community building

Behind the Call: What Meta Taught Me About "Trials," Edits, and Smarter Reels

Behind the Call: What Meta Taught Me About "Trials," Edits, and Smarter Reels

Nothing will boost your creator confidence like a Meta rep opening a call with: “So… how did you crack the code?” In this behind-the-scenes recap, I break down what Meta shared about the Edits app, trending Reels, real-time analytics, captions and “safe zones,” and why their best practice mirrors my own Instagram Trials Theory: test first, learn fast, and only then scale what works—without burning out or begging for likes.

The Secret to a Lasting Event Isn't Marketing - It's Belonging

The Secret to a Lasting Event Isn't Marketing - It's Belonging

Discover how Western Insights Media helped the Oregon Jamboree create a lasting legacy through the Pacific Northwest Stompeders - a fan engagement campaign for the 30th Anniversary that turned into a five-state movement and a blueprint for building community through events.