The Power Of Social Media

In today’s day and age, social media has transformed the way we consume information and connect with the world.

It has become an integral part of our daily lives, and for businesses, it presents a massive opportunity to foster brand development and create more sales. Organic social media efforts can be equally effective for building a strong and authentic brand presence as paid advertising.

In this blog, we’ll explore why organic social media is crucial for brand development and how it can unlock remarkable growth and success.

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Build Authentic Connections

One of the primary advantages of organic social media is its ability to facilitate genuine and meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. Unlike paid advertising, organic social media allows for direct interactions, conversations, and engagement.

By leveraging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, LinkedIn and Snapchat, businesses can showcase their personality, values, and expertise to establish a strong brand identity.

Through engaging content, thoughtful replies, and active community participation, brands can build trust, loyalty, and a genuine connection with their followers.

Drive Brand Awareness

Organic social media plays a pivotal role in driving brand awareness, especially for businesses looking to expand their reach and attract new customers.

Through consistent and strategic content creation, brands can increase their visibility and establish themselves as thought leaders within their respective industries.

By sharing valuable and relevant information, brands can position themselves as go-to resources, attracting a wider audience and organically expanding their brand’s reach.

The more people become aware of a brand’s existence and value proposition, the higher the chances of generating leads and driving conversions.

Harness User-Generated Content

Organic social media creates a basis for user-generated content (UGC), which can be an invaluable asset for brand development.

When followers share their positive experiences, testimonials, or creative interpretations of a brand, it not only amplifies the brand’s reach but also serves as social “proof”.

UGC acts as a powerful endorsement, reinforcing the brand’s credibility and authenticity.

By encouraging and engaging with UGC, brands can tap into the creativity and advocacy of their customers, fostering a sense of community and brand loyalty.

Stay Ahead of Trends

In the fast-paced world of social media, trends come and go at lightning speed. Take Threads for example!

By actively participating in organic social media, brands can stay attuned to the latest trends, conversations, and industry developments.

This allows them to adapt their strategies, content, and messaging accordingly, ensuring they remain relevant and maintain a competitive edge.

Staying ahead of the curve demonstrates a brand’s agility and commitment to staying connected with its audience, further fueling brand development.

Summary

In an era where authenticity and genuine connections matter, organic social media is a vital component of brand development. And, it is a cost-effective way for brands to dabble in the world of digital marketing.

Through building authentic connections, driving brand awareness, humanising the brand, harnessing user-generated content, and staying ahead of trends, businesses can unlock remarkable growth opportunities.

Embrace the power of organic social media and unlock its potential to propel your business.

Set up a free consultation today: hello@anomaly.com.au

Should My Business Be On Threads?

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What is ‘Threads’?

Meta launched Threads early on July 5, 7pm (Eastern time) and the social media community has gone wild! Cited as Twitter’s rival, the app is off to a running start. 

⏰ 2 million users in 2 hours

⏰ 10 million users in 7 hours

⏰ 44 million users in 24 hours

Meta promotes this new platform as a place where you can “follow and connect directly with your favourite creators and others who love the same things.”

Limited to iOS and Android, with no web-accessible version yet, the platform has experienced unprecedented popularity. 

Here’s everything you need to know: 

  • Users who log with their Instagram handle are assigned a badge number, denoting your user number. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg holds the coveted “1” badge.
  • Instagram seems to be coveting a “low” badge number on the platform in order to entice users to sign up to Threads early.
  • Upon signing up via Instagram, a user’s data is automatically imported (Instagram bio and photo). You can also opt to follow everyone that you already follow on Instagram, speeding up the individual platform “growth” process. 
  • Meta says it has no plans to monetise Threads this year, that means no paid opportunities for brands to advertise. A well planned organic content strategy will be KING on Threads. 
  • Threads can be cross posted on Instagram as a Story.
  • Verification for accounts on Instagram will be rolled over to those accounts on Threads. 

Threads: a new Twitter?

 

  • The timeline feels like Twitter and Tumblr had a child! The engagement heavy interface currently skews toward new audiences in a user’s “feed”. There’s currently no option to view only users you follow.
  • Breaking news or instant updates? Unlike Twitter, Threads currently has no chronological timeline.
  • Creatives are “excited” by the platform and the potential for new exposure. 
  • Posts can be up to 500 characters long and include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length.
  • The functionality is currently in infancy: no hashtags, no edit buttons, no direct messaging option, and the search function is limited to user handles.

Threads Privacy

 

  • Content is moderated by Instagram’s existing privacy standards. There are public or private profile options, and private is selected by default for under 18s (though this can be changed).
  • Threads has been launched in 100 countries but none of those are part of the EU, due to regulatory uncertainty.

Think your business is ready to launch into the new world of Threads? Contact us today for complimentary consultation.

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