Question 1

What makes Are You Social different?

Accepted Answer

Are You Social Corp is a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds including Social and Cultural Anthropology, Strategic Management and Operations, Management Information Systems, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Video Production & Editing, Photography & Retouching, Social Media Marketing, and more. Together, we embed your passion into your promotion!
 
Our Social Media Managers have over 10 years of experience operationalizing social media for business, branding, marketing, and advertising across a variety of industries. We are dedicated to providing professional, qualified, and experienced personnel to manage corporate social media accounts too ensure your company puts its best foot forward in the digital landscape. 
 
Out team of social media managers and content creators hold a variety of Bachelor's degrees and are offer advanced skills: 
• Photography & Retouching
• Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
• Video Production & Video Editing
• Final Cut Pro X
• Creative & Technical Writing 
• Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Business Suite
• Meta (Facebook) Pixel & Website Integration 
• Wix Web Design
• LinkedIn for Business
• Strategic Business Management & Operations
• Management Information Systems
• Social & Cultural Research Methodologies 
• Quantitate & Qualitative Data Analysis & Reporting 
• And more
 
To learn more about our team, contact us today.

Question 2

What services does Are You Social Corp provide?

Accepted Answer

Our Social Media Marketing and Content Creation Services come in a variety of package offerings tailored to each client and include, but are not limited to:

General/Overview:
Account Creation
Profile Optimization 
Account Management
Custom Strategy
Private Consulting

Branding:
Visual Image & Design Aesthetic Maintenance
Story, Identity, Voice, and Persona

Content Creation: 
Content & Editorial Calendars
Post Creation & Scheduling
Copy & Editorial Writing
Photography & Retouching
Video Production & Editing
Licensed UAV/Drone Services
Event Coverage: Photo, Video, Stories, Live
Stories & Reels Design
Hashtag & Link Strategy
UGC (User Generated Content) Curation
B2B Brand & Influencer Collaboration

Community Management
Platform Monitoring
Audience Listening
Community Engagement

Metrics & Analytics: 
Social Media Audit
Strategy Review
KPI & Metrics Analysis 
Target Audience Analysis
Competitor Analysis

Advertising: 
Paid Advertising/Sponsored Ad Campaigns including Meta (Facebook & Instagram), LinkedIn, TikTok, and Google Ads.

And SO much more!

Not sure if this covers what you need? Contact us to find out.

Question 3

What is your service area?

Accepted Answer

We understand that having someone local is important to many of our clients. Adam and Andy were born and raised in Red Deer, central Alberta.

Our offices are located in this city, and we partner with businesses here and abroad. Whether you are located in central Alberta or anywhere else, we are committed to providing hometown service. 
 
Near or far, we are pleased to meet you face to face in person or via phone, zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, or Facetime.

Question 4

Which types of business do you typically work with?

Accepted Answer

We have experience with businesses of all sizes from solo entrepreneurs to large international corporations across a variety of industries. We believe all businesses, large or small, old or new, can utilize social media to effectively and efficiently market and advertise their products and services to their target increase, increase brand awareness, and strengthen relationships with customers.

Over the last ten year of our operations, we've worked with a variety of businesses across a variety of industries, including:

Accounting
Agribusiness (Farming & Fisheries)
Apparel & Fashion
Arts: Visual & Performance 
Automotive & Motorcycle
Business Development & Professional Training 
Construction: Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Cosmetics: Hair & Beauty
Digital Media & Graphic Design 
Education
Energy: Utilities, Oil & Gas
Live Entertainment: Event Production, Operations, and Management
Fitness, Sports & Recreation 
Government
Health & Wellbeing 
Hospitality: Bars, Clubs, Pubs, and Restaurants
Interior Design, Home Decor & Furnishings
Industrial Manufacturing 
Performing Arts 
Marketing & Advertising 
Non-Profit & Charity 
Not-For-Profits and Co-Operatives
Public Relations & Communications
Real Estate 
Retail & Sales
Security: Digital and Manned
Travel & Tourism
Veterinary Care & Medicine
Web Design & Software Development
 
Not sure if your business fits? We proudly work with those who stand out where they fit in. Contact us to discover how we can help take your business to the next level.

Question 5

What is 'Social Media Management' and what can it do for my business?

Accepted Answer

Social Media Management is the practice of initiating, planning, creating, executing, monitoring, and leading a brand’s digital marketing plan on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, and Google My Business, in order to effectively and efficiently achieve specific business goals and marketing objectives, such as amplifying brand awareness, stimulating engagement, generating leads, improving customer care, and increasing sales.

Question 6

Why outsource my Social Media Management to an Agency?

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing Social Media Management to a professional and experienced agency can help launch your digital marketing and advertising to the next level.
 
It allows you and/or your team to focus time and expertise on the operations of your business while feeling safe and comfortable knowing that your entire digital marketing strategy is being professionally managed by an industry expert every step of the way.
 
From content creation, strategy execution, sponsored ads, customer service, to metrics analysis and beyond, we take pride in our mission and are here to assist your business in accomplishing it's own.

Question 7

What does a Social Media Management Package include?

Accepted Answer

Our packages are flexibly designed to best suit the needs of your business’s goals and marketing objectives.
 
Upon meeting with key stakeholders of the business and reviewing the brand’s specific challenges and objectives, we will suggest the service package that will best help meet the objectives, solve the challenges, and exceed expectations. 
 
Each package includes account setup and optimization, social media audit, content strategy, copywriting, content curation, sponsored advertisement management, platform support, account monitoring, customer service, competitive analysis, and analytic reports — all of which are as unique as your brand and needs.

Question 8

Why do I need an 'Ads Budget' in addition to the Social Media Management Package?

Accepted Answer

Our mission to is help your business achieve its social media marketing and advertising goals.
 
The Social Media Management Package covers your dedicated account management, whereas the Ads Budget is the amount directed to Social Media Sponsored Ad Campaigns ("often referred to as "boosted posts"). This money is paid directly to the respective social media platform (such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.); Are You Social does not receive any percentage of this budget.
 
Sponsored Ad Campaigns are tailored based on the business's marketing objectives and are an effective and efficient way to reach target audiences, amplify brand news, launch products and services, generate engagement, and increase conversions. A dedicated Ads Budget help ensure the business's social media content achieves it's goals.

Question 9

What if my company already has an in-house Marketing/Social Media Manager?

Accepted Answer

Fantastic! Many of our clients have a marketing manager and/or a social media manager, however, they know the role isn't limited to wearing just one hat, so we offer a variety of support services to help those with limited time.
 
If your social media manager needs assistance with content creation, sponsored ads, strategic guidance, photography, video production and editing, KPI & Metrics analysis, we are here to help support your business' team.

Question 10

How long are contracts with Are You Social?

Accepted Answer

Social Media contracts are typically 1 year in length with option to renew.
Content Creation services (Photography and Video Production & Editing) are available as part of Social Media package's retainer, or on a project-to-project basis. 
Custom contracts are available in some circumstances.
Contact us to learn more about how we work with each client to provide services and contracts to their needs.

Question 11

Are you hiring?

Accepted Answer

Currently, we have no full or part time Social Media Manager or Content Creator positions available.
However, we do accept applications if a position becomes available.
 
During the busy summer events season, we may have casual Content Creator (photographer and videographer) positions become available on a project-to-project basis. These positions are typically on-call and weekend only. These positions are filled through our roster of approved content creators.
 
Internships: currently, there are no internship openings for 2025.

To submit an application in the event a position becomes available, or to be added to our roster of Approved Content Creators, please email your resume and direct links to your portfolio and Instagram profile to info@areyousocial.ca. with "Attention: HR" in the subject line.

Submissions without portfolios will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

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