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…

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%…

For years, marketing experts have been discussing the importance of video in content marketing. In 2005, YouTube was launched. Today, it is the 2nd most visited website in the world and a key platform in reaching demographics from GenZ to Baby Boomers and nearly everyone in between. One year ago, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg said that…

Video is a highly effective form of content. For marketers, it is an easy way to communicate their value proposition and engage their audience. And as social media and social advertising has become more important in marketing, the need for video as part of a content strategy has only increased. According to a recent report…

Omnichannel Marketing vs. Multichannel Marketing Omnichannel refers to the multichannel marketing approach that provides the customer with an integrated shopping experience. The customer can be shopping online from a desktop or mobile device, via phone, in a brick-and-mortar store, or a combination of all of these channels, and the experience will be seamless. This strategy…

By now, the holiday seasons is in full swing and marketers are trying to reach their customers with promotions, new products, and end of the year sales. Holiday shopping is a big B2C opportunity for brands. Every business tries to take advantage of the increased demand and promotional efforts go through the roof. To spread…

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…