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Utilizing Reels in Your Social Strategy

It’s no secret that short-form video content is everywhere on social media nowadays. TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook have all been taking advantage of the affinity their audiences show for this type of content. When it comes to growing your following, these short and entertaining videos have proved to be able to grab audience attention, and hold onto it. One of the more recent additions to the short-form video game, Reels, have especially exploded in popularity since their introduction on Instagram and Facebook. As Instagram’s fastest-growing feature, let’s take a look at strategic approaches to maximize them for your audience. 

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Horizontal Video for Social Media

Vertical videos have been all the rage in the last few years. With the rise of TikTok and Instagram Reels, does anyone even care about the traditional, tried-and-true format? Of course they do! Despite the popularity of the vertical format, utilizing horizontal videos in your social media strategy is still a great way to attract and retain audience attention, you just need to find your niche. Let strategy guide your decision. Where are you planning to post your content? What is your goal? What kind of footage are you anticipating to get? Knowing your goal is a surefire way to guide your production process, and get the conversions you are after. With your goal in mind, let’s get into the benefits of each type of video on social media. 

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The Changing Format of Instagram Reels

By now you have likely heard of Instagram Reels, if not used them yourself. When Instagram launched their new video format in August of 2020, their answer to TikTok’s massive rise in popularity, users were able to upload up to fifteen seconds of primarily vertical videos that they could edit, add music to, and share in-app. While much has changed since then, there’s no doubt that short-form video content has become increasingly popular on social media and the Internet as a whole in recent years, starting with the now defunct Vine app. And now, vertical video content is only becoming more prevalent. 

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Why Instagram Stories Got So Popular

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Ever since Snapchat Stories hit the scene in October of 2013, short-form, temporary content has taken social media by storm. Nearly every social platform now has their own version of Stories, or has at least experimented with the idea. Despite having the same premise and function, they find their own unique place on their respective platforms. Especially on Instagram they seem to be a stark difference from the norm of highly-edited and highly-aestheticized photos and videos. As a business owner or social manager, you may find yourself asking how they got so popular, and if you should be integrating them in your social strategy. Get the scoop on Stories below from AdVentures Media Solutions!

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Using Mentions and Hashtags in Your Social Strategy

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Especially on Instagram, hashtagging and mentioning is a great way to connect people with brands, products, accounts, and communities. Creating a physical link on your social accounts will help create a link in the minds of your consumers, and keep you on their mind longer. Especially on Instagram, using tags, mentions, and hashtags is a great way to boost engagement and spread your content. However no social platform is the same, and these tools may leave professionals confused on how to use them effectively, or how to use them at all. Using mentions and hashtags in your social strategy is a must.

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The Importance of Hashtags for Facebook and Instagram

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Hashtags are short words or phrases with the number sign in front of them, and they are typically used on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Hashtags have become incredibly popular with the rise of the digital age, but are they still relevant in 2022? The short answer is yes, but perhaps not in the way they used to be. Like anything in marketing, using something just to use it will not help your page or business grow, there needs to be a strategy to back it up. 

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The Importance of Stories on Facebook & Instagram

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With millions posted per day, Stories on both Facebook and Instagram are one of the most popular features on their respective platforms. Nowadays, no one wants to comb through a large chunk of text for information, which is why Stories are so beneficial. The quick, typically visually appealing nature of them makes them easy for brands to convey information and even easier for followers to consume. No matter your business, the importance of stories on Facebook and Instagram can be a quick, effortless way to develop branding while also providing your target audience with crucial information to make informed following and buying decisions.  

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Social Media and the Growth of Instagram

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Over 83% of adults age 18-49 in America use social media.  The majority check it every day, and Instagram is the second most downloaded app, next to YouTube.  There are currently over 1 billion users on Instagram worldwide.  If your business is not yet advertising on Instagram, you could be missing out on multiple opportunities to grow your business.  Here are just a few of the reasons you should be advertising on social media and Instagram: 

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Social Media Platforms Evolution- The Landscape is changing

Social media trends come and go, social platforms serve as a primary marketing channel for growing a business. Methods of increasing visibility, reach, and engagement via social media are constantly changing. How do we keep up with the constant growth?  Customers make buying decision each day based on the information they have obtained from your social media platforms. 

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Optimize Hashtags Help Social Media Posts on Facebook and Instagram

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Create better engagement with your social media efforts on Instagram by using relative hashtags and keywords. These are great tools for social media management and digital marketing on social media platforms. At AdVentures Media Solutions, our advertising agency knows optimizing hashtags and professional social media management.

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