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We share what we've learned from running campaigns across industries. These aren't theoretical frameworks—just practical observations from working with businesses who need results, not vanity metrics.

Recent Insights

Small business social media content creation on limited budgets

Creating Content When You're Running on Empty

Most small businesses can't hire a content team. We get that—because we've been there ourselves. Here's how we helped a Charlotte retail shop maintain consistent posting with two hours per week and zero budget for stock photos.

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B2B social media engagement and LinkedIn strategy insights

Why B2B Social Media Feels Different Now

LinkedIn changed how professionals interact, and it caught a lot of service businesses off guard. The old playbook doesn't connect anymore. We've been testing different approaches with our B2B clients—some worked surprisingly well, others flopped completely.

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Local business visibility through geo-targeted social media campaigns

Getting Found in Your Neighborhood Actually Matters

National reach sounds impressive until you realize your customers live within ten miles of your location. We worked with three Charlotte businesses last quarter who needed hyperlocal visibility. The tactics that moved the needle weren't what we expected.

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What We're Learning About Engagement

Engagement metrics look different in 2026 than they did two years ago. Comments matter more than likes now—but only if they're genuine conversations, not emoji spam. We've been tracking this shift across our client accounts.

A local restaurant we work with switched from promotion-heavy posts to behind-the-scenes stories about their suppliers. Their follower count barely changed, but actual customer visits from social increased by 47% over three months.

That pattern keeps showing up. When businesses stop broadcasting and start sharing actual stories—even mundane ones—their audience responds differently. It's not about virality anymore. It's about recognition.

Engagement Quality Over Time