Autumn leaves are falling, fall festivities are calling ✨
It’s only right to start Small Business Saturday’s back up with this Lebanon gem, Hidden Valley Orchards 🍎
HVO is the perfect place for all to celebrate fall! Embrace the season by customizing your own caramel apple 🍏, cheersing to amazing fall flavored drinks with friends (the cranberry margarita is a 10/10) 🥂, and so much more! This place has so much to offer, and if you haven’t been yet, you’ll be adding it to your fall to-do’s after watching this video! 🤩
Now moving on to the fun stuff, let’s chat socials 🥳
I’m here for the fun fall videos! I think what you guys are doing is great, if I had the opportunity to run your socials for the day I would:
• Make the reels shorter! The attention span on social media is getting shorter and shorter. You don’t want to miss out on communicating something important, or lose out on likes/new followers because the viewers kept swiping after 5 seconds 😅
• Show off why people of all life stages should come visit you over any other fall festivities! Post more pictures of your bar drinks, and more often 🍹 I had no idea you guys served food, definitely advertise that as well! You guys do an amazing job at promoting the family-friendly activities, but don’t forget to target all audiences! 😊
Those are just two of many ideas I have, and if you like what you see DM or email at [email protected] for more information on my social media management services 📲
See y’all at Hidden Valley Orchards all fall 🍁
#amaralynaemedia #hiddenvalleyorchards #lebanonohio #whattodoindayton #fallfestivities #daytonohio
Speakeasy Saturday 🍸
If you haven’t already, I highly suggest experiencing this stunning Midwest destination bar: Tender Mercy 🐍
This hidden gem might be underground, but it has quickly risen to become one of the best and coolest bars in Dayton! ✨ Not to mention, they are adding a sushi restaurant, Dōzo, into the mix this week 🍣 Mark your calendars for it’s grand opening this Tuesday, August 29th! 🗓️
I’ve been coming to Tender Mercy for a while now, and they always seem to impress me! I’ll remember one of their handcrafted cocktails being good, and then they always find a way to make it even better 😍 The ambiance of this place is elegant and dark, while their drinks are light and fun! Tender Mercy has seriously mastered the concept of “the best of both worlds!”
Have you visited Tender Mercey yet? If so, what’s your favorite drink there? Let me know in the comments ⬇️
I just tried the The Groove Line and it was AMAZING!!! 🍍🔥
When it comes to socials media presence, they are absolutely killing it! 👏🏼 Their content is honestly some of the best a I’ve seen. As a social media manager, I don’t have many things I would change if I were to run their socials for a day. However, that wouldn’t be fair to just leave it at that, so… here are the two things I would do:
• Bio Optimization! Your profile’s bio is critical when it comes to showing up on search. I suggest adding more keywords and creating a bubbly, welcoming description of who you are and why people need to visit you!
• Slightly tweak the verbiage in your captions. What you’re saying is great and is exactly what needs to be said, but making some key changes like turning a “.” to a “!” can add excitement to the text. If you’re excited, your audience should be too. 🚨 Don’t forget to add emojis!!! Caption should be visually appealing and eye-catching, just like your content. Lastly, add more Call-to-Actions (CTAs)! Encourage yo
📍 Roost Modern Italian
Saturdays call for a date night in Dayton 🥂
Everyone, meet my favorite Italian restaurant: Roost Modern Italian ✨
I was introduced to Roost last summer and have been craving it ever since. They have great drinks, amazing food, and the place itself is absolutely gorgeous 😍 I cannot recommend Roost enough!!!
If you love Roost as much as I do, let me know your go-to order in the comments ⬇️
Mine’s the Black Truffle Ragu 🤤 (I’m obsessed with it)
From a social media manager’s POV, their socials are doing great! Their content? Wow. I mean, just look at how delicious those pictures look 🤩 If I had the opportunity to run Roost’s socials for a day, I would:
• Create more reels! Reels 🎥 = Reach 📈 This essentially means that the more video content you post, the more you’re able to reach a new audience in Dayton that has been missing out on how good your food is (I would hate to be them 🫣)
• Add some spice to your content 🌶️ Your food is delicious, and that should be your main focal point when producing content, butttt… let’s spice it up a bit with videos of the dish being plated in the kitchen, maybe a Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) on how the dish was brought to life by the chef, or even a rundown of which drink pairs best with certain dishes!
Those are just some ideas of many. If you like what you see, email me at [email protected] to hear more! I’m already a big fan of Roost, and working with them would be a dream! ✨
Don’t forget to let Roost know you saw them through my video! As always, I appreciate all of you!! ❤️ Have an amazing weekend 🥳
#amaralynaemedia #roostmodernitalian #daytonrestaurant #daytonohio #daytonsmallbusiness
The ending… 🤣😭😅
Happy Saturday to all my fellow golfers or golfer wannabe’s (aka me) ⛳️ Tee up your weekend with a round of golf at the Jasper Hills Golf Club, followed with dinner at the Jasper Kitchen + Bar! 🍔
As you all can tell from the end of the video, I’m pretty bad at golf… but Jasper is an affordable golf club where I can practice my putting (you don’t even want to see my driver 🫣) without breaking the bank!
Not to mention their food is incredible!! 🫠 We ordered “The Bomb” Sampler 💣 and it truly was, the BOMB 🥨 For the main meals we had a Chicken Parm Quesidilla (YUM) and their August burger feature, The Sugar Daddy 😏, (how can you not order something with such a great name like that haha!)
I’m curious, do you play golf? 🏌🏻♀️ If yes, have you been to Jasper Hills yet? Let me know in the comments ⬇️
So, how would I take a swing at their socials if I had the opportunity to run them for a day? Let’s get into it 🥳
Jasper Hill’s Golf Club:
• How fun would it be to have your staff, or respected members do some golf lessons through reels? Ya know, for people like me who desperately need it… 😅
• Let’s liven up your feed with some faces! 🤩 For example: shout-out your staff, highlight your leagues and show people having a blast, maybe even throw in some pictures of merch being worn to boost those sales!
Jasper Kitchen + Bar:
• When the food is that good it needs to be shown off!!! 👏🏼 As a foodie, I want to see what you have to offer the second I’m on your page! Show people why it’s worth the drive for your delicious pizza, burgers, & basically everything else on the menu 😍
If you’re looking to boost your social presence, email me at [email protected] 💌 Working with both of you would be so much fun!
So back to what I was saying, catch you on the course this weekend? But keep an eye out, I haven’t got my aim down yet 😂
#amaralynaemedia #
Looking to level up your next date night? Say hello to this new Centerville gem, Manna Uptown ✨
This place is absolutely STUN-NING 😍 From the moment you walk in to the last bite, I was in awe!
Manna prides itself on its unique cuisines and European taste, and trust me, they do not disappoint! Everything from the decor on the walls to the details in their dishes was beautifully crafted, making this a must-visit spot for your next date night spot 🫶🏼
Have you guys tried Manna Uptown, or did I just convince you to make a reservation tonight? 😉 Let me know if the comments, and don’t forget to mention this week’s Small Business Saturday when you go! 🤍
Now, let’s talk socials! 📲 Your pictures and videos are gorgeous! If I had the chance to manage Manna’s social media for a day, here are some ideas:
• Rearrange your feed (Instagram for example) - your feed presence is your first impression to grab visitors’ attention 🚨 You serve vibrant foor with a moody twist, so let’s pair that together to complement each dishes’ color palette with another like item. This will really burst the color on your feed and make users stay to browse all the goodness you have to offer! Color psychology goes along way, especially when your food looks that good 🫠
• Let’s spice up those captions 🌶️ Keywords are key 🔑 and emojis make your caption seem more visually entertaining for people to read. Also, what action do you want users to take after seeing your post? Like, comment, book a reservation, or maybe come try a new item? Tell users what you want from them, and a good majority of the time, they will do it! Adding these three simple things to your captions not only helps reach new audiences but also keeps your current following engaged!
If you like these ideas, feel free to shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected] for more creative ways to grow Manna on social media! 🤩
Now go spend your Saturday night at Manna, I pr
Grab Some Pals & Head to Val’s ☕️
It’s Saturday, treat yourself to the perfect pairing:
💙 Blue Honey Cold Brew 🍯
🩷 Raspberry Lemon Curd Pop Tart 🍋
Val’s Bakery has amazing coffee, pretty (& delicious) pastries, the sweetest staff, and is located right off the University of Dayton’s campus on Brown Street!
Cool, convenient, and cold brew… are you convinced yet? 😉
Don’t forget to mention that you saw this video when you check out! Let me know what you try, or if you’ve been there, what your go-to order is in the comments ⬇️
🚨 Now, let’s chat socials - your pictures and videos look INCREDIBLE 😍 You guys are seriously killing it! If I had the opportunity to run Val’s socials for the day, I would:
• Add some flavor to your captions 🍩 Having a strong hook in your first sentence helps grab users’ attention! Remember to add emojis into the mix; this livens up your text and makes what you’re saying visually interesting. Don’t forget to add a Call-to-Action (CTA) to boost engagement and rack up those likes + comments!
• More Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) content 🎥 Your reels are amazing! You guys do a great job at highlighting your menu items and making me crave everything! Let’s add some short-form videos that explain how Val’s came to be, BTS of the bakers doing what they do best, and let’s become social besties with the owner and learn more about your staff! Everyone wants to feel like they are involved somehow, someway, and giving them some insider content allows them to be a part of the team in their own way! 🫶🏼
As always, have an amazing day and spend your Saturday the right way at Val’s Bakery 🥳
#amaralynaemedia #daytonsmallbusiness #daytonbakery #daytonohio
Happy Soft Serve Saturday @ the Dairy Shed 🍦
Have you tried this Bellbrook, Ohio gem? 💜 If yes, see you there later! If not, go try it yourself… I promise you’ll be just as obsessed as I am 🤷🏻♀️
The Dairy Shed runs through my mind daily with it being so close, the staff being so friendly, and well, you see the video… their cones being so PERFECT 😍
Can you do me a flavor? Hahaha, I had to 🤭 Anyway, let the Dairy Shed know you’ve seen this post when you visit! They are a dream client of mine, and your support means the world to me! 🥰
Now, to the fun part 🤩 Here’s the scoop on how I’d run Bellbrook Dairy Shed’s socials for a day ⬇️
• I LOVE the staff spotlights!!! 👏🏼 Let’s keep that up by shifting into reel videos of who they are, why they love the D Shed, and them making their favorite ice cream creations!
• Your dole whip is a hit, and it’s constantly rotating… let’s play a game of who can guess the flavor of the day! 🥭🍓🍊🍉🍍 This not only keeps people engaged but also excited to visit when you’re offering their favorite flavor!
• I’m craving ice cream just looking at your pictures… but let’s sprinkle some spice to your feed with User-Generated Content (reposting your customer’s content by showing them love for showing you love 🫶🏼), themed product posts (example: incorporating props to enhance your featured ice cream flavors!), etc.
Those are just a few ideas of how I would shake up the Dairy Shed’s socials!
So… meet you there later? 😉
#amaralynaemedia #bellbrookdairyshed #daytonsmallbusiness #bellbrookohio
Loco for Coco’s 😜
I’m sorry… I had to, it’s just that good! 🤩
If you haven’t tried Coco’s Bistro yet, you’re missing out! The food and drink lineup featured includes:
• Appetizer: Crab Cakes 🦀
• Entrees: Chicken 🍗 and Strip 🥩
• Cocktails: The Last Straw 🍓 + Early Bird 🥃
& the atmosphere? 12/10!! 🎉 Everyone was so friendly, and the restaurant was gorgeous! It’s a must-try for my Dayton foodies! 👏🏼
As a social media manager, my initial thought was WOW, those pictures look DELICIOUS! 🫠 My second thought, of course, was filled with content ideas and ways to elevate Coco’s socials. So let’s get into it ⬇️
• Consistency is KEY 🔑 It’s important in the restaurant industry to keep track of how often, what, and when you post to make customers crave what you have to offer!
• Reels, reels, reels 🎥 You make cool drinks, right? How about seasonal menu rollouts? And I know your restaurant has a cool story behind it, so why not tell it to the world?! Reels are the top content format to expand your reach. Personally, I would want to show off what consumers are missing out on by not being at your restaurant that day 🤷🏻♀️
But that’s just me… and some of the many ideas on how I would run Coco Bistro’s socials for a day if I had the opportunity 👩🏻💻
So the real question is, have you tried Coco’s and love it just as much as I do? Or did you just add it to your list of Dayton date night spots to try out?
Either way, let me know & tag Coco’s in the comments! 🥳
#amaralynaemedia #cocosbistro #daytonsmallbusiness #daytonohio #DaytonRestaurant
If not, here’s a sign of where to spend your Saturday 😉
The Hairless Hare has the coolest vibe, amazing pizza, and great beer 🤩
& if you’re wondering what that green beer is… it might be my new favorite sour, Summer Berry Sour! 💚 If you’re ever in Vandalia, you’re going to want to check this out!
Their social media is already so well done, but it wouldn’t be an ALM post without sharing how I’d run their platforms for a day… so let’s get into it ⬇️
• Engaging captions are key! 🚨 By utilizing emojis and engaging language you can take your scroll-stopping content to the next level 👏🏼
• Let’s level up your content by utilizing reels! Some fun ideas to capture would be showing off your food, beer tastings and explanations, or even some BTS content featuring your work environment, staff and/or owners’ excitement around the brewery! 🎥
I’m just getting started on the long list of fun content ideas I have for Hairless Hair Brewery, and if you like what you see, email me at [email protected] to hear more ways ALM can level up your socials 🥳
Comment down below if you love the Hairless Hare Brewery as much as I do, or if you’re going to add it to your brewery rotation! 🍻
#amaralynaemedia #hairlessharebrewery #daytonsmallbusiness #daytonbrewery
My first day in the life video - how do we feel about them?
I am absolutely loving this social media journey and the life it is leading me to 🥹❤️
Have an amazing Memorial Day Weekend everyone, and stay safe! 🇺🇸
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