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Muse News is for creators, bloggers, and creative online business owners who want to grow their email list while building their personal brands online.

In case you're new here (or if you haven't checked an email from me in a while), hi! I'm Brittany Verlenich.โ€‹

I'm a content strategist, social media, total marketing nerd - and the host of the Social Media Magic podcast.โ€‹

Let's get to this week's edition of the Muse News! ๐Ÿชž๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ

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๐Ÿ“… Happening Now for Busy Bloggers & Business Owners

  • โ€‹Teacher Seller Summit: Get Your Free Preview Pass Ticket!โ€‹
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    This is the conference that Lauren Fulton from the Rebranded Teacher is putting on!! Go get your free preview pass.
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  • The Profitable Part-Time Blogger opens later this month!โ€‹
    This isn't my course, it's actually my friend Nina's course. It'll be open to register April 21st-25th - so if starting, growing, or monetizing a blog is in your sites for this year, put it in your budget and on your calendar!
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  • โ€‹Results Week is THIS WEEK! Come get content done for you for FREE.โ€‹
    Every day, I'm going to be showing you how to recycle, reduce, reuse, and repost your existing posts - so you can eventually build a bank of evergreen content. And not just for social media!
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    Yesterday, I wrote a blog post in less than in hour for a TPT seller (and it was GOOD!!)
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    โžก๏ธ Watch yesterday's session HERE for free through Sunday, April 20thโ€‹

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โœ‚๏ธ Quick Win Snippet for Sellers

Want more reach this week without making anything new?

Letโ€™s get scrappy.

Instead of creating a new Reel, reformat one youโ€™ve already made!

You donโ€™t need a new idea - just a new angle.

โœ” Change the first hook text to ask a question instead of making a statement
โœ” Re-record the voiceover with a new script or tone
โœ” Add new captions with bold keywords (especially if you're trying to get found via search!)
โœ” Swap out the cover image and re-upload it to Instagram or try it as a YouTube Short

Quick win: A small tweak = a fresh post. Most people never even saw your first version anyway!

โ€‹โ€‹This is exactly what you'll be learning about this week for Results Week.โ€‹

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We'll be at this link today through Friday at:

  • 5pm Pacific
  • 6pm Mountain
  • 7pm Central
  • 8pm Eastern

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Hi, Reader!

This weekโ€™s podcast episode might be my favorite one yet.

Because Iโ€™m not just giving you content tips.

Iโ€™m actually inviting you to reimagine your entire relationship with content.

Weโ€™ve been told that we have to be โ€œonโ€ all the time.

That we need to constantly post, create, update, and stay โ€œrelevant.โ€

But thatโ€™s not sustainable.

(and honestly it never has been)

More importantly, itโ€™s not even true anymore.

The world has changed.

In this episode, you'll learn how to build an evergreen content forest - so you can move away from the daily gardening mentality.

Most sellers don't need to be creating daily!

A garden is beautiful, yes.

But itโ€™s high maintenance.

You water it daily.

You prune.

You weed.

And then? That carrot you spent weeks growingโ€ฆ is gone in one bite.

But a forest?

A forest is built to last.

It regenerates.

It protects itself.

It grows even when youโ€™re not watching.

Thatโ€™s the shift I want for all of us.โ€‹

And thatโ€™s exactly what Iโ€™m doing inside my business right now - across multiple brands.
โœ” I'm creating evergreen YouTube videos that bring in passive sales
โœ” I'm repurposing content from one podcast episode into 10+ social media posts
โœ” Iโ€™m building systems that let my content work for me, instead of me always working for it

And next week, Iโ€™ll be announcing the new program that helps you do the same.

Weโ€™ll be building your own content forest - one built evergreen post at a time.

Until then, I hope this episode gives you permission to slow down without disappearing.

Because the internet doesnโ€™t reward who posts the most.

It rewards the ones who post the most useful things, in the most strategic way.

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๐Ÿ”ฎ Marketing Trends and Forecasting

Here are my quick takes and observations happening now in in social media marketing.

Some are things that I'm seeing happen right now, some are upcoming trends or changes I see coming:

  • Instagram is favoring content that builds connectionโ€”not just views. โ€‹
    We're seeing a shift away from "aesthetic-first" content toward content that feels like something.
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    People want to read something real.
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    Teacher-to-teacher stories, helpful how-to's, bold takes, vlogs - those are whatโ€™s showing up more in feeds and in Explore.
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    Carousel posts with actual depth are outperforming static graphics or cutesy videos with trending sounds.
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  • What to try:โ€‹
    โœ” Pick one of your best-selling products and break down the problem it solves
    โœ” Slide 1: Problem
    โœ” Slide 2: Quick story, example, or testimonial
    โœ” Slide 3: CTA to your link in bio
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  • The push towards long-from content is VERY real.โ€‹
    And social media is taking the leads.
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    While short-form videos have dominated in recent years, there's a notable resurgence of long-form content.
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    Marketers are increasingly investing in extended video formats, including live streams and detailed tutorials, to foster deeper engagement and provide comprehensive information to audiences.
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    This trend reflects a desire for more substantive content that goes beyond quick snippets.
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    Anytime there's a swing in one direction, there's an equal and opposite swing the other way!!
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    โ€‹What to do now:โ€‹
    โœ” Consider: do you have capacity for a live weekly show?
    โœ” Adjust: could you try Reels 3 minutes or longer? to get you in front of more new people?
    โœ” Repurpose: do you have a YouTube channel or video podcast you could get clips from?
    โœ” Hire me: and I can do this stuff for you :)โ€‹
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  • The age of influencing as we know it is over (thank God, honestly).โ€‹
    The focus is shifting from high-profile influencers to micro-influencers who boast smaller but highly engaged audiences.
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    Collaborations with these influencers often yield higher trust and authenticity, leading to more effective marketing outcomes.
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    Brands are recognizing the value of genuine connections over sheer follower numbers.
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    โ€‹What to do now:โ€‹
    โœ” Focus less on reach, and more on engagement
    โœ” Instead of just going wide with your content topics, go deep into one specific pillar
    โœ” Think - how can you reward the followers or audience members you already have?

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๐Ÿ“ˆ Trending Topics

Don't know what to post? I've got you!!

Every week, I'll include some ideas that are trending right now.

If these work for your brand or niche, integrate them into your content strategy so you can ride that wave of virality.

Here are some trending topics and subjects you can integrate into your approach for more timely content:

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๐ŸŽ“ End-of-Year Awards & Classroom Celebrationsโ€‹
โ€” Teachers are prepping for parties, countdowns, and classroom wrap-up traditions
โ€” Theyโ€™re looking for low-prep but meaningful ways to celebrate student growth and progress
โ€” This is a great time to promote:
โœ” Editable student awards and certificates
โœ” Memory books, class superlatives, and year-end writing prompts
โœ” Party planning kits, classroom games, or printable decor packs

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๐Ÿ“š Summer Reading & Learning at Homeโ€‹
โ€” Parents are already looking for simple ways to keep kids learning during break
โ€” There's growing demand for screen-free resources that are open-and-go
โ€” This is a great time to promote:
โœ” Summer reading challenges, book trackers, and bingo boards
โœ” Comprehension packets with fun themes (mystery, animals, space, etc.)
โœ” Daily journal prompts or morning routine printables

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โœ๏ธ Hiring Season & New Teacher Prepโ€‹
โ€” Schools are staffing up for next year, and many teachers are changing roles or grades
โ€” New teachers are actively buying ahead, especially low-cost classroom essentials
โ€” This is a great time to promote:
โœ” Printable classroom decor sets and organization systems
โœ” Curriculum guides, scope and sequence templates, or unit overviews
โœ” Editable meet-the-teacher forms and back-to-school checklists

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๐Ÿ’ป Digital Portfolios & Reflective Projectsโ€‹
โ€” Tech-forward teachers are looking for ways to wrap up the year with thoughtful digital reflection
โ€” Admins are requesting end-of-year artifacts from students (especially in 1:1 districts)
โ€” This is a great time to promote:
โœ” Google Slides-based memory books or portfolios
โœ” Editable templates for student-led conferences or presentations
โœ” End-of-year writing prompts focused on self-reflection and goal setting

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๐Ÿง  SEL & Mental Health Supportโ€‹
โ€” Emotions are running high as the year winds down - among students and teachers
โ€” There's demand for tools that help kids manage change, anxiety, and transition
โ€” This is a great time to promote:
โœ” Calming corner visuals and coping strategy charts
โœ” SEL check-in journals or coloring pages
โœ” Resources for handling big feelings, goodbyes, and moving to a new grade
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๐Ÿ“ฐ Social Scoop

Instagram

  • Blend Reels, Downvotes, and Lockable Postsโ€‹
    Instagram is testing "Blend," a feature creating shared Reels feeds between friends, and "lockable posts," accessible only with a secret code. These features aim to deepen user engagement through personalized and exclusive content.
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    They've also been adding the ability to "downvote" certain comments like we see on Reddit.
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    Certain accounts also now have the ability to see the views of their non-Reel posts, right there on the grid.

Threads

  • Trending Tabs = Free Trafficโ€‹
    I put this in last week but I'm reiterating it - go get on Threads!! There's still so much opportunity to blow up there, and people are coming over to Instagram accounts from posts they see on Threads. You can also share links AND you don't even need to show your face. 10/10.
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    โ€‹Come follow me on Threads, too!โ€‹
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Facebook

  • The Friends Tab is Backโ€‹
    Facebook has reintroduced a "Friends" tab, allowing users to view posts exclusively from friends, without suggested content or ads.This move seeks to restore a more personal and intimate user experience.

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LinkedIn

  • LinkedIn Is Kind Of Cool Now??
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    LinkedIn is welcoming creators and creators are going for it!! It's been interesting to see what people are doing over there. It's definitely worth considering if you offer professional development, consulting, coaching, or higher ticket courses. Especially if you're working directly with school admins and districts.โ€‹
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TikTok

  • TikTok Introduces 'Footnotes' for Community Contextโ€‹
    TikTok has begun U.S. testing of "Footnotes," a feature allowing users to add context to videos, similar to X's "Community Notes."Eligible users can apply to contribute, aiming to enhance content reliability through community-sourced information.
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Google

  • Google is just stressing me out right now so I'm refusing to look lol
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    Do make sure you have the SiteKit plugin installed on your website, though!
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YouTube

  • Creator Events: YouTube is HEAVILY investing in creators!! If you're putting effort into YouTube, see if they have any Creator events happening near you. And if they do, go!! You can hear about trends, techniques, and tactics right from the source.
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Bluesky

  • Bluesky Has Videos Nowโ€‹
    Bluesky has introduced a dedicated video feed, aligning with the platform's efforts to enhance multimedia content and user engagement.

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๐Ÿ†• New at Verity Media

This is still happening!!

I'm looking to help six online business owners grow their email lists and make sales directly from social media.

I'd LOVE to help you get results while I build out my portfolio for sellers!

I'd especially love to hear from you if you:

  • Focus on selling printables or books
  • Sell digital products on TeachersPayTeachers, Etsy, or your own website
  • Create and sell courses
  • Are looking to launch a new product line

This would be full-on account management with content creation, engagement, ManyChat funnel setup and etc.

You'll get a promotional offer that's less than what I'm advertising publicly!

After working together for 3 months, you'll be able to stay on at that rate, or move on with more leads, and loads of content that you can repurpose.

I'll also feature your growth on the Social Media Magic podcast, and I'll even interview you if you're up for it!!

The promotional rate is $500 per month for everything shown here.

Here's a public-facing post that shows my current, publicly advertised rates:

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Hit reply here if you're interested, or send me a DM on Instagram to learn more.โ€‹

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๐Ÿ‘€ Behind the Scenes

Still working on courses and content around:

  • Making Reels
  • Getting started (and then monetized) on Substack
  • Getting to 1,000 subs on YouTube so quickly (I'm at 1,000 subscribers and counting on a new channel, 7 months old)
  • Creating a clone of yourself for short-form videos ๐Ÿ‘€

โ€‹What would you like to learn? Let me know here or on Instagram over at @brittanyverlenich!โ€‹

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๐ŸคHire Me On Fiverr

I'm updating many of my Fiverr listings, so I'll share more updates next week!

โ€‹You can get voiceover work, done-for-you blog posts, and other kinds of virtual assistant-type help here.โ€‹

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๐Ÿ“ฆ Brittany's Mystery Boxes

Get stuff DONE!!

One of the biggest challenges with having an online business is execution.

You know what you have to do, but you just don't have the time, skill, or bandwidth to do it.

Let's take care of that for you. โœจ

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Did you know that I'm a classically trained singer? I really am!

In college, I took diction classes...

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Are you using all of the built-in marketing features on TPT?

If not, you should be...

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What would you love to see a YouTube video or podcast episode on?

It could be a platform tutorial, a deep dive into a technique, I'm open!

Hit 'REPLY' and let me know.

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Talk soon,

โ€‹Brittany Verlenichโ€‹ from Verity Media

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