Your Guide To Creating More Meaningful Thought Leadership Content For LinkedIn
With an increasing number of brands and business people trying to show their thought leadership online, the internet has become flooded with content. The result is that LinkedIn especially is flooded with content pieces and thought leadership pieces that get lost in cyberspace. To cut through the clutter and get your content under the eyes of potential clients, you need to make sure you have something meaningful to say. People are becoming increasingly disappointed
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5 Tips for an Instagram Page Worth Following
The more aesthetically pleasing your Instagram feed is, the more likely you are to attract followers. But it is not always easy to build a following on Instagram. With the increasing number of users and brands on the platform, having unique content is just as important as ‘looking pretty’ if you want to stand out. With these tips, you will be able to strike a balance and create a stunning Instagram feed:Know Your Target AudienceIf you know who you are speak
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Video Marketing Trends to Look Out For In 2019
As 2018 inches to a close, there could not be a better time to look ahead at some of the video marketing trends that may emerge in 2019. It is projected that 90% of internet traffic in 2019 will come from video, and businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. For example, local telecommunications companies like MTN and Vodacom are encouraging the consumption of video by lowering data costs and introducing data lite platforms like MTN Shortz and Vodacom’s Video Play a
read moreDigital Marketing Tips – How to Use Instagram Over the Holiday Season!
Make the holiday season truly picture perfect by approaching digital marketing, and Instagram in particular, with a carefully planned strategy in mind. Social media marketing can make all the difference when it comes to boosting that bottom line leading up to Christmas. Here is how to get it right:Rope In An Influencer It is the easiest way to get extra attention when you need it most. Not only will an influencer help to increase brand awareness, but they wil
read moreMake Your Website Design More Professional with These Typography Hacks
The design and layout of your website copy have a huge impact on its readability. That’s the obvious part. The not so obvious part is how this affects your conversion rates. A website with text that’s difficult to read is unappealing and customers will likely leave your site, causing your conversion rate to drop. Great typography ensures ease of access to your website’s content, it can highlight important information and it can help communicate your brand pers
read moreHow to Get Started With Social Media Marketing On Instagram
Instagram has 300 million daily active users and 70% of Instagram users report having looked up a brand on the platform. Instagram, like most popular social media sites, is a great place to gain influence over your consumer base by gathering a loyal following. What sets Instagram apart from other social media platforms is its visual appeal. Research has shown that the brain conceives visuals faster than any other type of content. Here are a few ways to make Instagra
read moreWhat Is Contextual Marketing And Why Do You Need It?
Much of today’s marketing fails because a brand’s messages and content do not reach the right people at the right time. Contextual marketing provides an alternative to the needle in a haystack approach of reaching audiences by offering:The right content, To the right audience, and At the right time.So, what is contextual marketing? This type of marketing offers targeted advertising to a user based on their online identity and the content they have searched f
read moreDemystifying Social Media Jargon
Tweets, DMs, mentions and impressions, are just a few of the terms you will find floating in the pool of social media jargon. If you are a business owner who is trying to use the power of social media to market your business, it can get overwhelming trying to keep up with the latest trends and hashtags. We have compiled a list of social media terms you should add to your vocabulary if you want to stay in the know.Ephemeral ContentEphemeral content is rich media
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5 Facts that prove WSI is not a scam
Owning your own business is an empowering and exciting experience, and franchises are a fantastic way to stretch your wings and build a legacy! The first step, however, is to ensure that you’re partnering with a franchise that you can trust, as there are many scams out there. Here are some facts that demonstrate why WSI is the perfect franchise partner for your new investment venture!Our franchise rankings: In franchising, a reputation for excellence is everythi
read moreInfluencers Can Take Your Experiential and Event Marketing to the Next Level This Festive Season
If you think that digital marketing, influencer marketing and event marketing are all separate strategies, you are not alone. But just think of the power you would hold if you were to merge the three of them into one? Inviting an influencer to promote your event online and to attend it in person could lead to a number of benefits for your brand – and will be well worth the cost in the long run.Why Influencers Will Add Value to Your EventIt is all about the p
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