Ace The Gram

Is organic Instagram growth dead?

We answer this question and tell you how to:

- get more story views

- gain followers in an ethical way

- use your organic strategy differently to your paid strategy

+ we cover:

- Steve from Blues Clues comes back

- How TikTok has changed the way we use other social media platforms

- TikTok content tips

- Adworld is coming! Why you should go

For more on Tash and Viv check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

 

Have you seen that classic gold 'Bangn Body' gold tube on your Instagram feed?   28 year old founder Priscilla Hajiantoni’s joins us to share how a tube of Bangn body sells every two minutes.

We cover:   - how Priscilla had the idea for Bangn Body and what the early stages of the journey were like - the amazing story behind how Bangn Body landed Mecca as a Stockist - pros and cons of direct to consumer + stockists - social media marketing tips - influencers - what role different social media platforms play in Bangn Body's marketing approach: Tiktok, Instagram, fb ads - scaling hiccups and how to overcome them   For 10% off https://www.bangnbody.com/ site-wide use the code ACE10 at checkout   For more on Priscilla check out @bangn.body on Instagram   For more on Tash and Viv check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash    

After a lot of recommendations from Viv, today's episode covers:

- the newest Kardashian family? - the D'Amelios...what impact their new show has had on their TikTok comment sections

- Instagram and big tech crack down on privacy for younger users... what this means for advertising

- TikTok publishes Creative solutions guide and partners with Vimeo and Canva

- Nadia Bartel cocaine Instagram scandal - how to come back from personal brand damage and what brand partners should do

- Molly Mae signs Pretty Little Thing creative director role - why there's controversy

- Emma Chamberlain's insane Instagram engagement rate

- @jackmnicol - Viv's Instagram pick of the week

For more on Viv and Tash check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

Another special lockdown episode bought to you from Albertown NZ + Mount Maunganui

Today's episode covers:

- the top 5 apps which will help your social media game *photo editing, feed planning, creative content, video development

- what is happening with the @girlsgetoff Insta account: from 50k followers to the account being disabled overnight

- how to tighten up your Insta security

- OnlyFans reverses explicit content ban

-Milk Crate challenge - why it's banned

- Instagram removing swipe up?

Apps: PicsArt, UNUM, Inshot, Tezza, Kamua

For more on Tash and Viv check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

 

LOCKED DOWN!

Spending more time on social? 

Today we go over strategies to help you maximise your social media impact over lockdown

We also cover:

- Reccs: White Lotus, Love Island, 9 Perfect strangers

- OnlyFans banning sexually explicit content... we break down why

- IG/FB may ban ads for under 18s - how they're cracking down on privacy for young users

- Why Vogels and Big Macs are selling for hundreds online

- Giveaways over lockdown! GGO

- @quentin.quarantino - how a meme account raised over 6million dollars to save people from Afghanistan

- How to juggle biz, social life, projects, podcasts etc

For more on Tash and Viv check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

 

Ever seen a news story about a brand and wondered how brands get press?

Today we talk about how to get PR for your biz

We also discuss:

- Joe Rogan podcast with North Korean Yeomi Park (ep 1691)

- Love Island UK

- Why Billie Eilish lost 100k followers

- Tiktok tips for building a brand

- Tinx - what her advice was for success on TikTok

- Fluffegram (Viv's pick)

- Spam accounts on Instagram for giveaways - what to do

For more on Viv and Tash check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

Today we had the pleasure of interviewing 26 year old David Fogarty - founder of "the Oodie". The Oodie is wearable blanket set to turn over 200million this year   David Fogarty has already had a rollercoaster journey of business. He has started 6 businesses (which didn't work out) before starting the Oodie   David is a social media marketing guru and tells us all the insider tips into building a highly converting empire online   We cover: - David's successful marketing framework - creating a shareable product - paid vs organic - best channels to use in 2021 for marketing - content strategy - how to go viral - e-com tips  - learnings David has from 6 failed businesses - Tiktok insights   For more on David check out: @davidfogarty on Instagram and TikTok @the_oodie   For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @tastefullytash @vivconway_

It's our 100th episode for season 2!!!!

In honour of our 100th episode we answer all your burning Instagram questions:

Answers include:

- the algorithm for Reels

- How to find your niche

- FB ads - what should you be doing

- How to get your emails out of the spam folder

- lessons and learnings from our guests

- whether you should use Insta with an older audience

- the lowdown on Reels

For more on Tash and Viv check out:

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

Marketing is an ever evolving beast

How to you remain true to your core marketing message but innovate to stay ahead of the times?

We discuss the answers in todays podcast

We also cover:

- My Unorthodox Life

- Why Lorna Jane got fined 5 mil dollars

- Instagram reels are now 60 seconds

- How gen z use snapchat and social media apps

- Tiffany & Co changes up their marketing - why there is backlash

- Bakels pie awards - how influencers worked

- @prettiestproducts + @babymats - what they're doing right on Instagram

For more on Viv and Tash check out:
@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_
@tastefullytash

 

Are you following the Olympics on social media this year?

We break down how our social media content styles + consumption patterns have changed over the last few years and how the Olympics highlights these changes

We also cover:

- recommendations: TikTok: @itsdanielmac , The Pink documentary, Luxe Listings Sydney

- Why people are changing their Tinder locations to the Olympic Village

- Magnolia Kitchen won her case against Pebbles Hooper

- What to do when you receive online hate

For more on Viv and Tash check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash