by holly | Jan 8, 2026 | Strategy
For most small businesses, social media does not fail because of lack of effort. It fails because of lack of structure. Owners know social media is important for growth, visibility, and credibility. They post when they can, experiment with ideas, and try to stay...
by holly | Nov 27, 2025 | Industry, Strategy
You’ve probably seen the ad: “If we don’t get your content one million views in 30 days, you don’t pay.” It sounds bold. Risk-free. Maybe even revolutionary. But here’s the catch; they never said organic views. Paid ads can rack up a million scroll-by impressions in...
by holly | Nov 20, 2025 | Industry, Strategy
When Fear Spreads, Focus Wins At Monarch Social Media, we’re hearing a familiar pattern: business owners are becoming cautious. And that’s understandable. The headlines are constant, the layoffs sound alarming, and the message online is clear: cut back, protect cash,...
by holly | Nov 13, 2025 | Strategy
Before you sign up for the next “AI-powered solution” that promises to fix your marketing problems, try this test. Ask five people what they do when they land on a website and a chatbot greets them instead of a human. Most will say the same thing: it feels cold,...
by holly | Nov 6, 2025 | Strategy
An organic social media case study in building brand trust before conversion Most brands want to measure success too early. They launch, post a few times, then rush to ask, “Where are the sales?” At Monarch, we see this every day. Founders look for sales ROI before...
by holly | Oct 30, 2025 | Strategy
It’s Halloween, so let’s talk about ghosts. The kind that don’t float through haunted houses, but creep into your business when you least expect it. We’re talking about ghosting your audience. If your posting is inconsistent, your brand doesn’t just “take a break.” It...