Short videos posts rocketed in 2020 thanks to new platforms like TikTok and the shift in users being online more since lockdown. Using TikTok, or Instagram Reels, or Snapchat story format style videos is a powerful tool in the box. Live video is gaining popularity at a rapid rate as well. The live-streaming industry increased 99% in 2020. It is safe to say that we will continue to see this inovative media flourish this year across all social media platforms.
Over the course of 2020, we saw a change across social media. People are no longer looking for fluffy feel good posts. They are seeking content which captivates, engages and enthralls. Content with real value (especially free value).
So how does this relate to a modeling agency, an solicitors firm or a florist? Dig deep and find something that your clients would find useful, or something that your peers would find helpful. Lists, guides and insightful blog content will continue to serve your audience, plus they are really easy to repurpose year over year and just update relevant information.
The time to embrace short-form video marketing is now. Instagram Reels can be 15 or 30 seconds long and I like to think of them as stories on steroids. Reels don’t have to be intimidating. They can be as easy as talking to your camera, just like stories. What makes reels so engaging is the fact that you can add music and text to keep things interesting.
Embrace the Shift to Online Shopping on InstagramThis shift toward contactless shopping will allow eCommerce stores to thrive even further in 2022. With social platforms such as Instagram and Facebook already beginning to integrate in-app purchasing, the steps traditionally required to convert a user to a customer will be reduced and the gap between ‘scrolling’ and ‘shopping’ will be significantly blurred.
Brands Must HumanizeSmart businesses will understand that being transparent, authentic, and even vulnerable is smart marketing in 2022. People connect with people. This means the brand should be personified in a way that reveals who they stand for and what they stand for.Get more faces out there, create more video, and talk about what matters to your core tribe.
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