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Explore the latest marketing strategies, networking opportunities, industry trends, and digital insights from the Makin' It Marketing team.


Your Team Might Be Your Best Marketing Asset
Think about the last time a company's social media post made you stop scrolling. Chances are, it wasn't a polished graphic or an advertisement, it was a person. Maybe it was a business owner sharing their story, an employee explaining their work, or a behind-the-scenes look at a project. It felt genuine, and that's exactly why it caught your attention. For years, businesses have focused on building polished brands through professional content. While that's still important, on


Your Social Media Needs a Cleaning: The Checklist You Can’t Ignore
Pause for a minute this morning and take a quick look at your social media profiles. It’s easy to think, “Everything looks fine, there’s nothing to update.” But strategies, bios, and profile details can become outdated before you even realize it. Considering people spend around two hours a day on social media, it’s safe to say that things like your bio, saved links, and pinned posts are some of the first things people look at when they land on your page. Here are a few thin


Before Your Book: How We Plan Client Content Shoots & Why They’re Useful
Planning is everything when it comes to a successful content shoot. We make the most out of content shoots by batching content to ensure our clients have months worth of future content to work with. When a client reaches out to book a content shoot, there’s a lot happening before the camera ever turns on. We take time to understand the brand, the goals, and how the content will actually be used, so nothing gets wasted and expectations are clear. Know before you book! This is


Why Micro-Storytelling Is Winning on Social Media Right Now
There’s been a noticeable shift happening across social media lately, and for once, it’s a trend that just about any business can apply… We’re talking about MICRO-STORYTELLING. Gone are the days when every post needed to be perfectly polished or packed with information. Today, people are paying more attention to content that feels real, relatable, and human. So, what is micro-storytelling? Think: "A customer told us something we'll never forget..." "This project taught us an


What's Holding Your LinkedIn Back From Being a Marketing Asset?
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful tools for building your professional reputation, and creating opportunities long before you need them. Business owners, executives, and professionals looking to grow their careers are turning their LinkedIn profiles into one of their most valuable marketing assets. For many people, LinkedIn is simply a place to keep their resume up to date, with the occasional company update, career milestone, or professional post shared a few times throug
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