If your Instagram feed feels boring, repetitive, and strangely uninspiring, it's not just you. AI tools, templates, and trends are becoming the default, killing engagement and encouraging audiences to scroll faster than ever. 2026 is the turning point creators and brands can't afford to ignore. In this episode, Emma unpacks what's really happening behind the scenes of the algorithm during this AI influx. You'll find out which retention-based metrics matter far more than how often you post, and why quality content and intentional storytelling are outperforming polished but forgettable posts (even on platforms known for trends). Most importantly, you'll learn the three core storytelling elements that help content stand out right now. Leaning into your human delivery, strong opinions, and recognizable branding builds trust, increases retention, and signals value to the algorithm. If you want to stand out in an oversaturated market, connect more deeply with your audience, and create content the algorithm actually rewards, this episode offers a clear, actionable mindset shift for the year ahead.

Listen in as Emma explains:

• Why AI-driven sameness is causing lower engagement and faster audience burnout

• How watch time, saves, and shares now matter more than posting frequency

• Why your voice and opinions are the strongest differentiators in 2026

And much, much more!

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Posting great content isn't enough anymore, and that's where most brands are getting stuck.
"Posting and ghosting" is a too-common approach that signals disinterest to both your audience and the algorithm, limiting your reach and stalling growth. In this episode, Emma breaks down the often-overlooked power of community management and why engagement is just as important as the content you post. You'll learn a simple, sustainable daily engagement system designed to help you grow visibility, build real relationships with your followers, and tactfully monetize your presence if you desire. From understanding inbound versus outbound engagement to learning why this work should always stay human (never automated), this episode offers practical, realistic guidance for founders at every stage. Even 30–60 minutes of intentional engagement can compound over time, driving reach, trust, and sales. If social media growth feels harder than it used to, this episode explains exactly why and what to do about it.

Listen in as Emma explains:

• How daily engagement signals trust to both your audience and the algorithm

• The difference between inbound and outbound engagement, and why you need both

• A simple daily engagement system that compounds reach, relationships, and revenue

And so much more!

Connect with Ninety Five Media:

Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co

Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

Grow your brand's social media presence with us:

Tell us about your business goals and explore how our social media management services can help you reach them! ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry

What actually goes on behind the scenes of high-performing social media accounts? In this episode, Emma is joined by Ninety Five Media's expert Account Managers – Ali, Annie, and Kaitlin – for an honest, strategic look at what social media management truly involves beyond "just posting." From debunking common misconceptions about delegating social media, to explaining how analytics guide every decision, this conversation reveals why social media success is a long game, and why having trained experts at the helm of your account can make all the difference in your sustained performance. The team shares real examples from their experience at Ninety Five Media, a peek into the behind-the-scenes processes, and the small but powerful relationship-building details that often go unnoticed but make a major impact. If you're a founder juggling content creation, analytics, and platform changes on your own, this episode will help you understand what strategic social media management looks like when it's done right, and why you don't have to do it alone.

Listen in as Emma speaks with Ali, Annie and Kaitlin about:

• How Account Managers translate business goals into consistent, high-impact social content

• Why social media management requires strategy, testing, and ongoing data analysis

• Which metrics actually matter when measuring long-term social media success

And much, much more!

Connect with Ninety Five Media:

Check out our website: ninetyfivemedia.co

Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/ninety.five.media

Grow your brand's social media presence with us:

Tell us about your business goals and explore how our social media management services can help you reach them! ninetyfivemedia.co/stop-scrolling-start-scaling-inquiry