Starting off season 2 with a bang 💥 For this first episode of the new season of esm², I was honored to interview Valerie Boldrin, Senior Director of Communications at the one and only Gympass. An absolute well of knowledge, Valerie tells all about Gympass' social media strategy and how they are able to connect and engage both with businesses and prospective consumers through their social channels. If you love social media and wellbeing at work, this episode will not disappoint! Check out @gympass on Instagram once you're done listening! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Here it is: my interview with the amazing Bella Foxwell, freelance Instgram Strategist with an impressive background in agency work, who decided to go it alone 7 years ago and has never looked back. Bella is a total guru when it comes to Instagram, from strategy building to quality Reels - and this episode is jam packed with juicy tips which you can (and should) apply to your own accounts. Find Bella on Instagram via @thedoorsofldn (https://www.instagram.com/thedoorsofldn/?hl=en) or @bellafoxwell (https://www.instagram.com/bellafoxwell/?hl=en). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Tomorrow I’ll be releasing a brand new episode of esm² - an interview with the amazing Bella Foxwell, freelance Instgram Strategist with an impressive background in agency work, who decided to go it alone 7 years ago and has never looked back!  Bella is also the human behind @thedoorsofldn (https://www.instagram.com/thedoorsofldn/?hl=en), which I urge you to check out while awaiting tomorrow’s episode! You can also search for Bella via her business account on Instagram which is @bellafoxwell (https://www.instagram.com/bellafoxwell/?hl=en). The content you’ll find there should put you in the mood to be inspired. So switch on your alerts for esm² on your favourite listening platform, and/or subscribe to our newsletter to get notified of new episodes and relevant, expert blog posts, directly in your inbox, every single week. Stay tuned and I’ll catch you tomorrow on esm²! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Ever wished you could shop for your new car on Instagram or Facebook?  Well, the truth is you can!  But not without the help of some expert marketing and a passion for the automotive industry, in the shape of MyGuest - the digital agency based in Brussels, specializing in automotive. These guys are real experts in their game! I had the opportunity to talk to Rob Van Loock, Sales and Account Manager for MyGuest, and wasn't disappointed with the tips and stories he had to share. Listen up 🎧 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

With TikTok increasing in popularity, a lot of people are wondering if the platform can be monetized. Creators on the platform are asking if they can make money from their videos. The simple answer is yes. Similar to other platforms like Instagram and YouTube, TikTok can be monetized. While TikTok doesn't have an established system for making money from your videos, there are still several strategies you can use to make money on the platform. In this episode, I tell you 6 ways to make money on TikTok. So what are you waiting for? This episode was adapted from our blog post (https://esm2.iconosquare.com/blog/how-to-make-money-on-tiktok?utm_source=podcast)  (credit: Marvellous Aham-Adi) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Aaron Bisman, Vice President of the Sesame Workshop at Sesame Street, in charge of audience development. Aaron is extremely articulate when it comes to the values and mission behind the global non-profit organisation that is Sesame Street.  Walk away from this episode with some incredible inspiration on communicating efficiently and considerately with a loyal community of fans and followers on social media. If you're interested in being interviewed for the esm² podcast, get in touch with me directly via emily@iconosquare.com. Enjoy! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

If you use filters on Instagram Stories or Reels, or if you're thinking about it, this short episode will convince you that it's definitely a good idea! Find the infographic linked to this episode right here (https://www.notion.so/iconosquare/Infographic-aa1957bea5d041e9a9c8d40eb2cfe036). In collaboration with Filter Maker (https://filtermaker.fr/) 🤩 Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

LinkedIn is just like an online CV - right? Er... wrong! There are many uses for LinkedIn, and Stéphane Couleaud, CEO of Webmecanik knows them all. A real LinkedIn growth hacker, Stéphane walks me through his personal uses for the platform, and shares his secret tips along the way! Think you know all there is to know about this 20 year-old platform? Don't speak too soon...! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Any idea how to select the right influencers to help market your brand effectively? Thinking a little nudge in the right direction wouldn't go amiss? Joël Gaudeul is CRO at Hivency and I was lucky enough to be able to ask him all the questions you'd probably have asked him yourself... I hope! If you're considering taking the plunge into the sea of social media influencers, listen to this episode first. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

No matter what products or services you offer to your clients, it’s likely that you have competitors in the market who also hope for the attention of the same audience. Modern customers have too many choices, so they always buy from brands they trust. As a result, it’s no wonder that 87% of people check out customer testimonials when choosing a business. Customer testimonials can truly affect the purchase decision. Find out how to collect them efficiently in a fun way in this episode!  Check out the original blog post by Val Razo just here (https://blog.iconosquare.com/how-to-get-more-customer-testimonials-on-instagram?utm_source=podcastics). Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.