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Welcome back!

This week we have some cool new features coming to Instagram, some new features for Instagram Stories, a TikTok marketing guide (official from TikTok) that should have overlapping Reels tips, and more!

This week's news:

• I just started a FREE social media coaching community with weekly webinars and sessions
• Instagram adding GAMES you can play during Instagram Live?
• I'm hosting a free social media Q&A for all content creators with Creative Mornings
• The new Instagram creator marketplace can connect you directly with brands to work with
• How to crush it with livestreaming podcast episode (Spotify | Apple Podcast)
• Want to know if the news sources you're quoting are legit? Read this infographic​
• 5 easy content ideas you can post next week (scroll to the bottom)

Join my FREE social media coaching community: The Stellar Strategy Circle

100% free forever, I plan to use this community to offer weekly webinars that are all about teaching you how to up your social media game. I've already got some action packed sessions planned for the month of March so sign up here so you can attend.​

Instagram pushing more users to use and watch IG Live with new "game" features

Instagram is trying out some cool new stuff to jazz up your live-streams on the app. Now, some live broadcasters can pick a game to play with viewers during their stream. Read about it here.​

I'm hosting a free social media Q&A for "frustrated content creators"

It's going to a one-hour "ask all questions" session and it's completely free. Only 1000 spots available so sign up here.​

Want to work with brands? Or are you a brand looking for creators? Instagram will pair you together

Instagram has rolled out the Instagram Creator Marketplace to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Japan, India and Brazil (was already in the US). It's a way for Instagram to pair up brands and creators to work together. Read about it from Meta here.​

Wondering if the news sources you're quoting online or in your content are legit? Read this infographic.

This infographic by the team at News Literacy Project breaks down important steps to follow to check if the news you're finding online is legit. Read it here.​

Are you terrified of going Live on Instagram? Let's fix that.

I know that going Live is a huge fear for many content creators, but it's also one of the best things you can do for your personal brand! We recorded a new episode of the Creator Juice podcast specifically for how to face your fears and crush it with livestreaming.

Click to listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcast​

Now here's what you can post next week:

-Share a hobby/interest of yours that also helps you be better at your business.

-Create a challenge for something your followers should try to do for every day of the new month (March).

-Remind your followers about your products/services and show the steps it takes to sign up/buy them!

-Share a new app you’ve been using and ask your audience if they’ve tried it before.

-Friday March 1st is Employee Appreciation Day: Introduce your team or employees and state what you appreciate.

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