<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/brancasocial/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Social Media expectations...]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you expected a post to go really well but the world hates you today...]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/social-media-expectations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/social-media-expectations</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:45:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5tukpPVujkc31Q7UC5TPRcGVPwTZEGYjBTg5oraXahCmEo3WPeSM9mtao6XgbjSR463gMdzZodE9x9JqvbzLsoVWeB4Bjq3W9nYSz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yes. We. Are.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes. We. Are.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/yes-we-are</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/yes-we-are</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:36:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5tukpPVujkc31Q7UC5TPRVRkd4tn3f15EiSWYgtUQ3vHtqpf1vupyMk7zULyzuqDeGuU9jqMBLFJqvuhEQnpb74Mi6P8zftL1xeJa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The science behind social media platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do these social platforms work as well as they do? From a scientific point of view, getting a ‘like’ on your latest post triggers the same chemical reaction in your brain as if you’d take drugs, drink]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-science-behind-social-media-platforms</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-science-behind-social-media-platforms</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:29:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5tukpPVujkc31Q7UC5TZXUBvEua2nPFqhwoPWyRu5eiacc5s3oiaHuT5GDGRLh2keL6UA5KVDmsjEeMHb15RuGnoHQzXQDWRsebGJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attagirl 🙋🏿‍♀️ Attaboy 🙋🏼‍♂️ Now fuck off 💋💋💋]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haters gonna hate 🖕🏾🖕🏿🖕🏻 aaand the internet is full of them. Have you thought about how you’re going to deal with nasty comments and feisty followers? The options are plentiful; deleting, blocking,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/attagirl-attaboy-now-fuck-off</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/attagirl-attaboy-now-fuck-off</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:23:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5tukpPVujkc31Q7UC5TPcQExmSux6VjyncVqH9hwRCz58DXRRoJpNrFu5HNu51oZUAVV45Ce8jQk1LBhThKD4kYoJJqWgomCK4LdU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#justthrowingsomeshade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for shade or great social media advice is pretty much the same thing these days. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hard to come by but life changing when you find it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #hotinhere #justthrowingsomeshade #brancasocial]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/justthrowingsomeshade</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/justthrowingsomeshade</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5tukpPVujkc31Q7UC5Tb8n5itKJv3keya4UqfBPtkiFjCoNcMFA3pqEqqLxCMSDGmiyz9aKE17jz4FxQTukwNBMeMcJ5dua7Jrzjg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling with your visual signature?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When deciding on your visual signature and digital creative direction, it can be extremely valuable to consult a professional. Having an objective, educated perspective can make the difference that sets]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/struggling-with-your-visual-signature</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/struggling-with-your-visual-signature</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:55:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNoSFwMKWVXqkVSM9X6BWfan1tbmthsT2ts4q64aSnMNcwf2dtRYvZUVKViErZodYPssYk8zHeX41R7p36jp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you spending time worrying about how many fans and followers you have? READ THIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ok yes, it will be very difficult to get followers at first 💆🏽‍♂️ And no, we like it ⚡️⚡️ and playing the waiting game is never fun. But it is necessary. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't spend too much time worrying]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/are-you-spending-time-worrying-about-how-many-fans-and-followers-you-have-read-this</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/are-you-spending-time-worrying-about-how-many-fans-and-followers-you-have-read-this</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:15:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNjBuFMRcdVr3Gyqd3BuN4JYjtA6iXB5183FxBauZN4cA5MaxE4Zz1MTkiBhpXXDBYcLFu96yGPUZBDNarTg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[For real tho. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Some 🎥 facts: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✔️ Facebook users watch 8 billion videos per day ✔️ 4X as many consumers would prefer to watch a video about a product than to read about it ✔️ global internet]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/video-killed-the-radio-star</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/video-killed-the-radio-star</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:39:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNj9mq3pBTX5KstVi8MHYkzfAunqUyHhcVbtWYZQtChGmQkSoyvDpYJfe6uL9URrYn4SdnHCKbRmFJBfw8Tx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for high end content and storytelling across platforms :)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It makes perfect sense to utilise one social media platform to make your life on another one easier. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Apart from uploading your own content, @pinterest is great to source #mood and #inspiration]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/tips-for-high-end-content-and-storytelling-across-platforms</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/tips-for-high-end-content-and-storytelling-across-platforms</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2018 13:08:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNbtAYHcBgBF2LTGRxk9Ydi7jH3hU7ZTn9SeYS8pCU3G5NauS9KnBaDZ7yJ2EpmQCk8bBjVxAqu12Spuyeqt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram's new YouTube killer looks promising but doesn't have much in it yet...]]></title><description><![CDATA[#instagramtv has launched and it’s coming for your attention 👻]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/instagram-s-new-youtube-killer-looks-promising-but-doesn-t-have-much-in-it-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/instagram-s-new-youtube-killer-looks-promising-but-doesn-t-have-much-in-it-yet</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:20:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNbDLiwD2w22ZSe49yNhBsFV2zpkAYqi7fvCJWaTzpuLtFUQgjGQoagRPBoJmhZVwXVsJ3T3fuka1nPKw6rA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IF YOU'VE EVER CONSIDERED PAYING FOR EXTRA LOVE ⬇️]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know, we know, it can be increasingly challenging to build out your brand’s social engagement organically, but neither a competitive market nor a lack of awareness are good enough reasons to boost your]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/if-you-ve-ever-considered-paying-for-extra-love</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/if-you-ve-ever-considered-paying-for-extra-love</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNc6cRcF9tK5JcUe3wXUMGKSSyfLmEH57oS23ivUh72CWMY9yBqbjds14EJt9Jn7afDRnMFK86isNUuiGAeS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[To grid or not to grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[When deciding to use a grid (or mosaic) layout on your @instagram profile, consider what your objectives are first. Is it super important that your profile looks a certain way or are you more into increasing]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/to-grid-or-not-to-grid</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/to-grid-or-not-to-grid</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNkvMjXf3s2kqowpbya2quRXbfAnB4oQLzrjQLUhsQp3w5qaWjTZxk9E9NJEwYtkAzY9tbH2bgXU8VL62D4r?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Millennial generation and their buying power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Older consumers may associate pink with femininity, but for the millennial generation, pink has become a symbol of gender neutrality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The highly coveted demographic has an estimated $200 billion]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-millennial-generation-and-their-buying-power</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-millennial-generation-and-their-buying-power</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:15:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNkRVEhg3qX3MjYiynCbieJgkx6VNWVR1ZcRjTC44jVCzdprXAEVeYwZpL76qkgYwnr6PYLma46CxjomTLKQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[📷 via @millennialpink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trying to keep up to speed with the digital world like 💆🏽‍♂️💆🏻‍♀️]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/via-millennialpink</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/via-millennialpink</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:10:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNnZPhQuFMi9b4W9hm4NnvF4urUpa1wSuymfZReKwVgpi7jbToaztA56KfXtH2Hcb7MhtYHnKLdPoUmGVLhU?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The American dream imagery and their quest for freedom...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wondered about the #americana imagery flooding your feed? The irresistible aesthetic — motels and diners, road trips through the desert — seemingly popping up everywhere you scroll? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-american-dream-imagery-and-their-quest-for-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-american-dream-imagery-and-their-quest-for-freedom</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 18:05:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNmV9bdrDErnB8CAEsXjjRrMtNchivmAYmELjk3qsnfunNedCxY4fvdEn4axxAfHTPvn3LFGYYCHADK5VTiN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[@acnestudios - The Case Study -]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some brands just seem to nail the transition between the offline and online world. We love @acnestudios for fully embracing the digital era and successfully transforming their shop and product experience]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/acnestudios-a-case-study</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/acnestudios-a-case-study</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:51:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUagmg8CTwnmft3dEA3sNoSRQgL6WQFwPAbz8iLajY1rTX6ivqokbk6VQrZVjKcPRvvjJ2inavFQajufWwj3z8p8GMAjLuzbu3KgDhp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The evolution of #millennialpink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The evolution of #millennialpink and its deeper tonality have made it the colour of a generation, embodying so many of today’s issues surrounding identity. It’s been reported that at least 50 percent of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-evolution-of-millennialpink</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/the-evolution-of-millennialpink</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQc8j2KJb2jgYBgmbvq2AcJau4wfLJ2BrCf2AuxeXpQssuGTkZdPEAJp5niWKmanSTkpwn4JyhbZGWf3h3v356uyMdo2vdguYa7Kj9FF95hFBNcN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOU BETTER HAVE A DAMNED GOOD STRATEGY]]></title><description><![CDATA[While moving on from badly lit selfies and overly filtered Sunday lunches at granny's, have you been investing your energy into planning your content ahead? Insta hasn't been "instant' for quite some]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/you-better-have-a-damned-good-strategy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/you-better-have-a-damned-good-strategy</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:06:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondCfPWeAXsAax9QpccpQGGK3iaFXrVjhJrMATz5ziAid7U5TDdGnnDBQVVZdh45z7KEzrjKtatYRgucjXrdDHPTQohLEB7qTjjM6Hx4KSE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Millennial Pink Refuses to Go Away]]></title><description><![CDATA["In these Instagram-filtered times, it doesn’t hurt that the color happens to be both flattering and generally pleasing to the eye, but it also speaks to an era in which trans models walk the runway,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/why-millennial-pink-refuses-to-go-away</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/why-millennial-pink-refuses-to-go-away</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 16:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDtZcMvK2LxhUPjcUbSRLUiM7v9EsigLwCAZ8yg8JKtNSAf5DQZi3PsnconjcKY8tGRbLxXhdUnZbahRjYCBM4Hyw2b7VYTAdxZLa?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Content planning with Marilyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attention lovers of liberty and the analog life! Planning your content ahead of posting leaves room for you to swap things around without jeopardising the quality of your feed. And take an extra bath on]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/content-planning-with-marilyn</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/socialmedia/@davidvale/content-planning-with-marilyn</guid><category><![CDATA[socialmedia]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[davidvale]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:18:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/x7L2VSNEiyAB5Ux7nxKmLo6yLyEJT6Jt5yhNCUpGMwLtSskx7ScdKXNPRprpamgoej2ojquEwFAxZuw?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>