Poppy Perry Media

01/07/2025

Were you a child of the '80's/early '90's?

I was. My word didn't we have some great cartoons?

Captain Caveman, Scooby Doo, He-Man, Dungeons and Dragons, Danger Mouse, Inspector Gadget, G-Force .....

My faves were Thundercats and Inspector Gadget.

Just like kids TV, my business has evolved a heck of a lot since I first started.

I started out making videos for friends in the same networking group as me.

I did more and more and more and became a really rather good creative director, filmmaker and editor.

The crowning glory was becoming a multi award-winning filmmaker with my film 'SCOOTCH' which did extremely well on the International film festival circuit.

Now, however, although I love the creative stuff - I prefer teaching small businesses how to craft their stories for social media using video. Handing my knowledge on.

So although I still have an agency where you can get done-for-you content, my focus is now more on the coaching and mentoring side.

How has your business changed over the years?

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30/06/2025

When I was considerably younger I watched ‘Birds of a Feather’ with Linda Robson, Pauline Quirk and Lesley Joseph.

I loved it.

I really admire Pauline Quirke and my son was a member of her The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts. Shame he had an absolutely disgusting experience. I pulled him out and could not in all conscience recommend.

But imagine my delight when I interviewed La Voix a couple of weeks ago at Wycombe Swan Theatre and I passed Linda Robson in the street on the way back to my car.

Our eyes met and I smiled. Not a one for bothering celebs. They have lives too.

Then she complimented me on my dress! I was delighted!

She asked me where it was from. I said “less than a tenner from TEMU”. And I laughed.

I looked at her and said “I’m usually in blue!” She was dressed beautifully head to toe in blue. I was in violent orange.

She said: “Primark”

We both giggled and said goodbye.

Thank you Linda

29/06/2025

Should you want to take the stress out of your visual marketing like our dear old Lucy earlier, here is how it works:

STEP 1: Reach out to me - either in the DMs or book a free Visionary Voyage call to see if we would be a good fit.

STEP 2: You LOVED the Visionary Voyage call and you are ready to take things further. We confirm a date and an invoice will be sent.

STEP 3: Once the invoice is paid, any pre-work will be sent to you, to be completed prior to our session.

STEP 4: I receive the pre-work, analyse it and ensure our session is tailored to your very specific needs.

STEP 5: The coaching session is delivered, and action plans and after-work will be sent to you.

STEP 6: The follow up accountability call - This is optional but highly recommended. Action plans are implemented and executed more quickly if you know you have to report to someone about it!

STEP 7: You tell your friends and colleagues about your amazing experience!

Easy peasy!

So if you want to stop feeling like the Walking Dead and want to come alive instead book your Visionary Voyage call here:
https://calendly.com/book-your-slot/visionary-voyage

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28/06/2025

Can you imagine if ....

You no longer dreaded creating video content as part of your marketing plan for your business?

That knot in your stomach that you get every time you think about having to 'go on camera' and present yourself as head of your business?

What if you actually got to enjoy it?

Nay, even looking forward to it?

The place where you are:

No longer worried about what you are going to say.

No longer worried what anyone else is going to think - because you are secure in the knowledge that you are a professional who is passionate about your business

No longer worried about making it brief and impactful - because you know exactly what you are doing.

You no longer self-criticise yourself into a state of 'perfection paralysis' - because you can just roll with it and know it's going to be great.

How AMAZING would that feel?

The good news is that all this IS possible.

One hour with me will have you feeling entirely different about creating video content as part of your marketing plan - and quite possibly re-igniting a whole new passion for your business.

If this sounds like you and you'd like to have a chat to see if we could work together, book your free Visionary Voyage call with me here: https://calendly.com/book-your-slot/visionary-voyage



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I'm Melanie Perry a visual marketing specialist taking the stress out of video marketing for small business

Book a call with me above or drop me a DM

26/06/2025

Earlier I posted about my rather marvellous Creativity Activator cards.

Do they work?

Well here's what one buyer had to say ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The best thing about these cards? They are for everyone. Not just people who think of themselves as being typically 'creative'.

If you have a problem you are struggling to solve, why not give them a go?

Link in comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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26/06/2025

URGH. BLOCK. BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK.

The worst thing a business owner can suffer from is the dreaded ideas block. The black pit of a creative slump.

Writer's block.

Idea block.

Performer's block.

Artist's block.

That feeling of complete .... nothingness when you need to get moving on something and just .... well .... NOTHING comes.

This can be due to a number of factors, but it doesn't mean you are any the less creative or brilliant.

You just need a little boost.

Something that gets those ideas flowing again and allows you to bring them out in the open. Because focussing too hard on the problem at hand is actually one thing that CONTRIBUTES to the block. And keeps it blocked.

The single most important benefit of having handy idea boosting prompts with you 24/7 on your phone or mobile device is so that you can step away and think about something completely different. And have fun doing it.

The Creativity Accelerator cards that I developed for my CR38IVES Business Club are a real gem. Not only will they get ideas flowing, you'll find you'll come up with things you never realised you wanted to get out in the world!

Leaving you feeling very much happier and more confident in your business.

So why not check them out?

https://payhip.com/b/FNXgR

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24/06/2025

Just been chatting to the fabulous Delaney on Marlow FM 97.5 about all things AI!

Do catch it on their website if you were unable to join us at 2pm

24/06/2025

Has this ever happened to you?

You have been told that you HAVE to post more video on your socials.

So you do.

And ........

Instead of tons of engagement you get ....... yep the dreaded tumbleweed.

So you think "blow this for a game of soldiers" I don't have time to churn out video content that no-one sees. Waste of bloomin' time. "I told you videos don't work".

BUT.

Have you tried engaging on content with your audience BEFORE you post said video?

Engaging with your content a short while AFTER you've posted your video?

If not, give it a go and see what happens.

Because did you know that unless you are engaging in regular conversations, social media algorithms (not just LinkedIn) will only show your content to between 1-2% of your audience.

Yes that's right ONLY 1-2%.

If you want to boost your posts and engagement, the only way to do it is have meaningful conversations with others, so their eyes are on YOUR content. The algorithms also prioritise video content (because yeah, actually it DOES work).

So combine those two things - meaningful chat and video posting.

Have you ever tried posting after being more engaged on social media? What happened?

21/06/2025

Earlier I posted about a digital download product I created for artists.

It doesn't just apply to voiceover artists. It's just as relevant for and anyone in the space where they could have their data stored and cloned.

The reason I created this digital resource, is to inform.

Many Voiceover artists are solopreneurs.

Why did I create it? I have seen so many voiceover artist who becoming aware of the fact that their voice data has been stored by companies and is being re-used WITHOUT their consent. And I am outraged!

I want to help artists to NOT to fall down this man-hole.

Being aware of how you can word your contracts going forward will give you some protection, prove you are professional and that you value your voice as your business.

For those who are just finding out that their voice has been cloned - talk to Dr Mathilde Pavis. She has clients battling exactly this and I am sure she will be able to help advise you on the best course of action.

We all know, though, that prevention is better than cure. If you can head off this scenario at the pass, so much the better. Don't become a victim of AI cloning. The best thing you can do is be aware.

You can download my resource here:

https://payhip.com/b/v5SDI

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20/06/2025

Are you a artist?

Then I have something that will help you RIGHT NOW.

Being in a creative industry, especially one that uses voice talent, I am passionate about supporting, uplifting and preserving creative talent.

That's one reason why I am the co-founder of the CR38IVES Business Club.

But that's another post altogether.

So what is this thing that I have that can help you RIGHT NOW if you are a voiceover artist?

A digital download that will help you make sure you don't miss out any critical words in your next job contract, ensuring your data will NOT be used to train AI, or be held by that company for any project other than the one you are agreeing to today.

You can grab yours here:

https://payhip.com/b/v5SDI

It's a small price to pay to start safeguarding the rest of your career.

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17/06/2025

What do I love most about what I do?

Hmmmm that’s a tough one because actually there are LOTS of things I love about what I do.

But if I had to choose, I would say it’s helping small business owners who are really stuck.

One problem with being a solopreneur is that it is quite lonely. Friends and family really don’t understand why you decided to make this mad leap and go it alone - and keep asking when you’ll go back to having a ‘proper job’. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Working so intensely on your business and not having a team around you to bounce ideas around with can unwittingly keep you small. Because you are so close to your business and are so passionate about it (which is good), you can’t see the wood for the trees.

So you get stuck. You think “I’m doing all the right things. Why isn’t my business growing like everyone tells me it should?”.

THAT’S the point at which I love to talk to people. Whether we have a brainstorming session or a power hour, it is just MAGIC to me to see the lightbulbs go off. The ‘Ah ha!’ Moment.

The moment when I have helped someone make that oh-so-important breakthrough so that they can get on with GROWING their business.

Yep, I’d say that’s the thing I love the most.

If you’re stuck, why not book a quick chat with me to see if I can help you?

https://calendly.com/book-your-slot/visionary-voyage

17/06/2025

The term ‘Video’ can sometimes make small business owners freak out.

But it needn’t.

There are a million and one ways to build your visibility and your confidence in the art of video marketing.

If you need help, here are some of the ways you can work with me to get started:

1) Book a Strategy Session. Get very clear on how video marketing will sit within your overall marketing plan. And create said plan if you don’t already have one and have just been ‘winging it’.

2) Book a Power Hour. A one hour intensive problem-solving, block crushing, action planning session.

3) Book a Brainstorming session. Two heads are better than one - especially if one of those heads is a seasoned expert who can look at your business objectively.