Your company is multi-faceted so your social media should be as well. Some research suggests that an 80/20 mix— with 80% general interest and 20% business content — works best for social media marketing. So, if your social media presence is getting stale, you might consider the following types or ways of presenting content:
Education
Use infographics, tutorials, or helpful tips to make your company a resource to your clients and to show your expertise in your field.
Organization
Highlight new associates or awards to show a human face for your organization. This is also a great way to congratulate promotions and recognize achievements.
Project portfolio
Announce the completion of projects and show the outcome. If you are starting on a new social media platform, you can show past projects as well.
Events
Share photos or key takeaways from industry conferences. Share photos of charity events to demonstrate your organization’s community involvement. If your event is public, give plenty of notice to your audience and remind them of the upcoming event on a regular basis.
Quotes or motivational statements
Highlight quotes from thought leaders in your industry or company in a way that makes them easily sharable. Studies show that images and videos are much more engaging than text, so use them whenever possible. Make quotations into an appealing graphic for the most impact.
Testimonials
There is no substitute for first-hand success stories so ask a few clients for their feedback and share it on your social media platforms.
Video or GIFs
As people scroll through social media, video clips and animated graphics can really catch the eye in a way that a still image may not.
Infographics
Infographics are images that condense your message into a streamlined graphic illustrating the essential information. Because of their bold impact, they are eye-catching and easily sharable.
Campaigns
Think about short-term campaigns that you can run that are educational or entertaining to your audience. Creating a specific hashtag will make these events easily sharable and will encourage audience involvement.
Bank of America News Campaign
Bank of America News (@BofA_News) uses several of the techniques described above effectively. The example below links to a short, 7-second video. It grabs the audience’s attention, stops them from scrolling for those 7-seconds, and educates them about their services.
According to our new data, 37% of millennials want to become better at saving. #BetterMoneyHabits has tips to master saving and budgeting this new year –> https://t.co/wQ59c81KsK pic.twitter.com/xCbMO8gN5k
— Bank of America News (@BofA_News) February 3, 2019
Techniques used: Video, Education.
Jensen Hughes Campaign
Engineering firm Jensen Hughes (@Jensen_Hughes) created a New Year Safety Countdown campaign with daily tips to help people stay safe during the holidays. Their infographics are simple but bold, which makes them memorable. The hashtag #10tipsfor2019 makes their posts easily searchable.
Framing their campaign as an event helped to build anticipation. Days before their campaign kicked off they tweeted “Just two days until we start our safety tip countdown.”
Candles and fireplaces can make a house feel like a home during the holidays, and these tips can help keep your home safe! #10tipsfor2019 #holidaysafety pic.twitter.com/vHwM72VmmQ
— JENSEN HUGHES (@JENSEN_HUGHES) December 18, 2018
Just two days left until we start our safety tip countdown! Check back soon, and join us as we count down to 2019 with important safety tips to bring good cheer as you ring in the new year. #10tipsfor2019 #holidaysafety #Countdownto2019 pic.twitter.com/BI1BLTbv4g
— JENSEN HUGHES (@JENSEN_HUGHES) December 13, 2018
Techniques used: Campaign, Infographic, Education.
By varying your content and thinking of creative ways to present your message, you will keep your audience engaged and coming back for more.
