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Meta Introduces Community Notes on Facebook, Instagram & Threads: What Franchise Marketers Need to Know
Meta is piloting a new tool across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads that may change how users—and brands—interact with content: Community Notes. Previously exclusive to X (formerly Twitter), this feature crowdsources helpful context and annotations on posts, aiming to...
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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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Why Franchises Choose SocialMadeSimple as Their Paid Social Advertising Vendor
Running paid social media ad campaigns (successfully) requires a team of experts that know what they’re doing. Corey Cotnoir, SocialMadeSimple’s Chief Operating Officer, breaks down the 2 main reasons why franchises trust SMS to get the job done: powerful social marketing software designed for scalability & an impressive track record of producing qualified leads for businesses of all industries.
How To Keep Up With Social Media Trends & Best Practices
Social media marketing trends are unpredictable and constantly evolving. Platforms come and go, algorithms change, and new content formats are introduced. That’s why we’ve put together 3 tips for keeping up with social media trends & best practices!
Thoughts on Working From Home with the SocialMadeSimple Team
Have you grown to love the remote work life or are you counting down the days until you’re back in the office? Listen to what the team at SocialMadeSimple has to say about their thoughts on working from home!
Customer Success Stories
Ultimate Ninjas Generates 300+ Summer Camp Sign-Ups Through Franchise Marketing Pilot Program
Ultimate Ninjas is a children’s fitness franchise, inspired by the hit television show American Ninja Warrior, that offers ninja training for kids of all ages and skill levels. During a 90-day franchise marketing pilot program, SocialMadeSimple became the social media team for five Ultimate Ninjas locations. We generated a consistent flow of results in the form of summer camp sign-ups, class and birthday party bookings, and a boost in brand awareness.
UltiFIT Fitness Franchise Generates 100+ Leads at $13 Per Lead Through Franchise Marketing Pilot Program
UltiFIT is an adult fitness & obstacle training franchise, offering revolutionary workout programs for all fitness levels. SocialMadeSimple became the social media team for five locations in a free 90-day Franchise Marketing Pilot Program that generated a consistent flow of results in the form of increases in brand awareness, new members, website visitors, and more!
Bread Bakery Franchise Increases Facebook Page Likes By 3,883% With Franchise Marketing Pilot Program
Become Our Next Success Story Great Harvest Bread Company is a bread bakery franchise with over 200 store locations across the United States. SocialMadeSimple became the social media team for five Great Harvest Bread Co. locations with the goal of generating...
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How to Establish a Successful Content Marketing Strategy For Your Franchise Business
Successful social media content not only delights the customer but also garners awareness for your business. So, where should a franchise owner invest their time? Here we share five elements of a successful content marketing strategy!
What All Good Holiday Social Media Content Needs: 6 Tips For The Season
The holidays are around the corner, and SocialMadeSimple wanted to share some ways you can make an impact with your content during this special time. Check out our six tips for what all good holiday social media content needs!
The Rise and Fall of Current Social Media Platforms
With social media being ever-evolving, it’s required that businesses keep up with what’s new on each platform to know what’s best for their digital marketing! Keep reading to see why Facebook and Instagram users are growing unhappy as the platforms inch closer and closer to becoming more like TikTok.
Social Marketing: How To’s
How to Create Effective Facebook Lead Generation Ads
The key to creating the most effective Facebook lead generation ad is aligning the ad copy and creative with the end objective and understanding the difference between quality and quantity of leads. In this article, we guide you through the elements to consider before diving into the creation of your lead generation ad campaign!
Understanding Lead Generation Ads with Corey Cotnoir
What is a lead generation ad campaign? Corey Cotnoir, SocialMadeSimple’s Chief Operating Officer, sits down with Business Development Manager, Ryan Chiasson, to break down what a lead generation ad is and why it’s used more than any other advertising solution.
Quick Tips to Posting Organic Content with Content Specialist, Trevor Cooper
“It’s not going to be easy to get engagement if people can’t relate or can’t read it and enjoy it.” One of SocialMadeSimple’s Content Specialists, Trevor Cooper, sits down with Business Development Associate & host of the SocialMadeSimple Show, Ryan Chiasson, and shares some tips to consider when posting organic social media content.
Social Marketing: Best Practices
Franchisee Guide: 3 Steps To Showcase Valuable Content In 2023
As most of us know, the buyer’s journey can be a stressful process. Whether it’s time considerations or opportunity, your customers weigh many factors into their buying decisions. That’s where social media enters the mix. Consumers consistently look to social media...
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.
Why Franchise Brands Need Geofencing Marketing to Reach a Local Target Audience on Facebook
Geofencing marketing is a form of location-based targeting where advertisers build a “fence” around a geographic location and target users that enter that area. Thanks to geofencing marketing, franchise brands can use Facebook advertising as a secret weapon to reach a local target audience in a way that’s efficient, timely, and effective.
Business Best Practices
8 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch In 2022
Did you know 54% of the world’s population actively uses social media? Social media is constantly evolving and trends could change in the blink of an eye, so we’ve put together an article guiding you through 8 key digital marketing trends to watch in 2022 – From social commerce to video content & more.
8+ Tips to Planning a Facebook Ad Campaign for the Holidays
The holiday season is known for being a chaotic time for businesses, which is why the early fall is the perfect time to start planning a Facebook ad campaign for the holidays, build brand awareness, and create demand. Here are 8+ tips that many businesses tend to miss (including your competitors)!
5 Tips For Marketing Health Care On Social Media
If the public isn’t aware of the health care practice, they cannot be aided. Thus, marketing health care businesses is vital for the general good. What are the best ways to market your health care business? Here are five tips to remember when marketing health care on social media.
The SocialMadeSimple Show
The SocialMadeSimple Show – David Black: Episode 1
David Black is the chief executive officer and co-founder of SocialMadeSimple. Ryan Chiasson, a business development associate at SocialMadeSimple, hosts a Zoom interview to discuss the history, culture, initiatives, and future of SocialMadeSimple.