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December Prompts

29) A safe house - Abby & Rachel

While on an assignment in Bahrain, 8 years before the events of LYKY, Rachel and Abby disagree on the group’s next move after one of their cover’s is blown. (3,035)

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“Well that went well.” Her sister’s dry amusement greeted them as they stumbled through the safe house door, Joe unsteady on his feet and Rachel stooped by the weight of him pressing against her shoulder.

“Don’t Abigail.” A warning lingered in her voice, the adrenaline of the last couple hours still coursing through her veins and making her temper spark. Matthew swooped towards them and took Joe’s other arm over his back, the two of them supporting the staggering man towards the couch where he collapsed next to Abby. Her husband immediately started attending to the blood pouring down his friend’s face, the lump brewing on his forehead, the grimace bubbling across his mouth. In an effort to help, Rachel fetched the first aid kit from the small kitchen, dampened a cloth with water and passed Matthew a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a cloth. He took it with a grateful smile, his eyes scanning her own body for similar injuries, worry dancing across the crevices of his skin.

Meanwhile, her younger sister showed no such concern for their friend’s welfare, simply leaning towards him with a wicked grin painted on her face. Propped open on her thighs was a CIA issued laptop installed with connections to all the intelligence agencies in the western world and equipped with millions of dollars worth of surveillance technologies and coding capabilities.

She was using it to rewatch security footage of Joe falling down the stairs.

“Hey Joe, want to see this video I found of Bambi ice skating? Oh wait, that’s just you trying to make a discrete escape.”

“Rachel, I deeply dislike your sister.”

Abby cackled in his ear, replaying the video so he could watch his descent in all its glory. At the time, Rachel was sure that she hadn’t been laughing, was sure that she had armed herself with an arsenal of weapons and extraction tools the moment her and Matthew realised his cover was blown, was sure that she had been halfway across Manama when the cameras caught the unflattering view of Joe hitting his head against the bannister. However, now that the two of them had gotten away from the GDSSI splinter group and travelled safely across city, Abby beating them back and taking up an early residence on the couch, she clearly found his unfortunate slip to be the highlight of her life.

“Should I call Langley? I reckon we’re gonna have to head back and send a new team in a couple months, target them from a new angle. Joe’s cover’s blown and they might have seen you as well Rach.” Matthew’s worry leaked into his voice, accent growing stronger to reflect his building anxieties, tension bleeding into the hand applying pressure to Joe’s head and causing the man in question to wince. Abby rolled her eyes and nudged him to the side, taking over with the blood stained cloth with a much gentler hand and an incredulous look.

“Good thing we have two more people right here who can take over then.” Eyebrows climbing high up her face, she gestured slowly between herself and Matthew, voice slow as though she was talking to a child.

Matthew just shook his head. “It would take weeks for me to even build up a cover solid enough to work my way into their ranks. I would need months to get any information out of Al Bin Ali.”

“Hmmm. Give me three drinks and two hours.” She punctuated her declaration with a wink over her shoulder, standing from her crouched position and moving towards her bedroom. “I have a dress packed that’ll have him talking before Joe’s head stops bleeding.”

“No.”

After remaining largely silent since they arrived back to the safe house, thoughts preoccupied with the signs of a brain bleed and contingency plans and extraction protocols, Rachel lifted her voice and stopped her sister in her tracks. Her abrupt objection was met by a slightly agape mouth and the minuscule raise of a singular eyebrow, a tiny tilt of the head and a dangerous flicker of light in narrowing eyes. Rachel could hear her sister’s response before she even moved her mouth to verbalise it.

“No?”

A stern glare, a firm voice, a resolute stance. “No.” She looked to Matthew, directing her orders towards him as Abby continued to shoot her a challenging look and Joe frowned through the blood trickling down his skin. “Give Langley a call, we’ll drive south tomorrow morning and catch a boat across the Gulf. We can make it to Kuwait by Monday afternoon and catch a flight out from there.”

He began to move towards the phone immediately. Of the three of them, he was the best at following her orders. Not just because they were married, but also because he had the most respect for the hierarchy of CIA operatives, because he was the only one of them to consistently remember that she was the most senior agent there.

Her sister on the other hand, held no such space in her brain for that fact.

Snatching the phone before Matthew’s fingers could brush against it, she cocked her hip out and looked around the room in disbelief. “Hang on, that’s it? We’re not even going to discuss it?”

To anyone else, her tone voice gave away only shock and incredulity, the fledglings of a fight hanging onto the coattails of her words. But Rachel wasn’t just anyone else. She knew her sister like she knew the sun would rise and fall everyday, like she knew the ever-changing ground beneath their feet, like she knew the beat of her own heart. The brief tension in her jaw, the flickering of her eyes, the pitch of her voice, it all gave away the inkling of hurt that had taken root in Abby’s chest at Rachel’s protest. Not wanting to upset her sister any further, not wanting to escalate the situation to a fight, she tried to be gentle with her words.

“It’s too risky Abby.”

“How would you know?” A decade’s more experience for one. “You haven’t even heard my plan.”

“You don’t have a plan. You have an idea.” So much for being gentle. It was laughable though, the suggestion that Abby had actually decided on anything more than flirt with him until he slips up. A flush of admonished anger spread up her little sisters cheeks; clearly Rachel had her made. “Protocol dictates that we need to go back to base and regroup with our handlers and superiors before any more moves are made.”

“But I can-”

“Look, they’ll be on edge after today, they’ll be on the look out for moles within the group and suspicious of everyone-”

“They’re not going to be suspicious of me.”

“And you’re sure of that are you?”

“Yes.” Astonished laughter bubbled out of Rachel’s throat. It was just like her sister to be so cavalier, so arrogant. Enraged at her reaction, Abby spun on her heels where she had lurched forward to stand eye to eye with her advisory, towering over Joe and pinning him down with a fierce glare that had him wincing. “You. You’ve worked with me more than she has. You tell her. I can catch him in his bar tonight, loosen his tongue just enough that he gives up the name of whoever’s commissioned their group, then stick it out just long enough that he doesn’t catch on to what he’s done. He wont even remember what I look like. Right?”

Another wince, his gaze flickering between the two sisters before he settled his sights on Rachel with a regretful shrug. “She is remarkably good at that.”

She huffed. Rolled her eyes. Joe didn’t know half as much about Abby and how good she was as he thought he did. Unlike him, Rachel had seen her learn to lie, to deceive. Had seen her sister grow into her charm and her silver tongue, had watched her weaponise it against men and women, friends and foe, targets and civilians alike. She was perfectly aware of how easily Abby could bend a person to her will and twist their words into the ones she wants to hear just as they’re forming on their tongue, but that doesn't mean she’s going to let her take a stupid risk just for the sake of her pride.

Voice sharp, she admonished them both with a steely glare. “I don’t care. It’s reckless and half-assed and you’re just going to put yourself and us in danger.”

“No I’m not!”

“Will you listen to yourself? You sound like a child not getting her way-”

“No, you’re treating me like a child.”

“I’m treating you like a subordinate-”

“Subordinate?”

“-Who’s not experienced enough to take over as eyeball on an op like this. Who's too young and naive to make calls like this. Whose pride and arrogance and selfishness are going get someone hurt if she doesn’t learn to do things by the book!”

Rachel and Abby were sisters in more way than one. They were bound together by blood and guts and DNA, by their father’s absence and their mother’s nonchalance, by their school’s sisterhood and the stone walls that housed them. They were made from the same materials, the same stubbornness and strength stood where their bones should be, the same cacophony of family of honour of duty rang through their lungs in the place of oxygen. They were carved by the same hands, large but gentle soothing back their hair back as they cried, holding their fingers as they shook, weathered and firm grasping tight to the point of their chins, to the base of their necks. They were the same, even when they were so, so different. That meant her little sister was in some ways her best friend, and in others her worst enemy; they weren’t strangers to fighting.

When Abby was small, so was the lid on Rachel’s temper. A mirage of hormones and clumsy fingers and grief and the thoughtlessness of youth trimming back the fuse on their relationship so that all it took was a small spark for the fires of an argument to burn. As they grew, so did Rachel’s patience, but so did Abby’s ability to wind her up. By accident sometimes, but more often than not her teenage sister would grind her down with targeted jabs and incessant barbs fuels by the endless anger of being 15 until she couldn’t help but snap back. Something had mellowed between them once they were both settled into adulthood, arguments rarer and fights more scarce, but occasionally they still found themselves stood as they were now, nose to nose and rage to rage, screaming in a language that only the two of them could truly hear.

Throughout their lives, the story was always the same. Abby would float in and out of her periphery with a careless smirk or a teasing smile, whittling down her patience until even the deepest breaths couldn’t hold back a snide comment. She’d fall into her sister’s trap of engaging in a battle of wills and wits, the two of them entangled in one another’s biggest doubts and deepest insecurities until one of them pushed it an inch too far.

Usually Rachel.

Almost always Rachel.

Without ever meaning to, she’d nudge them both over the invisible line in sand, a line that seemed to drift and move with every passing of the tide, until Abby flinched violently away from her with a quivering look of pain in her eyes.

Unknowingly, Rachel seemed to have just crossed that line, her sister’s face creasing with pi and voice wavering with insecurity. “Selfish.” The whispered word made her soften; the step Abby took away from her made her wince. Maybe she went a bit far. “I’m trying to help.” She could feel Matthew cringe at the vulnerability creeping into Abby’s voice, her husband far too soft towards her little sister. Abby must’ve sensed it too, spinning on her heels and looking up at him with wide wet eyes, sounding remarkably similar to the little girl she once was as she pleaded up at him. “Matt? You know I can do this right?”

As quickly as it lived, Rachel’s guilt died.

She raised an eyebrow and glared at her husband, daring him to fall for such conspicuous manipulations in front of her. Out the corner of her eyes, she caught Joe grinning slightly into his lap at his friend’s predicament, clearly no longer bothered by the egg forming on his forehead.

Matthew gulped. Stuttered. Swung his eyes back and forth. Shook his head. “Nope, I’m not picking sides here. I’m Switzerland.”

“Yeah well Switzerland is married to America so you might want to rethink that position.”

“I’m sorry, are you calling me Germany in a World War 2 metaphor?”

Joe started laughing harder than she thought possible at that, Abby’s aghast tone summoning tears from the corner of his eyes. If Rachel weren’t so preoccupied stumbling through protests against her sister’s accusations, she might’ve worried about the severity of his inevitable concussion, the peels of laughter so uncharacteristic that they alluded to some kind of weird personality change. As it was, she banished all her worry and her anxieties and her disappointments to the back of her mind and simply shook her head, casting one more stern look to the source of her frustrations before turning away and making her way to the kitchen.

They had a second phone in there, she would call Langley herself.

“The mission’s over Abigail, that’s final.”

“We’ve been working on this for months Rach, I’m not turning in and giving up just because it suddenly got difficult.”

“Neither am I.” A sharp yell. A pregnant pause. A deep breath. “We’re going home because the risks now massively outweigh the rewards. The information you might get tonight isn’t worth whatever situation you’ll undoubtedly find yourself in when things go wrong.”

Unbidden, the image of her little sister at the hands of those men came to her mind. Suddenly, she couldn’t breathe. Whether they uncovered her identity or not, they wouldn’t be gentle with her if given the chance, and there wouldn't be anything Rachel could do to protect her if things went that way. There was a reason Rachel very rarely took assignments with Abby. There was a reason she would never agree to send her sister into the field on this one. There was a reason it was supposed to only ever be Joe who made contact with the group.

The boys wouldn’t understand this, but there were worse fates for an operative than death.

Bracing herself against the counter as a wave of panic thudded through her heart and rattled against the walls of her chest, Rachel forced a gulp of air into her lungs. Her knees felt weak. Sweat was building at the base of her neck. Terror had twisted itself around her organs and was constricting like a python, squeezing tighter and tighter until the pain running through her bones was blinding. She felt sick.

Oblivious to her fears, her sister spoke up again, the strength and authority Rachel had lost somewhere along the way leaking from her tone.

Abby had always loved stealing her things.

“Why don’t we vote?” Rachel couldn’t help but scoff, shaking her head again where it hung between her shoulders. “Believe it or not Rachel, this isn’t a dictatorship, just because you have a few more years in the field than we do doesn’t automatically put you in charge.”

“Fine. Joe?” She spat the question out with a brief glare in her sister’s direction, spinning to face the man hunched over on the couch. Sometime during her brief breakdown, the humour had dripped off of his expression. He now eyed her with something like knowing, something like concern, something like an apology gleaming in his eye.

No. He wouldn’t be so stupid.

“I’m actually with Abby.” Clearly she had underestimated him. “She know’s what she’s doing Rach, I wouldn’t be supporting this if she didn’t.”

While the compliment filled Abby with air, a glimmer of pride blooming in her face and heels nearly lifting off the ground in glee, Rachel felt lead soaking into her shoes. Lungs solid in her chest, heart pounding mercilessly against her ribcage, blood thickening and pooling in her stomach, she suddenly felt a slow heaviness take over her.

Joe averted his eyes.

Coward.

“Matt?"

Her husband shuffled his feet in thought, took a deep breath, darted his eyes between her sister’s hopeful gaze and her own terrified glare. “Not tonight.” Somehow, his attempt at playing the middle man only disappointed them both. “Give it a couple days for the dust to settle, let us come up with a proper plan.”

Abby deflated slightly, the beginnings of a protest forming on her lips, but a stern look from Matthew halted the words forming in her throat. Instead she nodded, smiled slightly. She had gotten her way again. Meanwhile, Rachel felt the bones holding her together liquify under her skin, the pillars holding her up quaking with the force of her anger, her betrayal, her terror. She expected her voice to be weak when it tumbled out her mouth, thick with emotion and trembling with worry, but she remained stoic, hiding the depths of her reaction behind a thick wall of steel determination.

“I already told you. You’re not doing this.”

Neither Matthew nor Joe would look at her. Truthfully, it only fuelled her anger more, red hot rage coursing through her veins and igniting the hairs on her skin. If they were going to go against her plan, if they were going to stab her in the back, if they were going to go along with treating her sister like a sacrificial lamb, they could at least have the decency to look her in the eye.

Abby didn’t flinch when their eyes met.

“We voted. It’s done. I’m doing this Rachel.”

She threw the phone on the counter with trembling hands and stormed towards the bedroom, slamming the door shut behind her before any of them could see the tears brewing in her eyes.

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Authors note:

Moral of the story is don’t go on dangerous secret spy missions with risk takers who you love very much unless you’re comfortable letting them take those risks.

Love the idea of Cammie and her friends viewing Joe as this effortlessly suave guy who can never put a foot wrong on a mission, and Rachel and Abby just eyeing each other because they both remember that time he fell down the stairs and gave himself a concussion trying to get away from a target.

I have a second idea for these two arguing in a safe house, but I think it will be both harder and sadder to write, so I am saving it for when I’ve got through all of the prompts.

#gallagher girls #gallagher girls series #gallagher girls fanfiction #December prompts #writing prompts #abigail cameron #abby cameron #rachel cameron #rachel morgan

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lgcmedia · 19 days ago

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When people enter the industry at a young age, it feels like you're growing up with them... I know Xander didn't debut that early, and he was of age, but it was pretty obvious when he first debuted as a model that he was rather nervous. Does anyone still remember watching LGC Style? His last appearances on variety shows and on LGC Fall Boys had him looking so at ease. I am so proud of him. Now he looks so much more comfortable performing and with himself.

If you don't believe me, go check out his first episode of Off the Runway, click off this now and go! Now I don't think he will ever read this, but it's endearing to see how Jisoo has grown into himself no matter what he does. I am extremely excited to see what he does next... Oh, I feel like his presence as a model has improved this year over the last, but I know it all takes momentum... I picked up a KANU coffee kit today, I guess you could say I am a fan!

[ + / - ] i wondered how he was even a 'model' before when the agency debuted him. he looks like he actually wants to be in front of a camera now LOL. [ + / - ] oh i wasn't even aware he was a model first, i saw him in the music videos... darn. i will follow xander's career either way! [ + / - ] I agree, Jisoo really grew into his looks. And it is good seeing him in more campaigns. I hope he will do more next year!

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viewwrangler · 6 months ago

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And on the day when Kamala Harris nearly sews up the nomination...

... we are reminded what it's like to be a black woman in this country for everyone else.

Illinois deputy charged with murder after shooting a Black woman (theguardian.com)

An Illinois sheriff’s deputy has been charged with murder after fatally shooting a Black woman who called 911 to report a possible prowler.

Sangamon county deputy Sean Grayson, who’s white, shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the face in her home in Springfield, Illinois – about 200 miles south of Chicago – after deputies responded to her 6 July call.

Prosecutors alleged that after Grayson, 30, allowed Massey to move a pot of water heating on the stove and set it on a counter. Grayson then “aggressively yelled” at Massey over the pot and pulled his 9mm pistol. Massey then put her hands in the air, declared “I’m sorry” and ducked for cover before being shot in the face.

In its statement issued the day of the incident, the Sangamon county sheriff’s office initially said “deputies immediately administered first aid until EMS arrived” after Massey was shot, but prosecutors allege Grayson discouraged the other deputy from getting his medical kit to save her....

[...] Grayson, who has since been fired from the department, was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. He pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance Thursday.

Sheriff Jack Campbell said Wednesday that Grayson was fired because it is evident that the deputy “did not act as trained or in accordance with our standards. With our badge we accept enormous responsibility, and if that responsibility is abused, there should be consequences.”

Before his firing, Grayson had been with the Sangamon county sheriff’s department for nearly 18 months. He served as an officer with several other police agencies in central Illinois for about seven years prior....

Bodycam video released in case of Sangamon County deputy shooting Black woman who called 911 (chicago.suntimes.com) By the Associated Press Jul 22, 2024, 4:22pm CDT

The video will “shock the conscience of America. It is that senseless, that unnecessary, that unjustifiable, that unconstitutional,” said civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the family of Sonya Massey.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Body camera video released Monday reveals a chaotic scene in which Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 for help is shot in the face in her home by a white sheriff’s deputy.

The video from deputies’ body cameras shows a tense moment in which Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson yelled at 36-year-old Sonya Massey to set down a pot from the stove just seconds after she started pouring the water into the sink and the two giggled over her “hot steaming water.”

He then threatens to shoot her, Massey ducks, then briefly rises, and Grayson fires his pistol at her three times....

The Sun-Times article contains the body cam footage.

The baffling thing is that even more than usual in these things, there's absolutely no reason for him to have shot at her. They're laughing together and then suddenly he's shooting. (That there is a "usual" is horrifying and ridiculous and saddening and infuriating, all at once.)

I am ... curious, let's say, as to why Grayson has worked with "several other police agencies" in "seven years prior". That is not typical; people generally don't move around that much in that little time.

#us politics #police brutality #police shootings #black women #black issues

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kangoneko · 1 year ago

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Squirrelflight's Choice

"I hope the mistakes I've made, I've made out of love."

Hello all! Today I'd like to discuss the character of Squirrelflight in the hope that I can help spread my interpretation of the character. I hope you'll continue to the end, and if my post changes your mind about her in any way, I would be so happy.

This will largely be focused around her choices surrounding the kits she chose to raise at Leafpool's request. Spoilers from Squirrelflight's Hope and other books that released prior will appear here.

In this post, I want to argue against the idea that Squirrelflight only took the kits because she thought she was barren, and argue that what she did was the best choice considering the circumstances. I believe this interpretation not only makes for a stronger, more cohesive narrative across all of these books, but also makes logical sense.

Let's start with the events surrounding Leafpool's pregnancy and the sisters' decision to raise the kits in ThunderClan under the lie that they were Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw's biological children.

This decision had many factors surrounding it. The first being that Leafpool couldn't go forth with her plan to raise kits outside the clans with Crowfeather after Cinderpelt died and leave ThunderClan without a medicine cat. On top of this, the novella Leafpool's Wish reveals that Leafpool was told by her warrior ancestors that she had to have her sister raise the kits in ThunderClan, leaving her with little other option but to lie that they weren't hers.

Many people criticize this decision from Leafpool, for multiple reasons. For one, she could've stepped down as a medicine cat and raised them herself. For another, she could've pretended that they were random kits she found instead of ones related to her and Firestar. And while I see what they mean, it just wouldn't work out.

The whole reason she decided to come back was to be the Clan's medicine cat, and there is no way she would be allowed to continue being a medicine cat after it's revealed she not only had kits, but that she had them with a warrior from a rival clan. That's two codes broken for the price of one. On top of this, StarClan told her to do it. Her kits are special, part of a prophecy about being Firestar's kin. It simply wouldn't work if she just pretended they were some random kits. Keep in mind that this lie was never intended to come to light, and since two of her kits were blessed with magic powers, her secret would've been discovered in no time. StarClan must have known this, hence why they told her to tell that lie specifically.

But we're not really talking about Leafpool, are we? We're talking about Squirrelflight. Squirrelflight herself has faced criticism for going along with this decision, chiefly surrounding her keeping it a secret from Brambleclaw. While people acknowledge that StarClan directly told her to lie to everyone that the kits were Brambleclaw's, some still think she should have told him. Especially since Brambleclaw, when the kits' parentage is revealed, says he would have gone along with her lie.

And to address that, we need to take a look at Squirrelflight's arc in the novella Leafpool's Wish.

Despite the fact that there is a perfectly serviceable Moonkittii video summarizing the book, many people misconstrue the events of it and say things happened that really didn't. The most egregious of these mistakes is thinking that Squirrelflight only took the kits after Yellowfang told her she was barren, as well as largely ignoring a lot of her agency in her decision to take them.

When Yellowfang lied to her and told her she was barren, Squirrelflight was very upset. But while she told her sister that she loved her and would do her best to help her as much as she could, she still steadfastly refused to take the kits and lie to Brambleclaw and the rest of ThunderClan in the process. She only changed her mind after the kits were born, when Feathertail visited the two sisters and urged Squirrelflight to reconsider. Squirrelflight, having then realized how much she had grown to care for the kits, agreed to take them so that they could live the best lives they possibly could in ThunderClan.

Squirrelflight not only struggled with the decision, but also refused to change her mind until they were already far away from the clan. This is understandable, considering how dishonorable and painful lying to ones kin and clanmates can be. Keep in mind that she was even doing this for her sister, the cat she was closest to, and yet she still had trouble going along with it.

Taking all of this into consideration, why would she have risked the chance that Brambleclaw rejects them? Better yet, why are we taking Brambleclaw at his word that he would have still accepted the kittens if he was told the truth? Keep in mind that after the lie is revealed, Leafpool steps down as a medicine cat out of shame. Brambleclaw's position as deputy is incredibly important to him, with his ambition for power being his main character motivation throughout The New Prophecy. Lying to ones clan is incredibly dishonorable, and after the truth came out, Brambleclaw would either step down out of shame or feel pressured to by his fellow warriors.

But let's not make him sound entirely self-centered, either. Lying is not always an easy choice. Making Brambleclaw keep the lie makes him complicit. There's kindness in not involving him, in making him an innocent party. Brambleclaw already has to put up with a lot for being the mirror image of his father, but for it to be found out that he played a part in such a serious lie? It could be proving everyone who doubts him in the clan right. Not only this, but the kits would feel betrayed by both of their parents if the truth ever came out. I can't imagine that any of these thoughts hadn't occured to Squirrelflight, a cat who already felt uncomfortable lying herself.

Ultimately, while I could neither feasibly blame Brambleclaw if he did reject the kits nor say for certain that he would, I don't see why it's so unbelievable to expect him not to, especially when Squirrelflight herself grappled with the decision. The sisters both needed 100% from him, nothing less. And Leafpool didn't get 100% from Squirrelflight until weeks after the initial proposal.

I believe Brambleclaw is only able to so confidently say he would keep Squirrelflight's lie because he has already come to love the kits as his own, similar to how Squirrelflight only agreed to take them after she came to love the kits as a mother. To take him at his word is an entirely unfair criticism of Squirrelflight's decision. Anyone can say they would have done something, but actually doing it is another matter entirely.

Anyway, acknowledging that Squirrelflight had agency in the plot of Leafpool's Wish also makes Squirrelflight's Hope make a bit more sense than it normally does. While StarClan taking zero responsibility for the lie about the kits' parentage is insulting, Squirrelflight still made a choice--her own choice--to go through with it. And I like this about her. I like that she tried to help her sister and give the kits the best life they could. They not only got to grow up knowing who their kin was, but they grew up with two loving parents as proud warriors of ThunderClan, all while not having to face the prejudice of being half-clan kits or kits of a medicine cat. The aftermath when everyone found out was undeniably terrible, but I love how you can see the decision had actual merits. That it was understandable. That it was human.

Squirrelflight to me is such a selfless character, it saddens me to see people scorn her when she was just trying to help her sister. It also sucks to see the narrative of the books treat her so poorly, and for Brambleclaw to ignore her attempts to mend things between them for so long, a decision he later regrets after he comes to understand why she did what she did. It sucks to see this treated as an "everyone was bad" issue when it's more like everyone was right, in some way, but that some handled the fallout worse than others. That there was more heartache than there needed to be, and that the sisters are not the source of the problem, but a result of the systemic problems that surround the clans and the Warrior Code as a whole.

Thank you for reading! This post was mostly born of a desire to scream into a voiceless, unfeeling void about how much I love Squirrelflight and how much I want other people to love her, too, but if You (hypothetical reader) got anything useful out of it, then I'd love to hear your feedback! Let me know if you want to hear me yell about any other warriors characters. Or don't, I might just do it anyway. ฅ^•ω•^ฅ Toodle-oo!

#warrior cats #warriors #waca #squirrelflight #squirrelstar #warriors meta #leafpool #brambleclaw

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pidge-poetry · 9 months ago

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WALK THROUGH FIRE: VIDEO INSTALLATION The ‘Walk Through Fire’ visual is the result of an art installation held earlier this month in east London. A wall of 75 old school CRT televisions was constructed in a shop front, each of which displayed different footage inspired by and related to both the song and the wider themes of the EP - also complemented by classic archive footage of Tony, as well as two teenagers who represent young versions of both him and Yannis. Passers-by were given a copy of the song to listen to on cassette while images from all 75 screens vied for their attention - effectively providing them with a unique video experience which they had subconsciously edited themselves. The concept was completed by a camera which also reflected footage of each listener’s reaction as they participated in the installation: a creative feedback loop creating a triangle of collaboration between Tony, Yannis and each participant. The project also offers another engaging interactive element as the ‘Walk Through Fire’ website provides viewers with a unique experience to create their own bespoke version of the music video - their webcam virtually immersing them within the wall of images. The visual was directed by regular Foals visual collaborator Kit Monteith. Kit says: "The idea for the new Y&TY video came about from not really wanting to make a music video, or atleast mainly wanting to make a work of art that would somehow find its way into video form; We made the art the priority and the rest flowed from there. I wanted to create something inclusive and fun for people that would make them question their role as a listener, reminding them of their agency in a world where so much media and content is thrown around with a presumption and reliance on an audience's passivity. The EP Yannis has made with Tony is all about collaboration and connection, the two of them connected on a musical level and great music is the result. However, I see it as a triangle of collaboration that is only completed by the listener and Tony no longer being alive somehow made that role more vital than ever. So we built an interactive video installation out of 75 CRT Televisions, creating a huge wall of images beaming out of a shop window onto a busy East London street. People were invited to inhabit a private zone amid and very public space, listening one at a time to the track on an old cassette walkman whilst moving their eyes and body to find a path from one screen to the next to create their own visual journey along to the music, craft their own music video and find awareness of their agency and their role as collaborators along with Yannis and Tony. Amongst all this I also wanted to raise a comment on the state of our consumption of media, just because our phone screens aren't literally a shop window it doesn't mean we're not buying something, or paying for something, especially with our time. The music video is a record of the artwork, the physical interactions people had with it and a space for its themes to be shared further afield, so too with the interactive digital website version which I also see as a key component to the artwork as a whole."

#yannis philippakis #kit monteith #walk through fire #yannis & the yaw #lagos paris london

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Piano-centric video game tracks that I associate with Vivia

A majority of these songs are from my character playlist, but I feel like being my music man self and wanna ramble a lil bit about them while providing individual links to each song.

Darkness Falls (Deltarune) - The og piano-centric track I tied to Vivia like it was wrapped around his finger. Fits his sense of mystique and storybook-esque view of the world to a T.

My Castle Town (Deltarune) - I feel like this song would be one Vivia could play on his lonesome in the secrecy of the undisturbed hotel. If his perception of peace and quiet were to be a song, this would be it.

Laura Plays Piano (Silent Hill 2) - I'm a HUGE Silent Hill nerd, so it was instinct to pile up a bunch of SH2's tracks on top of Vivia like a warm, heavy comforter. I'm mainly showcasing this one because this song encapsulates the feeling of spectral projecting, wandering unseen among the living and dead. (Please listen to Silent Hill 2's OST, it is filled with so many good piano tracks that feel close to Vivia it pains me)

Breeze - In Monochrome Night (Silent Hill 3) - My personal favorite track from SH3, a slow burn instrumental that remind me of Vivia and Halara's dynamic specifically. I associate Halara with drum kits, as previously discussed in my post about each character's instrument motifs. The piano and drums work in tandem, creating a shockingly well-played duet.

By Your Side (Omori) - The warmth of a rare smile from Vivia, finding genuine happiness in his place within the agency. Surrounded by those who love and care for him, a stark contrast to his horrible home life, Vivia wouldn't trade this tranquility for anything else.

Lost Library (Omori) - The solace of a good book in the homely nook of the fireplace, guided by candlelight. No sooner does he rest just as easily in his own little spot, dreaming sweetly of a better life away from all the difficult truths hiding in a desk drawer across the room.

Guardian Battle Theme (Breath Of The Wild) - Don't you just hate it when your peace and quiet is threatened to be taken away from you? The anger that arises is subtle, but the flash of a blade sprouting from his hand is a clue unaffordable to miss. If you've managed to piss off Vivia, then you've sure as well earned it. Lookin' at you, Yomi.

Wielder Volo Battle Theme (Legends: Arceus) - If one small detective is the only thing that stands between Vivia and his peace and quiet, he'll do whatever it takes to force him away. Since Yuma wishes to see the truth that badly, then he'll have to fight him for it. Neither of them want it to be this way, but they must protect the one they deeply admire, unknowingly colliding into each other's beliefs of who the culprit really is.

#i love characters that are so musically-inclined even if they aren't explicitly musical themselves #ever since i saw vivia laying under the piano in his va reveal pre-release it was ON SIGHT #rain code #rain code spoilers #vivia twilight

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tarikulreview · 1 year ago

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suburbanplumbingexperts · 1 year ago

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Why You Should Call a Plumber to Diagnose Leaks

Routine Inspection Can Detect Hidden Leaks

Water leaks can cause a lot of damage if left undetected and unrepaired. They can lead to mold growth, structural damage, and high water bills. While some leaks are easily detectable, others can go unnoticed for a long time, causing significant problems. This is why it is essential to call a plumber to diagnose leaks even if they are not immediately apparent. By conducting routine inspections, plumbers can identify potential leaks and fix them before they cause severe damage.

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When it comes to leak detection, it's crucial to rely on the expertise of a professional plumber. While you may be tempted to try DIY methods, such as using leak detection kits or watching YouTube tutorials, these approaches are often ineffective. Plumbers have the knowledge and experience to accurately diagnose leaks and determine their source. They use specialized equipment and techniques, such as video camera inspections and pressure testing, to locate leaks hidden behind walls, under flooring, or in plumbing systems.

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thebigpalooka · 2 years ago

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lol nobody follows me for this but I need to get it out of my system, I have never been as pissed about an OW nerf as I am about them nerfing Mercy's GA and I’m gonna rant below the cut and then be DONE.

LOL genuinely cannot fathom what is wrong with the devs. They rebalance Mercy's healing AND self-heal passive to incentivize triaging players under 50% HP, but at the same time, hugely nerf her mobility and bug-out button, therefore punishing her way more heavily for risk-taking or being out of position. It also makes rez even more clunky, and more likely to be a trade-off of Mercy's life for whoever she tries to save.

Mercy has always been hugely dependent on her teammates, both for impact and survivability, but god, this just strips her agency so fucking badly, as well as absolutely gutting the one part of her kit that is fun to play. Yes, Mercy is - WAS very slippery, which was core to her kit as well as the main value she provided. A change like this just ensures that she's free food for Tracer and Genji and Sombra and Winston and DVA and literally anyone else who can follow her through exactly one GA. And god help you if you're trying to use GA to keep up with your DPS; it is now Getting Abandoned Hours. Punished for getting too close, punished for not getting close enough, and they nerf the one survival skill she has - which by the way, was in the place of the self-defense literally every other support has in the way of either burst heal, knockback, or damage. Mercy has NONE of that, and now doesn’t have GA either.

And so far as that goes, I'm extra pissed at big streamers showing videos of her 'tanking a Bob' during Valk, as if that's at all applicable to most players. No team below diamond is ever going to have the situational awareness to stand out in the open in a nice group so Mercy can get max heal boost during a Bob or Visor, and even they did, if Soldier decides to just focus Mercy, which he absolutely always has done and will continue to do, she's fucked.

So they nerf her GA, ALSO nerf her passive healing regen, and all her fancy new "burst" heal is completely useless if you just focus her first, which they helpfully made much easier to do. So. Respawn Simulator pick, I guess.

Finally, because Mercy gets pointed at as a low-skill hero all the time, I just wanna say once that - yeah, I know. That’s why I like her. My game awareness, while not remarkable, is far better than my mechanical skill/aim, and it feels/felt really good to play a hero who could, on some level, reward you for paying attention to multiple things at once.

Anyway, that's all. I am so fucking disappointed, especially because I was genuinely excited about Season 3 for like two seconds. I'd honestly be interested in, or at the least accepting of, her other kit changes too, if this nerf wasn't so massive and disastrous. Really have no enthusiasm for playing her at all unless things get re-examined which is just ... man, it makes me sad. Anyway, thanks for your time.

#overwatch 2 #mercy #ramble don't open

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evermorehqs · 2 years ago

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CATCHING MY BREATH, STARING OUT AN OPEN WINDOW

Alexandra Casoy is based on Alex from Totally Spies. She is a 26 year old human, vet technician, and uses she/her pronouns. She has no powers. Alex is portrayed by Eva Noblezada and she is open.

CATCHING MY DEATH, AND I COULDN’T BE SURE

There are people in the world who operate at a sprint when it came to life and Alexandra Casoy was easily one of those people. Athletics were interwoven in her DNA and the moment she could stand, she was running - whether it was around a track, after a soccer ball or through crowds at the mall to whatever plushy was on sale, the young girl was always on the move and she was talented. Thankfully, too. She might have been elite on any field but when it came to street smarts, critical thinking, and common sense? Alex wasn’t the one you’d lean on for any of those ( unless it was in video games ). The Olympics were constantly brought up in her house, which sport it was didn’t really matter. At the end of the day, all they had to accept was that she was destined to be an Olympian. The W.H.O.O.P agency had other ideas.

Alex was chosen to join two other young teens at the agency, rounding out the trio and doing so with an absent smile. Did she completely know what was going on? Not entirely but she got the basics and that was all she needed. As long as she had Clover, Sam, gadgets shaped like lipstick and her pet pig, Oinky, nothing bad could happen. And then something happened she didn’t see coming, though to be fair Alex had fallen for more obvious traps in the past, but Evermore was one they couldn’t get out of. None of their tricks worked against walls they couldn’t see and she felt like a kid who’d somehow lost their parents at a theme park. But she wasn’t alone. Though her mission days were on hold, Alex quickly found a spot to lean into her other passion - animals! Between being a spy and being a young adult, she spent her time taking veterinarian classes and it seemed like that work was finally going to come in handy.

I HAD A FEELING SO PECULIAR

❀ Ed Kazah: Finally someone else who thought about things the way she did....read: not a lot. There was something to be said about living in your naiveté and not taking things as seriously as everyone else

❀ Francesca Framagucci: Animals have always been a huge part of Alex’s life especially her pet pig and finding someone who loved the least loved animals just as much as she did was an immediate green flag

❀ Christopher 'Kit' Charming: Alex can’t deny that Kit Charming is exactly that - charming and boy, oh boy, does she fall for it every time. He’s cute, he’s strong, he’s a little intimidating but in a hot way. She can’t help but trip up a little around him

THAT THIS PAIN WOULD BE FOR EVERMORE

#totally spies #eva noblezada fc #disney bio rp #no powers #open bio #open female #female bio

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DIY Music Promotion for Emerging Artists

Breaking into the music industry can feel like an uphill battle, especially for emerging artists. With countless musicians vying for attention, creating an effective promotion strategy is essential to stand out. Fortunately, the digital age offers a wealth of tools and resources that allow artists to take control of their promotional efforts without relying heavily on expensive agencies. This article explores actionable steps and accessible platforms that independent musicians can use to promote their music effectively.

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The electronic music press has become an indispensable tool for artists aiming to reach niche audiences. These publications cater to specific genres, enabling musicians to connect directly with fans who share their musical tastes. Writing a compelling press release is the first step in getting featured. Focus on telling your story—why your music matters and how it stands out in the current landscape.

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The Importance of Music Industry Words

Understanding the language of the industry is crucial when interacting with professionals and fans alike. Music industry words help you craft engaging content, whether it’s a pitch to a potential collaborator or a social media post for your followers. Knowing key terms like "EPK" (Electronic Press Kit) or "sync licensing" can also enhance your credibility.

Using the right terminology ensures your communication is clear and professional. For instance, when sending emails to booking agents or festival organizers, include terms that demonstrate your knowledge of the business. This not only shows professionalism but also builds trust, increasing your chances of landing opportunities.

Protecting Your Work with YouTube Music ID

YouTube remains one of the most influential platforms for music discovery. However, with its vast reach comes the challenge of protecting your content from unauthorized use. This is where YouTube Music ID comes into play. This tool helps artists track and monetize their music across the platform.

By registering your songs with YouTube Music ID, you ensure that any video using your music generates revenue for you. This not only safeguards your work but also provides an additional income stream. Moreover, it offers valuable insights into how and where your music is being used, allowing you to understand your audience better.

Making the Most of Spotify's Free Music Upload Option

Spotify has revolutionized music streaming, offering artists an unparalleled platform to reach listeners worldwide. The ability to upload music on Spotify for free has democratized access to this powerful platform, enabling even independent musicians to share their work.

To get started, create a Spotify for Artists account, which allows you to manage your profile, track analytics, and pitch songs to playlist curators. Playlists are a critical avenue for gaining exposure, as they help listeners discover your music. Focus on creating engaging cover art and writing a compelling track description to make your submission stand out.

Crafting a Social Media Strategy

In today’s digital age, social media is a cornerstone of any successful DIY music promotion strategy. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter offer direct access to fans and industry professionals alike. The key is consistency—regularly posting engaging content that resonates with your audience.

Start by sharing snippets of your music, behind-the-scenes footage, and updates about upcoming projects. Use trending hashtags and participate in challenges to increase visibility. Additionally, engage with your followers by responding to comments and DMs. Building a genuine connection with your audience fosters loyalty and encourages word-of-mouth promotion.

Collaborating with Other Artists

Collaboration is a powerful way to expand your reach and learn from others in the industry. Partnering with artists in your genre can help you tap into their audience while creating unique and innovative content. Collaborative projects could include joint performances, remixing each other’s tracks, or even co-hosting live streams.

When reaching out to potential collaborators, make sure your pitch highlights the mutual benefits of working together. Include links to your music and social media to give them a clear idea of your style and brand.

Utilizing Email Marketing

Email marketing might seem old-fashioned, but it remains one of the most effective ways to connect with your audience. Building a mailing list allows you to communicate directly with fans who are genuinely interested in your music.

Start by offering something valuable in exchange for email sign-ups, such as a free download or exclusive content. Once you’ve built a list, send regular updates about new releases, upcoming shows, or behind-the-scenes stories. Personalize your emails to make recipients feel valued and involved in your journey.

Monitoring Your Progress

Tracking your progress is essential to understanding what works and what doesn’t in your promotion strategy. Use tools like Spotify for Artists and YouTube analytics to gather insights about your audience. Metrics such as listener demographics, geographic locations, and engagement rates can inform your future campaigns.

Additionally, regularly review your social media performance. Identify which types of posts resonate most with your audience and adjust your content accordingly.

Conclusion

Promoting your music independently is no small task, but with the right approach, it’s entirely achievable. From leveraging platforms like the electronic music press and free music submission blogs to mastering tools like YouTube Music ID and Spotify, emerging artists have more resources than ever to build a successful career.

By combining these strategies with dedication and creativity, you can carve out a unique space in the music industry. Start small, stay consistent, and remember to celebrate your progress along the way.

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Maximizing Rental Returns in Hua Hin: A Landlord’s Guide

Hua Hin, a picturesque coastal town in Thailand, is a hotspot for property investment, with a thriving rental market fueled by tourists, retirees, and long-term expatriates. If you’re a property owner looking to maximize rental returns, this guide provides actionable tips to enhance profitability.

1. Choose the Right Location

The location of your property significantly impacts rental demand and income:

Central Hua Hin: Popular among tourists for its proximity to beaches and nightlife.

Khao Takiab: Known for its serene beachfront and luxury rentals.

Pranburi: Ideal for eco-conscious tenants seeking tranquility.

Golf Course Areas: Attract high-paying tenants with a taste for recreation.

2. Target the Right Tenant Segment

Understanding your tenant demographic helps tailor your property:

Short-Term Tourists: Prefer well-furnished properties near beaches and attractions.

Digital Nomads: Seek affordable rentals with reliable internet and workspace facilities.

Retirees: Value quiet neighborhoods with modern amenities.

Long-Term Expats: Often look for villas or condos with family-friendly features.

3. Invest in Quality Furnishings

Well-furnished properties command higher rents and attract more tenants. Consider:

Modern appliances and air conditioning.

Comfortable beds and seating.

High-speed internet for digital nomads.

Outdoor features like a garden or swimming pool for villas.

4. Offer Competitive Pricing

Conduct market research to determine competitive rental rates:

Compare similar properties in your area.

Adjust prices for peak tourist seasons.

Offer discounts for long-term leases to secure consistent income.

5. Leverage Professional Property Management

Managing rental properties can be time-consuming. Professional services:

Handle tenant queries and maintenance issues.

Market your property effectively.

Ensure timely rent collection and legal compliance.

6. Market Your Property Effectively

To maximize visibility, use a combination of online and offline channels:

Real Estate Portals: List your property on platforms like Hua Hin Property Search.

Social Media: Showcase your property on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Professional Photos and Videos: High-quality visuals help create a lasting impression.

Local Connections: Partner with real estate agencies for direct client leads.

7. Adapt to Market Trends

Stay informed about changes in tenant preferences:

Post-pandemic trends show increased demand for spacious properties and outdoor amenities.

Eco-friendly features, like solar panels and water-saving systems, can be a unique selling point.

8. Maintain Your Property

Regular maintenance ensures tenant satisfaction and protects your investment:

Conduct periodic inspections.

Address repairs promptly.

Consider upgrades like energy-efficient lighting and modern decor to boost appeal.

9. Optimize for Online Reviews

Positive reviews on rental platforms significantly enhance credibility and attract more bookings:

Provide exceptional customer service.

Respond to tenant feedback.

Offer personalized touches, like welcome kits, for short-term renters.

10. Comply with Local Laws

Ensure your rental operations adhere to Thai regulations:

Obtain the necessary permits for short-term rentals.

Work with legal professionals to understand lease agreements and tax requirements.

To conclude, Hua Hin offers landlords a prime opportunity to maximize rental returns with its blend of stunning coastal landscapes, growing infrastructure, and steady demand from both tourists and long-term residents. However, navigating the rental market requires expertise in tenant management, local regulations, and property optimization strategies.

Partnering with Hua Hin Property Search can make all the difference. With their extensive market knowledge, personalized services, and commitment to client success, Hua Hin Property Search is your trusted ally in ensuring your rental property thrives. Whether you’re just entering the rental market or looking to boost your property’s returns, their team can guide you every step of the way. Make the most of your investment with professional guidance tailored to your needs.

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What Are the Most Popular Social Media Marketing Tools?

The last eighteen months have seen significant changes in social media. AI is everywhere, Threads is out there, Twitter is now X, and Mastodon may or may not regain relevance. Social media is one of the most effective tools for contemporary businesses, even in the midst of upheaval. It can be used to attract new customers, increase website traffic, and maintain contact with current clients to keep them interested in your company. With all the chaos, however, it's more crucial than ever to have the tools a social media marketing agency in India uses to stay on top of things.

A comprehensive understanding of dynamic algorithms, adaptability, and data-driven insights is essential for staying ahead of the curve in the ever-changing social media market and building your brand. It might be challenging to manage your networks and social media. Since social media is more of a practice game, no digital marketing training can really help you with it. In this post, we will explore various social media marketing tools for businesses that might assist you in reaching your objectives and building a strong social media presence.

Social Media Marketing Tools You Should Know About

Here are some of the most effective social media marketing tools to consider:

#1 Canva

Canva is the most widely used free social media marketing platform for designers to create and modify images. With a large library of ready-to-use icons and photographs for social media postings, it is user-friendly and simple to use. You can also make a brand kit with the aid of Canva Pro, allowing the marketing team to keep the same visual style on all platforms. Great animation and video embellishments to the postings are also provided by it.

#2 SocialPilot

Over 13,500 marketers rely on SocialPilot, a complete social media management package, to organise their presence on all key networks. Users can easily manage their social channels with AI-powered tools that optimise content production and posting schedules, thanks to the platform's powerful scheduling, publishing, and planning features.

Users can optimise interaction and reach using SocialPilot's automated post functionality and comprehensive statistics. Accurate and effective content management suited to specific brand requirements is made possible by customisable content fields, bulk scheduling, and smooth connections with Canva and UTM parameters, among other integrations.

With features like hashtag suggestions, smart scheduling, and content libraries, SocialPilot simplifies social media management, driving brand growth and strategic success.

#3 Loomly

It's one of the most widely used tools by social media marketers. It is a scheduling tool for social networking. Initially, Loomly merely offered a social media calendar with an emphasis on finding, producing, organising, and managing content. It now includes publishing and scheduling capabilities due to its partnership with Buffer. Users can also suggest posts for lead generation, curation, forthcoming holiday postings, and the newest trends.

#4 UpContent

UpContent is a fantastic platform for social media marketing that curates content. It has reduced content search times by 65% and is a highly sought-after tool. It finds and provides new content by integrating data from several social media networks. It gives users access to Shutterstock photos, which they may utilise with personalised content created with UpContent. For its customers, the platform curates more than 1.5 million articles and posts each month.

#5 Curata

Curata is a content curation tool that adapts to your interests by continuously updating content discovery. With the help of a browser plug-in called Curata, you can collaborate with your team, get their recommendations, and find fresh information while browsing. This social media marketing tool assists you in locating and disseminating pertinent content, distributing it via email, and starting blogs on subjects of your choosing. Curata offers you image and SEO recommendations as well. Before sharing or publishing the content, you can also update and evaluate it.

#6 Brandwatch

One of the most popular social media tools for data analytics is Brandwatch. It offers social listening, reporting, and sentiment analysis, as well as AI-driven insights into your audiences and buyers. When handling all of a brand's marketing and dealing with brands, this is a really useful tool. It assists you in locating micro-influencers within your primary target market, locating pertinent data, and producing graphic data reports while utilising a variety of filters.

#7 Mention

Mention is a data analysis tool that discovers influencers who are relevant to your brand, evaluates marketing tactics, and comprehends the tactics used by competitors. Its keyword alert feature is one of its most well-liked features. You can create and track keywords in real-time with it. When your selected keyword comes up in a search, the keyword alert tool lets you know. The user has daily access to an analytical report that is prepared and emailed, as well as all of your brand searches and keyword mentions on the internet.

#8 TapInfluence

TapInfluence is a real-time dashboard-based analysis tool for social media marketing. TapInfluence's dashboard facilitates the invitation of influencers to participate in marketing projects, monitors their activity, and assesses their advancement. It promotes the analysis of influencers' decisions, revenue generation, engagement rates, brand affiliations, and market reach. Advanced features for influencer-led campaigns include content scheduling and search. By comparing your brand's performance to industry norms, the analytics feature gives you a competitive advantage over competitors.

#9 Buzzsumo

Buzzsumo's features, which include performance analysis, curation, and content discovery, are what make it so popular. Another common element is influencer marketing. Buzzsume guides you through the process of influencer marketing, helping you select the right influencer, get in touch with them, curate content, and publish it. It facilitates the sharing of influencer-generated data with your team, allowing you to get feedback on both the influencers and the content.

#10 SproutSocial

Sprout Social is the driving force behind faster value realisation since it provides quick onboarding and simple usability for immediate insights. By utilising cutting-edge AI and ML, it gives companies the ability to precisely remain ahead of the competition and make well-informed decisions.

Through international alliances and network integrations, Sprout seamlessly integrates with current tech stacks to improve productivity and optimise operations. Teams can implement impactful campaigns across the organisation with customisable reports, easy data sharing, and comprehensive analytics spanning major social networks.

Final Thoughts

The social media landscape is constantly evolving, with new platforms, features, and tools emerging regularly. To stay ahead of the curve and maximise your marketing efforts, it's essential to leverage the right tools. By effectively utilising the right tools, every social media marketing agency can optimise its social media presence, increase engagement, and drive better results for its business.

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