Stop making social media content for leads. Do this instead

If you want social media to produce real business, Josh Ries writes, stop treating it like a lead vending machine. Make content for those who already know you, because that’s where the easiest conversions live. Continue reading

TikTok, Meta, local businesses — accountability pressure builds

A landmark lawsuit is forcing courts to examine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for addictive design, even as TikTok’s U.S. transition introduces new uncertainty and Threads accelerates monetization. Continue reading

Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents

Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don’t always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes. Continue reading

Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore

Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore. They’re reflecting a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned through intent, clarity and relevance rather than volume or spectacle. Continue reading

Relationships before Reels: Why real estate still runs on connection

At its core, real estate hasn’t changed much at all, writes broker-owner Emily Askin. It’s still about showing up for people, building trust and staying connected long after the closing table. Continue reading

What Liquid Death and E.L.F. can teach agents about standing out

As feeds get noisier and platforms more unpredictable, the brands that stand out are taking risks. From Liquid Death and E.L.F.’s culture-first approach to shifts in discovery, AI and visual storytelling, the real advantage is clarity — not scale — and… Continue reading

4 common client-losing mistakes agents make on their social media

Is your social media more cringe than crispy? Contributor Kate Hulbert holds the mirror up to agents who chase trends and find themselves with fewer friends Continue reading

Stranger Things in the feed: When audiences take control

Stranger Things aren’t just happening on screen. They’re unfolding across social feeds, where audiences increasingly shape narratives in real time. From fandom-driven belief systems and breaking news cycles to platform shifts and AI-led discovery, part… Continue reading

How agents can use AI to prep 30 days of content in 1 hour

Rick Guerrero talks with AI strategist Carrie Soave, who shares a step-by-step social media plan that allows you to batch content and roll it out on your schedule. Continue reading

How to repurpose one great idea into a week’s worth of social posts

Jeremy Knauff helps you develop a leveraged approach that efficiently turns a single topic into a mountain of content that you can publish to all social media platforms. Continue reading