Reid Media

06/04/2025

Threads is Opening to Advertisers Globally

Meta just announced that Threads will now feature ads worldwide, marked with a gray "Sponsored" tag in your feed.

What this means:
➔ Threads isn’t just about conversation anymore — it’s becoming a serious brand visibility channel.
➔ Early adopters may have a huge advantage before competition floods in.
➔ Smart brands will start thinking how to show up — not just whether to show up.

First movers build the most equity.

Will your brand be ready?

06/03/2025

TikTok Is Expanding E-Commerce — Big Time

TikTok just announced it’s launching TikTok Shop in Japan — following rollouts in France, Germany, and Italy.

What this means:

➔ TikTok isn’t just for viral videos anymore.
➔ It’s quickly becoming a global shopping destination.
➔ Brands who blend entertainment + e-commerce will win huge.

If you sell products (or plan to), it’s time to start thinking about short-form content that converts — because the future is already here.

05/30/2025

Branding isn’t just about growth. It’s about protection. 🛡

A strong brand doesn’t just attract opportunities —

it protects you when the market shifts, when campaigns underperform, and when competition rises.

✅ Strong brands survive slow seasons.
✅ Strong brands recover faster from mistakes.
✅ Strong brands build loyalty that paid ads can’t buy.

Branding is your insurance policy — not just your marketing plan.

05/29/2025

The SEO game has changed — and if you’re still chasing keywords, you’re already behind.

James Dooley’s 2025 SEO insights are a must-watch for anyone serious about digital growth. From intent mapping to technical precision and brand authority, this isn’t just an update — it’s a full rewrite of the rules.

SEO in 2025 = Strategy + Structure + Humanity
Learn why intent beats keywords
Why your site’s speed and structure actually matter
And how your voice is your biggest SEO asset

Ready to future-proof your content?
Read the full breakdown now https://www.reid-media.com/post/the-future-of-seo-lessons-from-james-dooley-s-latest-insights-2025

The world of SEO is evolving at lightning speed, and if you're still relying on strategies from just a few years ago, you’re already falling behind.In his recent video, Advanced SEO Tips 2025 | James Dooley and Kasra Dash, SEO expert James Dooley sits down with Kasra Dash to unpack where search op...

05/27/2025

THEY’RE SELLING YOU BACK TO YOURSELF

Your digital twin is already out there—trained on every click, scroll, pause, and whisper you've made online.

It’s not a sci-fi movie. It’s the business model.

AI agents are rising. And soon, you won’t just be the product—you’ll be paying to subscribe to yourself.

Your attention is sacred.
Your reflection is not for sale.

⚠️ Read the full blog → https://www.reid-media.com/post/they-re-selling-you-back-to-yourself

Have you ever felt like your phone knows you a little too well?Like it shows you something you didn’t search for—but were just thinking about?That’s not a coincidence.That’s your digital voodoo doll doing its job.Yes, really. And no, it’s not sci-fi. What Is a Digital Voodoo Doll?Former Go...

05/27/2025

Seamless story flow just leveled-up.

Google’s new Flow engine fuses Veo’s cinematic text-to-video wizardry with Imagen’s crisp detail and Gemini’s reasoning power—so you can keep characters, lighting, and color palettes locked-in from scene to scene instead of wrestling with continuity in post.

Starting today:
◾ Flow w/ Veo 2 → live for U.S. creators on Google AI Pro + Ultra plans
◾ Flow w/ Veo 3 → exclusive early access on Ultra (yes, that’s full 4K, sharper motion-tracking, and richer environments)

Why it matters for indie filmmakers & brand storytellers:
1️⃣ Consistency = credibility – no more “AI jump-cuts” that kill immersion
2️⃣ Iterate at hyper-speed – swap dialogue or adjust pacing without reshoots
3️⃣ Budget stays lean – studio-grade visuals without the soundstage invoices

I’m already mapping out launch concepts for clients—think 30-second origin reels, episodic product demos, even multi-chapter ad funnels that feel like one continuous film.

🔗 Want a quick brainstorm on how Flow could compress your content pipeline? DM me or book a 20-min strategy call (link in bio). Let’s turn scrolls into watch-time—and watch-time into revenue.

🎥 Peep Google’s showcase to see how emerging creators are bending reality with Flow, then tell me in the comments: What storyline would you animate first?

05/27/2025

What’s a “prompt”?

A prompt is the exact set of instructions you feed an AI—one clear sentence (or paragraph) that turns imagination into pixels, words, or whole campaigns.

Here’s the prompt that brought this image to life ⬇️

“Create a dramatic, photo-realistic scene of me (use my reference photo) confidently walking out of a giant smartphone screen. The phone shows an Instagram profile with the username -media and a stylized avatar that looks like me. The glass is shattered, shards flying outward. Background: softly blurred night cityscape with glowing bokeh lights. Vertical composition—full body, pleasant expression, determined vibe.”
Copy it, swap in your own selfie, paste it into ChatGPT or your favorite AI art tool, and see what happens. Share your results—I’d love to cheer you on! 🚀

05/27/2025

Snapchat Launches AI Video Lenses

Snapchat just introduced AI-powered Video Lenses for its Platinum subscribers —
allowing users to create immersive, artistic videos directly inside the app.

Why it matters:

➔ Visual storytelling is leveling up — fast.
➔ AI isn’t just editing behind the scenes — it’s now shaping how we create experiences.
➔ The future of content will be dynamic, customizable, and creator-driven.

If you're building a brand through video, it’s time to think beyond static posts — and start designing moments.

05/22/2025

If your brand feels 'off' lately... it might be trying to tell you something.

Brands evolve.
Markets change.
Your energy shifts.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is pause, audit where you are, and refresh your path forward.

DM “AUDIT” if you want one this month.

05/21/2025

New rules are rewriting the internet — is your brand ready?

In 2025, it’s not just trends shaping the digital world — it’s regulation. From the U.K.'s strict age verification mandates to Ireland’s proposed ban on algorithmic feeds for minors, the shift toward safer, more ethical online spaces is happening now.

As mental health concerns grow and user trust becomes currency, brands must evolve.

This isn’t about fear. It’s about leadership.

In this quick 2-minute read, I break down:
What new laws mean for content and algorithms
Why transparency is now a growth strategy
How to future-proof your brand with trust

Read the full article by Kim Reid, founder of Reid Media:
https://www.reid-media.com/post/new-rules-are-changing-the-digital-landscape-what-brands-need-to-know-in-2025

In 2025, it's not just social media trends that are reshaping the way we connect online — it's regulation.As governments respond to growing concerns about digital safety, especially for younger users, the internet is entering a new era. For brands, this shift signals a deeper truth: transparency, ...

05/20/2025

Building a brand that grows with you takes 3 steps:
Get clear on your vision.
Build a strategy that matches it.
Design visuals that reinforce it — everywhere.

That's the framework behind every Starter Kit.If you're feeling stuck between where you are and where you want to be — let's build the bridge