If you don’t give the market the story to talk about, they’ll define your brand’s story for you.”
David Brier
The next time you’re on social media take note of how quick you are to scroll past anything that doesn’t immediately grab your attention.
Within a few seconds, a (potentially interesting or valuable) post can disappear into an endless social media stream of information, never to be seen again. With the exception of blogs, articles, and some other content types, posts shared on social media have a short-lived lifespan.
So, how then do you get people to stop, read, and engage with the content you painstakingly put out there to entice and educate your audience?
In order to take advantage of the milliseconds, it takes a person to process your post and decide whether to pause or not has everything to do with your ‘Visual Branding’.
Good visual marketing grabs attention.
Visual Branding is the introduction your business makes when meeting customers, it’s the first thing they see and evaluate your brand. This visual identity is what conveys your brand’s voice, values, and personality.
Creating visual content that appeals and influences how an audience reacts, is down to a mixture of different elements, that when blended together create your unique visual identity and brand experience.
Each and every brand has its own story, regardless of industry or niche. Sharing your brand’s history, experiences, mission, and even the voices of the people who work there create a story that helps people connect and understand your brand. Creating visual content to support your story makes it easier and more appealing to viewers.
Creating consistent visuals (using fonts, colors, materials) with a unified look, and feel across your online content, helps in building consistency, differentiates you from your competitors and aids in strengthening your reputation.
The tone of voice which you communicate through social media (and off it) is extremely important, as it helps define your personality and gives your brand a human side. Defining your tone can help you come across as fun, smart, vibrant, and empathetic.
But possibly the most important aspect of visual branding is having a clear and aligned message across all platforms. This helps people interpret your message as you intended it and makes your brand feel more dependable, recognizable, and professional.
When we design content that combines tone, look and feel, and an aligned message – we help develop experiences that shape the way customers think and interact with a brand.
Is your business using social media’s full potential? At Brieffin we use our expertise to unlock everything social media has to offer your business or personal brand. We use our experience in content creation, strategy and planning, and social media management to help build consistency and deliver marketing success.
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