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Using the techniques that have helped cement 250,000+ visit increases for more than 10 of their clients, Siege Media and founder Ross Hudgens dive into the executional nitty gritty of what makes content rank, and how to get content shared. Topics include content marketing, SEO, email outreach, Reddit marketing, and more.
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Stop the Scroll: A social Media podcast with Heidi Schmidt - Social Media and Content Marketing Advice for small business owners and solopreneurs looking to win online
Social Media Strategist, Content Marketer and Agency Owner Heidi Schmidt
How do I grow my business on social media? What’s the best type of content to post on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn? How frequently do I post on social media and how do I even know if what I’m doing is working? Welcome to "Stop The Scroll” a podcast dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives thrive online. Hosted by Heidi Schmidt, a social media strategist and owner of Heidi Schmidt Creative, a social media and content marketing agency. Heidi shares all the best tips ...
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Content Marketing School: Strategies for Business Growth, social media marketing, LinkedIn growth, Live broadcasting, AI content creation, and business tips for B2B professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs ...
Annette Richmond, MA
Welcome to Content Marketing School: Strategies for Business Growth where the focus is on content creation and marketing, AI content creation, video recording techniques, social media marketing, Live broadcasting, and LinkedIn growth.___________________ This podcast is designed for B2B professionals, consultants, and entrepreneurs asking these questions:_ How can I get can I use AI to create content?_ How do I get more followers on LinkedIn? _ How can I get comfortable recording videos?_ How ...
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Sports Content Strategy with MrRichardClarke: Exploring sports content, journalism, digital and social media
MrRichardClarke
An exploration of sports content, storytelling, digital and social media. Speaking to players, executives, coaches, creators, journalist and specialist about their sporting passions.
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Have you ever wondered about the magic behind those top search results when you type "XYZ near me"? Spoiler alert: It's all about those Google Reviews! I was recently in a committee meeting for my local business association and we were talking about to how to highlight members. “Could we ask them to share reviews with us and then we share them on s…
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Send us a text Ryan Anderson, Content Strategies and Visual Storyteller, Banish Boring, joined Annette Richmond, Content Marketing Consultant / Podcaster, Black Dog Marketing Strategies, to talk about amping up your content with ChatGPT and more. Topics included: 🔹How to get better results using prompts with ChatGPT (And other prompt-based AI platf…
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We’re joined by Brian Dean, co-founder of Exploding Topics, as he shares his journey of transitioning from SEO education to trend-spotting innovation. We dive into the creation of Exploding Topics, exploring its origins as a side project, the collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs, and the strategic enhancements that shaped it into a successful Sa…
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Are you tired of aimless scrolling and muddled marketing strategies? Do you want to create more purposeful content that attracts more engagement and drives real results for your business? This week, we’re joined by social media strategist and author Peg Fitzpatrick to talk about content creation for small businesses. We dove deep into the power of …
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Are you struggling to make an impact on social media? Do you find yourself obsessing over likes and followers while burning out on content creation? Let’s talk about how to overcome these challenges. In this episode of Stop the Scroll, Heidi is spilling the secrets to shifting your mindset for a more rewarding and sustainable approach to digital ma…
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Send us a text My friend, Gillian Whitney, LinkedIn Live Stream Strategist and Coach, Video Easy Peasy, joined me to discuss how to be a sought-after LinkedIn Live guest. Topics included: 🔹How being a guest on LinkedIn Live shows can help you enhance your brand and build authority. 🔹Why it's essential to prep for your guest spot. (Hint: you need to…
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Who wants more leads? We all do, right? Leads are, after all, what drives business growth, which we all ALSO want. This week, we’re sitting down with business coach and agency owner Lauren Najar to discuss innovative lead generation and engagement strategies. Lauren shares her top tips for identifying and nurturing potential clients by focusing on …
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Did you know that social media platforms like Instagram are being used as search engines? SEO isn't just for your website anymore my friends. With more and more people using social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok as search engines, it's crucial to optimize your content to be easily found by your ideal audience. This week, I’m diving into …
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This week on Content & Conversation, Ross and Emily Campbell-Snidal, VP of Content Marketing at Siege Media, explore how brands can craft effective content strategies during election season. Show Notes: 0:00 Election Strategies and Content Creation 2:48 Rethinking Content Calendars 4:37 Leveraging Current Events for Engagement 7:21 Updating Existin…
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Everyone wants more views, and more followers in the social media space. So many business owners have said to me, “I want to go viral.” Hard stop y’all. Going viral is nice, sure, but it’s not a part of a well-rounded social media strategy. In this episode, we’re talking about the obsession with going viral on social media and why it shouldn’t be a…
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Send us a text Rayna Rokicki, Podcast Coach and Producer, Ladies First Digital Media Company, joined me to share some strategies to grow your business by launching a podcast. Topics included: 🔹Things to consider before starting a podcast (Hint: Podcasting is not for everyone) 🔹Some of the biggest mistakes podcasters make when they launch their podc…
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What’s a marketing funnel? Do you have one? This week, we’re diving into the essentials of email marketing and social media, emphasizing the importance of nurturing your audience through effective marketing funnels. Our guest Kristi Mitchell is sharing her mission to simplify marketing for businesses by leveraging multiple funnels tailored to diffe…
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Send us a text Isabella Bedoya, Chief Visionary Officer and Cofounder, Infinite Artificial Intelligence, LLC, joined Annette Richmond, Content Marketing Consultant / Podcaster, Black Dog Marketing Strategies, to talk about how to effectively use AI in your content creation and marketing. Topics included: 🔹The best way to get started working with AI…
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Can you believe we’re nearly in Q4?! As we head into the time, now is the time to plan ahead - regardless of whether you’re a retail/product-based business or a service-based provider. From setting achievable goals to designing holiday offerings and mapping out marketing calendars, this episode will guarantee that you can end the year with a bang. …
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Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Clearscope and the future of SEO 13:08 - What are language models actually good for? 29:10 - Using the data to guide strategy 39:00 - Discussing Reddit and SERPs 49:00 - Is there optimism for the future?توسط Siege Media
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Are you itching to get more out of your Instagram reels? Recently, Meta shared a document on how to maximize your impact on Reels. We’re breaking down the recommendations so they’re easy to understand, and implement into your own Instagram strategies. The biggest takeaway is the importance of entertaining, digestible, and relatable content that wil…
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Show Notes: 00:09: Welcome, Jimmy Daly, Co-Founder and CEO of Superpath 03:30: What does high-performance SaaS content look like? 06:48: The importance of knowing your product (Fresh Paint) 10:24: Outstanding content in SaaS 11:16: The advantages of compiling your own data 13:03: Jimmy’s Your Blog Is a Library Not a Publication 21:31: The three bes…
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How many ways do you market your business? Are you relying solely on social media? Fun fact: 49% of consumers discover businesses through offline sources. If you’re not already, you should integrate offline marketing channels such as networking, print marketing, and public relations into your overall marketing strategy. Today, we’re sharing practic…
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How often do you track your followers? Do you get anxious when you see five new followers come in, but your follower count is lower? I think a LOT of business owners get stuck in this cycle of follower count which doesn’t really drive anything strategically. In this episode, we’re talking about why tracking unfollows can trigger anxiety, imposter s…
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Send us a text My long-time friend, Hannah Morgan, Job Search Strategist, Career Sherpa, joined me to discuss how thought leadership can elevate your content marketing efforts. Hannah has been sharing content on LinkedIn and publishing a highly-regarded newsletter for 15+ years, it was a treat to have her join me. Topics included: 🔹What is thought …
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Being a solopreneur is tough work, and being a solopreneur who struggles with marketing is even tougher. This week, I’m chatting with Alanna Brannigan of Harvest Moon Marketing about strategies for solopreneurs, from selecting the right digital platforms to how to leverage free marketing tools and how to quantify your efforts to know if you’re real…
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Are you overwhelmed by social media? Do you struggle to keep up with it and feel like it’s taking away from more meaningful work in your business? Social media burnout is a real thing y’all, and as entrepreneurs we probably feel it the most since it’s a tool we use to help our businesses be successful. In this episode, I’m talking about how the con…
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Send us a text Wondering if you can (and should) write a book? The answer is, YES!!! In this episode, Michelle B. Griffin, Personal Branding and PR Training, Standout Women, joined me to share tips and techniques to help you make publishing your book a reality. Topics included: 🔹Why you should write a book (yes, you do have something to say) 🔹How t…
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Some industries, as many a social media manager will tell you, are easier to create content for than others. They’re just a little…sexier if you will. Other industries, especially among service providers, can be… seemingly boring. But, as Marcus Sheridan taught us with his wild success as a pool company through content marketing, even boring indust…
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Send us a text Whether you like it or not, video isn't going anywhere, Video consumption, across platforms keeps growing. And consumers, your potential clients, say they want to see more video from businesses they support and prefer to learn about products and services through video. In this solo episode, I share various tips on short-form video In…
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Send us a text If you run any type of virtual event this episode is a must listen. After several years of hosting a variety of virtual events, I know that even a LinkedIn Live show or webinar on Zoom can be a challenge. That's why I decided to share some clips of my conversation with Christopher Johnson, Virtual Event Producer and Voiceover Artist,…
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How do you add value to your audience? We hear that a lot in marketing - always add value. This week on Stop the Scroll, we’re chatting with Dan Coughlin of Get Hyped about storytelling, influencer marketing, and adding value to your audience. We’re diving into the challenges and changes in influencer marketing in recent years, the importance of ad…
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Send us a text Video is one of the best ways to accelerate the Know, Like, and Trust factor with prospective clients. Not only do they see you and hear what you say, they can see your expressions and body language. This is why adding videos to your content mix is essential. In this episode, I share clips from my guest spot on LinkedIn live coach Gi…
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Send us a text 'People prefer to work with (and hire) those that they know, like, and trust,' is one of those long-time sayings because it's true. That's one of the reasons referrals are so powerful. When someone sends you a referral, they pass some of the know, like, and trust they have with that person, to you. In this solo episode, I share how c…
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Marathon training and managing a business may seem like two different worlds, but they share countless parallels. From goal setting to overcoming setbacks and challenges, and finding a community to hold you accountable - the similarities when you’re just getting started are far too similar. Drawing from her own journey in both training for marathon…
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Send us a text Felipe Cofino, Director of People & Culture, PRB, joined me to share some tips and techniques he learned hosting several successful, engaging audio events. Topics included 🔹The advantages of choosing audio events instead of LinkedIn Lives 🔹 Tips to plan and organize panels and guests for audio events 🔹Advice for people who want to st…
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Show Notes: 00:05: Welcome, Matt Bowers, SEO Consultant (Zapier and Zillow Alum) 11:01: Indexation is becoming more challenging. Should a new startup consider programmatic? 01:12: Do you believe there’s a minimum threshold of unique content that a programmatic page should have to be successful? 11:01: Indexation is becoming more challenging. Should…
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Are you trying to show up in all the places on social media? Chances are, if that’s you, you’re probably a bit overwhelmed. Whether you're managing social media by yourself or seeking a strategic social media partner, this episode breaks down the fundamentals. We’re helping you align your social media presence with your business goals, from underst…
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Send us a text Joseph Rosenfeld, Image Consultant / Image Maker, Joseph Rosenfeld, LLC, joined me to share some advice on how to feel confident and look great on video. Topics included 🔹How we can feel more confident in ourselves 🔹What to wear (and not to wear) on video, broadcasts, etc. 🔹Background considerations when you're on a Live broadcast An…
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Do you use Pinterest? You might be missing out! This week we’re chatting with digital strategist Bonnie Conrad about pinterest strategies, and the importance of UTM codes to measure your marketing efforts. Bonnie shares tips about maintaining a consistent Pinterest strategy, sharing their journey from seeing no results to significant growth by pinn…
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Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - What is Product-Led Digital PR? 4:30 - Why you should choose Product-Led Digital PR 6:37 - A case study with encouraging results 8:30 - Putting your data to work 10:00 - Running surveys 13:00 - How do you make surveys effective? 16:00 - What the future looks like 18:00 - Final Thoughts…
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Is your copy compelling? What even IS compelling copy? And how does copy differ from content? This week, we’re talking about brand messaging for small businesses. Mackenzie Fleming is a seasoned copywriter and brand messaging mentor, shares her expert insights on the foundational strategies behind compelling copy and content writing. We discuss the…
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Send us a text Lisa Morton, Holistic Interior Design / Feng Shui, Pure Living with Lisa Morton, joined me to share how to use feng shui principles in your office to increase creativity and productivity. Topics included 🔹What feng shui actually is and descriptions of the 5 elements 🔹How using feng shui principles can increase creativity and producti…
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Are you creating content for your website? If you want to rank online, you need to be. This week, we’re talking with Barb Davids about the importance of creating optimized, high-quality content for your website. Barb has a background in photography, which led her to digital marketing and now, an SEO expert. She has a unique approach that debunks th…
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Send us a text Personal branding photos are a great way to connect with potential clients. Scott Lawrence, Headshot / Personal Brand Photographer, Scott Lawrence Photography, joined me to share some ways to highlight your personality and style with personal brand photos. Topics included 🔹What are "personal brand" photos, and why we need them 🔹Tips …
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Ever wondered why reels are so essential for your Instagram strategy or struggled with being on video? You're not alone! This week we’re chatting about all things IG reels! From increasing engagement to reaching new audiences, reels are truly essential to any Instagram strategy. On this episode, you’re getting tips about batching content, leveragin…
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Send us a text Terry Bean, Keynote Speaker / Coach and Trainer, TryBean, joined me to discuss 4 key human behavior drivers and how to create content that appeals to each of them. Topics included: 🔹Describing the 4 key drivers of human behavior 🔹Creating content that appeals to each driver 🔹Differences and similarities between popular assessments An…
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Got time off this summer? With vacations and downtime on the horizon, how can you maintain your online presence without feeling overwhelmed? I’ve learned that planning is key to being consistent. This week on the podcast, we’re talking about how planning your content, and building your content calendar helps you stay consistent online while reducin…
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Send us a text If you're thinking about starting a podcast, don't miss this episode. I started my first podcast (Smarter Career and Business Moves) 4+ years ago, and I picked up a few ideas. Shannon Russell, Career Transition Coach / Podcaster, Second Act Success Career Coaching, joined me to share some techniques to build podcast audience of loyal…
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Send us a text LinkedIn provides many opportunities to build our brands, raise our visibility, and develop reputations as thought leaders. But it's up to us to use them to our best advantage. In this solo episode, I dive into the benefits of publishing articles, starting a newsletter, and contributing to collaborative articles. Some of them might s…
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Are you overwhelmed by social media metrics? 🤯 You're not alone! Have you ever wondered if your social media metrics are truly reflecting the success of your marketing efforts? You’ll never know unless you know which metrics actually matter when it comes to social media! This week we’re chatting about the importance of looking beyond vanity metrics…
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Send us a text One reason people shy away from posting content on LinkedIn and other social media platforms is that they are afraid of being judged—and not in a good way. If that's you, don't miss this episode. Ryan Anderson, Content Strategies and Visual Storyteller at Banish Boring, joined me to discuss removing “the boring” from your content mar…
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Show Notes: 00:08: Welcome, Jesse McDonald, Senior Director of SEO at Siege Media 00:41: Mike King’s analysis of Google Search’s leaked internal engineering documentation (Read more) 02:15: Overall site authority score 03:05: The impact of clicks on rankings 04:09: Defining Domain Authority 04:49: “Font Size of Terms and Links Matters” 05:26: The “…
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How does your business show up online? Now, more than ever, people do not want to be sold to when they’re scrolling through their favorite social media platforms. That’s why it’s so crucial to mix up your content and show the human side of your business. But how do you balance those posts that you share your services and the value of working with y…
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Send us a text When it comes to creating content the 2 things coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs tell me they struggle with most are generating ideas and being comfortable on camera. In this solo episode, I share 9 easily adaptable ideas that you can use to create various types of content for LinkedIn and other social media platforms. The cont…
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