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Notes from the feed

Straight answers to the questions business owners ask about social media, from a Toronto team that does it every day.

Agency

How much does social media management cost in Toronto?

What social media management costs in Toronto and Canada per month: freelancer rates, in-house salaries and agency retainers, plus why ad spend is separate.

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How to Choose a Social Media Agency in Toronto

How to choose a social media agency in Toronto: agency vs freelancer vs in-house, checking proof, red flags and what the first 90 days should look like.

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How much should you spend on Meta ads?

How much to spend on Facebook and Instagram ads: set a budget from the cost per lead you can afford, Meta’s learning phase, testing budgets and real benchmarks.

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What a social media retainer actually includes

What a monthly social media retainer should cover: strategy, content days, posting, community and reporting, what costs extra, and what to ask before you sign.

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Fitness + wellness

How to get more gym members with social media

How to get more gym members: one clear trial offer, coach and community content, Meta lead ads, fast follow-up, referrals, events and tracking trials to sales.

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How to market a Pilates studio, new or established

How to market a Pilates studio: founding members before opening, an intro offer, instructor-led reformer content, one-tap booking, Google, local events and ads.

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Beauty + aesthetics

Can you advertise Botox on social media in Canada?

Botox is a prescription drug, so Canadian clinics can’t promote it by name and benefit. What Health Canada, the CPSO, the CNO and Meta allow in posts and ads.

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Med spa Instagram post ideas that build trust and bookings

Med spa Instagram post ideas grouped by job: trust, education, proof and booking. How to post before-and-afters responsibly, plus a monthly content mix.

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Food + hospitality

New restaurant opening marketing plan: a Toronto playbook

A social-first new restaurant opening marketing plan for Toronto: eight weeks out to opening week, soft opening, creators, Google Business Profile and 90 days.

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Toronto food influencers: how restaurants should work with them

How Toronto restaurants should work with food influencers: choosing creators, comped vs paid, briefs, Canadian disclosure rules and measuring results.

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How often should a restaurant post on Instagram?

How often should a restaurant post on Instagram? 3 to 5 feed posts a week, two or more as Reels, plus Stories most days. What Instagram says and when to post.

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Fashion + lifestyle

How to Market a Clothing Brand on Instagram

How to market a clothing brand on Instagram: founder-led content, drops planned like events, UGC creators, Canada’s #ad rules and where paid social fits.

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Real estate + interiors

Real Estate Instagram Content Ideas for Realtors, Builders and Designers

What to post on Instagram as a realtor, builder or interior designer: listing, neighbourhood, Reel and process ideas, plus RECO’s rules for Ontario agents.

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