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The Latest Digital Marketing Trends for 2016

The conventional Graet New concept of introducing new products or brands after visiting the outlet or shop has already changed. Instead, these products or brands nowadays reach the customer via smartphones, social networking sites, apps, etc. Here are some latest developments or trends that may hit the digital marketing scene this year.

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The concept of live-streaming

It is estimated that video marketing techniques will replace conventional content marketing strategies shortly. The benefits of live video streaming have started to impact the long-term prospects of video marketing. The brands are researching how to attract customers via live-streaming techniques. The live-streaming approach allows the possibility of engaging with the customers more convincingly. With the boom of smartphones and increased internet connectivity, live-streaming methods have penetrated many audiences. Apps like Periscope have already started to create the magic!! The app enables users to create videos by live streaming and share them on Twitter. This way, the customer gets an interactive platform to give the necessary feedback on the product. Live streaming can be used effectively for occasions like a product launch, brand promotion, etc.

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Facebook and Twitter prospects

Till now, a large chunk of the internet-related search revolved around the search engine giant Google. Things have started to change. Brands will no longer rely on or depend on Google to create a business. Very soon, Facebook may develop a search engine option within the Social media community. The Facebook messenger app will play a crucial role in the industry. Customers need not log in to the e-commerce site to buy a commodity but can transact directly via the app. This is a clear advantage because the customers get options other than Google.

Prospects of Snapchat

Snapchat is gaining acceptance, particularly among the youth, and therefore, its prospects in the future cannot be neglected. It is estimated that there are around 100 million active Snapchat users in the world, according to 2015 statistics. And the figures are still counting at a fast pace. Organizing marketing campaigns with the help of photos and video clips works great via Snapchat. The marketing ads published via Snapchat have specific time limits, and they possess a date of expiry.

Instagram ads

Instagram thrives because visual content has greater penetration power into the audience than any other advertisement strategy. The year 2016 shall witness big brands and business establishments making use of the prospects of Instagram to the fullest. The advertisers will be able to use fully functional Instagram ads in 2016.

Roberto Brock
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