Weekly Takeouts - 7 February 2020

How to use Instagram DMs for business [free templates included]
Social media marketing isn’t just about talking to your customers and fans, but also with them. Direct messaging on Instagram is a key connection point between brands and their customer. It's time to learn how to effectively serve your fans and customers with Instagram DMs for business https://bit.ly/36fe7KF
5 Anniversary Emails Everyone Should Consider Sending to Their Customers
Everyone loves having a reason to celebrate. That’s why we recognise unofficial hashtag holidays. But how can you give online consumers a celebratory reason to shop with their favorite brand? The answer is an anniversary email https://bit.ly/36vV4Mm
Knowing What Makes Your Audience Tick Is Key
Before you can find success with your content marketing, you need to start from the beginning. And that means understanding your audience. Read more in this week's blog https://bit.ly/2NKHoGM
Instagram Launches New 'Professional Dashboard' Platform to Provide Quick Guidance for Creators
Have you been using the new Professional Dashboard on Instagram? The platform makes it easier to track performance, keep up to date on the latest features, and will prompt users to be more active & engaged with updates https://bit.ly/36ejN7Y
10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Power Through Tough Times
Let’s be honest things are changing rapidly, the world is chaotic right now & struggling entrepreneurs are scrambling to maintain any sense of control. But we all have a common goal, to strive for success https://bit.ly/39JeVd8
Social Media Goals By Platform 2021
Social media isn’t only a marketing tool, it can affect almost every area of a business – it's a key channel for brand awareness, engagement, lead generation, customer support, and much more. But remember: goals, priorities, and expectations vary from platform to platform. Here are some goals for social media broken down by individual networks and their specific strengths https://bit.ly/3j9YPfO
The Ultimate Hashtag Training
Hashtags are a great way to find messages or information about a particular topic, a great way to add your thoughts to a conversation online, and a great way to feel connected to a community. We know, it’s hard to constantly keep up with everything you need to know about hashtags so we’ve put together this free training on how hashtags work https://bit.ly/2YyPxQG