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Inner Sircle

By Adam Brown

Strategies, tactics and insights for the Inner Sircle at Sircle Media
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Top 9 Social Media Trends to Prepare for in 2022

Inner SircleJan 05, 2022

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Once again advocating for YouTube Shorts

Once again advocating for YouTube Shorts

On this episode, I am once again advocating for YouTube Shorts.

Mar 28, 202403:22
POV: Influencers and Negotiations

POV: Influencers and Negotiations

On this episode, I talk a little about the current influencer market and how to approach negotiations.

Mar 28, 202404:44
TikTok Engagement (and reach) being down
Mar 11, 202404:27
POV: TikTok Ban
Mar 11, 202404:11
My 2 cents on gauging content performance

My 2 cents on gauging content performance

On this episode, I give my 2 cents on gauging content performance without paid support and just thinking more holistically about the content you put out in general.

Mar 07, 202403:55
Experimenting with Riverside (podcasting platform) and new content platforms in general

Experimenting with Riverside (podcasting platform) and new content platforms in general

On this episode, I am using and talking about Riverside (a podcasting platform) and just talk about always experimenting with new content platforms in general.

Mar 06, 202403:43
Advocating for more utility based content

Advocating for more utility based content

On this episode, I am advocating for more utility based content

Feb 22, 202403:09
POV: Different types of UGC

POV: Different types of UGC

On this episode, I talk about three different levels of UGC and how to think about them.

Feb 15, 202403:60
POV: Importance of Retailer journey content

POV: Importance of Retailer journey content

On this episode, I talk about the importance of Retailer journey content

Feb 07, 202403:03
Why I am bullish on YouTube Shorts!

Why I am bullish on YouTube Shorts!

On this episode, I explain why I am bullish on YouTube Shorts!

Jan 31, 202403:05
POV: Giveaways and Brand Collabs

POV: Giveaways and Brand Collabs

On this episode I break down why I am a fan of give aways and brand collabs. I reference:


  • Gift card-based brand collabs (like this and this) continue to perform well and are a good way to “sweeten the pot” outside of just giving away products + they serve as retail support content and hopefully drive people in-store.

  • Out-of-the-box sweepstakes can be a great way to drive email subscribers in addition to engagement/followers on IG, this Remedy Fall Adventure Sweepstakes brought in 16K email subscribers.

Jan 26, 202403:17
POV :Social content creation is unique, and you should deploy a different creation process.

POV :Social content creation is unique, and you should deploy a different creation process.

On this episode, I talk about how social content creation is unique, and you should deploy a different creation process.

Jan 18, 202405:04
Advocating a Podcast Strategy

Advocating a Podcast Strategy

On this episode, I am advocating a Podcast Strategy

Jan 10, 202404:17
POV on getting involved with LinkedIn in 2024

POV on getting involved with LinkedIn in 2024

On this episode, I provide a POV on getting involved with LinkedIn in 2024

Jan 10, 202404:16
POV: On the importance of strategic reactive and proactive community management in January.

POV: On the importance of strategic reactive and proactive community management in January.

On this episode, I talk about the importance of strategic reactive and proactive community management in January.

Jan 03, 202402:28
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Social Media Marketing in 2024
Jan 03, 202403:28
Update on Instagram Live (and POV on Live in general)
Dec 13, 202302:56
Bullish on YouTube as we go into 2024.

Bullish on YouTube as we go into 2024.

On this episode, I talk about why I am bullish on YouTube as we go into 2024.

Dec 13, 202304:01
A rant about wrong KPIs

A rant about wrong KPIs

On this episode, I go on a rant about wrong KPIs

Dec 06, 202304:27
Tactics to drive sales before EOY

Tactics to drive sales before EOY

On this episode, I recommend some tactics to drive sales before EOY

Dec 06, 202302:57
Social Media KPIs: Should not be focused solely on web traffic.

Social Media KPIs: Should not be focused solely on web traffic.

On this episode, I explain that social media KPIs, should not be focused solely on web traffic. Many people will never transact and perhaps not even want to visit your traditional website. Some will see impressions, remember at Retail, and then try your product.

Remember, awareness, consideration, and trial are the name of the game and that is most often going to happen without a website step.

Nov 30, 202303:60
My POV: PASS on X!

My POV: PASS on X!

On this episode, I provide my POV which is to PASS on X!

Nov 30, 202303:21
Once again advocating for brands to not be so binary with their content.

Once again advocating for brands to not be so binary with their content.

On this episode, once again I am advocating for brands to not be so binary with their content.

Nov 15, 202304:02
Updated POV on Threads (Nov. 2023)

Updated POV on Threads (Nov. 2023)

On this episode, I provide an updated POV on Threads Nov. 2023)

Nov 07, 202303:11
Dont overdo it with your Retailer support content

Dont overdo it with your Retailer support content

On this episode, I encourage brands to not overdue it with their Retailer support content. They definitely should be supporting Retail, but they should try and strike a smart balance.

Nov 07, 202303:60
Updated POV on X, as we roll into 2024.

Updated POV on X, as we roll into 2024.

On this episode, I provide an updated POV on X, as we roll into 2024.

Nov 03, 202302:59
Dont be afraid to repurpose content.

Dont be afraid to repurpose content.

On this episode, I encourage brands to not bee afraid to repurpose content.

Nov 03, 202303:09
Updated POV on TikTok Strategy

Updated POV on TikTok Strategy

On this episode I remind listeners of our updated POV on TikTok Strategy

Oct 26, 202302:60
Advocating for a focus on email

Advocating for a focus on email

On this episode, I am advoacting for a focus on email.

Oct 26, 202303:18
POV: Twitter/X Strategy in 2024

POV: Twitter/X Strategy in 2024

On this episode, I offer my POV on Twitter/X Strategy in 2024

Oct 18, 202303:00
POV on CapCut for Business
Oct 18, 202303:01
Social Media during times of crisis.

Social Media during times of crisis.

On this episode, I offer my take on social media from a brand's POV in a time of crisis.

Oct 11, 202303:46
TikTok’s Experimenting With an Ad-Free Subscription Offering
Oct 03, 202302:27
3 Tactical tips for creating TikToks

3 Tactical tips for creating TikToks

On this episode, I offer 3 Tactical tips for creating TikToks:

1- Using Chat GPT

2- SEO thinking and done in the app rather than externally

3- Batching content and then having that to use or re-purposing videos with slight modifications

Oct 03, 202302:40
POV: Always be experimenting with different content styles!

POV: Always be experimenting with different content styles!

On this episode, I give my POV that brands always should be experimenting with different content styles. Dont just go all in on any one style, because u like one or because data tells you performs. If you do love it and/or the data is promising, that is great and you should lean into it BUT not 100%. Leave some room to always be testing.

Sep 26, 202303:18
POV on how to create recipe content in a more strategic way.

POV on how to create recipe content in a more strategic way.

On this episode, I offer up a POV on how to create recipe content in a more strategic way.

Sep 26, 202302:55
Advocating for brands to go deeper with their community management.

Advocating for brands to go deeper with their community management.

On this episode, I am advocating for brands to go deeper with their community management. Perhaps even going back to comments you have already closed out and rekindling the conversation?

Sep 19, 202303:02
Advocating for brands to repurpose and reuse old content

Advocating for brands to repurpose and reuse old content

On this episode, I am advocating for brands to repurpose and reuse old content

Sep 19, 202302:51
The importance of dual assets and having access to an Art Department

The importance of dual assets and having access to an Art Department

On this episode, I talk about the importance of dual assets and the access to an Art Department

Sep 13, 202302:31
Advocating for front-loading meaningful messaging into your TikTok content

Advocating for front-loading meaningful messaging into your TikTok content

On this episode, I am advocating for front-loading meaningful messaging into your TikTok content

Sep 13, 202302:53
Encouraging brands to rethink their paid social strategy.

Encouraging brands to rethink their paid social strategy.

On this episode, I am encouraging brands to rethink their paid social strategy. All of your paid social dollars should not be in service of DTC. Much of your spend should be focused on getting your social marketing communications in front of the right eyeballs.

Sep 06, 202303:23
Brands should not judge their social media team's performance based on likes and comments.

Brands should not judge their social media team's performance based on likes and comments.

On this episode, I encourage brands to not judge their social media team's performance based on likes and comments.

Sep 06, 202303:29
Post Labor Day is a good time to get aggressive and increase visibility for your brand!

Post Labor Day is a good time to get aggressive and increase visibility for your brand!

On this episode, I talk about how post Labor Day is a good time to get aggressive and increase visibility for your brand!

Aug 29, 202302:54
Lean into TikTok search.

Lean into TikTok search.

On this episode, I encourage brands to lean into TikTok search.

Aug 29, 202303:27
Lean into TikTok Ads and Shop

Lean into TikTok Ads and Shop

On this episode, I am encouraging brands to lean into TikTok Ads and Shop

Aug 22, 202302:39
Advocating for messing around with text based content on Threads, TikTok, and even X!

Advocating for messing around with text based content on Threads, TikTok, and even X!

On this episode, I am advocating for messing around with text based content on Threads, TikTok, and even X!

Aug 22, 202302:54
Encouraging brands to not abandon paid social support.

Encouraging brands to not abandon paid social support.

On this episode, I am encouraging brands to not abandon paid social support. I am seeing some brands who have completely cut off any kind of spend who are then frustrated by the lack of reach, views, engagement, etc. Paid social support (even a nominal amount) goes a long way!

Aug 17, 202303:32
Dont overthink your content SOOO much,

Dont overthink your content SOOO much,

On this episode, I encourage brands to not overthink their content SOOO much. So many brands spend hours and hours on getting everything perfect artistically, rather than focusing more effort on the actual substance of the content. That should be flipped.

Aug 17, 202303:55
Really think about your KPIs (and they are not always your standard ones)

Really think about your KPIs (and they are not always your standard ones)

On this episode, I advocate that brands really think about their KPIs and understand that they are not always your standard ones. If you get certain things out of a campaign that are valuable to your overall approach, it can be a success even if the main or top KPI wasn't achieved. Sometimes, the secondary KPIs are better and make efforts worthwhile.



Aug 09, 202304:14
The Power of UGC Giveaways

The Power of UGC Giveaways

The Power of UGC Giveaways:
Building a community and establishing genuine connections with your audience are the ultimate goals of social media marketing. And when it comes to achieving these objectives, User-Generated Content (UGC) giveaways on Instagram offer the key to unlock the authenticity your brand desires! Let's dive into the reasons why UGC giveaways are not just important but also excel in driving amazing results for your brand on Instagram.

  1. Genuine Connections: In a world where consumers crave authenticity more than ever, UGC giveaways are a breath of fresh air.
  2. Engagement Boost: Drive meaningful interactions. UGC giveaways possess the ability to transform your audience from passive observers to active participants by relating to what they are watching.
  3. Humanizing/Trust: Real faces, real people, real stories. This human element builds a stronger emotional connection between your brand and your audience, ultimately building lasting relationships and brand loyalty.
  4. Brand Awareness: As participants share their contest entries with their followers (make sure you make this one of the rules of your giveaway), your brand message spreads across Instagram. This ripple effect not only attracts new followers but also introduces your brand to potential customers who may have been unaware of your existence.
  5. FOMO: Trigger excitement and urgency. Creating excitement and urgency among users to jump on board and join the giveaway!
  6. Some amazing Sircle UGC Giveaway Examples:


Aug 09, 202302:27