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Why aren’t more brands using Instagram Stories?

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Because the stats lay out a pretty compelling case for consideration right now: The coveted millennial audience increasingly spends a lot of time on Instagram. Instagram trends younger–59% of those ages 18-29 use the platform and 33% of those 30-49 use it. Users are spending more time on Instagram Stories . I wonder why.

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Instagram Video Changes: Is Longer Better For Brands?

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It’s safe to say that many Instagram users have been in freak out mode lately. Despite the backlash among a small subset of its 400 million users, Instagram will soon implement an algorithm that predicts which photos its users are mostly likely to double tap. What Does This Mean For Your Brand? Longer Videos.

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For brands sharing “We stand with Ukraine” messages on social, execution matters

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But, they’re reflective of the majority of what brands are doing with these posts. Another wrinkle: I think it’s interesting that most brands are sharing their statements on one of two channels: LinkedIn and Twitter. I found virtually nothing on Instagram or Facebook (and I didn’t even bother checking TikTok).

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The best brand holiday use of Instagram I’ve seen yet–from Target

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When it comes to holidays and social, well, brands haven’t exactly traditionally wowed fans and customers. When I think of branded experiences and holiday promos, I think of this: So, when I heard Target was creating a virtual trick-or-treating experience on Instagram earlier this week, I was automatically skeptical.

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6 Trends That Will Affect PR In 2022

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Brand purpose has real purpose. Research shows that consumers want the brands and companies they do business with to be fair employers, good corporate citizens, and responsible stewards of the environment. Look for brand values to be a core message for most organizations. Branded content is king.

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Running Corporate Communications and Social Media

wiredPRworks

The ongoing battle of content thought leadership, and brand journalism and how to win more. His team leverages a multi-channel approach to promote the firm’s brand and reputation through storytelling and thought leadership. Connect with Allan on LinkedIn , Twitter, and Instagram. Barbara Rozgonyi on Instagram.

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Social media updates: Instagram increase transparency, TikTok dominates news & LinkedIn release 2023 best practice

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It’s our final social media updates round-up of 2022, so let’s see what the main platforms have been working on amid Musk’s Twitter Blue whiplash and ongoing Instagram changes and updates. Instagram increase creator transparency. Step by step guide to create a corporate video for your marketing needs.