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What I 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 vs. What I 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 in the Last 10 Months! 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 7,000 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬! I'm incredibly thankful for this journey and the lessons I’ve gathered along the way. Here's a quick reflection on what I’ve learned and missed in the past few months. 👉 What I’ve Missed → Underestimating how important DMs are for growth → Overlooking the power of storytelling in posts → Not reaching out enough to potential collaborators → Posting without a strategy, which leads to missed reach 👉 What I’ve Learned → Genuine engagement boosts visibility and credibility → Consistency is key to building a strong network → Sharing value consistently earns trust from your audience → Consistency beats perfection; show up every day 👉 Advice for You → Be authentic & share your true thoughts and experiences → Engage with others as It can lead to unexpected opportunities → Don't hesitate to experiment with content types. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey! Here’s to many more connections and insights ahead! Connect Asad Nazir

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗔 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧'𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 📈 When my client came to me, they felt stuck—despite consistent posting, their audience engagement was barely a trickle. They were pouring time and effort into content but not seeing the interaction they hoped for. After diving into their strategy, we identified one thing missing: genuine conversations. They were focused on delivering content but not sparking discussions. So, we switched gears and implemented a plan that revolved around listening, engaging, and showing up consistently. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁? A post that gathered over 200 comments! But it wasn’t just the numbers that made this a win—it was the shift in their approach that turned their page into a thriving community. Instead of simply posting, they started creating spaces for their audience to share, interact, and feel heard. They learned that true engagement isn’t about being flashy or chasing likes; it’s about cultivating connections and showing genuine interest in their followers. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻? Real engagement grows when you listen, respond, and build conversations that matter. 📣 Seeing them create this transformation was a proud moment for me. It shows what can happen when you take the time to engage with authenticity. Ready to make that shift too? Drop me a DM, and let’s build something real. 🚀

Don’t decide your topic’s a dud just because your first post on it flops. If you think it’s relevant to your work, goals, and audience - you’re probably right. Try different things: - Come at the idea from 5 different angles. - Change up word choice, formats + imagery. - Tailor your engagement and post times to nurture the conversation. - Get out of your head and have a conversation with someone about it. Trust your gut + give it a real chance.

𝗗𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟳 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 📈 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦: Commit to posting once a day for the next 7 days. Here’s what might surprise you: 1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Sharing ideas, insights, or even questions can make you feel more connected and valuable to your network. 2. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Each post, no matter how small, is a chance for you to be seen, remembered, and recognized. 3. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Sharing content creates engagement, and engagement leads to new connections and opportunities. 4. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 – The feedback, comments, and interactions can teach you a lot about your industry, audience, and even yourself. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘁 "𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁" 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. #LinkedInChallenge #PersonalBranding #VisibilityMatters #LinkedInTips #ProfessionalGrowth #EngagementBoost #NetworkingTips #ContentCreation #ConfidenceBoost #PostWithPurpose

I don't know about anyone else, but the first 3 months of this year have been quite a ride. In honor of Q1 here is a reflection on my personal growth and professional insights. - 🔶 Strategic Marketing Insights: Beyond the data and analytics, I've learned that strategic marketing is about understanding people -their desires, fears, and aspirations. It's about connecting on a human level. - 🔶 Film Background as a Superpower: My love for film has become my secret weapon. It blesses me with the true art skill of storytelling that goes beyond a tv screen; its the heartbeat of marketing. I've learned to embrace this fusion of art and strategy. - 🔶 Event Management: A Symphony of Details: Planning events is like composing music. Every detail must be strategic and in sync -the venue, the timing, the ambiance all matters. I've fine-tuned my ability to orchestrate memorable experiences. - 🔶 PR: Navigating Storms with Grace: Public relations is not just crisis management; it's about building bridges. I've learned that authenticity and empathy are my strongest tools. - 🔶 Industry Love and Lifelong Learning: The entertainment, fashion, and music industries are my playground. But more than that, I've embraced the joy of continuous learning. Curiosity fuels my growth. As I step into Q2, I carry not only skills but also a deeper understanding of myself. Here's to growth, resilience, and the unwritten chapters ahead! 🚀 #personalgrowth #marketinginsights #lifelonglearner

🎯 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 🎯 Why should your target audience follow you when they AREN'T in decision-making mode? This is the game-changer, folks. Whether you're: - Entering new markets - Attracting right-fit customers - Recruiting top talent - Engaging field personnel You need a compelling reason for people to stick around. Here's how we do it: - Humor 😂 - Storytelling 📚 - Inspiration 💡 - Novel industry insights 🧠 - Memes (yes, really!) 🎭 Remember: Entertaining content = more tune-ins = earned commercials. Don't just create content. Create reasons to follow. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝? 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬! 👇

It’s not just about the gear; it’s about the intention behind every shot. 🎥✨ With each project, the goal is always the same: capture moments that matter and tell stories that resonate with the right audienceIt’s not just about the gear; it’s about the intention behind every shot. 🎥✨ With each project, the goal is always the same: capture moments that matter and tell stories that resonate with the right audience.

I lost half my reach in one month. Five years into my business, I made a bold decision: I pivoted. It felt like the right move. But here’s what happened: My engagement dropped by 50%. My reach was cut in half. I had a choice: panic and go back to what was safe, or embrace the discomfort and move forward. Here’s what I did instead: 1. I leaned into storytelling. I crafted stories that made my audience feel seen, inspired, and understood. 2. I focused on connection. I actively connected with people who aligned with my new direction and find value in my content. 3. I stayed visible. Even when the numbers were low, I kept creating. I knew that results come through showing up. Period. The result? My engagement didn’t just recover - it became more meaningful. I am building an audience that resonating deeply with my new direction. And I feel more connected to my work than ever before. Your audience needs more than just advice: Education without emotion doesn’t stick. P.S: When you pivot, double down on the stories that pull people in.

In today’s media landscape, diversity reigns supreme. The customer journey has evolved into a mosaic of choices and pathways, emphasizing the importance of being where our audience is. Recent insights reveal a fascinating trend: nearly 60% of consumers in surveyed markets engage with a brand six or more times before embracing something new*. It suggests a desire for deeper understanding and connection, much like the careful steps one takes in building a friendship. While the temptation to spread our message far and wide is real, the smart move is to focus. It’s about identifying those channels where we can make a real impact and create genuine connections. By crafting content that genuinely addresses their needs and interests, we foster a stronger bond with our audience. By honing in on the unique ways our customers interact with media, we’re not just reaching out; we’re resonating. It’s about making each connection count, building relationships that are as meaningful as they are lasting.

One of our core values at Mix+Shine is curiosity. It's the spark that ignites creativity and pushes us to explore new possibilities. Curiosity drives us to constantly ask "What if?" and seek fresh insights. It encourages us to dig deeper, challenge assumptions, and uncover those unique marketing angles others miss. Our curiosity motivates us to go beyond the surface because that's where we discover untapped ideas.💡 What sparks your curiosity in the marketing world? Share your thoughts below - we're all ears! 👇