The Instagram Hashtag Problem

Did you know you could be using banned or limited hashtags without knowing it? Instagram has recently updated it’s algorithm (again…) and with that has limited our use of hashtags… not to mention they’ve also banned over 60,000 hashtags with no warning! The ban, also known as “The Instagram Shadowban,”means that using banned hashtags will make your post become ‘un-discoverable’ and place a temporary “shadowban” on your account that will affect future posts until Instagram releases the ban. This has been said to last anywhere from 24 hours to several weeks. Using just one banned hashtag could cause your posts to only be displayed to your followers (and not on hashtag feeds), and therefore will drastically reduce your engagement and number of likes.

Marketing Tips And TricksRogue CreativesSeptember 22, 2017social media, social, social media marketing, marketing, hashtag, shadowban, instagram, tips, tricks, tipComment

NOOMA // Fitness Focused Video Project

NOOMAis an organic electrolyte coconut water drink, created by two hockey playing brothers who just weren’t satisfied with any of the other sports drinks on the market. So they did what anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit would do … they created their own! And seriously, it’s tasty! The drinks are such a hit with fitness fanatics everywhere, that NOOMA recently became available to purchase in all Whole Foods Markets across the nation! With the exciting launch of their drink in stores, NOOMA asked us to create a video series of sports professionals actually using it!

Who Rogue Is and What Rogue Does!

We are creative storytellers!

Rogue Creative Development is a team of like-minded creatives that market businesses and people through creative services. In other words, we tell people’s stories! Some of our services include photography, full-production cinematography, design, and social media. We embrace any challenge to market for our clients and will work with you to find the most effective way to grow your business. Our focus is using our skills to bring people into your story in a compelling way!

How To Master Social Media

Social Media is a constantly changing world and if that scares you, it should! Being aware of your audience and staying up to date on social trends is very important when trying to build a social presence. If you are willing to learn and adapt with the ever-evolving Social Media platforms, you’re already ahead of the game. Here are a few tips to help you get started or help improve your current Social Media presence!

Marketing Tips And Tricks, Who We AreRogue CreativesSeptember 1, 2017social media, social media marketing, social, tips, tricks, how to, facebook, instagram, twitterComment

National Whiskey Sour Day!

It's National Whiskey Sour Day! To celebrate, we wanted to share one of our favorite recipes here at Rogue! It's the perfect medley of whiskey, sugar and citrus. Our Whiskey Sour calls for egg white, an ingredient that adds a light, frothy, textural element to the cocktail.

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Rogue Welcomes Christine Lawrence!

Last week, Rogue welcomed our newest team member, Christine Lawrence! A recent graduate from Cal State Fullerton who likes to work hard and play harder, Christine will be helping to manage social media accounts and taking over some of Stacy’s duties when she goes on her baby vacay. She is knowledgeable in digital marketing, graphic design, web design, photography and multimedia so she will be a great asset to Rogue!

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Worth Telling: Featuring Siemon & Salazar

We are so excited to share this new Worth Telling video, not only because we got to work with our awesome and super-cool neighbors, Siemon & Salazar, but because it was the first official use of our new RED Weapon 8K Helium! As our third installment in this series, we can’t wait to introduce you to the amazing glass-blowing talents of Siemon & Salazar.

Jody McBrayer: Live, Acoustic and Up Close!

You may already know Jody McBrayer. If not, trust us when we say he has a ridiculously awesome voice that could fill a concert hall! At least, that’s how most of us have experienced him. So, when we had the opportunity to partner with Jody for a show, we thought we’d do something a little different!

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Photoshoot for CHPTRS!

As video producers, we not only LOVE music, but we’re always looking for great music to fuel the stories we’re telling through video. When we heard about CHPTRS, a new alternative/indie/rock project between regular Rogue collaborator, Jerad Atherton, and producer, Josh Auer, we couldn’t have been more excited! These California-based, multi-instrumentalists have worked together for years with other artists before finally creating CHPTRS. When they asked us to shoot their promotional photos, we jumped at the opportunity.

Behind the ScenesRogue CreativesJuly 26, 2017photography, photographer, photoshoot, music, musician, chptrs, bandComment

Social Media Marketing Made Easier! (WAY Easier!)

Introducing our NEWSOCIAL MEDIA MEMBERSHIP PLANS!

We wanted to create an easy one-stop shop where you can find exactly what you’re looking for, at exactly the right price (AND at a discount!). Our Social Media Membership Plans are designed to give anyone, from the new, small business owner to the experienced industry veteran exactly what YOU need, when YOU need it.

Sean Woolsey's Worth Telling

Our Worth Tellingseries is a special project of ours that allows us to seek out creative talent and share their tales with the world. As our second installment in the series, we are excited to share with you, Sean Woolsey - Artist, Craftsman, Creative!

10 Tips for GREAT Phone Photography (for Social Media)

We want to make sure that your profiles are looking amazing, and that you’re saving time by capturing the best photos you can from your phone! Because it really isn’t very hard! With a few settings to keep in mind, and a couple best practices to remember… your Instagram will soon be looking like a pro is handling it! The following tips will make sure they always look great!

SUMMERTIME… AND THE LIVING IS EASY!

We want to thank each and every one of you who came out to our Summer Soiree! We had an awesome time celebrating the beginnings of Summer and hanging out with you all.

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Rogue’s Half Year Roundup!

With Summer here and a gazillion projects happening/in the works, we want to keep you guys updated on what we’ve been up to so far in our second year of business! So here’s a quick synopsis of what we’ve done so far in 2017, a look at what we’re working on now and a sneak peek at something we’ve got in the works!

It Might Be #Time2MoveOn

Hi again, this is Matt.

I love storytelling and am driven by innovation and opportunities for developing people and ideas. I'm always working on a number of projects and now I would like to introduce you to my new website: www.mattbarnesonline.com.

Our Work, Who We AreRogue CreativesJune 20, 2017time2moveon, blog, podcastComment

Summer Soiree Event

Celebrate Summer with us! We’re hosting a Summer Soireeto start this summer off with a bang! With a few new launches this month, we’re very excited to kick back, relax and have fun with all of you!

Events, Who We AreBelinda CarterJune 19, 2017summer, bbq, event, events, party, socialComment

Rebranding LOT318

Recently we had the opportunity to rebrand LOT318’s with a new logo and complete brand package. LOT318 stands for “Loving Others in Truth” and is a non-profit organization dedicated to minister at risk youth and their community by empowering and educating them to see their worth and purpose.

Behind the Scenes, Marketing Tips And TricksRogue CreativesJune 6, 2017lot318, nonprofit, logo, brand, branding, how to, marketing, icon, stepsComment

Bros Before Rose Season Two!

Here at Rogue Creative Development, we work hard, but we also like to play hard! One of the ways we do that is by having fun side projects that keep us creatively engaged, learning new skills and, maybe most importantly, having a good time!

A fantastic example of those side-projects is our self-produced podcast, Bros Before Rose: Men Who Watch the Bachelor hosted by our own Matt Barnes and his good friend, Jeff Bachman!

The Longest Road After Party

A couple weeks ago, Rogue Creative Development hosted The Longest Road After Party here at Rogue Collective! The Longest Road is a documentary highlighting the Iraqi refugee crisis and was this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival Official Selection!

Events, Behind the Scenes, Who We AreBelinda CarterMay 17, 2017documentary, event, events, donation, film festival, nonprofit, office, party, thank youComment

Rogue’s Cinco De Mayo Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas

It’s ¡CINCO DE MAYO! And, in Southern California that means margaritas all day long! We decided to share with you one of our favorite recipes, the Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita. Refreshing, sweet and spicy, it’s a delicious treat for this on-coming summer heat!

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