Welcome to Trendy AF by Autofluencer

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Check out our panel on Thursday at 3PM all about Content Creators & the Future of Social Media! And send us an email ([email protected]) to get an invite to our networking reception on Friday at 9PM!

Hey! This is JoAnna, you may know me as @that1320chick on TikTok/Insta, and like you, I’m passionate about cars, racing, and content! I spend WAY too much time on social media and have mad respect for the many creators in our space thinking outside the box and taking their enthusiast car content to the next level. And when the team at AF asked me to share some of my thoughts on what’s Trendy AF right now, I was all in! If you still need some inspo for this December, check out below! And if you try any of these or do your own creative holiday post, we want to see it! Tag @autofluencerOG or hit us up with the hashtag #trendyAF

1. Advent Calendar Builds:

Transform your vehicle one part at a time! Advent calendar-inspired videos featuring car mods or accessories have been a huge favorite. Whether it’s wheels, exhausts, or detailing kits, the excitement of a daily upgrade is contagious.

2. Gift Guides for Gearheads: 

Highlight the perfect gift for the car enthusiast in your life! These videos make  shopping easier for fans and often spark a lot of engagement as viewers share their dream gifts (or wishlist hints).

-Personalized Gearhead Apparel: Custom T-shirts, hoodies, or hats with  automotive designs or inside jokes are always a hit.
-Car Photoshoots: Professional or DIY photo sessions for showcasing someone’s beloved ride are a unique and thoughtful gift idea.
-Event Tickets for 2025: Motorsport races, car shows, or even driving experiences make for unforgettable experiences that any car enthusiast would treasure.

3. Deck the Cars with Boughs of Holly: 

From securing Christmas trees on your roof to dazzling your ride with holiday  lights, these festive transformations bring the holiday spirit straight to the driveway. These videos practically scream share-worthy!

Let’s Make December Shine Together

Can’t wait to see how you put your unique spin on these ideas—or come up with entirely new ones! The Autofluencer team is here to support you, whether you need brainstorming help, guidance on trends, or resources to bring your vision to life. Want to get featured in Trendy AF with Trendy content?! #TrendyAF in your more creative posts!

Here’s to wrapping up 2024 with exciting, creative content that gets everyone in the holiday mood. 🎄✨

JoAnna Iocabelli Reid @that1320chick 👀

Learn the latest changes on social platforms and new tools, helping you grow your page and keep your followers engaged! 📱✨

• Instagram Broadcast Channels Getting New Features: Instagram is trying to promote the use of their Broadcast Channels with features like prompts, replies, insights, and best practices to help creators connect more with their followers. Have you tried a Broadcast Channel? Here’s a great automotive example of one: Ashley Vaughn’s “Sh!t no one knows about…” with 1.7k members! Check out her Instagram profile to see the broadcast channel!

• POV: TikTok Ban Looms. TikTok’s attempt to say the impending US ban set to take place on January 19th, 2025 is unconstitutional was dismissed last week and on 12/9, TikTok filed an emergency petition to delay the ban that is supposed to take effect on January 19, 2025 if TikTok’s parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell off the business or the US portion to a US buyer by that time. What say you?! Is TikTok a national security concern? Should it be banned? As a note, if US bans TikTok, it would be the 7th country to leverage a full ban on the platform (there is already a ban in US on all federal government devices and systems). The other 6 countries with full bans on TikTok are Afghanistan, Nepal, Iran, Kyrgzstan, Somalia, and India.

Once a month, Autofluencer sits down with badass industry leaders, brands, creators, drivers, enthusiasts, or anyone who makes this industry stronger to talk about tips on building supercharged partnerships! ⚡

Dane Trask, marketing professional, classic car restorer, and "dadager" of Riley’s Rebuilds, shares how they turned Riley’s carburetor rebuilding hobby into a booming business and social media success when she was just 16!

Dane breaks down the huge shift in marketing: it’s no longer about high production commercials with actors and scripts. These days, content creators with engaged audiences deliver way more authentic promotion, if brands give them the freedom to stay true to their style. Dane says Riley’s style is “the wholesome granddaughter,” so a bikini ad wouldn’t make sense. Both brands and creators need to make sure their partnership aligns!

We want to celebrate YOU! 🎉 Did you land your dream partnership? Took the leap into entrepreneurship? Send us your big wins!

Here’s a few BIG WINS we’ve seen this month already!

1. NEW PARTNERSHIP ALERT! Autumn X RideTech Suspension

2. NEW TRACK OPEN! Hunter Blake Fitzgerald Opens Fitzgerald Motorsports Park

3. BIG RACE WIN! Kye Kelley Wins Snowbird Outlaw Nationals in Pro Mod

Check out these NEW brand campaigns launched in Autofluencer! 🚪🔑

• AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS TO CHECK OUT: CarLife x Freddy Media, Autofluencer Ambassador Program

• 2025 Content Partnership: BOOSTane

• 2025 Sponsored Driver Programs: Advanced Clutch, Team Driven

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Learn about the NEW features & updates in Autofluencer! 🔥🔥🔥

• Autofluencer announces creator authentication for Instagram and Facebook! 

• How to authenticate for Instagram

• Updates to how your deliverables get attached to campaigns

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