In this quick 5-minute episode, Maddie dives into her favorite Substacks. You know, the newsletters that are actually worth opening (and reading). If you're new to joining Substack, are thinking of joining, or are looking for new ones to follow, these are a few 'subscribes' for you can't miss.

Links Mentioned:

Link In bIo

https://www.milkkarten.net/

Frugal Chic

https://substack.com/@miamcgrath

Quiet Growth Chronicles

https://substack.com/@hannahbay

Nine To Vogue

https://substack.com/@ninetovogue

Red Lips Never Lie

https://maddiedigan729756.substack.com/

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In this episode, we share why we restructured a social media management client's package. Nothing was technically wrong, but nothing was truly growing either. We were managing Instagram consistently for a luxury design firm. Engagement was fine. Content was going out. But results were stagnant, and we had to ask ourselves: Are we actually helping?

Tune in if you're ready to talk packages, SMM client retention, and everything in between.

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Marketing doesn’t have to be loud to be effective. In this episode, we unpack the slow marketing movement — why it works, who it’s best for, and how focusing on fewer, more intentional content pieces can lead to deeper connections and long-term growth. Just because you're a social media marketer, doesn't mean you have to chase trends, create quick content, or be stuck on a platform after hours that isn't serving you anymore.

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Branding is more than aesthetics, and in this episode of Hashtag Managed, we’re joined by Sophia of Sophia El’Rae Agency to unpack what it really takes to build a brand that feels aligned, intentional, and authentic.

We talk with Sophia about how she helps clients uncover the deeper story behind their brand before jumping into visuals or content, how to create content that feels true to who you are in a trend-driven world, and how to determine what your business actually needs versus what you think you need. If your brand feels out of sync or your content isn’t landing like it used to, this episode is a must-listen.

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We’re continuing our cycle syncing series, and this episode is all about the ovulation phase. Maddie walks through the exact tasks she prioritizes in her social media manager world during the ovulation phase, plus how leaning into this energy has changed the way she works, creates, and shows up for clients.

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In this episode of Hashtag Managed, we’re breaking down the brands on our radar in 2026 and why their marketing is actually working.

From strategy to community-building and branding, we’re unpacking what’s cutting through the social media noise. If you're ready for examples of creative angles and campaigns, this episode is for you.

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From red carpet moments turned memes to brands scrambling to stay relevant, we’re breaking down how social media managers tap into award season culture. Should brands jump on viral memes? Where’s the line between clever and cringe? And how do celebrity reputation and ethical issues change the conversation? This episode is your guide to participating in pop culture without becoming the brand everyone side-eyes.

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Jessica shares a big life update — moving to Denver. In this episode, we go a little off-topic from marketing, but very on-topic for real life. We’re talking about adult friendships from states away and how to navigate long-distance friendships.

Whether you’re navigating a friendship breakup, figuring out how to maintain a long-distance best friendship in your 30s, trying to find your community, or you just moved to a new city and feel like you’re starting from scratch, this conversation is for you!

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If your content approval process is feels stressful, always held up, or just unorganized as a social media freelancer, this quick 5-minute episode is here to help. We walk through our social media content approval process and how to ensure your process is actually respected by clients. Tune in!

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When sales dip, the knee-jerk reaction is almost always the same from clients: “We need to post more.” But more reels, more content, and more ideas don't equal sales. They equal noise.

In this episode, we’re breaking down why posting more content rarely fixes low sales. Low sales usually aren’t a content problem. They’re a clarity, positioning, or offer problem. Tune in and learn how to navigate this as a social media manager.

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