If you're marketing on Instagram, chances are you've already run a contest or a giveaway, or you're planning to in the coming weeks. Contests are still super effective on Instagram and can generate tons of engagement -- probably more than they do on any other social network -- and bring you the ROI I bet you're...
Consumers want privacy, businesses want data -- here's how to make everyone happy As more and more consumer data is collected, with more frequency, and by ever-more-powerful computers, people are increasingly wary of sharing personal information. What data do you collect from your customers? I bet names and email addresses are at the top of the list,...
Promotional campaigns, including Facebook and Instagram contests, are a great way to engage existing customers, get in front of new customers, and to collect user-generated content and other useful marketing data. But do you know the most important Facebook and Instagram contest rules? Sponsoring such promotional campaigns comes with legal regulations and restrictions that can be confusing. Whether...
What are you doing -- right now -- to promote your new campaign? Remember back in the good old days -- like 2015 -- when you'd build a campaign and get hundreds or thousands of entries? Or when you'd share a blog post on Facebook and get a gazillion likes and shares? The idea that "If...
Unless you’re a brand everyone has heard of, chances are you’re using social media to engage with and learn about your fans and potential customers. Contests and promotions remain a fun way for people to interact with their favorite businesses. After all, who doesn’t love winning a prize? Yes, I could go buy myself a new t-shirt...
Facebook often changes its terms and conditions, so if you’re planning a Facebook contest in 2020, make sure you’re up to speed on their current rules. A better idea? Don’t run your contest on Facebook! Don’t install your contest as a “tab” or app. Don’t ask people to “comment to win” or “like to win.” Instead, run your...
Instagram contests bring in followers – one industry study showed a +70% increase in followers for accounts using contests. We wanted to share some ideas that any business could try. In this post, we’ll look at a handful of Instagram contests, examine why they were successful, and identify key elements that drove their appeal. Examples of Inspiring Instagram...
Hashtags can help people discover brands, and help brands to connect with people who are searching for specific content, products and/or services. Hashtags are searchable and clickable, and people use them to find conversations and content relevant to their interests. The key to making your brand discoverable, especially on Twitter and Instagram, is using the right...
It’s been a number of years now since Facebook has updated the News Feed to clamp down on what they call "engagement baiting." This includes using contests to bait engagement and sharing. The changes don't mean you shouldn't be running Facebook contests. You just have to be more careful about how you share and promote them. In...
Are you planning to run contests and giveaways to grab your customers’ attention this holiday season? Wondering how you can stay in touch next year with all the new fans and followers you gain from your Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas promotions? We have the email marketing tools that will help! The engagement you see when you run...
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