--- title: DISRUPT Media Blog (20) description: Want to increase revenue by finding new customers online? Disrupt Media is a funeral home marketing company specializing in social media. Our proven strategy focuses on funeral home ad campaign development for increased at-need and pre-need sales. Get a free demo of our funeral home marketing services today! (20) --- # DISRUPT Media Blog ## [WE LIVE DIFFERENTLY THAN WE MARKET | DISRUPTu! Episode 15](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/we-live-differently-than-we-market-disruptu-episode-15) May 12, 2016, 8:38:19 AM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [DISRUPTu!](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/disruptu), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Funeral Homes](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/funeral-homes) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/we-live-differently-than-we-market-disruptu-episode-15#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/ep-fb-15-1080x675.jpg)   On this episode: We Pong it up, rethinking how we engage/use traditional media, generating Facebook leads and who won the "Skittle Challenge"?! [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/we-live-differently-than-we-market-disruptu-episode-15) ## [6 Tips for Funeral Homes Using Facebook Live](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/6-tips-for-funeral-homes-using-facebook-live) May 11, 2016, 11:06:13 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Funeral Homes](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/funeral-homes) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/6-tips-for-funeral-homes-using-facebook-live#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/image-1080x628.jpeg) Facebook is accelerating quickly into the world of live streaming, recently making it possible for all users to broadcast videos to a huge audience. This isn’t new technology, apps like Periscope and the less-popular Meerkat have done mobile live streaming before, but Facebook’s massive global reach will bring the technology to a bigger audience than ever and this could be a [game changer for funeral homes](https://disruptmedia.co/disruptu-12-facebook-live-for-everyone-and-automating-social-media/). [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/6-tips-for-funeral-homes-using-facebook-live) ## [STOP BEING ROMANTIC | DISRUPTu! Episode 14](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/stop-being-romantic-disruptu-episode-14) May 11, 2016, 9:24:55 AM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [DISRUPTu!](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/disruptu), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Social Media Strategy](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/social-media-strategy-2) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/stop-being-romantic-disruptu-episode-14#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/EP-14-THUMB-1080x675.jpg) This week on Disrupt U!: Stop being romantic about traditional media and 'old' advertising habits! Being romantic about what use to work and not giving attention to what 'works now' and where the consumer is playing, is hurting thousands of funeral homes. Social media is not an option for funeral companies in 2016, it's what's required to be relevant. [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/stop-being-romantic-disruptu-episode-14) ## [How To Double Your Funeral Home's Social Media Engagement With Great Visuals](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/funeral-homes-double-your-social-media-engagement-visuals) May 9, 2016, 5:36:40 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [social media](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/social-media), [visually stimulating](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/visually-stimulating), [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Funeral Homes](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/funeral-homes) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/funeral-homes-double-your-social-media-engagement-visuals#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/Double-Social-Engagment.jpg) Consider your own browsing habits as you scroll through your Facebook news feed. When you are skimming through the content, which posts typically catch your eye and force you to stop or pause? I would bet that, usually, it’s an image that gets your attention first. [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/funeral-homes-double-your-social-media-engagement-visuals) ## [Negative Reviews on Social Media Provide Funeral Homes with a Positive Branding Opportunity](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/negative-reviews-on-social-media-provide-funeral-homes-with-a-positive-branding-opportunity) Apr 27, 2016, 9:36:41 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Funeral Homes](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/funeral-homes), [Social Media Strategy](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/social-media-strategy-2) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/negative-reviews-on-social-media-provide-funeral-homes-with-a-positive-branding-opportunity#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/Negative-reviews-funeral-home-positive-opportunity-1.jpg) Article by: Ryan Thogmartin, CEO of [DISRUPT Media](https://www.disruptmedia.co) [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/negative-reviews-on-social-media-provide-funeral-homes-with-a-positive-branding-opportunity) ## [DISRUPTu Episode 13 - 2016 ICCFA Recap and Be An ACTIVE Practitioner](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-episode-13-2016-iccfa-recap-and-be-an-active-practitioner) Apr 27, 2016, 11:17:28 AM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [DISRUPTu!](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/disruptu), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Funeral Homes](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/funeral-homes) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-episode-13-2016-iccfa-recap-and-be-an-active-practitioner#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/FB-EP13-Thumb-1080x675.jpg)This week we recap the ICCFA Convention, WIN a trip to the Disrupt Media offices for a social media strategy session, and: [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-episode-13-2016-iccfa-recap-and-be-an-active-practitioner) ## [Starter Guide: How to Use Facebook Live Video](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/starter-guide-how-to-use-facebook-live-video) Apr 22, 2016, 2:35:55 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [Facebook Live](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook-live), [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Funeral Homes](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/funeral-homes) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/starter-guide-how-to-use-facebook-live-video#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/Facebook-Live-Starter-Guide-Funeral-homes-1080x628.jpg) Facebook is accelerating quickly into the world of live streaming, recently making it possible for all of the site's users to broadcast videos of almost anything to a huge audience. This isn't new technology, apps like Periscope and the less-popular Meerkat have done mobile live streaming before, but Facebook's massive global reach will bring the technology to a bigger audience than ever and this could be a [game changer for funeral homes](https://disruptmedia.co/disruptu-12-facebook-live-for-everyone-and-automating-social-media/). [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/starter-guide-how-to-use-facebook-live-video) ## [DISRUPTu! 12 - Facebook Live For Everyone and Automating Social Media](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-12-facebook-live-for-everyone-and-automating-social-media) Apr 21, 2016, 5:56:04 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [DISRUPTu!](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/disruptu), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-12-facebook-live-for-everyone-and-automating-social-media#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/DISRUPTu12_Cover_Image-1080x675.jpg) On this episode I talk about: [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-12-facebook-live-for-everyone-and-automating-social-media) ## [Facebook Professional Services: Yelp Killer and What It Means For Your Funeral Home](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/facebook-professional-services-yelp-killer-and-what-it-means-for-your-funeral-home) Apr 9, 2016, 4:39:42 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [social media](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/social-media), [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [Facebook](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/facebook), [Social Media Strategy](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/social-media-strategy-2) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/facebook-professional-services-yelp-killer-and-what-it-means-for-your-funeral-home#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/Facebook-professional-services-funeral-home-guide.png) Facebook is quietly rolling out a [professional services](https://www.facebook.com/services/) recommendation feature aimed to take on Yelp. If you are unfamiliar with [Yelp, it is a web-based service/app where consumers can find, rate, and review local businesses](http://www.yelp.com/) with which they have dealt. Because Facebook users can rate and review businesses, it only makes sense that Facebook would formalize the review and recommendation process by providing a portal in which it can take place. [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/facebook-professional-services-yelp-killer-and-what-it-means-for-your-funeral-home) ## [DISRUPTu! #11 - We're Flying Someone In To Spend A Day At Our Office](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-11-were-flying-someone-in-to-spend-a-day-at-our-office) Apr 4, 2016, 12:25:48 PM / by [Ryan Thogmartin](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/author/ryan-thogmartin) posted in [social media](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/social-media), [Blog](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/blog), [DISRUPTu!](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/topic/disruptu) [0 Comments](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-11-were-flying-someone-in-to-spend-a-day-at-our-office#comments-listing) ![](https://social.disruptmedia.co/hubfs/DISRUPTu11_Cover-1080x675.jpg) On this episode my first born co-hosts and asks the questions: [Read More](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/disruptu-11-were-flying-someone-in-to-spend-a-day-at-our-office) [Prev](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/page/19) [All posts](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/all) [Next](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/page/21) ### Subscribe to Email Updates - Recent - Popular - Categories ### Lists by Topic - [Blog (126)](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/tag/blog) - [Facebook (85)](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/tag/facebook) - [Funeral Homes (83)](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/tag/funeral-homes) - [social media (72)](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/tag/social-media) - [Social Media Strategy (46)](https://social.disruptmedia.co/blog/tag/social-media-strategy-2) - [DISRUPTu! 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