses, Master Media Company are experts at helping their clients maximize their brand online. Understanding the importance of spending time on the most valuable tasks, Master Media Company gives their clients the time to work on the business tasks that they are experts in.
Offering an integrated marketing experience, they combine services such as branding, brand positioning, and digital marketing with social media strategy – where they offer content creation and management to their clients, all in one place. Master Media Company’s number one goal is for their clients to feel completely at ease when working with them, knowing they’ll get the job done – and done right every time.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the menial marketing tasks you simply can’t keep on top of, then Master Media Co. is your one stop shop to satisfy all your marketing needs. Not only will they deliver on their promise, they are dedicated to offering human-to-human connection, employing a strategy to ensure all of their customers feel safe and continuously getting the result they desire – even after their working relationship has ended.
We Are The New are a social media agency who specialise in brand storytelling. They create brands that have true legacy through the power of transcendent storytelling. By asking , “What are you capable of?”, they are on a quest to understand the real potential of their partnerships.
They identify brand purpose and mission which in turn, transforms brand perception and creates a compelling narrative to accelerate their brand. Together with their clients, they build an authentic story which amplifies and accelerates growth and performance. We are the new are bold, unapolagetic and never ordinary, always researching and keeping up to date with the marketplace – to find whats happening, missing and new. As forward thinkers, keeping current maintains their edge. If you’re looking for an emboldened brand perception and richer brand equity, look no further than We Are The New.
Make sure to follow each of these amazing social media agencies, as they continue to thrive and help their clients grow to new heights. Each of their Instagram’s have been directly linked here. Finally, we would like to thank Boost Media Agency for taking the time to put this article together.
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Sutherland House Experts is Empowering Quiet Experts through Compelling Nonfiction in a Changing Ideas Landscape
TORONTO, ON — Almost one year after its launch, Sutherland House Experts is reshaping the publishing industry with its innovative co-publishing model for “quiet experts.” This approach, where expert authors share both costs and profits with the publisher, is bridging the gap between expertise and public discourse. Helping to drive this transformation is Neil Seeman, a renowned author, educator, and entrepreneur.
“The book publishing world is evolving rapidly,” publisher Neil Seeman explains. “There’s a growing hunger for expert voices in public dialogue, but traditional channels often fall short. Sutherland House Experts provides a platform for ‘quiet experts’ to share their knowledge with the broader book-reading audience.”
The company’s roster boasts respected thought leaders whose books are already gaining major traction:
• V. Kumar Murty, a world-renowned mathematician, and past Fields Institute director, just published “The Science of Human Possibilities” under the new press. The book has been declared a 2024 “must-read” by The Next Big Ideas Club and is receiving widespread media attention across North America.
• Eldon Sprickerhoff, co-founder of cybersecurity firm eSentire, is seeing strong pre-orders for his upcoming book, “Committed: Startup Survival Tips and Uncommon Sense for First-Time Tech Founders.”
• Dr. Tony Sanfilippo, a respected cardiologist and professor of medicine at Queen’s University, is generating significant media interest with his forthcoming book, “The Doctors We Need: Imagining a New Path for Physician Recruitment, Training, and Support.”
Seeman, whose recent and acclaimed book, “Accelerated Minds,” explores the entrepreneurial mindset, brings a unique perspective to publishing. His experience as a Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and academic affiliations with The Fields Institute and Massey College, give him deep insight into the challenges faced by people he calls “quiet experts.”
“Our goal is to empower quiet, expert authors to become entrepreneurs of actionable ideas the world needs to hear,” Seeman states. “We are blending scholarly insight with market savvy to create accessible, impactful narratives for a global readership. Quiet experts are people with decades of experience in one or more fields who seek to translate their insights into compelling non-fiction for the world,” says Seeman.
This fall, Seeman is taking his insights to the classroom. He will teach the new course, “The Writer as Entrepreneur,” at the University of Toronto, offering aspiring authors practical tools to navigate the evolving book publishing landscape. To enroll in this new weekly night course starting Tuesday, October 1st, visit: https://learn.utoronto.ca/programs-courses/courses/4121-writer-entrepreneur
“The entrepreneurial ideas industry is changing rapidly,” Seeman notes. “Authors need new skills to thrive in this dynamic environment. My course and our publishing model provide those tools.”
About Neil Seeman: Neil Seeman is co-founder and publisher of Sutherland House Experts, an author, educator, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. He holds appointments at the University of Toronto, The Fields Institute, and Massey College. His work spans entrepreneurship, public health, and innovative publishing models.
Hallmark launching a streaming service with two new original series, and Bill Skarsgård out for revenge in “Boy Kills World” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Alex Garland’s “Civil War” starring Kirsten Dunst, Natasha Rothwell’s heartfelt comedy for Hulu called “How to Die Alone” and Sylvester Stallone’s second season of “Tulsa King” debuts.
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM SEPT. 9-15
— Alex Garland’s “Civil War” is finally making its debut on MAX on Friday. The film stars Kirsten Dunst as a veteran photojournalist covering a violent war that’s divided America; She reluctantly allows an aspiring photographer, played by Cailee Spaeny, to tag along as she, an editor (Stephen McKinley Henderson) and a reporter (Wagner Moura) make the dangerous journey to Washington, D.C., to interview the president (Nick Offerman), a blustery, rising despot who has given himself a third term, taken to attacking his citizens and shut himself off from the press. In my review, I called it a bellowing and haunting experience; Smart and thought-provoking with great performances. It’s well worth a watch.
— Joey King stars in Netflix’s adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s “Uglies,” about a future society in which everyone is required to have beautifying cosmetic surgery at age 16. Streaming on Friday, McG directed the film, in which King’s character inadvertently finds herself in the midst of an uprising against the status quo. “Outer Banks” star Chase Stokes plays King’s best friend.
— Bill Skarsgård is out for revenge against the woman (Famke Janssen) who killed his family in “Boy Kills World,” coming to Hulu on Friday. Moritz Mohr directed the ultra-violent film, of which Variety critic Owen Gleiberman wrote: “It’s a depraved vision, yet I got caught up in its kick-ass revenge-horror pizzazz, its disreputable commitment to what it was doing.”
— The year was 2006. Snow Patrol, the Northern Irish-Scottish alternative rock band, released an album, “Eyes Open,” producing the biggest hit of their career: “Chasing Cars.” A lot has happened in the time since — three, soon to be four quality full-length albums, to be exact. On Friday, the band will release “The Forest Is the Path,” their first new album in seven years. Anthemic pop-rock is the name of the game across songs of love and loss, like “All,”“The Beginning” and “This Is the Sound Of Your Voice.”
— For fans of raucous guitar music, Jordan Peele’s 2022 sci-fi thriller, “NOPE,” provided a surprising, if tiny, thrill. One of the leads, Emerald “Em” Haywood portrayed by Keke Palmer, rocks a Jesus Lizard shirt. (Also featured through the film: Rage Against the Machine, Wipers, Mr Bungle, Butthole Surfers and Earth band shirts.) The Austin noise rock band are a less than obvious pick, having been signed to the legendary Touch and Go Records and having stopped releasing new albums in 1998. That changes on Friday the 13th, when “Rack” arrives. And for those curious: The Jesus Lizard’s intensity never went away.
— Hallmark launched a streaming service called Hallmark+ on Tuesday with two new original series, the scripted drama “The Chicken Sisters” and unscripted series “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert.” If you’re a Hallmark holiday movies fan, you know Chabert. She’s starred in more than 30 of their films and many are holiday themed. Off camera, Chabert has a passion for throwing parties and entertaining. In “Celebrations,” deserving people are surprised with a bash in their honor — planned with Chabert’s help. “The Chicken Sisters” stars Schuyler Fisk, Wendie Malick and Lea Thompson in a show about employees at rival chicken restaurants in a small town. The eight-episode series is based on a novel of the same name.
— Natasha Rothwell of “Insecure” and “The White Lotus” fame created and stars in a new heartfelt comedy for Hulu called “How to Die Alone.” She plays Mel, a broke, go-along-to-get-along, single, airport employee who, after a near-death experience, makes the conscious decision to take risks and pursue her dreams. Rothwell has been working on the series for the past eight years and described it to The AP as “the most vulnerable piece of art I’ve ever put into the world.” Like Mel, Rothwell had to learn to bet on herself to make the show she wanted to make. “In the Venn diagram of me and Mel, there’s significant overlap,” said Rothwell. It premieres Friday on Hulu.
— Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise and Betty Gilpin star in a new drama for Starz called “Three Women,” about entrepreneur Sloane, homemaker Lina and student Maggie who are each stepping into their power and making life-changing decisions. They’re interviewed by a writer named Gia (Woodley.) The series is based on a 2019 best-selling book of the same name by Lisa Taddeo. “Three Women” premieres Friday on Starz.
— Sylvester Stallone’s second season of “Tulsa King” debuts Sunday on Paramount+. Stallone plays Dwight Manfredi, a mafia boss who was recently released from prison after serving 25 years. He’s sent to Tulsa to set up a new crime syndicate. The series is created by Taylor Sheridan of “Yellowstone” fame.
— One thing about the title of Focus Entertainment’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 — you know exactly what you’re in for. You are Demetrian Titus, a genetically enhanced brute sent into battle against the Tyranids, an insectoid species with an insatiable craving for human flesh. You have a rocket-powered suit of armor and an arsenal of ridiculous weapons like the “Chainsword,” the “Thunderhammer” and the “Melta Rifle,” so what could go wrong? Besides the squishy single-player mode, there are cooperative missions and six-vs.-six free-for-alls. You can suit up now on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S or PC.
— Likewise, Wild Bastards isn’t exactly the kind of title that’s going to attract fans of, say, Animal Crossing. It’s another sci-fi shooter, but the protagonists are a gang of 13 varmints — aliens and androids included — who are on the run from the law. Each outlaw has a distinctive set of weapons and special powers: Sarge, for example, is a robot with horse genes, while Billy the Squid is … well, you get the idea. Australian studio Blue Manchu developed the 2019 cult hit Void Bastards, and this Wild-West-in-space spinoff has the same snarky humor and vibrant, neon-drenched cartoon look. Saddle up on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch or PC.
Former President Donald Trump is on the brink of a significant financial decision that could have far-reaching implications for both his personal wealth and the future of his fledgling social media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). As the lockup period on his shares in TMTG, which owns Truth Social, nears its end, Trump could soon be free to sell his substantial stake in the company. However, the potential payday, which makes up a large portion of his net worth, comes with considerable risks for Trump and his supporters.
Trump’s stake in TMTG comprises nearly 59% of the company, amounting to 114,750,000 shares. As of now, this holding is valued at approximately $2.6 billion. These shares are currently under a lockup agreement, a common feature of initial public offerings (IPOs), designed to prevent company insiders from immediately selling their shares and potentially destabilizing the stock. The lockup, which began after TMTG’s merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), is set to expire on September 25, though it could end earlier if certain conditions are met.
Should Trump decide to sell his shares after the lockup expires, the market could respond in unpredictable ways. The sale of a substantial number of shares by a major stakeholder like Trump could flood the market, potentially driving down the stock price. Daniel Bradley, a finance professor at the University of South Florida, suggests that the market might react negatively to such a large sale, particularly if there aren’t enough buyers to absorb the supply. This could lead to a sharp decline in the stock’s value, impacting both Trump’s personal wealth and the company’s market standing.
Moreover, Trump’s involvement in Truth Social has been a key driver of investor interest. The platform, marketed as a free speech alternative to mainstream social media, has attracted a loyal user base largely due to Trump’s presence. If Trump were to sell his stake, it might signal a lack of confidence in the company, potentially shaking investor confidence and further depressing the stock price.
Trump’s decision is also influenced by his ongoing legal battles, which have already cost him over $100 million in legal fees. Selling his shares could provide a significant financial boost, helping him cover these mounting expenses. However, this move could also have political ramifications, especially as he continues his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential race.
Trump Media’s success is closely tied to Trump’s political fortunes. The company’s stock has shown volatility in response to developments in the presidential race, with Trump’s chances of winning having a direct impact on the stock’s value. If Trump sells his stake, it could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in his own political future, potentially undermining both his campaign and the company’s prospects.
Truth Social, the flagship product of TMTG, has faced challenges in generating traffic and advertising revenue, especially compared to established social media giants like X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook. Despite this, the company’s valuation has remained high, fueled by investor speculation on Trump’s political future. If Trump remains in the race and manages to secure the presidency, the value of his shares could increase. Conversely, any missteps on the campaign trail could have the opposite effect, further destabilizing the stock.
As the lockup period comes to an end, Trump faces a critical decision that could shape the future of both his personal finances and Truth Social. Whether he chooses to hold onto his shares or cash out, the outcome will likely have significant consequences for the company, its investors, and Trump’s political aspirations.
