fishbat, Leader in Social Media Agencies, Reveals How Fortune 500 Companies Use Instagram to Build Brands
Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) October 06, 2013 -- fishbat, a leader in social media agencies, responds to an article published by Mashable on October 1st regarding the use of Instagram by Fortune 500 companies to build their brands.
According to the Mashable article titled, “How Fortune 500 Companies Use Instagram to Build Their Brands,” many Fortune 500 companies are starting to incorporate Instagram into their marketing plans. The article says top brands like Nike, Starbucks and Ralph Lauren are using Instagram to promote their brands.
However, the article says one of the most important Instagram features that brands should not be ignoring is the hashtag. The number of “hashtags correlated to the success of the content.” Meaning, sometimes posts with more hashtags garner more engagement. The article also says that Instagram should be used at all times of day, seven days a week in order to remain effective.
Justin Maas, vice president of client relations at fishbat, one of the nation’s leading social media agencies, believes that Instagram is a great marketing tool and should be used by all major brands.
“Since Instagram is such a visual form of social media it is able to generate a lot of interaction in shorter amounts of time, when used effectively,” he says. “Hashtags are one of the most important features on Instagram. When used properly, they help generate the most attention and allow your posts to be shared with more people. In the case of Instagram, more hashtags are better.”
Maas also advises businesses to maintain a consistent posting schedule. “Brands that are updated regularly get the most attention,” he says. “Why? Because it shows they are current and real. Consumers like when brands post things that are relevant to current events. It gives brands a sense of humanity and reassures fans that they are not looking at an account managed by robots.”
fishbat, Inc. is a full-service online marketing firm and social media agency dedicated to connecting all types of businesses with their target audiences in the most effective and efficient way. Through innovative strategies in social media management, search engine optimization (SEO), branding, web design, reputation management and public relations, fishbat promotes a consistent and professional online voice for all of its clients.
Scott Darrohn, fishbat, http://fishbat.com, +1 (855) 347-4228, [email protected]
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