Ace The Gram

Are you in a rut with your Instagram account?

Today's podcast covers 9 ways to help you get unstuck!

We also cover:

- the 430million dollar @sweat app acquisition for @tobi_pearce and @Kayla_itsines

-the tips for marketing we learned from our latest online shopping hauls

- Instagram is paying creators

- Instagram launched story drafts and FB launches audio rooms

- What gender has to do with people not liking influencers

- Mosh's social media report - what you need to know

- The most followed kiwi brands on Instagram

- Choosing influencers (+ real life horror stories)

For more on Viv and Tash check out:

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@tastefullytash

@vivconway_

Listen to "Pieces of Britney"

Want the no edit-edit look? That Gen-Z "candid" aesthetic

Gone are the days of pink wall perfection: we've arrived at blurred beach snaps and photos of our low waisted jeans (they don't suit anyone)

On today's podcast we cover:

- what Emma Chamberlain's Instagram aesthetic has to do with you

- why you can't not "speak out" anymore when backlash happens

- Ace the Gram is on TikTok!

- WeChat shuts down LGBT content on Tencent

- Trump sues big tech for banning him from their platforms

- Recommendations - the Midnight Library

For more on Tash and Viv check out:

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@vivconway_

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Today's episode reveals the 4 key areas Instagram is focusing on for the future

Why should you care?

You should care because Instagram dictates what content performs well.

Moving with the evolution of content creation is how you stay future focused

We also cover:

- TikTok lengthens videos to 3 mins

- TikTok deletes over 11 million accounts - we tell you why

- The 5 ways to be future focused with your social media strategy

- The Instagram AWARDS: recipients include @theoneupproject, @girlsthatinvest @girlsgetoff @pinkponycreative @bondisands and @gypsea_lust

- How to avoid getting hacked in 2021

- Norways new laws about retouching photos

For more on Viv and Tash check out:

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@tastefullytash

Want to gain over 10,000 followers on your next giveaway?

In todays episode, Viv shares the 3 steps which caused her latest @girlsgetoff giveaway to go "viral"

We also cover:

- The chief of Instagram Adam Mosseri tells us the best posting schedule to grow on Instagram

- The latest Britney Spears #freebritney info from her Court hearing

-  @allysonfelix and why she ditched Nike and launched @BySaysh a new sneaker brand for women.

- @gypsylust reveals her new bf and her and @doyoutravel show us the best way to navigate a breakup online

- Why Shein is taking over the world and why you need to know about it

- The pandemic of "fake profiles" impersonating you on Instagram

For more on Viv and Tash check out:
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@vivconway_

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Want to know what Instagram says will fix your engagement?

The latest Instagram algorithm is revealed in today's podcast

We also cover:

- The podcast battle between Apple and Spotify! Spotify signs Call Her Daddy for 60M +

- The danger of scamming via FB quizzes

- How to "soft-launch" your boyfriend on Instagram

- Cristiano Ronaldo causes Coke shares to plummet and he cracks 300M followers

- @tomcardy and his hilarious Instagram account Viv can't stop watching

- the latest technique for discount codes

For more on Tash and Viv check out:

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@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

Is your business digitally enabled?

Today we talk to Kale Panoho about NZ's government initiative to digitally enable NZ businesses - Digital Boost

Kale runs a wildly successful company called K&J Growth. K&J Growths content has had over 10 M+ views, and Kale is the Most Shared Contributor at Influencive (one of the US's top 30 media brands) he’s also managing director of popular biz and podcast rugby bricks

On the podcast Kale shares:

- the steps to take on how to digitally enable your business

- where to find resources and tools to help you boost your digital presence

- mistakes he sees business' making when it comes to digital and digital marketing

- how to automate processes and the processes which can be automated in your business

- examples of businesses who have changed their futures by using technology

- the do's and don'ts of digital

*"Digital Boost" is a Government-backed Digital Boost Skills Training and Support programme is designed to provide small businesses with training in the benefits of becoming a digital business. It has been designed by small business – for small business. And it’s free!    The link to join is: https://digitalboost.co.nz/   For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

New branded creator tools, licensing questions around content + Crocs latest collab

It's all in today's episode of Ace the Gram podcast

After an accidentally long side discussion on WW2 in colour Tash and Viv cover:

- Balenciaga collabs with Crocs

- Netflix launches a Shopify store

- Uber pass - the inspired unemployed come to NZ

- Creators and what we should be doing around licensing 

- Instagram adds new branded content tools

- The firms paid to investigate sport stars social media past

- Iconic meme tops best selling NFT list

Questions from listeners answered

- advice for live social media coverage

- reels, are they effective?

- influencer marketing tips

For more on Viv and Tash check out:

@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash

We got Bondi Sands on the pod!

This episode features the increddddible Megan Gunn - head of Bondi Sands social media

Megan answers all the burnings questions we had around Bondi Sands' social media marketing strategies. 

She shares the secrets behind their success and how you can use the same strategies

We cover:

- what the most effective Bondi Sands growth strategies have been

- how to find influencers and working with long-term ambassadors like Steph Claire Smith?

- the low-down on Bondi Sands biiiiig giveaways - tips for a successful giveaway

- behind the scenes of Bondi Sands social media strategy... how they generate content, think of new ideas engage their audience + keep their social media approach fresh   - the mistake brands make on social media - how to measure social media success - TIKTOK   Find more on Bondi Sands and Megan at @bondisands @meg.gunn   For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @tastefullytash @vivconway_  

 

Did you know you can tell if someone screenshots your Instagram DMs? 

We tell you how on todays episode

We also cover:

- Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather (conspiracy?)

- Viv's tasty bday party shenanigans

- the best camera to get when starting out

- how to edit photos so they look natural

- the @tezza app

- @bohemehome_ giveaway

- the breakdown of the latest School of Greatness episode with Rory Vaden on personal branding

- why personal branding is the future key to upleveling your career and your life

Find out more about Viv and Tash on:

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@vivconway_

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Today on the podcast:

Emily Ward & Jess Hunichen - co-founders of leading influencer talent management agency - Shine Talent Group!

Emily and Jess are well-known influencer marketing experts and their agency represents 90+ notable influencers & social talent between its LA and Toronto offices. Shine has worked with brands such as Amazon, REVOLVE, Unilever and L'Oréal on influencer campaigns.

On today's podcast, Emily and Jess discuss

- how to best utilize influencer marketing to scale a business

- the ins and outs of working with an influencer talent agent

- influencer marketing trends and what converts

- influencer marketing in the age of COVID
- BodCon and their work with Jameela Jamil, Sarah Nicole Landry, and Hunter McGrady

For more on Shine check out their website at shinetalentgroup.com or find them on Instagram at @Shine_influencers

For more on Viv and Tash check out:
@acethegrampodcast

@vivconway_

@tastefullytash