Agent Survival Guide Podcast
The Friday Five
Episodes
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
How do recent social media trends work (or not work!) for insurance agents? Sarah and Tina discuss the latest trends to help agents with their social strategies. Listen ‘til the end for a special invitation to a comprehensive social media marketing event tailored specifically to agents.
Register for the Webinar - How to Market Yourself Online: https://bit.ly/marketyourself2024
Don’t forget to answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
AI Highlights from Google I/O 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240517
Best Free Note-Taking Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA60
How AI Chat Bots Can Assist with Marketing & Social Media: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20230809
How to Keep Social Media Professional and Personal Simultaneously: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG443
Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/
References:
11 social media trends you need to know in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-trends/
12 Emerging Social Media Trends in 2024: https://www.cmswire.com/digital-experience/12-emerging-social-media-trends-in-2024/
2024 Digital Media Trends: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/technology/digital-media-trends-consumption-habits-survey.html
Social Media Trends 2024: https://www.hootsuite.com/research/social-trends
The HubSpot Blog's 2024 Social Media Marketing Report: Data from 1400+ Global Marketers: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/hubspot-blog-social-media-marketing-report
The Top Marketing Trends of 2024 & How They've Changed Since 2023 [Data from 1400+ Global Marketers]: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/marketing-trends
THIS is how social media will change in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAyUPsJ4JWY
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Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X (fka Twitter), https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
The Friday Five for May 17, 2024:
Camp Ritter Employee Training Event Next Week
Talkspace Official Enters Medicare Market
IRS Announces HSA & HDHP Amounts for CY 2025
Apple Announces New Accessibility Features
Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference
How comfortable are you with AI? Answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion
Talkspace Officially Enters Medicare Market:
Online therapy covered by Medicare: https://www.talkspace.com/coverage/insurance/medicare
Talkspace Expands Access to Tele-Mental Healthcare With Medicare Launch: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514596587/en/Talkspace-Expands-Access-to-Tele-Mental-Healthcare-With-Medicare-Launch
Talkspace expands online mental health therapy to millions of Medicare members: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/talkspace-expands-online-therapy-millions-medicare-members
Talkspace rolls out teletherapy access to 13 million Medicare members: https://vator.tv/news/2024-05-14-talkspace-rolls-out-teletherapy-access-to-13-million-medicare-members
Virtual Mental Health Provider Talkspace Taps Into Medicare Market: https://bhbusiness.com/2024/05/14/virtual-mental-health-provider-talkspace-taps-into-medicare-market/
IRS Announces HSA and HDHP Amounts for CY 2025:
IRS Announces 2025 HSA, HDHP Limits: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/irs-announces-2025-hsa--hdhp-limits
IRS announces HSA, HDHP limits for 2025: https://www.benefitspro.com/2024/05/13/irs-announces-hsa-hdhp-limits-for-2025/
IRS releases HSA and high-deductible health plan limits for 2025: https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/irs-releases-hsa-and-high-deductible-health-plan-limits-for-2025
Savings Boost: IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2025: https://www.hrmorning.com/news/irs-announces-new-hsa-contribution-limits/
Apple Announces New Accessibility Features:
Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-eye-tracking/
Apple’s new accessibility features let you control an iPhone or iPad with your eyes: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157271/apple-eye-tracking-speech-motion-sickness-accessibility-features
Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference:
Google I/O 2024 – the 7 biggest AI announcements, from Gemini to Android 15: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/the-7-biggest-ai-announcements-from-google-io-2024
Google I/O 2024: Everything revealed including Gemini AI, Android 15 and more: https://www.engadget.com/google-io-2024-everything-revealed-including-gemini-ai-android-15-and-more-210414423.html
Google now offers ‘web’ search — and an AI opt-out button: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/14/24074314/google-now-offers-web-search
Resources:
5 Alternative Apps to Replace Google Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240329
Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58
Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Greater Access to Health Coverage for DACA Recipients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240510
Interview: The 5 Pillars of Integrity: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-the-5-pillars-of-integrity/
Interview: Training Opportunities for Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-training-opportunities-for-agents-at-ritter-insurance-marketing/
Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG593
The Best Books for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG590
Tips for Becoming a Top Producing Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/tips-for-becoming-a-top-producing-insurance-agency/
Follow Us on Social!
Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance
Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/