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The social media marketing podcast for busy professionals who want strategic, sustainable growth, not just more followers. Hosted by Emma Tessler, founder and CEO of Ninety Five Media, this show breaks down what's actually working in digital marketing right now. From Instagram strategy and content marketing systems to algorithm updates and lead generation, Emma shares the behind-the-scenes strategies you need to know in order to see an ROI from your marketing today. No fluff. No chasing trends for the sake of it. Just proven marketing strategies and actionable steps you can implement immediately. New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday!

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November 4, 2026Episode 31923 min

319. Want More Q4 Sales? Stop Chasing New Customers

In Q4, most brands are focused on attracting new buyers. But constantly prioritizing customer acquisition over retention could mean overlooking one of your most profitable opportunities for growth. In this episode, Emma breaks down why customer retention (rather than acquisition) deserves a bigger role in your Q4 marketing strategy. You'll learn how to turn existing customers into repeat buyers and how to use purchase history to create more personalized marketing, reposition products for holiday gifting, and give loyal customers new reasons to shop without new launches. You'll also learn why a happy customer isn't automatically a repeat customer and how to plan for a second purchase before the first one even happens. Because a successful holiday season is about turning those purchases into lasting customer relationships. Listen in as Emma explains: Why customer retention can be more profitable than acquiring new customers How personalized marketing can turn existing customers into holiday shoppers How to turn Black Friday buyers into loyal, long-term customers And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 28, 2026Episode 31827 min

318. Why Your "Valuable" Content Isn't Converting Into Customers

What if all that educational content you're creating is actually preventing your audience from buying? You've been told that social media content needs to provide value, but somewhere along the way, value started to mean education and you might be left wondering why your audience isn't converting. In this episode, Emma challenges the idea that teaching is the most valuable thing your content can do. You'll learn why a content strategy that relies on education can train your audience to see you as a free resource, not a solution. You'll also learn the difference between creating content that informs and content that creates desire, builds trust, demonstrates expertise, and shows your audience why your product or service is exactly what they've been looking for. Listen in as Emma explains: Why educational content isn't always the most valuable content How constant teaching can position your brand as a resource, not a solution Why emotional storytelling inspires more action than logical explanations And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 21, 2026Episode 31733 min

317. Four Reasons Your Marketing Isn't Driving Sales (And How to Fix Them)

What if your marketing efforts aren't the reason your sales are slowing down? When leads are down, revenue is slipping, or conversions aren't happening, it's easy to assume your marketing strategy needs an overhaul. But more content, more followers, and more ad spend won't necessarily fix the real problem. In this episode, Emma breaks down the four places your marketing and sales funnel might be losing potential customers, and how to identify what's actually holding you back. From visibility and messaging problems to weak offers and missed sales opportunities, you'll learn why understanding the entire customer journey is essential before making another marketing change. You'll also learn how specific messaging can make your content more compelling, why increasing website traffic won't solve a conversion problem, and how stronger sales processes and consistent follow-ups can turn existing leads into paying customers. Listen in as Emma explains: How to identify where your marketing and sales funnel is breaking down Why more visibility won't fix messaging that doesn't resonate Why your sales process and follow-ups matter just as much as marketing And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 19, 2026Episode 31617 min

316. "Posting in the Moment" Isn't a Marketing Strategy

It's possible that the idea of having a content calendar could sound limiting to your creativity, but what if it's actually the very thing giving you MORE freedom? Posting when you feel inspired often sounds ideal. You grab your phone, share exactly what's on your mind, and create something that feels timely and authentic. But building an entire content strategy around those moments of inspiration can quickly backfire. In this episode, Emma challenges the idea that your best content needs to be created and published in real time. You'll learn why relying on inspiration puts unnecessary pressure on content creation, how a strategic content calendar can actually create more space for spontaneous ideas, and why your audience likely needs more information than whatever you naturally feel inspired to discuss. The goal isn't to eliminate in-the-moment content, it's to stop depending on it. Listen in as Emma explains: Why posting in the moment is harder to sustain than it seems How a content calendar can actually create more creative freedom How to balance strategic planning with spontaneous content creation And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 14, 2026Episode 30121 min

315. How Product Brands Can Make Q4 Their Highest Revenue Quarter

Q4 could be your product brand's biggest revenue quarter, but only if your marketing is ready for it. Between holiday gifting, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and increased buying intent, product brands have a massive opportunity to drive sales during the final months of the year. But to make the most of it, you need to do more than just post your products. In this episode, Emma breaks down four Q4 marketing strategies designed specifically for product-based businesses. You'll learn why your offer calendar needs to come before your content calendar, how to market products around specific recipients and occasions, and why your proven bestsellers deserve even more attention during your highest-stakes selling season. You'll also learn how gifting can introduce your products to an entirely new audience. These strategies will help you simplify buying decisions, maximize existing demand, and turn holiday shoppers and gift recipients into customers who keep coming back. Listen in as Emma explains: Why your Q4 offer calendar should come before your content calendar How recipient-focused messaging can make holiday purchasing decisions easier Why proven bestsellers deserve your biggest push And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media : Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 12, 2026Episode 31426 min

314. The 4 Q4 Marketing Strategies Every Service Provider Needs

Q4 is not just for the product brands. While Black Friday deals, holiday gifting, and product promotions tend to dominate the conversation this time of year, service providers have just as much opportunity to generate new business during Q4. You may just need a different strategy. In this episode, Emma breaks down four Q4 marketing strategies specifically designed for service providers. You'll learn how to sell the results your prospects want in Q1 before the new year arrives, create content for people who keep saying they'll "deal with it next year," and turn an entire year of client work into powerful proof. You'll also learn why discounting your services might not be the best way to create urgency during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you're a service provider looking for better end-of-year strategies, these will help you turn Q4 into an opportunity to fill your 2027 pipeline. Listen in as Emma explains: How to sell Q1 results before January hits Why procrastination can help you make the most of Q4 content Why marketing your capacity is better than discounting your services And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 7, 2026Episode 31323 min

313. October 2026 Monthly Marketing Updates: Meta Makes a Change to Links, YouTube Personalizes Product Tags, and the State of AI Writing on LinkedIn

If there's one constant with social media, it's that it's always changing. And some of the biggest updates in October 2026 could completely change how your audience moves from content to conversion. In this month's marketing updates, Emma breaks down five platform changes worth paying attention to as you build your Q4 strategy and look ahead to 2027. Meta is testing major changes to how businesses can use links across Instagram and Facebook, including putting some high-demand features behind a subscription. Meanwhile, YouTube is experimenting with smarter product tagging based on individual viewer behavior. You'll also hear about new data around creator-led Instagram collaborations and why putting a recognizable face behind your brand could become even more important. Finally, LinkedIn is changing its approach to AI-generated content with a new Proofreader tool designed to improve posts without replacing the writer's original voice. From paid platform features to creator-led content and more intentional AI use, these October updates point toward a larger marketing shift to reduce friction and stay relevant. Listen in as Emma explains: How Meta's changing link features could impact social media conversions Why YouTube is personalizing product tags based on viewer behavior How creator-led collaborations are changing the way brands build trust Why LinkedIn is shifting away from AI writing toward AI proofreading And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

October 5, 2026Episode 31226 min

312. Is Your Brand Forgettable?

If you're creating plenty of content but no one remembers what your brand stands for, more content isn't the answer. Simply showing up and posting doesn't make your marketing memorable. What separates recognizable brands from forgettable ones is a strong point of view: a set of beliefs your audience consistently associates with the way you think and work. In this episode, Emma breaks down how to identify the beliefs already living inside your business and turn them into the foundation of your content strategy. You'll learn why a strong point of view doesn't require controversy, how to connect your beliefs back to your core offer, and why repeating the same ideas is essential for building brand recognition. You'll also learn how to deepen the ideas you already believe in and communicate them across different formats. Listen in as Emma explains: Why more content won't fix a forgettable brand message How to uncover the beliefs that make your brand distinct Why repeating core ideas builds stronger brand recognition And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

September 30, 2026Episode 31116 min

311. Don't Make This Common Q4 Marketing Mistake

Your Q4 marketing shouldn't leave your audience wondering what happened to the brand they followed all year. Every holiday season, brands that spent months building a recognizable voice, visual identity, and point of view suddenly replace it all with discounts, urgency, and nonstop promotional content. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Emma breaks down how to create a Q4 marketing strategy that sells while protecting the brand identity you've spent the year building. You'll learn why brand recognition can become a major advantage during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, how to layer promotions onto your existing messaging (instead of letting discounts become the entire strategy), and why your past marketing data should guide your holiday campaigns. You'll also learn the three questions to ask before launching your next Q4 campaign so your content remains recognizable, relevant, and aligned. Because when everyone else gets louder, consistency might be exactly what helps your brand stand out. Listen in as Emma explains: Why brand consistency stays valuable during noisy Q4 campaigns How to promote holiday offers without abandoning your core messaging Why familiarity helps turn year-round brand recognition into Q4 sales And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

September 28, 2026Episode 31017 min

310. Being In Customer Conversations will Give You Your Best Marketing Ideas

Your next great marketing idea might already be sitting in a sales call, customer email, or Slack message. In this episode, we're breaking down why customer conversations are one of your most valuable sources of marketing intelligence, and how to actually use them. You'll learn why specific customer language creates stronger content, how growing companies accidentally fall into generic messaging, and why marketing needs a direct line to sales, customer service, and the broader customer experience. You'll also learn simple ways to build that feedback loop without adding another complicated process to your business. Because instead of guessing what your audience wants to hear, your marketing should reflect what they're already asking, thinking, and saying. Listen in as Emma explains: Why some of the best content ideas come from customer conversations How a disconnected marketing team can lead to generic, ineffective messaging Why customer objections are valuable data for stronger marketing content And much, much more! 🔗Links & Resources: Ready to get your time back + outsource your social media? Inquire about our Social Media Management service here: ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry Need some help getting back on track? Turn your social media into a growth engine with the Marketing Growth Blueprint: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/marketing-growth-blueprint Just because you haven't seen results yet doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Want to find out what's holding you back? Get a FREE Social Media Health Check: https://courses.ninetyfivemedia.co/social-media-health-check Connect with Ninety Five Media: Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media