058: Instagram Reels - What are They and How to Use Them

09/03/20 • 26 min

On this episode of the Creatives Get Real Podcast, Roben-Marie and Sandi chat about Instagram’s newest feature called Instagram Reels. What are Instagram Reels and why you should be using them to help grow your social media following on Instagram. Instagram reels is a great tool to add to your social media marketing strategy.
Roben-Marie takes us through the basics from:
- how to find it (spoiler alert: update your IG app)
- how to use it
- features available
- why you should be jumping on the bandwagon
LINKS
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching

Previous Episode

057 - From the Archives - The Box of Transparency

From the Archives: We discuss Sandi's Box of Transparency Theory regarding sharing on social media. It focuses on deciding what personal information you will share online before you start sharing.
Take-Aways:
-Make a conscious decision about what is shareable and what's private.
-Don't confuse your followers with multiple subject streams.
-When do you start a secondary account for a different subject.
-Evaluate your box contents on an annual basis.
LINKS
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching

Next Episode

059: Social Media Pressures and How to Handle Them

Roben-Marie and Sandi discuss the big, bad world of social media. Do you ever feel bruised and discouraged by your insights and comments?
•unfollowing numbers can be discouraging
•stop looking at them!
•unkind comments can sting and make you doubt yourself
•just do you!
•unfollowers hones your audience
•there is no predicting what is going to be popular
•the algorithm is changing and complicated
•growth is slow and steady 98% of the time
The roller coaster analogy is perfect. Strap in and ride!
Mentioned:
Instagram Reels: Episode #58
The 24 Hour Rule: Episode #09
LINKS
Roben-Marie:
Website
Courses
Maker's Tech U
Sandi Keene:
Website
Popup Art Classes
Coaching