Travel Brands are recommended to focus on communicating trust and confidence as industries rebuild post-lockdown. New research stresses the importance of using authentic social media and marketing content for travel-related industries as they recover from the global impacts of COVID-19. Travel-centric brands face a “next normal” in a world where social media adoption and consumer expectations have increased exponentially. The report, produced by travel research authority PhocusWire in partnership with TINT, finds that many brands…
“Esports” was a niche term and not to be confused with traditional sports, but the pandemic pushed the industry into the spotlight as consumers (stuck at home) were forced to occupy their time with gaming becoming a popular diversion. As the world reopens, we expect a new generation…
No matter which social media networks you use for consumer outreach, content is king. Even if the network has less elaborate content, like what you see on Twitter, what you say is important. Not only do you need to make a good impression, but you’ll want to keep your audience interested in the long haul. What makes this especially complicated is the stiff competition between brands, as well as the need for a human touch.…
Video content on social media continues its explosive growth. But, sometimes even the best creators need some Instagram Stories Inspiration. There is a continual drip of new features to encourage people to use Instagram stories. We’re digging into stories to find tips, tricks, and ways to showcase your…
The User Generated Content (UGC) aspect of influencer marketing is an increasingly important core component to effective digital strategies. Artificial Intelligence has touched virtually every area of business and AI applied “intelligently” has the power to maximize the effect of UGC influencer marketing. Through powerful algorithms, marketers can…
The user-generated content customer journey is built on excitement. First, the excitement of discovering a product. Then, the excitement of ordering and anticipation of that product’s arrival. Finally, the excitement of experiencing and engaging with the product. Smartphones and social media have further accelerated this journey, placing purchasing decisions and consumer resources at the fingertips of shoppers… literally. This democratization of marketing strategy has put user-generated content front and center. Now, marketing campaigns are about…
With more people sharing their customer experiences on social media, user-generated content (UGC) is proving to be the insight that data couldn’t always give brands. UGC can help brands monitor customer sentiment, track competitors, and discover valuable keywords. This type of social media monitoring, known as social listening,…
Every great marketer can agree on one thing: stories sell. People don’t buy products, they buy the stories behind the products. Incorporating visual storytelling into your marketing has never been more important and the following are 9 visual content trends to watch. 9 Visual Content Trends to Watch…
Instagram is the top social network for social commerce. More and more consumers are starting their product discovery journey by connecting to brands and micro-influencers on the photo-driven platform. With so much marketing funnel traffic originating on Insta, marketers may find themselves asking, “How do I get more UGC from Instagram?” Each year, consumers spend more time on social platforms. This constantly increasing usage has turned social networks into the ultimate marketing tool. From brand…
Social media giants like Facebook and Snapchat have realized they no longer need the middleman to get products sold. The Social eCommerce Funnel has changed everything. Previously, they used to rely on posts to drive users to a website where they’d start the checkout process only after clicking…