4 Effective Social Media Marketing Methods for Valentine's Day
Restaurants, retail stores and specialty boutiques know that Valentine's Day is a profitable time of year. In fact, IBIS World reported the average person spends approximately $134.08 on Valentine's Day festivities. The largest portion of that spending came from eating out, with more than $9 billion spent, followed by candy at $2.8 billion. Is your business ready? Get prepared for the retail festivities by ensuring you have a secure marketing plan that includes social media.
Remember: Each social network has its own etiquette, culture and style, so it's important to match your message to the medium. Follow these guidelines:
Sharable Content
Looking to go viral this February 14th? Sharable content opportunities abound for this holiday, whether you're sharing posts on your Google+ page or publishing them on your company blog. Engage your readers about their Valentine's Day plans, offering to give out a prize to the most romantic or most unusual replies. Want to get a conversation started? Ask your readers what their funniest Valentine's Day experience was. Use hashtags to further promote your content and keep the conversations organised.Written by TeamSMF
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4 Effective Social Media Marketing Methods for Valentine's Day
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