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Jun 24
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97. How to Create a Social Media Analyti...

Shanté Gorman, Mentor for Social Media Managers
About this episode

You’ve been told to “show your value with data”—but what happens when the data still doesn’t land?

 

If you’re a social media manager or service provider who’s ever sent a beautifully designed report only to get silence (or worse, confusion) in return, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

 

We’re unpacking the real reason most client reporting falls flat—and how to create reports that don’t just show numbers, but build trust.

 

Inside, Shanté shares the exact framework Sugarpunch uses to turn monthly metrics into clarity, context, and client retention gold.

 

You’ll hear:

  • Why most reports fail (and how to tell if yours is one of them)
  • The “Value-Clarity Framework” that reframes metrics as meaning
  • The report structure that keeps our clients obsessed—and informed
  • How to handle low numbers with transparency that builds loyalty
  • The one change that made clients look forward to report day

 

If you’ve been craving a reporting process that reflects your strategy—not just your stats—this is your episode.

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It’s the exact one we use for our clients—and it’ll cut your reporting time in half.

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You’re not bad at reporting.

You’ve just been taught to do it backwards.

Let’s fix that—together.

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