May 2025
Happy 8th! Here are our fresh tracks for May:
New Web Experience for Dix Park Conservancy
Freelancer vs. In-House vs. Agency: What’s the Best Fit for Social Media Management?
Enjoy these Freshies
Snow Report: A Guide to Reels Ads, How Good Brand Marketing Changes Your Brain, & Ken Griffey Jr's Iconic Photos
Throwback: Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer Promo Video
WEB
New Web Experience for Dix Park Conservancy
Great parks define great cities, and Dix Park is on its way to becoming one of the nation’s finest. As the nonprofit partner of the City of Raleigh, the Dix Park Conservancy is committed to supporting the transformation of Dix Park into a world-class destination.
SOCIAL
Freelancer vs. In-House vs. Agency: What’s the Best Fit for Social Media Management?
by Delaney Kelly
So who is running your favorite brand’s social accounts? The answer varies, as social media management definitely isn’t one-size-fits-all. Neither is the person (or team) behind it.
Today, I’m breaking down the three main options: freelancers, in-house teams, and agencies. Each has its pros and cons, and choosing the right one can affect everything from your tone and workflow to your results and budget.
CONTENT
Enjoy these Freshies
Freshies! Content dump of our favorite shoots from the past few weeks:
It’s Always Sunny in Raleigh @happyandhale
Taste of the Masters with @shopsweetgrass
Sun & stroll @monkeesofraleigh @papersource_raleigh
@vowdweddingsExploring @theweldraleigh neighbors in downtown Raleigh
TRENDS & NEWS
Here's your snow report to stay up-to-speed on trends & news in the rapidly changing digital world:
Instagram Launches Video Editing App
Twenty iPhone settings you can change to improve your experience
A Guide to Reels Ads [Infographic]
Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr.—now a credentialed photographer—snapped iconic photos of Rory McIlroy winning the Masters
How good brand marketing changes your brain
This website helps you get through your day, one task at a time
VIDEO
Throwback: Camp Sea Gull/Seafarer Promo Video
We spent last weekend with Y Guides down at Camp Seafarer, and it was a powerful reminder of just how special that place is. Here's a throwback to a moment that captures the essence of summer camp life on the Neuse River.