Sprout Social

JUNE 30, 2021

While feeds are carefully curated, social media stories tend to be more spontaneous. For brands, this can mean showcasing smartphone-captured behind-the-scenes footage, company announcements and more. Then, in 2016, Instagram incorporated it into their platform. The biggest defining factor in stories is that they are temporary.

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Pam Moore

MAY 27, 2016

Check out these statistics published by Facebook as of March, 2016. billion daily active users on average for March 2016. 989 million mobile daily active users on average for March 2016. billion monthly active users as of March 31, 2016. billion mobile monthly active users as of March 31, 2016. Approximately 84.2%

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Not only that, but the platform has also allowed for landscape video content , making it even easier to share existing video content your brand has already created. So what does this mean for your brand? Since their creation in 2016, Instagram Stories have been fast growing, reaching 500 million daily active users by early 2019.

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Convince & Convert

OCTOBER 22, 2021

What if there was a way for you to use this downtime to inform others and increase brand awareness? Collect and share testimonials from sales representatives who have seen an increase in revenue by sharing curated content. Do a quick search on Instagram of your office location and a Twitter query of your branded hashtag.

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Talkwalker SM

JUNE 14, 2016

The following is a guest blog by Forbes Top 50 Social Media Influencer and founder of Maximize Your Social Neal Schaffer. See the visual story of your brand. For brands who still rely on traditional social listening platforms, they literally are unable to “read” the visual stories being shared. Image recognition in action.

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Later

JANUARY 1, 2020

It’s a new decade, and Instagram is no longer just a social platform, but also an economic engine for small and big brands alike. In 2020, we’ll see Instagram continue its transformation into both an e-commerce platform and a long-form video platform, along with a new focus on conversion through influencer marketing.

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Pixlee

AUGUST 17, 2020

The social media landscape is changing rapidly, as are the social media tactics brands use to stay in touch with their fans. Meanwhile, other brands earn the lion’s share of engagement because of their community-driven strategy. . Buying likes used to be a standard (albeit largely frowned upon) practice to build a brand’s following.

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Your Escape From 9 to 5

APRIL 15, 2022

For brands and organizations, the challenge lies on getting noticed amid a universe of web pages, articles and videos freely accessible on the Internet. Let’s briefly explore the social media and SEO connectivity, with Google’s power to influence information generation in the background. Changing SEO trends.

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Pixlee

DECEMBER 13, 2016

The closer consumers become to brands through avenues like social media, the more they begin to long for—and eventually, expect—authentic, high quality experiences. Since 2009, $18B in market share has shifted away from the top 25 largest brands to smaller brands. In that same year, this brand innovation group also secured $4.4

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Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Three quarters of US users are over the age of 18, and we’re seeing more people over the age of 25 joining the platform, a number expected only to grow in 2016. If you are a brand who is paying Snapchat to run ads on the platform, you’re only running one 10-second video at a time in the context of a Snapchat-curated story.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I also see 2019 as the year when brands align their storytelling with enacting positive social change. And almost two-thirds of millennials and Gen Z express a preference for brands that stand for something. 80% of audiences would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog. Influencer marketing can be pricey.

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Later

MAY 29, 2020

On Facebook Business Pages or Instagram profiles, brands can build out a catalog of products and services that visitors can browse, save, share, and even purchase. For now, when we discuss Facebook or Instagram Shops, we’re referring to the actual online storefront that brands can now set up! Instagram Feature #2: Instagram Shop.

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Pixlee

JUNE 14, 2021

In 2016, Instagram migrated from a reverse-chronological feed to an algorithm-based feed for displaying content. Many Instagram influencers felt as though their engagement and impressions were dwindling. Nulo Pet Food shares UGC from a happy customer and his furry friend, using both petcare and brand-related hashtags in the caption.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The demand for Instagram engagement is at an all-time high, but many brands still struggle to increase conversations and keep users coming back. However, data from Sprout Social’s 2015 Index revealed seven in eight social messages sent to brands go unanswered within 72 hours. What Is Instagram Engagement?

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Later

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Influencer Marketing in 2021 Will Get A Serious Boost. A Shift to Virtual Brand Activations and Events. #1: 2020 was the year Instagram furthered its foray into becoming a digital storefront for brands and creators. . . Brands and influencers collaborating on Reels content . ” via Facebook Press Release.

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Later

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Influencer Marketing in 2021 Will Get A Serious Boost. A Shift to Virtual Brand Activations and Events. #1: 2020 was the year Instagram furthered its foray into becoming a digital storefront for brands and creators. . . Brands and influencers collaborating on Reels content . ” via Facebook Press Release.

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Later

MAY 29, 2020

On Facebook Business Pages or Instagram profiles, brands can build out a catalog of products and services that visitors can browse, save, share, and even purchase. For now, when we discuss Facebook or Instagram Shops, we’re referring to the actual online storefront that brands can now set up! Instagram Feature #2: Instagram Shop.

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Ignite Social Media

JUNE 1, 2016

So brands, both big and small, are leveraging visual content to allure prospective customers. Another emerging trend that will become more prominent in 2016 is that Facebook will dominate the social landscape. Even well-known brands like Coca Cola focus on Facebook marketing. Live Video Streaming to Take Over.

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 26, 2019

Instagram Stories launched in August 2016 and brought a totally new approach to content on Instagram with photos, Boomerangs and videos that disappear within 24 hours of being posted. Read on to find out what the unique types of metrics for Stories are, and what they mean for your brand. Understanding Stories metrics. Related Articles.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

A dedication to social media engagement , integrating existing communities and using analytics tools are three ways that brands can ensure their Instagram presence remains robust. User-generated content on Instagram is significant for any brand’s social strategy because it’s authentic. Our #wahlcutoftheday is from @andyauthentic.

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Pixlee

MARCH 30, 2017

As of December 2016, 600 million people use Instagram, sharing about 95 million photos and generating 4.2 In fact, Instagram users would much rather hear the opinion of another consumer than a branded marketing message from a large corporation. What Can Your Brand Do to Capitalize on Instagram’s Tourism Marketing Takeover?

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Social media has a huge influence on travel-related purchases. With a focused approach, travel brands can leverage word-of-mouth marketing to increase exposure and build stronger relationships with first-time and repeat customers on social media. Marriott was one of the first travel brands to join Snapchat. 33% switched hotels.

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Later

OCTOBER 29, 2019

So here’s the truth about 12 BIG Instagram myths — so you can start growing your brand on Instagram with confidence: Instagram Myth #1: Instagram is Shadowbanning Business Profiles. This is a brand new rumor on the scene and we wanted to investigate it! . Instagram Myth #3: Instagram Is Penalizing Your Stories Views .

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 13, 2016

As a result, we curate everything. Whether you’re asking influencers, employees or customers to take over your profile, here are some tips on making sure your social media takeovers stay compelling and on brand, even if you’re not doing the executing: Start With the Experts. — Litmus (@litmusapp) October 3, 2016.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 26, 2017

You’ll learn everything from expert content curation strategies to getting started with paid advertising, from our Digital Marketing Strategist, Brian Peters. in 2016 — a three-time increase since 2009. We have also recently started exploring Facebook ads to increase our brand reach and social engagement.

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Audiense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

“ True brand connection is now more important than ever as we navigate the world. Good storytelling is how people will care about your brand. Not every brand will be able to do something on this scale. There are very few brands who can organise their Instagram team exactly like National Geographic, and that’s fine.

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Sprout Social

JUNE 16, 2016

Built for visual storytelling, Instagram is a creative powerhouse with over 400 million individuals and brands publishing 80 million photos and videos a day. Since its inception in 2010, brands have been some of the platform’s biggest contributors and influencers. Curate Your Feed. Need help getting started?

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Later

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Instagram influencer Jasmine Star suggests aiming for 9-12 different content categories to make up your profile, and to alternate between them when planning out your grid. . Check out how jewelry brand Chupi have matched their grid and Instagram Stories aesthetic to their IGTV videos perfectly: . Some more tips: ?? Link in bio: ?The

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 24, 2017

In 2016, Pew Research Center did a study of the demographics of American users on the most popular social media platforms. Your brand will be more discoverable on Instagram. Instagram suggests profiles to follow and curates relevant posts in Discover, which helps people to find your Instagram profile. Demographics.

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Writtent Blog

JULY 10, 2013

We’ve curated 50 of the freshest mobile marketing statistics to inform you, as well as some analysis and action items to inspire your strategy: Mobile Marketing Statistics on Global Trends. Revenue from mobile content will reach $40 billion in 2012, and $65 billion by 2016. 86% of US consumers will own a smartphone by 2016.

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Sprout Social

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In fact, social media’s influence runs deeper than customer engagement. The metrics you choose to monitor will be influenced by the goals you set; however, we recommend that you look beyond vanity metrics like your number of followers. Turning Employees Into Brand Advocates. Knowing Which Social Media Platform to Use.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

as of December 2016 was the 25 to 34-year-olds , which accounted for 25.2 Hence, they would expect such content from brands on Instagram. ” We previously found that major brands post once or twice per day to Instagram. Union Metrics, which studied 55 brands on Instagram , also found a similar pattern.

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Koka Sexton

JANUARY 19, 2017

For me, 2016 was a beacon. Having the opportunity to help grow the business and influence the future of social selling is a privilege and a challenge I am excited to tackle. When it comes to establishing your professional brand on social networks, Hootsuite has been at my hub of discovery and engagement. Keep up the great work.

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Later

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It has lots of free filters to choose from, and even curated preset packs of complementary filters making it a cinch to edit your photos and create a beautiful Instagram feed. The popular Instagram filter is part of the HYPEBEAST x VSCO collaboration ; a partnership “between two brands committed to pushing things forward”.

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Hootsuite

JANUARY 24, 2023

Have you ever wanted to become a TikTok influencer? Some of TikTok’s top influencers make thousands of dollars daily with sponsored posts and featured content. What is the fastest way to become an influencer? What is a TikTok influencer? Here are the top 10 TikTok influencers in 2023. You’re not alone.

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Audiense

AUGUST 4, 2017

Forbes identified that the electronic dance music market , has grown by 54% between 2013 to 2016 2 highlighting the clear value this genre has brought to the music industry in recent years. Through the power of influencer marketing brand expansion is well within reach. These are the conversational influencers.

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Sprout Social

JULY 12, 2016

If you don’t already have an established brand, getting those initial followers organically can seem impossible. As a host, you’re able to establish your brand as an authority in your industry and build a sense of community. Q4: How can you tell if your personal branding efforts are effective? Why Twitter Chats?

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