Handled - Social Media Management

24/07/2023

NEWS ALERT! What's new in social media? Twitter is gone, TikTok is trying text and Instagram stays true to the trending audio 📱

✔️ Trending Instagram Sounds give your Reel the ability to reach well beyond your audience. Use a trending sound to increase engagement. You'll know it is "trending" because the song has an arrow next to it!

Trending Sounds:
Day We Ran - Forestry
Kasseo- The Sun is Out
Raymon Marco - GIRRRL
Ziggy Alberts - together (Instrumental Version)
livinwithmb - Law And Order

✔️ TikTok Annouces Text Posts. Similar to Instagram Stories, text-only content is now rolled out to some users. Are you one of these?

These posts can be up to 1,000 characters and are a great way for Creators to quickly grab the attention of an audience

✔️ Twitter Is Now...X. The rebrand begins! No longer will Twitter, sorry, X, slowly roll out updates after months or years of testing, X may be releasing updates as they come, similar to Tesla. Looks like Elon has a pattern.
But this means lots of changes for businesses!

Are your business cards now outdated? How about that website...As I said, this is causing lots of work for businesses! More to come on how to handle it

Follow along for more social media updates!

21/07/2023

CUT the negativity OUT! If I hear one more time that a hopeful business owner or aspiring content creator thinks it is ""too late"" to start...I swear...idk what I am going to do but I promise we won't like it!

It is never too late to start! Yes, the bloggers of 2015 might have 1.3 million followers today, but they started somewhere. In this digital world we live in, there is more than enough room to enter the game.

Start today. Try HARD! Take it seriously. Learn from your mistakes, but don't let them stop you...

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19/07/2023

Are you feeling down about your social media presence? First off...please never let this platform do that to you. However...

As a social media manager and consultant, I've worked with small businesses and creators with 100k+ followers. My advice is often the same; the strategy in your IG bio will get you FAR and help you STAND OUT on socials.

💗 Have questions? I am always here via DM or on my site!
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11/07/2023

Feel like you're missing out on MAKING MONEY on Amazon Prime Day? First off, don't stress, you're never too behind to start monetizing your page.

If you share recommendations for products, you should be in the Amazon Influencer Program. This is hardly a recommendation and more of a statement. I hate when I see a content creator sharing an Amazon link that I can tell isn't an affiliate link. You're losing out on making money.

It is extremely easy to apply to the program and you do not need to have a million followers like many people think they do!

Swipe to learn exactly how to apply for the Amazon Influencer Program and start making money off affiliate links and your Amazon Storefront.



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11/07/2023

Hi everyone! This morning I shared my Amazon Prime Day Deals Guide! A complete list of Amazon DEALS that are on sale on 7/11 and 7/12! Are you shopping the deals? Some of my favorites include...

Ninja Air Fryers
Dyson vacuums
Crest Whitestrips
folding walking pad (rolling too!)
Better-than-lulu leggings
shower filters
non-toxic kitchenware
organic cotton duvets
Nespresso machines

ALL OF MY PICKS!
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07/07/2023

Ever sat down to plan content and get writer's block? Or "creator block?" - We ALL have 😅

You WANT to create content, you WANT a consistent social presence...but you can't think of what to post.

I get this. This is me too! I put together 15 social media content ideas that ANYONE can use! Please do me a favor and take these and turn them into content that speaks to your ideal audience.

If social media content creation just isn't for you, Handled Socials offers social media management and consulting.

🔗 https://www.handledsocials.co/


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20/06/2023

Add these to your TODO list this week! THREE tasks to level up your social media game to grow your brand and business:

1. Update your highlights to better serve your audience!
- If you have no highlight bubbles, use an easy design platform like to create some. Their platform has tons of templates to jog your creative mind!
- Some ideas for highlight bubbles: About, Contact, Testimonials, Services...
- You need highlight bubbles, no questions asked! These can act as a place to showcase exactly what your page/brand can offer

2. Pin one standout post to your profile
- If you didn't know that you can pin a post on your profile, make sure you check out my ""Social Media How To"" Highlight Bubble to learn how to pin a post to your profile.
- This pinned post can be anything from one that showcases exactly what you offer or exactly what followers can expect to find on your page
- An ""About Me/My Page/Brand"" is also a great pinned post idea and get's your community feeling more connected to you

3. Follow 5 accounts
- These accounts should be accounts that are "GOALS" but are attainable goals for where you are right now!
- This can be accounts in your niche that you look up to OR accounts that are killing the biz and you know you can get there and use them as inspiration
- This is a great way to have inspiration in your feed without it feeling too competitive

1:1 Social Media Consulting and Management:
[email protected]

15/06/2023

New tip alert!

Next time you go to send a cold email for your DREAM client, collab and/or partnership..DO THIS:

ADD “re:” to your subject line.

For example, I use "re: Handled Socials x BRAND" when I am pitching brands for my influencer clients

See that “re,” which typically appears in a subject line AFTER the conversation/email has begun. This may work in your favor if the brand contact has a packed inbox full of pitches.

Why? Because they may be pulled to reading yours thinking you have a conversation going.

This is a trick I pulled from my PR days 😉

Connect with me!
https://www.handledsocials.co/



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08/06/2023

Thinking about that time we did Content Creation work with our friends atLesserEvil Snacks 🥰

Showcasing LesserEvil Veggie Sticks and how they are SERIOUSLY the best snack ever!

What's on your snack plate?

05/06/2023

NEW client shoutout! Elevationbykim came to Handled Socials through our shared group, New England Coastal Creative and we have kicked right off. Handled is working with this rockstar business on social media calendars, marketing strategy, email blasts and content creation. Now, let's learn about Kim!

Kim is a wholesale expert helping those looking to get their products into the hands of the right buyers.
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Are you wondering if wholesale is even an option for your business? Elevation by Kim can help you make the transition into wholesale smooth. She offers...

- One-On-One Consultations

- Monthly Memberships

- 7-Step Video Series

- Secret Seller Market™

Elevation by Kim hosts markets for buyers and sellers to connect on products. 6/26 is the next market in Pawtucket, RI, and spots are quickly filling! If you're a wholesale seller this is your chance to meet buyers. And buyers...oh you are in for a treat with the sellers attending! Your stores are about to stand out with fresh items!
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01/06/2023

Add these to your to-do list to better your social media strategy this week! 💬 any questions!





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31/05/2023

Client shoutout! To say we were honored to work with Joseph's Bakery for their National Pita Day Campaign is putting it lightly! We absolutely loved working with them to find the perfect creators for their campaign.

averagearabgirl_ (on IG) created this delish wrap and you can find the full Reel and recipe on her page!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYl_M7psPl/





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29/05/2023

Happy Memorial Day! Sharing a RED, WHITE and BLUE oldie but goodie with our friends at Keebler 🇺🇸
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HEALTHIFED CHEESECAKE🍰 - Spoiler: I bought premade graham cracker crust and I may never turn back🤫 - but the filling is alllll mine (& about to be all yours).
Made in the blender, this recipe takes ONLY 5 minutes of prep, and about 45 minutes to cook. Even though the cooking time is longer, it leaves you time to make a homemade fruit filling🍓

I found the mini graham cracker crusts at Target! They’re
Ingredients:
For filling, makes 6 servings using 6 mini store-bought crusts OR you can triple the batch for a regular-sized crust
1/3 cup plain green yogurt - I used
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese - I used
1 1/2 TBS coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice)
2 TBS egg whites
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 TBS flax meal (optional) - ups the fiber 😊
1/2 TBS almond flour

Directions:
✨Preheat oven to 350 degrees
✨In a blender, blend the yogurt, cream cheese & sugar. Once blended, add the egg whites, then stir in vanilla extract, flour & optional flax meal.
✨Pour mixture into crusts.
✨Bake for about 45 minutes or until the tops are starting to really brown. Note they will sink a little once removed from oven, it’s okay we have filling to hide it! Let cool for 15 minutes before adding the topping. Store in fridge.

To make filling: Heat a handful of berries of choice on low/medium heat. Add in 1 TBS of chia seeds. Mix until a jam forms.

Once the cheesecake has cooled top it with the jam & fruit slices💜






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25/05/2023

Are you? Something I am working to be better about is treating my own business as if I AM A CLIENT! Would you ever put off your Client or Customer TODOs? Never! Those are at the top of your list.

Often in small businesses, it is easy to put off your own needs. For me, it is scheduling my own content. I am so focused on developing content for my Clients that sometimes my own company's content falls behind.

No more of this! Maybe you needed this tip today!

https://www.handledsocials.co/

18/05/2023

Hashtag & Keyword Strategy: Are Hashtags Old News? My take on this hot take:⁠
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NO!⁠
I will elaborate...⁠
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Background:⁠
Hashtags ruled IG for years...more than a decade, but now keywords and/or topics seem to be the newest thing. This is because IG wants to be a search engine. Think about how you type keywords into Google...that's how IG wants to work. ⁠
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Using Both: Keywords are 100% the future of getting higher reach with posts BUT hashtags still ruled IG for more than a decade, so we should be using BOTH for at least another year.⁠
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- Use 15-20 keywords⁠
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- Use 15-20 hashtags⁠
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- These should be in the caption NOT comments⁠
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- Hashtags and Keywords can be the same, just make sure you remove the " #" and space properly⁠
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- Your best keywords can be found on your discover page...this is what the algorithm sees your page as⁠
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- Don't worry if the discover page does not align with your business! Just hustle to create posts that use your IDEAL keywords. The algorithm will catch up!⁠
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Any questions?⁠
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I would love to chat!⁠
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Vist:
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31/03/2023

Are we joining Lemon 8, the latest social media platform to gain attention? YOU BETTER BE! I’m not here to stress you out about this or that social media platform, but I am here to offer advice and insights.

I’ve spoken to countless creators with small and large platforms…they’re diversifying. They’re jumping on the bandwagon.

Recycle your content. Post 2x week. Let it be easy, but start early. I’m seeing hashtags with under 200 uses! You know why I know this is going to be big? Try to get a username of any influencer you know…it is taken. Brand managers to urging them to join.

I’m on it. I’m posting and testing. Join me? Who knows…what if this is TikTok in Feb 2020?!

https://v.lemon8-app.com/s/eUFpbeyh

07/02/2023

Hashtag & Keyword Strategy: Are Hashtags Old News? My take on this hot take:⁠
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NO!⁠
I will elaborate...⁠
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Background:⁠
Hashtags ruled IG for years...more than a decade, but now keywords and/or topics seem to be the newest thing. This is because IG wants to be a search engine. Think about how you type keywords into Google...that's how IG wants to work. ⁠
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Using Both: Keywords are 100% the future of getting higher reach with posts BUT hashtags still ruled IG for more than a decade, so we should be using BOTH for at least another year.⁠
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- Use 15-20 keywords⁠
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- Use 15-20 hashtags⁠
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- These should be in the caption NOT comments⁠
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- Hashtags and Keywords can be the same, just make sure you remove the " #" and space properly⁠
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- Your best keywords can be found on your discover page...this is what the algorithm sees your page as⁠
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- Don't worry if the discover page does not align with your business! Just hustle to create posts that use your IDEAL keywords. The algorithm will catch up!⁠
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Any questions?⁠
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I would love to chat!⁠

Have you made it this far? Use mine as an example!
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https://www.handledsocials.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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16/01/2023

What is influencer and content creator talent management and do I need it?⁠
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It's crucial and YES you need it.⁠
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I'll elaborate!⁠
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- Content creation takes time and if that's what you love about your page, that is what you should spend your precious time doing. Talent management handles the business side of your personal brand.⁠
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- Pitching brands for partnerships takes a lot of time and a lot of sourcing, a talent management agency does this for you. The management also handles the other (sometimes hard) business things like contract/fee negotiations/legal docs.⁠
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- Strategy is also a huge part of talent management. We can help you plan future content, make your manifested partnership goals a reality, create a personal brand and expand your portfolio. ⁠
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14/01/2023

HUGE news from Amazon about opening up their influencer program to connect creators with brands! Check your emails now to see if you are in beta. I already connected with 10 brands in 12 hours!

The details:

Amazon is launching a portal for creators to connect with brands for high commissions, gifted products and possibly paid collaborations.

Once you’re in the portal, you can view and filter through different brand partnership opportunities with brands that carry everything from vitamins, appliances, fashion and beauty…plus much more!

The deal with commissions: the brands you accept collaborations with give you the ability to share your affiliate link but the commission will be WAY higher than normal. I was seeing 20% in some collabs.

Connecting with brands is also easy because the portal gives you the ability to message the brand directly, which is amazing for getting a relationship going with brands. This is a great way to showcase your creator talent to brands, build your portfolio and secure paid brand collaborations.

Many of the collabs are gifted, so you’ll receive free product too!



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12/01/2023

What is the best time to post? How can I get more engagement on my post? How can I make sure my audience sees my post? What do I do before and after I post? ⁠
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We can help! ⁠
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When should you post?⁠
You should post when your audience is most active. This can be found under insights - followers - most active times⁠
OR, you should post when you are able to actively post, AKA when you can take the time to engage with your audience.⁠
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The best posting timeline?⁠
If you are posting at a certain time, you want to be active on the platform 10-15 minutes before AND after you post. This is why I do not always recommend scheduling apps. ⁠
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EXAMPLE, A 6PM POST:⁠
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- 5:45pm-5:55pm interacting with your top 3 inspo accounts⁠
- 5:55-6pm: double checking your post to make sure it is ready to go. Check spelling, add in 15-20 relevant hashtags and 10-15 keywords⁠
- 6pm post!⁠
- 6-6:15pm: share your post to your story, add it to a relative highlight on your page, interact with the people who liked and commented on your last post. Interact with your keyword targeting.⁠
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No time for this strategy?⁠
Look into taking on a social media manager OR virtual assistant ⁠
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Anything else I can help with?⁠
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[email protected]

06/01/2023

Things Content Creators and Influencers should NEVER do when interested in working with a brand on a paid brand collaboration:⁠
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1. Don't forget to tag them anytime you're sharing them in stories/posts. Ex: If you're a foodie page and you're sharing a cookie recipe, make sure you tag the brands you used.⁠
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2. NOT follow them on IG!⁠
If you have partnership goals to work with a brand, make sure you follow them before reaching out to them.⁠
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3. Don't be afraid to slide into their DMs, chances are they have a very nice community manager handling these DMs and they can point you in the direction of brand partnerships!⁠
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Any questions? I am here to help you with your social media questions and needs!⁠
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https://www.handledsocials.co/

05/01/2023

CREATOR TIP: If you are an influencer or content creator and part of your income comes from affiliate/commissionable links you must apply to be a ⁠
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As a you have the ability to earn commissions and possibly collaborate with Walmart for paid opportunities. ⁠
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04/01/2023

Once upon a time, a PR girl turned micro influencer had an idea...why not combine her two great loves...influencing and publicizing. ⁠
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I'll put it right out there, I am a micro-influencer! when my following started to quickly grow, my inbox and DMs did the same. Honestly, it was hard to keep up, I wanted and needed management, but it didn't look like a world existed where micro-influencers had management. It felt like it was only for the people with hundreds of thousands of followers, or only for those living in a big city...talent management didn't seem attainable...but it was so needed. ⁠
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Handled was born. ⁠
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With my background in public relations and social media management, I always understood the other side; the pitching, negotiations, contracts and brand vision...all familiar territory.⁠
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I saw how many brands wanted to work with me, even when I was under 5,000 followers. I saw the career I could launch as an influencer, but I still loved the administrative and strategic side of things. SO...I decided to launch an agency that represents everyone, with no follower requirement involved. ⁠
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​I am here to hold your hand...both influencers and partnership contacts. I've been in both shoes and both aren't easy, but they can be easy with the right middleman (Handled). ⁠
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​I can't wait to work together. ⁠
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https://www.handledsocials.co/

03/01/2023

Hi everyone! Happy 2023! If you are looking to kick this year off with your best social media, I just relaunched my agency, Handled Socials. I specialize in talent management, brand partnerships, content creation and social media consulting.

I can help you if…
- You are an influencer (of any following size!) looking for representation to connect you with and secure you paid brand partnerships
- A brand looking to begin or improve influencer marketing and you need an agency to connect you with the right talent
- A business or influencer needing a social media consult for how to optimize your page(s) to reach your goals
- An influencer needing a Media Kit. I both create and have a free how to sheet!
- A brand that needs professional or lifestyle shots with their product. I create content for brands according to their style and share with the brand for usage rights!

I would absolutely love to connect if I can help you! I am a semi-retired (lol!) nanoinfluencer that built my page to a point where I work with brands for (very well) paid collaborations. I’m a PR and social media consultant with years of agency experience and numerous press connections. I’m also a social media user that is constantly checking out the new trends - I often report on these on TikTok!

https://www.handledsocials.co

A social media talent management agency for nano-influencers, micro-influencers, macro-influencers and beyond. Connecting influential creators with brands and opportunities. Handled Socials is a brand's best friend.

03/01/2023

Calling anyone that earns income off of social media and commissionable/affiliate links! Did you know that Walmart is launching a Creator Program?!

It's accepting applications and you have the opportunity to be an EARLY ADAPTOR! Imagine if you got in on the Amazon Storefront Influencer Platform early? Apply at the link below:

https://www.walmartcreator.com/splash

16/12/2022

Have you heard of this new affiliate link/commissional link platform? If not, I would apply ASAP! It is like LTK or ShopStyle, but it has in platform opportunities for brand collaborations. It also has high commissions and tons of brands you can link. It is an APPLICATION, and I believe my referral will assist in your approval.

This is a chance for creators, influencers and bloggers to be an early adopter!

https://shopmy.us/join/kellyk

15/12/2022

It isn’t too late in the year to secure brand partnerships! If you have no idea where to start with pitching brands, this is the perfect time to think about Talent Management or a 1:1 brand collaboration call.

Important:
TikTok continues to be the platform where creators and consumers are searching for the information they need. Make sure your adding keywords for your video in the video AND the caption!

As a creator or influencer you still have time to secure brand partnerships by the end of 2022 because marketing departments have money to spend. Pitch your heart out for the next week! ...

03/12/2022