Demand board · computed August 11

What r/socialmediamarketing keeps asking for

Recurring demands mined from the community's top posts this week, with the threads as receipts. Not invented: if it's listed, people are actually asking.

urgent

A clear, up-to-date playbook for what content actually performs on each platform (Reels/T​

Users are seeing big, sudden shifts in reach and want actionable, current guidance on what formats, frequencies and signals actually drive impressions on Instagram/TikTok/LinkedIn right now.

recurring

Help finding and negotiating with creators (pricing, follow‑ups, and partnerships)

Small brands and marketers are frustrated by high influencer prices, ghosting, and unclear partnership models and want templates, pricing benchmarks and outreach/follow‑up tactics.

urgent

Practical ways to find clients and get hired as a social media manager

People starting/transitioning into social media roles are asking where clients actually come from and want repeatable channels, pitch examples and portfolio tactics that cut through heavy competition.

urgent

Clear ad strategy help: structure, budget allocation and when to DIY vs hire

Marketers are confused by ABO vs CBO outcomes, whether to fire media buyers, how to structure geo/ad-set testing, and whether to reinvest small revenues into paid ads.

recurring

Content ops and collaboration tools/processes to avoid errors and manage ideas

Teams need systems for storing ideas, version control and signoffs (Canva overwrites, scheduling mistakes, release/consent forms) to prevent publishing errors and streamline production.

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