Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working (And What To Do About It 👀)
- Francesca DiCaterino
- 3 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Let’s cut to the chase: you’ve been posting, emailing, boosting ads... and still hearing crickets. You’re frustrated. Your engagement is flat. The conversions? Meh. And you’re wondering - “Is it me? Am I the drama?” 🎭
Here’s the truth: It’s not just you. But your marketing might need a reality check. Here’s why it might not be working - and how to fix it like the boss you are 💻

If your content calendar looks like:
Monday: "Motivation!"
Wednesday: "Happy Hump Day!"
Friday: "Weekend Vibes!"
It’s giving lazy, not lead-generating.
➡️ Here’s how to fix it: Stop chasing filler. Start creating content that adds value, tells a story, or solves a problem.
Think:
“3 ways to level up your skincare game this winter”
“Before & after: How we helped a brand double their sales in 30 days ”

Generic content doesn’t convert. If your CTA is “Check it out!” with no context, people will scroll right past.
➡️ Here’s how to fix it: Know your audience like you know your Starbucks order ☕
Instead of: “Our services are live!”
Try: “Calling all busy biz owners 👋 Need more time back in your day? Let us handle the content grind so you can focus on your zone of genius.”

Let’s be real: if your IG feed is inconsistent, your emails sound robotic, and your website feels like 2013, you're losing trust. FAST.

➡️ Here’s how to fix it: Align your visuals, tone, and message across all channels.
Need inspo? Check out @goodgirlsnacks or @drinkpoppi - chaotic ✨on-brand✨ energy that’s SO them.

You’re pouring time into Instagram but your audience is living on TikTok or YouTube or… LinkedIn. Or worse: you’re not actually showing up at all. 😬
➡️ Here’s how to fix it: Audit your analytics. See where your people are, and meet them there. Oh - and start repurposing your content. One reel = a TikTok, an email teaser, a blog header, AND a story 👏

If you're posting and ghosting, you’re leaving growth on the table.
People want connection, not just content.
➡️ Here’s how to fix it:
👋 Reply to comments
💬 Start convos in DMs
👏 Celebrate your community
📣 Share user-generated content
It’s called social media for a reason. So… what does work? 👇
✔️ Strategy > vibes
✔️ Specific > generic
✔️ People-first > post-first
✔️ Storytelling > selling
✔️ Consistency > chaos
The Bottom Line.
Marketing isn’t about throwing stuff out there and hoping it sticks. It’s about being intentional, creative, and building real connections that resonate with your audience. When you get that right, the results will follow 💪