S2. EP.24 - Navigating The Social Media Landscape: Insights from Entrepreneur Liah Yoo, A Moment Episode
Aug 22, 2023
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Entrepreneur Liah Yoo shares wisdom on navigating the world of social media, emphasizing the importance of focus and doubling down on strengths. They explore the dynamics of paid social media advertising and why organic growth is still vital. The podcast also discusses the challenges of staying relevant as a content creator and the effectiveness of paid social and influencer marketing.
Focusing on a specific platform as a content creator is crucial to building a loyal audience and consistent presence.
Paid social media marketing has become less effective and more expensive, emphasizing the importance of organic growth and understanding the audience.
Deep dives
The Importance of Focusing on a Specific Platform
Leah Yu, a content creator and founder of Crave Beauty, emphasizes the importance of focusing on a specific platform as a content creator. She acknowledges that while it can be tempting to be present on multiple platforms to stay relevant, it is crucial to have a primary platform and double down on it. By focusing on one platform, content creators can create a consistent presence and build a loyal audience. Leah shares her personal experience of trying to be on TikTok, even though she knew it wasn't her strength, instead of using that time to create more content on YouTube. She advises content creators to resist the temptation of spreading themselves too thin and to strategically invest their time in their chosen platform.
The Decline of Effectiveness and Rising Costs of Paid Social Media
Leah Yu discusses her experimentation with paid social media marketing. She explains that initially, investing in paid social was effective and helped businesses grow rapidly, citing examples like Glossier and other direct-to-consumer brands. However, she highlights that after the iOS update and privacy concerns, paid social media marketing became both ineffective and expensive. Leah shares that the previous success of investing in Google and Facebook ads declined, and the return on investment decreased. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on organic growth, understanding and learning the audience, rather than relying solely on paid social media marketing.
We're back with another moment episode of "It Takes a Village to Raise an Entrepreneur." Today, we're offering you a peek into Ep. 15: From Influencer to Brand Founder: The Inspiring Journey of Liah Yoo and Krave Beauty. In this moment, Liah shares her wisdom on tackling the world of social media. The platforms are many, the choices are abundant, and the conversation never ends—whether you're creating content or consuming it. We touch on the importance of focus, the power of doubling down on your strengths, and why sometimes less is more. We also explore the intriguing dynamics of paid social media advertising and why organic growth continues to be a powerhouse strategy in the ever-evolving landscape.
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