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Can the PAGER zine make your marketing so *beep*ing good?

Can the PAGER zine make your marketing so *beep*ing good?

Our email inboxes and social media feeds are overloaded with marketing advice. It’s easy to tune it all out. But small adjustments to your content marketing strategy can make a big difference in your results. In this blog post, you’ll learn about Downstage Media’s PAGER zine and how you can get practical, tactical ideas sent straight to your door.

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How do I use MeetEdgar with the PAGER method for social media?

How do I use MeetEdgar with the PAGER method for social media?

Business owners hate how much time social media eats up in their day-to-day operations. Automating content - versus simply scheduling it - frees up hours every week. At Downstage Media, our favorite tool for scheduling and automating content is MeetEdgar. Let’s break down specifically how we use it with the PAGER method for our clients, so you can figure out if it’s the right tool for you.

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How can I build up to posting on social media 5 times a week?

How can I build up to posting on social media 5 times a week?

If you had a goal of going to the gym regularly, you wouldn’t start by going seven times a week. Or, if you did, you probably wouldn’t be able to keep that up for long. Posting on social media is the same way. In this blog post, you’ll learn a sustainable way to post 4-5 times a week. By gradually building up to this pace you’ll be able to keep up with both your social media marketing and everything else you have to do in your business.

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What 3 marketing steps are designed to build customer relationships?

What 3 marketing steps are designed to build customer relationships?

Building customer relationships. Growing audience. Growing customer relationships. Building audience. That’s the marketing mantra for many companies. If you’re not building relationships with your current customers, you are always on the lookout for new ones. And if you’re always on the lookout for new customers, you are missing out on opportunities to keep your customers coming back to you.

Let’s break down the final stage of the 3-Stage Marketing Strategy. Here we’ll discuss ongoing content and sales so that you know what to focus on in your marketing in order to build relationships and grow audiences. Or, is it the other way around?

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How can I make the most of Coach Builder Summit? 5 insider tips!
Downstage Media, Events, StoryBrand Annie Schiffmann Downstage Media, Events, StoryBrand Annie Schiffmann

How can I make the most of Coach Builder Summit? 5 insider tips!

Some online summits are a little… thin with speakers pitching more than presenting. It’s hard to know if the Coach Builder Summit is going to be worth carving out two days of your schedule for. Let’s go through what Coach Builder Summit is, plus give you 5 insider tips you may not have considered. When you see more info about it cross your desk, you'll be confident that you thought through your decision.

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No Click Content and the PAGER Method

No Click Content and the PAGER Method

You’ve heard that social media posts with links in them don’t get in front of as many people. So what can you do? Read this blog post for step-by-step instructions on how to make no click content with the PAGER method so your reach doesn’t get throttled.

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What Do I Do With All These Books?

What Do I Do With All These Books?

Simple Social Media is available for pre-sale and you are thinking of getting a copy for yourself. Something weird is going on, though, on the website it says that you can buy them in bulk - in groups from ten to two hundred. Now why in the world would you need that many copies of one book? Here you’ll learn why multiple copies will benefit you and your business.

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Why Simple Social Media Won't Be Available on Amazon - At First

Why Simple Social Media Won't Be Available on Amazon - At First

Get the scoop on why the book Simple Social Media won’t be available on Amazon at first, what to expect when it does become available, and why that is good for you! Learn how SMBs will benefit from this new marketing resource!

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Optimize October: 7 Ways to Freshen Up Your Social Media Accounts

Optimize October: 7 Ways to Freshen Up Your Social Media Accounts

October is a great time to give your social media presence a fresh boost and optimize your content for maximum results. A refresh may be just what’s needed to boost your visibility and stand out amongst the crowd. With these updates, you can effectively showcase your brand's story, captivate visitors, and grow your business. In this blog post, we'll explore seven key areas to focus on for “Optimize October.”

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What 3 marketing steps will save time but still grow my audience?

What 3 marketing steps will save time but still grow my audience?

Learn how to grow your audience without the headache - discover the three simple steps that make marketing easier and faster. Discover why a clear message on your website, lead generator, and email sales sequence are key components of any successful strategy.

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Get Over the Overwhelm: the 3-Stage Marketing Strategy

Get Over the Overwhelm: the 3-Stage Marketing Strategy

When you’re running your own marketing, it’s hard to know where to focus first. Making a haphazard choice can set you back months - and thousands of dollars. In this blog post, you’ll learn the three key stages every successful marketing strategy needs - from foundational elements to automated systems to ongoing content. With these in place you will reach new audiences and foster engagement with old ones. All without having to worry if you’re putting your efforts in the wrong place.

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Ready, Set, Read! Start Your Summer With Professional & Personal Growth
Downstage Media Annie Schiffmann Downstage Media Annie Schiffmann

Ready, Set, Read! Start Your Summer With Professional & Personal Growth

You don’t want to be taking some time off in the summer without a good read. And you don’t want the summer to go by without working on yourself just a little bit. Here you’ll learn which personal and professional development books are going in mine and Ali J. Taylor’s beach bags. Squeeze one of these into your reading line up and end the summer better prepared for when things kick in this fall.

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9 Questions with Annie Schiffmann by Nine Dots Media

9 Questions with Annie Schiffmann by Nine Dots Media

Nine answers to nine questions about the work I do, who I work with, what I create, and why my favorite animated character rules. You'll find out how my improv backgrounds informs my approach to my work, and why I believe automations are so vital right now. Thanks to Geoffrey Klein from Nine Dots Media for having me on LinkedInsights.

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A Day in YOUR Life
Social Media Strategy, StoryBrand, Events Annie Schiffmann Social Media Strategy, StoryBrand, Events Annie Schiffmann

A Day in YOUR Life

You know showing your social media audience a day in your life builds credibility. The problem is, getting it set up seems like a chore. And you have enough of those. A group of social media experts is making it easy to document your world on June 2nd. You'll have just what you need to shine a light on the most important person in your feed - you!

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20 Takeaways from the 2023 Creator Economy Expo
Affiliate, Marketing Annie Schiffmann Affiliate, Marketing Annie Schiffmann

20 Takeaways from the 2023 Creator Economy Expo

Creator Economy Expo is a conference designed for content entrepreneurs who are building audiences - and businesses - via podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and social media. This year’s event was full of aha moments and takeaways. In this blog post, I’ve distilled twenty of those moments down for you so you can make the most out of what you’re publishing.

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