In the ever-changing world of social media, video content is growing to be very popular and engaging. More than ever, brands and businesses are utilizing a variety of video content across social media platforms and getting significant results. According to Buffer, people are watching more than 100 million hours of video content on Facebook, YouTube is generating 4,950,00,00 video views …
5 Tips for Boosting Engagement on Instagram via Stories
Instagram Stories are becoming increasingly popular with marketers and brands, which is why boosting engagement is so important; but what are some best practices for ensuring your Stories are not only seen but also produce high engagement? According to Later, Stories generate more than 500,000 views daily. This makes it an ideal platform for brands looking to connect with their …
3 Key Social Media Trends in 2020
Social media is changing every day. New features and trends seem to always be on the rise leaving digital marketers to constantly adapt to ensure content follows best practices and is aligned with current trends. This year in particular has spurred various changes and new trends within the marketing and digital communication industries. While some of these can be attributed …
3 New Instagram Updates You Should Know About
Since its inception in 2010, Instagram has become much more than an app used simply for uploading, editing, and sharing visually engaging photos and videos. It has evolved, frequently adding new features and updates to enhance user experience. Today, Instagram offers a lot more when it comes to supporting businesses and helping them expand their presence online. As a business …
Understanding the 3 Facebook Advertising Objectives
Social media should be an integral component of any business’s digital marketing strategy. While organic content is important and valuable, social media advertising, specifically Facebook advertising, offers an inexpensive option for reaching your customers/target audience, driving traffic to your website, measuring ROI, and more. Among the most popular platforms for social media advertising is Facebook. With its affordable, flexible spending …
3 Tips for Effectively Using Emojis
From the simple smiley face to the now 3,664 other emojis that exist in the Unicode Standard (according to emojipedia.org), these little symbols have been adding emotion (hence the name), personality, and sometimes confusion to writing for more than 20 years. In celebration of World Emoji Day on July 17, we’re offering three quick tips on how to effectively and …
YouTube Combatting Misinformation
In recent years, YouTube has become more than just a video platform for vloggers, comedians, and makeup artists. It’s also a source for news and information that more and more users are turning to. Unfortunately, with few to no restrictions on who can start an account and who can then upload videos on any topic, a lot of misinformation can …
3 Strategies to Help Kickstart Your Reopening
Just as life and business began its slow return to normal (or close to), a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases has spurred a bit more uncertainty and challenges for business owners to consider and plan for. Whether your business has already reopened, is set to reopen soon, or remains temporarily closed for now, it’s crucial to have a marketing plan …
5 Tips for Creating Video Using an iPhone/Smartphone
Did you know the average attention span is less than 7 seconds? That’s how little time you have to capture your audience and give them a reason to stick with you. Enter the power of video in your content development plans. Content development is an essential component of the digital communication process. Often times, it’s easy to get wrapped up …
5 Time-Saving Social Media Tips
By: Lauren Boyce, Intern You likely understand and recognize the importance of building a credible online presence for your business through social media. What you might not have realized was how much time, effort, and money creating meaningful social media content can require. When your small business begins using social media as a primary part of your marketing plan, it’s …