Keshia Solomons on creating conversations that matter

Carlota Pico recently sat down with South-Africa based Keshia Solomons to discuss her former role as social media manager at Treger Brands, plus her latest project: Madi Mei Communications. Keshia discussed tips for engagement on social media, touching on the importance of creating conversations that go both ways; the conversion of loyal customers into brand ambassadors; and the necessity of developing fresh and relevant content.

Keshia also voiced her support for the recent phenomenon of brands speaking out on social issues, and proclaimed her admiration for those that have taken bold stances. She offered inspiring words about 2020, suggesting we embrace the silver linings and find time to reflect on what matters, reevaluate our goals and work toward them with the time we have now.

You can watch the full conversation in the video above or on YouTube, and listen to the podcast on Apple or Spotify.

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Source of inspiration: Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019. “She’s also from South Africa. She looks like me, she speaks like me, and she inspires me so much. I often think of a quote she said: ‘Take your space. Take your place in this world.’ It really resonated with me because oftentimes we females struggle to take up space. She inspires me to be myself.”

The companies that are spending so much money on big-name influencers have missed the point. Instead, you should look at your real, loyal customers and spend time getting to know them—and then they can become your influencers for half the price that those other companies are spending.

Connect with Keshia and Carlota on LinkedIn.

This post was edited by Mary Kresge, a marketing assistant based in Madrid.