New York, New York, Jan. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Social media has become a huge part of our lives over the past decade. With more and more people jumping online every day, it has become the perfect opportunity for businesses to market to their consumers. With attention up for grabs every second of every day, success often comes down to those who are able to capture the most attention – which an incredible social media page will certainly do. However, many businesses and business owners in particular don’t know where to start when it comes to social media. According to Boost Media Agency, if you’re a business owner or entrepreneur who doesn’t have the time or expertise to manage your socials, you need an expert social media manager on your team. Each with the own unique area of expertise, here we present the 10 social media managers to watch in 2021.
Aideé Chavez Frescas is the founder of Be Mas Social, a social media agency that helps brands become purposeful and inclusive. Its goal is to bring as many people as it can into the fold. Being an inclusive agency, it works with a global community with clients all over the world. As the founder, Aideé is committed to a seamless, stellar client experience and has been described by her clients as ‘organized’ and ‘efficient’. She attributes this to Honey Book as the CRM for her own business. Aideé’s services range from helping clients create their own branded processes for brand growth to helping clients with the whole deal, from strategy to community management.
Aideé also hosts a podcast, Emprende con Aideé, about entrepreneurship. Over the years, her desire to share her knowledge in a more accessible way has grown. With this in mind, she also created The Social Media Academy for entrepreneurs, for aspiring Social Media Managers (SMM), and for anyone else who wants to maximize social media for their business. Aideé is also a social media manager with deep expertise based on intention and sound content strategy. For her, it is never about how many followers you have but how many people you can help.
Abby Bramwell is the founder of Social Media Mama, a successful marketing company that helps small businesses fulfill their dreams. Abby is a self-taught entrepreneur whose first project was an Instagram e-commerce store for mums, babies, and children. The idea was born during maternity leave and it became a 6-figure business in 2019. She ran her business off Instagram alone, which requires a tonne of studies to understand algorithms, hashtags, communities, Stories, and so much more. There’s a lot that goes into building a successful business on Instagram, but Abby accomplished her goals and she never went back to that 9 to 5 job.
It all began back in 2017 and after 2 long years of working non-stop, her store gained over 54,000 followers. She did everything herself, from administering tasks to packing orders, and it soon began affecting her work/life balance. and the passion started declining. That’s when she decided to sell her business and begin the journey towards building Social Media Mama.
As a mother who knows the struggles of starting her own business, Abby decided she would help other people in the same position realise their dreams and help create their presence online. Social Media Mama is focused on helping small businesses (mostly run by mums), to understand Instagram features, the algorithm and how to market their business. The idea is to handle all their social media and marketing needs, so these entrepreneurs have more time to focus on their building their product and finding that work/life balance they need so much within their own family!
Ania Barycka, coined the ‘Instagram Hashtag Queen’, is a full-time social media manager and coach who has cracked the code on Instagram hashtags. She started AskAniaMedia as a sideline in March 2020. 10 months later, it has transitioned into a full-time and fully booked social media management services and coaching business.
As a Political Science degree graduate with honors and a Juris Doctor law degree holder, she knows more than anyone the importance of education. She shares her social media knowledge by helping businesses get visibility online using organic marketing on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. She creates professional curated, captioned, hashtagged, and scheduled content for her clients. She hosts free masterclasses on hashtags and has a best-selling Hashtag Webinar + Workbook + 1:1 session bundle. She also coaches social media managers and virtual assistants in gaining more clarity in their offers and strategies, increasing their value, and automating their businesses.
Ania is deeply passionate about connecting with the entrepreneurs and businesses she represents online. From the way she creates content, writes captions, creates engaging calls to action, to using her signature hashtag strategies, she ensures her clients’ unique businesses are always at the center of her work.
A Canada-based entrepreneur and social media manager,Jordan Quinn is a true go-getter – owning multiple companies which all compliment the work she does as a social media queen. One of these happens to be an influencer agency, where those relationships she has built help to set her apart in a saturated industry.
Jordan is the founder of socialQ, a social media management service for all things branding, social media, websites and more. Jordan believes in the power of parenting bloggers influence to inspire today’s generation of new and expecting moms’ and dads’ purchasing decisions. Since 2018, socialQ has led more than 1000 successful influencer campaigns with some of the world’s largest brand names, including, but not limited to: Walmart, Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Pampers, Rogers, LG, Fisher Price, Home Depot, Amazon and Disney
Quinfluence, The Canadian Influencer Marketing Division of socialQ, manages the country’s most influential players in the parenting category. Creative and connected, her roster of digital storytellers is fully immersed in the ever-changing social media space. In the loud world of social media management, Jordan is able to cut through the noise with her standout brand – and has the knowledge and breadth of experience to take yours to the next level.
Ashly Brook Siandre is a social media manager with a degree in Digital Communications. She had been working for jewelry designer, Alex Sepkus, in New York City when the pandemic hit, and she lost revenue streams. Despite this setback, she took a leap of faith and started her own company in November 2020.
Ashly focuses on social media as a whole package while maximizing both Instagram and Pinterest. She crafts financially feasible packages that offer maximum exposure. Through Instagram, she helps promote companies on a day-to-day basis while Pinterest offers a longer shelf-life. With the success of her business, she has gained a lot of attention from other women who want to follow in her footsteps and has opened Teaching/ Strategy 1:1 sessions to teach them how to navigate their path in the SMM industry.
Ashly’s passion predominantly lies in helping female-owned businesses work towards the goal of booking more clients and selling more, by authentically growing their business through social media & community creation. Authenticity is the name of the game. She believes that money does not always equal value and she works hard to build up her business by putting herself out there as authentically as possible.
Lyndsay Platz is a social media manager who specializes in Instagram engagement. With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, she first started her business building websites and creating graphic designs. However she quickly realized that she did not fully align with those services and since then, she has transitioned into full-time social media management.
She currently serves a variety of clients such as business coaches, mindset coaches, health & wellness coaches, public speaking coaches, and singing coaches. She has also worked with a few local companies (jewellers, farm stands, salons, etc.). Moving into 2021, she will be transitioning into an agency where she will be offering Pinterest Management, Social Media Management, Copywriting, Graphic Design, and Facebook Management. She also plans to set up a branding studio. With so many businesses transitioning online, she notes the importance of a strong social presence that not only shows authority but also builds trust with its audience.
Lyndsay loves mentoring those who want to invest in their social media but still want to stay in control. She takes pride in being able to create impact within different communities and businesses. Her clients have seen great results and feel 10x more confident in their social media advertising. She always believes impact over income.
Kaitlin Lish is the founder ofKaitlin Lish LLC, which specializes in helping health coaches with content creation and social media backend tasks, enabling them to fully focus on growing and supporting their respective clients. Kaitlin graduated with a degree in Health Education and Promotion. She then spent 2 years in marketing and communications for a boutique public health consulting firm, where she supported the creation of accessible health information products.
Her passion has always been in health and wellness, which is what inspired her to help health coaches reach more people looking to live healthier lifestyles through solid content, design, and social media strategies. Kaitlin’s expertise in clear and effective messaging based on audience profile shines through when she creates content.
Because of her background, creating engaging content comes naturally to Kaitlin. She is familiar with the pain points that keep people from achieving optimal health — and what it takes to get them from the contemplation stage to taking action. Kaitlin also loves looking at social media analytics, writing content, and graphic design, and is one to keep an eye on in 2021.
An up and coming star in the social media manager world, at just 19 years of age Rebeca Antunes is well on her way to reaching some big goals she’s set as an entrepreneur. Studying psychology in college, Rebeca has dreamed of being her own boss and working on her own schedule since a young age –which now, she is doing just that.
Following her passion for social media and photography, Rebeca has been able to prioritize building relationships with her clients, ensuring their needs are met every step of the way. “I knew there was no better way to get this than combining my love for social media and photographers. I started this business in the middle of the pandemic because I wanted to try new things and it was the best decision ever” Rebeca explains.
Her emphasis on building strong relationships with her clients has seen her business grow quickly, doubling her monthly income from her other job in just 3 months. With expertise in Pinterest and blogging, Rebeca has been able to grow her client’s platforms and visibility. If you’re looking for someone to take your photography business to the next level online, look no further than Rebeca Antunes.
Stephanie Morgan is the founder of Social Lock, which helps busy entrepreneurs with their social media presence so they can spend time focusing on the parts of the business they actually care about. They offer social media management, consulting, and done-for-you strategy kits, and also a hashtag strategy e-book and a social media template toolkit. Social Lock’s first course is set to launch in January 2021. The course will guide participants through best practices for creating the most classic and the newest forms of content on social media including Instagram Reels.
What sets Stephanie apart is her corporate marketing experience prior to launching her own business. She also served on a board of directors as marketing director for a local nonprofit organization. This gave her the opportunity to work with over a dozen brands of different sizes and industries – effectively knowing how things are done in the “big boy leagues”. Having been fully immersed in all the important functions of a marketing team outside social media, she is also a capable marketing subject matter expert for clients. Having been fully immersed in all the important functions of a marketing team outside social media, she is also a capable marketing subject matter expert for clients. Thus, Social Lock takes pride in being able to create strategies and manage social media for brands in any industry, with any goals
Stephanie’s specialties as a social media manager are copywriting, engagement, and crisis management. She values the connecting power of social media and how it can provide more positive opportunities and experiences, when utilized the right way.
Angelika is a social media manager who specialises in helping female entrepreneurs grow their social media through purposeful brand design and social media management. Angelika takes a value centred approach to her work, offering a tonne of value multiple times a week across her social platforms.
Angelika is highly focused on delivering value to her clients, offering them a curated experience and access to her directly throughout the duration of working together. “By interacting with my clients, it allows me to learn new things, teach new things, and even open up new doors for my business” Angelika explains.
If you’re a female coach, consultant or entrepreneur, Angelika is the expert you need to deepen your relationship with your audience and ultimately, grow your business.
Make sure to follow each of these amazing social media managers, as they continue to thrive and help their clients have an amazing social media presence. 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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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.
Cochise County, AZ — Law enforcement officials in Arizona have apprehended Ronald Lee Syvrud, a 66-year-old resident of Cochise County, after a manhunt was launched following alleged death threats he made against former President Donald Trump. The threats reportedly surfaced in social media posts over the past two weeks, as Trump visited the US-Mexico border in Cochise County on Thursday.
Syvrud, who hails from Benson, Arizona, located about 50 miles southeast of Tucson, was captured by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed his arrest, stating, “This subject has been taken into custody without incident.”
In addition to the alleged threats against Trump, Syvrud is wanted for multiple offences, including failure to register as a sex offender. He also faces several warrants in both Wisconsin and Arizona, including charges for driving under the influence and a felony hit-and-run.
The timing of the arrest coincided with Trump’s visit to Cochise County, where he toured the US-Mexico border. During his visit, Trump addressed the ongoing border issues and criticized his political rival, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, for what he described as lax immigration policies. When asked by reporters about the ongoing manhunt for Syvrud, Trump responded, “No, I have not heard that, but I am not that surprised and the reason is because I want to do things that are very bad for the bad guys.”
This incident marks the latest in a series of threats against political figures during the current election cycle. Just earlier this month, a 66-year-old Virginia man was arrested on suspicion of making death threats against Vice President Kamala Harris and other public officials.