The Formula for Successful Live Video with Stephanie Garcia

The Formula for Successful Live Video with Stephanie Garcia

Author: Convince & Convert September 15, 2023 Duration: 43:03

Stephanie Garcia, Director of Communications at Agorapulse, will be on this episode of Social Pros to share her tips for succeeding with live video. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Stephanie's advice will help you take your live video game to the next level. 

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Full Episode Details  

TikTok has changed how we think about live video. However, it has a track record of humanizing brands and building instant rapport with audiences.  

So, how can social pros thrive on 'live'? 

Stephanie Garcia, Director of Communications at Agorapulse, joins this episode of Social Pros to share best practices, no-nos and everything in between. 

She tells us about how she approaches live video at Agorapulse, the first steps you can take today and how you can become confident on camera. 

Plus, she shares tips for agencies introducing their clients to live video and we explore her own business, Lights, Camera, Live. 

In This Episode: 

  • 0:00 – Introduction  

  • 4:15 – How are brands using live video today? 

  • 6:27 – A quick dive into Agorapulse 

  • 7:28 – Convincing the C-suite to use live video 

  • 10:33 – The broad spectrum of live video for business 

  • 13:35 – How TikTok has changed live video 

  • 16:54 – How do you prepare for live? 

  • 19:47 – Ways agencies can approach clients about live video 

  • 25:56 – What to expect from Stephanie's workshops 

  • 32:50 – Repurposing and repackaging live video content 

  • 39:30 – Stephanie's final two 

  • 42:27 – Outro

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