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Show Notes:Instagram: Adding Comments to Stories (@Creators)Instagram : When You're Not Reaching Your Followers (@Creators)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.

Show Notes:TikTok is adding new ways to fine-tune your For You Page algorithm (The Verge)Snap, Show Up, and Set Your Own Sound: New Features to Express Yourself (Snapchat)Instagram testing portrait and landscape letterboxing in Carousels (Instagram)Cyndi Zaweski is an award-winning journalist and content strategist here to help you tell better stories. Her StoryCraft marketing framework gives founders a cohesive strategy to share their passions and expertise, using their story as the throughline between what they love and who they serve. She writes about the intersection of business growth and personal growth to inspire storytelling ideas in her community of more than 80,000 people online.In this episode, Cyndi Zaweski, owner of StoryCraft with Cyndi, dives deep into the art of storytelling for solopreneurs and brands. Cyndi discusses the importance of storytelling beyond just answering why a business was started. She explains how a brand’s story is its personality and can be used to connect with the audience, make content engaging, and drive home a brand's mission.Cyndi shares practical tips on finding and crafting your own story by looking at your life experiences and the common struggles you’ve faced. She emphasizes that every story needs tension or conflict to be compelling, using examples like her journey from being an uncomfortable news anchor to becoming confident on camera through consistent practice on Instagram Stories.The episode also explores how individuals can position themselves as authorities without traditional credentials, by associating with experts and packaging valuable information effectively. Cyndi’s approach provides hope for aspiring content creators and entrepreneurs, showing that expertise is not just about having a degree but about experience and adding value.Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on how to reframe their personal struggles into inspirational stories, and how to use these stories to build a strong, relatable brand presence. The conversation highlights the significance of consistency, vulnerability, and the willingness to learn and evolve in the process of storytelling. Find Cyndi online at:Website: ⁠www.cyndizaweski.com⁠Newsletter: ⁠www.cyndizaweski.com/newsletter⁠Short-Form Storytelling Course Waitlist:⁠www.cyndizaweski.com/storytelling-course⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cyndizaweski/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.

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Instagram is rolling out exciting new animations, fonts, and interactive story features. The potential for sharing Spotify listening activity raises intriguing questions about privacy. Additionally, there's a forthcoming collage feature to elevate photo sharing. The show also touches on Meta's update regarding Spark AR and Threads' strides toward better integration with the Fediverse. Get ready for a fresh wave of creative tools and social interaction on your favorite platform!

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Show Notes:Head of Instagram Explains Their Value Proposition (@Instagram)Instagram Adds Music to Profile (@Creators)Broadcast Channels Can Now Be Posted To Directly (@Threads)Turn on Instagram Broadcast Channel Replies (Instagram Help)TikTok's Songs of the Summer 2024 (TikTok)New Podcast Episode!  Cyndi Zaweski of StoryCraft with Cyndi on Crafting Your Brand's StoryYouTube (Full Video Interview)Audio Only (Plink!)Apple Music Spotify   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.

Show Notes:New Threads Features for Creators and Businesses (Threads)Kristen Bousquet's Anti-Pitch Method of Brand Partnerships (Podcast)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.

Show Notes:Share your favorite TikTok moments with Direct Messaging (TikTok)TikTok Resorts To Cash Incentives To Attract New Users (Social Media Today)Instagram is testing its own take on Snap Map (The Verge)Adam Mosseri Interview with Perrish Howard (Instagram)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.

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Show Notes:You can now share 20 slides in one Instagram post (The Verge)TikTok Spotlight (TikTok)In this episode, we chat with  Kristen Bousquet, a creator monetization coach who helps content creators and influencers build profitable businesses. Kristen shares her journey from starting her business during the pandemic to creating a thriving membership community that combines the intimacy of one-on-one coaching with comprehensive educational resources. Kristen started her company after selling her first business for $100k at 25 years old, and since then has been able to generate over $450k in her creator business as a microinfluencer. Soulcialmate’s goal is to educate entrepreneurial creators on how to turn their online influence into a profitable, self-sustaining business through "Soulcial Scoop" podcast, creator membership ("Soulcial Suite"), and coaching programs all while keeping the "soul" in "soulcial media". We dive into her podcast, Social Scoop, where she discusses social media news and offers actionable tips for creators. Kristen also shares her innovative "anti-pitch" method for connecting with brands—focusing on relationship building over cold pitching. She offers insights on identifying your unique value proposition and why it's crucial for standing out in a crowded space. Kristen's passion for animal rescue also shines through as she discusses her experience fostering dogs and her commitment to making a difference in the lives of animals. Whether you're a seasoned creator or just starting out, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to help you take your content creation journey to the next level. Links:Learn the Anti-Pitch Method with ⁠This Guide⁠Follow Kristen on Instagram: ⁠@KBOUSQ⁠Check out Kristen's podcast Soulcial Scoop: ⁠Listen here⁠Learn more about Kristen’s membership community: ⁠Join here⁠ 00:31 - Instagram expands carousel posts from 10 to 20 slides.03:17 - Introduction to the interview with creator coach Kristin Busquette.07:03 - When and how content creators should start monetizing their platforms.10:28 - Explanation of the "anti-pitch" method for building brand relationships.18:37 - Importance of a unique value proposition for content creators.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-instagram-stories-social-media-news--6900254/support.