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The Rise of AI-Powered Content Creation: What It Means for Franchise Social Media Marketing
The world of social media marketing is changing—fast. With the rise of AI-powered content creation, platforms are integrating advanced tools that help brands produce more content, faster, and more personally than ever before. For franchise marketers, this is a...
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Organic Instagram Posting Now Added to the SocialMadeSimple Suite of Marketing Services!
Since 2009, SocialMadeSimple has been bringing businesses success through paid social advertising on both Instagram and Facebook, as well as organic posting on Facebook and other social networks. Due to popular demand, posting organic content to Instagram has now been added to the SocialMadeSimple suite of services for $200 per month!
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What is SocialMadeSimple’s (Free) 90-Day Franchise Marketing Pilot Program?
Client Success Manager, Andrew Seraphin, & Business Development Manager, Ryan Chiasson, chat about our free 90-day franchise marketing pilot program & how it can generate revenue and drive real results at zero cost to franchises.
Choosing the best franchise marketing agency
When selecting a franchise marketing agency to work with, it’s best to do your research beforehand. See how SocialMadeSimple stacks up against SoCi and Scorpion Marketing.
Get To Know The Role of Our JustListed.Social Product Specialist
JustListed.Social (JLS) powered by SocialMadeSimple is a real estate lead generation solution on social media. Learn how Dan Black helps real estate professionals market themselves and their services via targeted Facebook advertising in his role as JLS Product Specialist.
Customer Success Stories
Men in Kilts Increase Facebook Page Reach By 100%+ and Generate Over 100 Job Candidates With Franchise Social Media Marketing
In a 90-day franchise social media marketing pilot program, SocialMadeSimple became the social media team for four Men In Kilts franchise locations with the goal of driving a consistent flow of leads in the form of sales and qualified job candidates. Through the success of their advertising campaigns and custom content, today, we are the preferred social media vendor for Men In Kilts! See how we helped Men In Kilts drive real results.
Ice Cream Franchise Generates 3,000 Claimed Offers at $0.55 an Offer Through Facebook Advertising
Milkster Nitrogen Creamery is an ice cream franchise that uses liquid nitrogen to custom-make every order. In a 90-day franchise marketing pilot program, SocialMadeSimple became the social media team for five Milkster locations across the U.S. with the goal of driving tangible results in the form of in-store visits, sales, & brand awareness. See how we drove them results through Facebook advertising!
Honor Yoga Franchise Drives 400+ Leads Through 90-Day Social Marketing Pilot Program
Honor Yoga is a yoga studio franchise offering beginner-friendly and accessible yoga opportunities for all ages, both at the local and global levels. Let us guide you through how the Honor Yoga Franchise Marketing Pilot Program drove tangible results, for 5 locations, in the form of new members booking classes, teacher training sign-ups, & an increase in overall brand awareness!
Industry Updates
2023 Inc. 5000 Announcement: SocialMadeSimple Has Done It Again!
Here at SocialMadeSimple, it is our passion to help franchise businesses reach their full potential through the art of social media marketing. That’s why we are very honored and excited to announce that; SocialMadeSimple has been named to Inc. 5000’s list of the...
Maximizing Your Time at the 2023 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference: Visit SocialMadeSimple’s Booth
SocialMadeSimple is attending the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) in Las Vegas from April 25th to April 28th! If you don't know of us just yet, SocialMadeSimple is a social media marketing agency that's been helping businesses grow since 2009. With over 1...
Everything Businesses Need to Know About the New Facebook Page Experience
What is the New Facebook Page Experience?After receiving feedback from its users expressing a desire for a new Facebook experience, Facebook (Meta) has introduced the New Pages Experience. Aside from stirring up some confusion with a slightly new look, this new...
Social Marketing: How To’s
What Are Custom & Lookalike Audiences in Facebook Ads Manager and How To Use Them
What Are Lookalike Audiences?Facebook takes a custom audience that you have created and finds users with similar attributes, providing major targeting opportunities for advertisers. Go beyond interest and behavior targeting and reach an audience that mirrors your...
How To Get Started With Facebook Ads
In the world of Facebook advertising, there are many moving parts, best practices, and a revolving door of new features to keep up with, so it’s completely normal to feel unsure of how to get started with Facebook ads. This article breaks down the 3 components of Facebook ads: the campaign, the ad set, and the ad itself. Learn not only what Facebook can do for your business, but all you need to know to build the confidence needed to get started with Facebook ads!
Social Media Marketing Strategy for Franchises vs. Small Businesses
Small mom and pop shops, big franchise brands, and everything in between. The end goal is usually the same for all – Generate business through social media. Learn the key differences in building a social media marketing strategy for franchises versus small businesses.
Social Marketing: Best Practices
Boost Your Franchise’s Success with a Professional Franchise Marketing Agency
Are you looking for a way to take your franchise to the next level? As a franchise owner, building and maintaining a strong brand reputation across all locations is vital to your success. And that's where a franchise marketing agency comes in. In fact, according...
5 Franchise Social Media Marketing Tips For Your Service-Based Business
Wondering how your service-based franchise can succeed on social? Social media is an essential tool for product and service-based businesses alike because it allows you to meet your customer where they’re at on a 1:1 channel. What should franchise social media...
How Social Media Changed The Fitness Industry
Are you logging into Instagram, Facebook, or any other social media and seeing regular people, “influencers,” and ‘gym bros’ pumping iron and sharing their workout routines? Whether you enjoy seeing this content or not, the results of this social trend are...
Business Best Practices
The Ultimate Social Media Marketing Checklist For Your Restaurant Franchise
Social media marketing creates a world of growth opportunities in the restaurant franchise industry. Of course, there are plenty of strategies to cook up, but to get you started with marketing on social media, here is the ultimate checklist every restaurant franchise needs handy.
How To Verify Your Domain In Facebook Business Manager
By verifying your domain, Facebook knows to associate your Page with your domain and gives only the rightful parties the green light to edit link previews and collect data for your website. There are 3 different methods of verifying your domain in Facebook Business Manager: DNS Verification, Meta Tags, & HTML File Upload. Learn how to verify your domain in Facebook Business Manager, share it with your agency, & more!
4 Powerful Ways Franchises Can Use Social Media For Recruitment
Finding the right talent for your franchise comes with a set of challenges, which is exactly why nine out of ten brands use social media for recruitment. Reach your potential employees where they already are… Social media! Did you know 86% of job seekers use social media to search for jobs, apply for roles directly from social media, and engage with job-related content?!
The SocialMadeSimple Show
The SocialMadeSimple Show – Hayley Kinne: Episode 4
“With SocialMadeSimple, we’ve combined the two; where we provide agency-level service, but it’s at scale because we leverage the power of our proprietary platform”. SocialMadeSimple’s Strategic Program Manager, Hayley Kinne, chats with Business Development Associate, Ryan Chiasson, about guiding multi-location clients through COVID-19, social media strategy tips, growth within the company, and so much more.
The SocialMadeSimple Show- Episode: 3 with Connor Hickey
“I can talk face to face with the CEO of the company as an intern, and he wants to listen to what I say.” Connor Hickey, a student at Elon University, joined SocialMadeSimple as a Marketing Intern for the summer of 2020. In this interview, he sits down with Business Development Associate, Ryan Chiasson, to discuss his experience with SocialMadeSimple.
The SocialMadeSimple Show- Episode: 2 with Corey Cotnoir
SocialMadeSimple's Chief Operating Officer, Corey Cotnoir, talks with Business Development Associate, Ryan Chiasson. In this interview, they discuss the history of SocialMadeSimple, what makes the company unique, future goals, operations, and more. "We are a social...