Instagram Story Covers & My Week in Seattle
This marketing tip is going to be short and sweet – as well as easily implementable – just in time for Expo!
Audiences: Designing a Strategy to Reach Them
Earlier this month, I wrote about researching your digital audience. This is a followup to that post, where I present three scenarios that might’ve happened.
Why You Should Have a Social Media Crisis Management Plan
Despite your best attempts and intentions, something will go wrong for you on social media. A crisis management plan helps you get through the situation. It could be limited only to the digital sphere or it could be something spilling over from your physical store. In these instances, preparation is key and having a plan will help you know where to begin.
“Social Media Isn’t Marketing’s Job” (Spoiler: Yes, it is)
“Customers aren’t happy, they’re complaining on social media. How are you responding?”
“That’s not Marketing’s job.”
3 Facebook Ad strategies for your cafe
There are many different ways you can utilize Facebook Advertising for your coffee business. In this piece, I’m going to provide three strategies on ads you can run for your cafe. I’m focusing specifically on cafes for this piece, because location-based advertising can be incorporated.
Why you need the iPhone 7+
Last month, when my iPhone Upgrade Program came around to its full year, I debated on whether I should stay with an s model or upgrade to the 7+. I upgraded to the 7+ only for the dual lens. Why would I want to upgrade to a phone that is quite literally the size of my hand?Read More
Managing customer service on social media
In the past few years, social media evolved from a channel of personal stories to one of customer service complaints. “Social customer care” is the new phrase.
You, operating as a customer, have probably tweeted at an airline for a delay. You’ve probably also raved about a product you love. What the company does in response is what you can quantify as social customer care.Read More
How to use someone else’s photos for your Instagram account
You don’t.
(I was tempted to end the blog post here.)Read More
The pros and cons of using Instagram stories for your business
Should you invest in Instagram’s newest feature? Is it worth the effort for your business?
A few days ago, Instagram announced to the world their newest feature – stories – a direct copy of Snapchat. When I saw this feature live, I was simultaneously filled with dread and excitement. I’ve been using Snapchat for personal fun (follow me @thejennchen!), but had yet to recommend it to any of my business clients. I’m of the camp that if you do not have the time or personnel resources to dedicate to Snapchat (or insert any other social media network here), then you shouldn’t do it.Read More
About Jenn Chen
I'm a San Francisco-based writer & photographer. On the side, I munch on donuts & hang out with my dog Zoey.
You can reach me here or on Bluesky.
Life goal:
eat / drink coffee / write / travel
>>>> all in one.
