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Threads – What You Need To Know
Posted on July 25, 2023
Love it or hate it, the Elon Musk takeover of Twitter has ignited a fire of users looking for an alternative. And in a very short time, the CEO of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, announced the initial version of Threads, a social media platform built by the Instagram team for sharing content and thoughts with text. Whether you’re a creator or a casual poster, Threads offers a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations. Threads launched to a very warm welcome, taking the space for the most downloaded app ever.
Threads will take what Instagram does best and expand that to text, creating a creative space to express your ideas. Just like on Instagram, with Threads you can follow and connect with friends and creators who share your interests—including the people you follow on Instagram. Your feed on Threads includes threads posted by people you follow, and recommended content from new creators you haven’t discovered yet. Posts can be up to 500 characters long and include links, photos, and videos up to 5 minutes in length. You can easily share a Threads post to your Instagram story, or share your post as a link on any other platform you choose. You can control who can mention you or reply to you within Threads.
For brands considering joining in the Threads conversation, there is some pressure to make an impact right away, but others are taking the “wait and see” approach. Either way, many brands are flocking to the platform to claim their space with hopes to expand their digital dialogue with their faithful Instagram and Facebook followers. While the future is unwritten, we do know that Threads will have an impact. At BTI, we are always thinking about how social media will evolve and what it means for the way we build marketing and sales programs. There is no question that marketing opportunities will be found in Threads, here are the ones we are thinking about right now:
Paid Ads—like Instagram and Facebook, it is likely that Threads will offer more possibilities when it comes to paid social campaigns. This will surely shake up brands’ advertising strategies as they experiment with dollars in a totally new category.
Digital Marketing—For brands eager to make a big splash on Threads, it’s essential to consider their existing Instagram following, as it can translate into a ready-made audience on this new platform. A successful approach requires being proactive and strategic, which may involve a fair amount of experimentation and learning as the platform advances. Being agile is key – everyone is learning!
Content Marketing—like Twitter, the possibilities for creative content are endless on Threads. But with more space for writing (500 characters) – it will be interesting to see how this may benefit brands and creators, and if it will be a feature that will be routinely used.
SEO—Threads could impact SEO, and with Meta’s vast footprint, the SEO landscape will evolve along with it.
Threads will definitely offer new opportunities for brands as the platform evolves and matures over time. For marketers, there is a benefit to exploring and adapting to new platforms right away, but also value in waiting before making any strategic changes.
Are you curious about how to integrate Threads into your brand’s existing or new social media strategy? Contact our social media experts today.
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