Have you been noticing that your photos on Instagram—even though they are higher quality and more eye-catching than ever—just aren’t getting the same love they used to? It’s not a coincidence. For a long time now Instagram has made its intentions about becoming a video-centric platform clear. They no longer desire to be simply a […]
Read MorePositive Influences: The 3 Types of Social Media Influencers
In our previous blog, we explained the basics of influencer marketing. Now that you know what it is and why you should do it, let’s discuss the kinds of influencers available. We will mostly be referencing Instagram, as that is a very popular platform for influencer marketing. One quick note before we dive in to […]
Read MoreInstagram Pitfalls: 10 Things That You Need to Avoid At All Costs
One of the secrets to increasing your social media engagement is bringing your content strategy to life with visuals. And when you are ready to tell your company’s visual story – Instagram should be one of your first ports of call. Not only is Instagram one of the fastest consistently growing social media hubs out […]
Read MoreThe Secrets to Posting on Instagram That Your Local Business Needs
I’m never surprised when I hear that a local business isn’t doing well on Instagram—but I’m a little disappointed. Instagram can do so much good for local businesses! It’s too bad that so few small business owners understand how to succeed on Instagram. The problem isn’t Instagram, either; it’s the way people are posting. I […]
Read MoreShop Owners, Here’s How You Can Be Successful on Instagram
Is Instagram right for your business? I tend to see a lot of uncertainty in local store owners with this question, but you should have some confidence! There are plenty of ways for local businesses to use Instagram, and small shops are no exception! I’ve been at this a long time, and I’ve seen every […]
Read MoreHow You Can Make Instagram Work for Your Service Business
You don’t need a professional photographer to have a successful Instagram page! Instagram is about more than pretty photos of the New York skyline and cupcakes with fun frosting—it’s about connecting with your audience! And that’s something that your service business is completely capable of doing, provided you’re willing to put the time and resources […]
Read MoreHow to Market Your Local Restaurant on Instagram
We all know the stereotype about people posting pictures of their food on Instagram. But how do you make sure people are sharing photos of your food? Word of mouth is worth a lot, and you’ll need a plan if you’re going to make people care about your restaurant. I’m tired of seeing restaurants flounder […]
Read MoreGoTV Episode 9
Thanks for coming back for this week’s Go!TV recap! This week we’re focusing on Instagram and giving you all the information you need to market on this visual platform! Instagram How to Create Instagram Advertisements Instagram’s ads work within a targeted system. What does that mean? Well, your ads will be sent to a specific […]
Read MoreThe Best Instagram Tools You’re Not Using
Instagram has cemented itself as the premier social media platform of 2018. Less confrontational than Twitter, less esoteric than Tumblr, and more careful with your information than Facebook, Instagram is attracting users in droves. It is no longer just a collection of latte art, food porn, and bathroom-mirror-selfies: Instagram has risen to the top of […]
Read MoreIGTV: A New Frontier for Marketers
Instagram recently launched IGTV, a new video app. This app promises more flexibility and connection for both influencers and marketers. Here’s everything you need to know! What is it? IGTV is a separate app that hosts long format videos (up to one hour long). These videos are presented (and generally shot) in fullscreen, vertical format. […]
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