🤙 Total Social Media May 3rd

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Sandra Gebhardt
May 03, 2024

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Trivia Question❓

Who invented the first commercially successful airplane?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

2 Hour Marketing & Business Roundtable May 10th

Free 2 Hour Marketing Roundtable with Sandra Gebhardt & Mike Mathweg MAY 10th at 12:00 EST (9:00 PST)


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Next steps......Scroll Down & Pick Your Favorite Posting Prompt...

Sandra here, I will share these fun posting prompt with you daily.

How do you use these prompts?

Pick your favorite prompt and make a post on your socials

Take the left over ones:

Post them to your stories

Make multiple post

Use them as reels/shorts

Be sure to let me know how they are working out for you by replying back to this email! 

**NOTE - if you reply back to this email with a simple "got it" you get 5 points to use towards prizes! You can do this everyday to earn your points and prizes!

Social Media Prompt

National Day of...

                  • National Inventors' Hall of Fame Day (First Sunday in May):A day to celebrate inventors and inventions that have shaped our world. Learn more about the National Inventors' Hall of Fame and the ingenious minds behind groundbreaking creations.


                  • National Dance Like a Chicken Day: A lighthearted and fun day to celebrate dance and embrace silliness. Put on some music, unleash your inner chicken, and have some fun with wacky dance moves!

                  • National Raspberry Popover Day:This day recognizes a dish similar to Yorkshire pudding, often filled with delicious raspberries. Enjoy a popover as a sweet breakfast treat or a delightful dessert. (This can also be referred to as National Raspberry Tart Day)

                  • National Chocolate Custard Day:A day dedicated to this rich and decadent dessert featuring a creamy custard base and chocolate flavoring. Indulge in a slice or explore making your own chocolate custard at home.

                  • National Paranormal Day: A day for those interested in the paranormal to explore unexplained phenomena, ghost stories, and mysteries. Watch a ghost hunting show, read about famous haunted locations, or simply share your own paranormal encounters (if you have any!).

                  • National Two Different Colored Shoes Day:A day to embrace individuality and express yourself through fashion. Rock a pair of mismatched shoes and celebrate your unique style!

                  • National Specially-Abled Pets Day:A day to celebrate and appreciate the special needs pets who bring joy and companionship into our lives. Shower your furry (or feathered, or scaled) friend with extra love and pampering.

                  • National Garden Meditation Day:A day to find peace and tranquility amidst the beauty of nature. Spend some time meditating in your garden, focusing on the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world.

                  • National Lumpy Rug Day (Unofficial): A more lighthearted day to appreciate those comfy, familiar, yet sometimes bumpy, lumpy rugs that add a touch of coziness to our homes.


                  • World Press Freedom Day (Observed on May 3rd):Celebrates the fundamental principle of freedom of the press and highlights the importance of journalists in safeguarding this right.

                  • Orthodox Good Friday: A holy day observed by Orthodox Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

A Quote To Share

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." - Albert Einstein

A Funny Joke To Share

Why was the math book sad?

Because it had too many problems.

A Life Hack To Share

Always carry a small notebook with you to jot down ideas or inspirations that may come to you throughout the day.

Think outside the box and constantly challenge yourself to come up with new and innovative ideas.

A Fun Fact To Share

  • Thomas Edison, known for his invention of the light bulb, was also the creator of the first motion picture camera.


  • The concept of the World Wide Web was invented by British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee.


  • The microwave oven was accidentally invented by Percy Spencer in 1945 when he noticed a candy bar melting in his pocket while working with radar equipment.


Cyber Security Updates

insurance agencies face increasing cyber threats as technology dependence grows.

Traditional security measures like firewalls are no longer sufficient against modern cyber-attacks.

Small businesses are prime targets, with data breaches costing an average of $200,000.

Layered security models are essential, covering devices, networks, and users.

This approach reduces the attack surface, protects against external and insider threats, and allows flexible controls.

Tips include strong passwords, separating personal and business activities, and understanding compliance regulations.

It's crucial for agencies to take proactive steps, invest in modern security solutions, and prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive information and business continuity.


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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

The Wright brothers (Orville and Wilbur Wright)