Make the Most of Fall Marketing: Ideas for September Through December

by Sommer Poquette | Sep 22, 2025 | Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Social Media Tips

Fall is the perfect time to connect with your audience. September 22 marks the official start of fall, and the season runs until December 21. That’s three months to embrace the changing seasons and refresh your marketing efforts. Here are some ideas you can put...

From Idea to Post: My Process for Creating Social Media Content

by Maggie Grant | Aug 6, 2025 | Instagram Marketing, Small Business, Social Media Tips, Target Market, TikTok

Let’s be real: my brain is in overdrive 99% of the time. Ideas? Constant. Focus? Questionable. Structure? It’s a work in progress. My creative process isn’t neat, color-coded, or Pinterest-worthy. It’s scribbled notes, sudden inspiration, and jumping from one idea to...

What I learned in my First Month at a Marketing Agency

by Maggie Grant | Jul 29, 2025 | KRS-News, Marketing Strategy, Small Business

Interning can be scary… unless you’re at Keep It Real Social. It’s a job where I not only learn about marketing, but also get to use the creative skills I already bring to the table. Uh, score! What I love about marketing is how many passions fit under one umbrella:...

Social Media: The Top of Your Marketing Funnel

by Sommer Poquette | Feb 19, 2025 | Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Social Media Tips

Many business owners believe that social media alone is the key to solving all their marketing challenges. If they post on Facebook, clients will come flocking. If only it were that simple. While social media is a powerful tool, it represents just the top of your...

Summertime Content Inspiration for Small Business

by Sommer Poquette | May 13, 2024 | Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Facebook Marketing, Instagram Marketing, Small Business

Summer is on its way, and to help small businesses get a jumpstart on their social media planning, we’re thrilled to present a guide to upcoming summertime holidays and celebration days. We include suggested hashtags, innovative social media content ideas, and...

Locking Down Your Digital Presence: Preventing Social Media Hacks

by Sommer Poquette | Mar 25, 2024 | Facebook Marketing, Online-Reputation-Management, Small Business

In an era where digital presence is intertwined with business success, the rise of social media hacking poses a significant threat to small businesses. With every passing day, the digital landscape sees an alarming increase in the number of hacking attempts, directly...