Tag: marketing

Removing likes from the Instagram feed wouldn’t be the end of the world (contrary to the reactions of a few hyperventilating influencers). In fact, as the company extends its like-removal experiment to the U.S., we’re at the cusp of an exciting new world for influencer marketing. Without the distractions of vanity metrics—and the fraud they…

Attaching branded content to social good can be a great thing, if handled correctly. In a no-filter online era, where lack of authenticity quickly get called out – social good must be handled with tact. Influencers who are promoting social good also run the risk of losing credibility if the cause doesn’t seem or feel…

“Interact with people. Spend quality time with others. PEOPLE FIRST, and CONTENT SECOND”; was the social media advice Dr. Carmen Simon, founder of Memzy – a company that is dedicated to stimuli’s impact on the brain, shared Wednesday afternoon at the Fraudanomics conference. Cliché images cause people to actively try and forget the stimuli.  It’s…

If you’re fluent in social media, chances are you are aware of Twitch. If not, no need to fret – this blog post will provide an overview of the platform and why it’s great for Influencer Marketing. What’s Twitch? Twitch is a social platform where users can host their own live streams and can follow…

In need of some holiday inspiration? Pinterest has you covered. With no shortage of inspirational content, Pinterest houses 175+ billion pins and counting. If there is a category for which you’re seeking inspo this Holiday season, fret not – Pinterest has a board for that. Here are a few industries that are seeing a whole…

Product placement is a popular marketing technique, frequently referred to as “integration” in the advertising world, which can lift brand recall, brand recognition, and brand choice leading to increased purchase intent and overall product consideration. The music industry has incorporated this element into their visuals for quite some time, constantly pushing the boundaries of how and where…

Instagram provides brands with 25% more engagement than any other social media platform. When done correctly, it can be an ideal visual advertising channel for your company. It can lead to a healthy stream of revenue and attract new customers. However, venturing into the world of Instagram can be daunting. Using these tools can help…

Diving into an influencer-driven social media campaign can be overwhelming. It can be overwhelming to identify the right influencer or strategy. Despite these challenges, testing your campaign remains to be the cornerstone of every successful marketing strategy.   Testing your influencer-driven campaign is important for a number of reasons. It allows you to evaluate whether…

As more users turn to Instagram to promote their brand, it becomes harder to stand out. Whether you’re trying to reach your thousandth follower or become Instafamous, Captiv8 has you covered with tips and tricks to push your Instagram game to the next level.   How to Hashtag Hashtags are vital to growing your Instagram…

The market is changing. Traditional strategies are failing. 74% of consumers are using social media to make purchasing decisions. Consumers no longer trust ads – they trust people. According to Nelson’s Global Trust, 92% of consumers trust recommendations from individuals over brands.  Companies are changing their marketing approach and turning to influencer marketing. The numbers…