Instagram launched Stories in 2016 in response to the growing demand for ephemeral content, which was popularized by Snapchat. That was a smart move. Today, 900+ million people use Instagram Stories every day. For context, if Instagram Stories were its own platform, it’d be the world’s eighth-largest social network. Given its popularity, it’s no surprise…
Although Instagram is best known as a platform to share your most beautiful photographs, video is becoming a bigger and bigger part of the popular platform. Having launched Instagram Stories and IG Live in 2016, the platform (and its users) are embracing ephemeral and long-form videos. If you don’t currently have a video strategy on…
In April 2016, Facebook launched Facebook Live and the response from marketers was initially very positive. 25% of brands posted a live video that year (Buffer). Since then, the popular video medium has grown and been adopted by Instagram (IG Live), Twitter (Periscope), YouTube and Twitch among others. And customers have followed suit, with 82%…
2018 was a year of lasting impacts on the social media industry. The year began with a post from Mark Zuckerberg announcing the biggest algorithm update Facebook had ever seen. Then, news of the Cambridge Analytica scandal broke and the GDPR went into effect. There were positive changes for marketers as well. With the expansion…
Influencer Marketing is a growing industry: it is expected to reach $10 billion by 2020. Marketers have already seen an increase in competition and costs as a result of the marketing strategy’s popularity. According to the 2019 Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report, nearly two-thirds of marketers surveyed intend to increase their spending over the next 12…
Instagram Stories launched in 2016 as a response to Snapchat’s disappearing stories. And it worked: while Snapchat was once thought of as a threat to Instagram, the platform’s growth continues to accelerate. Since it’s launch, 250 million users have started sharing stories, and it is believed that this feature significantly contributed to the jump in…
With its growing shoppable features and the increase in advertising options, Instagram is becoming more and more important for brands. The platform now has over 25 million business profiles, compared to just 15 million in July of 2017. And with this rising attention and competition on Instagram comes an increasing demand for exceptional visual content. The…
Instagram has over 600 million users that are scrolling through their feeds everyday. People are engaging with their favorite brands on social media and having a strong Instagram profile is a smart move to connect with your audience and grow your brand’s awareness. These five strategies will help you boost your follower count, increase exposure…
