Ace The Gram

Today is our last ever ATG episode We've lost our trademark battle with Instagram and it's time to move onto bigger and better things This is goodbye for now but keep your eyes peeled for our return... it will be new and improved and different Thanks you so much for listening to our podcast, we love you and goodbye x

It's been a big week for tech platforms... Meta is laying off 13% of their staff, Elon is playing havoc with Twitter and Amazon is freezing hiring... Today we talk about everything social media and tech and break down the following topics: - Viv's top 5 takeaways from Odette Barry's PR summit - Viv and Tash's favourite podcasts of 2022 - How brands are using BeReal - How TikTok is planning to pay creators more... TikTok pulse - The Instagram comment pop up helping hateful language - How brands will be able to see influencer's media kits ON creators Instagram profiles - The funniest 'verified' tweets  For more on Tash and Viv check out @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Have you or a friend ever suffered online bullying or harassment? Whether it's personal or directed at your biz... we've developed a list to help you through! Strategies include organisations to reach out to + tools you can utilise to hide comments etc on social media platforms Check out the Harmful Digital Communications act: https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/0063/latest/whole.html   For more on Tash and Viv check out @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Today we talk about something that's been on our radar for a while. We weren't sure whether to give it any air time but we decided to touch on it to talk about the impact it has on those who it targets The convo about this topic starts at 30mins We also cover: - travel hacks to save money + have a better airline experience - "The Playlist" on Netflix about the Spotify story - Profitability - big businesses who aren't profitable... they might surprise you - the best boomer comments on FB   For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Viv is back from the USA and full of marketing inspo she shares with us! We also cover: - why Crocs are marketing icons - Instagram unrolls their scheduling tools - Kayne buys conservative social media platform  - Is Instagram becoming Myspace by having profile page songs? For more check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

We will be back in two weeks!

Today Viv gives us the lowdown on what she learned from the epic GC GGO launch into Aus! The ep covers: - the pros and cons of a launch party - the importance of knowing your intention - what Viv would do if she was to do it again - the stories from the launch party night - tips and tricks for other branded events For more on Viv and Tash check out: - @acethegrampodcast - @vivconway_ - @tastefullytash

It's GGO launch party week in the GC We cover: - Viv's learnings from planning a product launch party - Tasha's tips for a successful product photoshoot - TikTok's latest controversies (Mikayla cancelled from her influencers work hard comments) - Pinned posts on Instagram - Reply to comments on Insta with reels For more on Tash and Viv check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the businesses who 'get it' on social media versus the ones who miss the mark... Today we talk to Amy from Confetti Rebels. Amy is one of the businesses who "get it" She covers: - how and why she started Confetti Rebels - as a female empowerment biz, how she navigates political and social issues - TikTok vs Instagram content - tips for how to be the face of your biz - the keys to real connection with your audience For more on Amy, check out: @confetti_rebels For more on Ace the Gram check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Today we sit down with Torrell Tafa on how he dominates TikTok! With over 400k followers on TikTok and 8m likes, Torrell shares: - how to create better content for Tiktok - the difference in what makes content succeed on Insta vs TikTok - how to make thousands of dollars on "Live" TikTok - how Torrell's social media media strategy has evolved over time - the key to a good TikTok account (posting freq etc) For more on Torrell check out: @torrelltafa @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Learn how to hack your own PR with Odette Barry. Odette Barry is a headline-winning PR mentor, who designed and teaches the popular Hack Your Own PR program, an intimate program designed for small business owners because she knows that every business has a story to tell. In today's episode we cover: - how each business can benefit from PR and why - the secrets to gaining the media's attention... in the right way - top tips for getting your pitch picked - signs to know whether your PR agent is doing a good/bad job For more on Odette check out: https://www.odetteandco.com.au/ For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Ever wanted to hear exactly what's working on Insta these days from Meta themselves? Tash attended a private workshop with Meta for creators hosted by We Are Tenzing. She took notes down of all the top tips to share with you Hear them all today in today's episode. The episode also covers: - an update on our legal battle with Instagram - The physical mail technique to re-engage your online audience - Anna Paul's event For more on Viv and Tash, check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash    

Do you have a service or a personal brand you want to gain traction for on TikTok? This episode features our interview with Jahan Kalantar - Australia's most followed Lawyer We cover: - Jahan's success formula to gain over 9 million likes and 300 thousand followers - What TikTok does for Jahan's brand/reputation - Jahan's tips for other businesses wanting to utilise TikTok Jahan is a Sydney-based solicitor, university lecturer, and entrepreneur who describes himself as a ‘little guy lawyer’.   Check Jahan out on TikTok at: @jahankalantarofficial For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Have you ever tried to get PR for your business?  Today we share the lowdown on how to get PR + we share all the key learnings from our recent Byron Bay business retreat learnings We also cover: - TikTok tips for better videos - The importance of relationship building for new biz/influencers etc - The importance of knowing your "why" in biz - The top paid sport stars on Instagram - The future of live shopping - Victorias secret's response to Jax's song about them For more on Viv and Tash check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Do you need an easy way to create more video content? We give you 3 easy video content hacks in today's ep We also cover: - Recommendations: Maid, Monday, Payoneer, The Split, Georainbolt on TikTok - Insta's new vertical format - Why people are obsessed with TikTok trend "Bamarush" - Insta is copying BeReal - Why teen girls may be developing Tiks after consuming social media  - How to get easy story content for IG For more, check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash  

Is Instagram rolling back their TikTok copycat changes? Find out everything going on in today's episode We also cover: - BeReal: the Instagram rival app  - @gretta's advice for the purpose of a brand's IG page - Andrew Tate and his social media pyramid scheme - @everyone in FB groups For more on Tash and Viv check out @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Is TikTok changing the way we consume news? Find out in today's episode We also cover: - The "first of its kind" social media conduct code rolling out in NZ - Splendour in the mud - Viv's takeaways from the Aus online retailers conference - Reels can now be boosted - Is Instagram harming itself by copying TikTok? - Fast food companies using TikTok for challenges to promote their brands - 

Inflation affecting your bottom line?  Find out how to raise your prices + increase your bond with your community at the same time We also cover: - Inside SHEIN - some shocking statistics... - 3 tips for communicating with influencers more effectively - Meta's new messenger/Insta payments coming For more check out: @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

In today's episode we cover the answer to this question +: - Elon's Twitter deal falling through - why LinkedIn is under-utilised - our top TV, movie and life recommendations For more on Tash and Viv check out @acethegrampodcast @vivconway_ @tastefullytash

Due to a couple of wee unforeseen circumstances there is no episode today We are so sorry and will be back next week! Miss you already! x