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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Content Creation encompasses photography, videography, and editing. At Are You Social, we craft authentic visual content that powerfully showcases your brand, products, and services while captivating your audience. Our team of expert content creators brings decades of experience across a diverse range of industries. We are dedicated to going the extra mile to capture the perfect shot that truly tells your brand’s story. To learn more about our Content Creation services, contact us today.

At Are You Social, when we mention "Content Creation," we’re typically referring to photography, videography, and editing. But Content Creation can also encompass our creative and technical writing services, which we refer to as Content Curation. Some businesses approach us with a Social Media Manager already on staff but lack a skilled Content Creator who specializes in copywriting, asset matching (pairing images with post text), asset curation (sourcing images when a content bank or custom media isn’t available), and both micro and macro strategy development. Or, they might need temporary support when their lead Social Media Manager is stretched thin. In these cases, we provide a unique solution: an Are You Social Media Manager, supported by a dedicated team of content creators. This expert handles platform management while collaborating directly with our content creators, allowing us to curate a strategic editorial series of social media posts. These posts are pre-formatted and optimized for all major platforms, including Meta (Facebook), Instagram, LinkedIn, Google My Business, X, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and even paid ads. To learn more about how an Are You Social can curate content for your brand, contact us today.

At Are You Social, we partner with clients to capture the magic of their stories and share it with the world. Here’s how the process works: 1. Initial Contact Prospective clients reach out to let us know about an exciting event or milestone at their company. They want our expert Content Creators to capture the essence of the moment for sharing across their digital platforms. 2. Planning the Shoot Together, we determine the date and time of the shoot. An estimate of the required time and budget is provided, ensuring everything aligns with the client’s needs. 3. The Shoot On the big day, an AYS Content Creator arrives on location to capture the photos or videos needed to tell the story. For larger-scale projects, a team of 2–3 creators may be dispatched. We bring cutting-edge equipment, including Sony digital cameras, DJI gimbal stabilizers, UAV/drones, studio lighting, and more, to ensure we’re ready for any scenario. 4. Post-Production After the shoot, our Content Creator returns to the AYS studio to edit and refine the captured material. A draft is shared with the client for review. While revisions are always an option, most of our clients are thrilled with the first version. 5. Final Touches & Delivery Once approved, finishing touches and polishing transform the draft into a masterpiece. The final cut is then delivered to the client. 6. Distribution & Promotion Depending on the client’s contract, the content is posted and curated across their social media platforms. Additionally, sponsored advertising campaigns can be implemented to ensure the target audience engages with the content. 7. Turnaround Times Small photo projects: Typically available the same day. Larger video projects: Delivered within 10 business days, depending on the project’s scope and seasonal availability. To learn more about Content Creation with Are You Social, contact us today and let’s bring your story to life.

Currently, we have no full or part time Content Creator (Photographer or Videographer) positions available. However, we do accept applications if a position becomes available. Please follow @areyousocialcorp on social media for the most immediate postings. During the busy summer events season, we may have casual Content Creator 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 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!