Snapchat has taken the social media world by storm since its arrival on the scene in 2011. The app started as a simple way to share photos and videos with friends. The unique twist? This content vanished immediately after viewing, and users get to set the viewing time from between 1-10 seconds. Since its inception, Snapchat has gone through many rounds of updates. These include the addition of My Story, which allows users to share photos and videos to their entire friends list (which are available for unlimited viewing within a 24 hour span), the countless added filters, from time to speed to some rather flattering photo edits. However, the biggest change to Snapchat is arguably who is using it and how. Serious news organizations like CNN have their own story set ups, TV networks like Comedy Central broadcast funny clips and restaurants use the app to flaunt off their fanciest dishes. In essence Snapchat has become a marketer’s playground, allowing them to get more creative with their content in a completely new format.

1. a guide to
SNAPCHAT
MARKETING

2. SNAPCHAT has taken the social media world
by storm since its arrival on the scene in 2011. The
app started as a simple way to share photos and videos
with friends. The unique twist? This content vanished
immediately after viewing, and users get to set the
viewing time from between 1-10 seconds.
Since its inception, Snapchat has gone through many
rounds of updates. These include the addition of My
Story, which allows users to share photos and videos
to their entire friends list (which are available for
unlimited viewing within a 24 hour span), the countless
added filters, from time to speed to some rather
flattering photo edits.
However, the biggest change to Snapchat is arguably
who is using it and how. Serious news organizations like
CNN have their own story set ups, TV networks like
Comedy Central broadcast funny clips and restaurants
use the app to flaunt off their fanciest dishes. In
essence Snapchat has become a marketer’s playground,
allowing them to get more creative with their content
in a completely new format.
GREATEST
things to happen on
SNAPCHAT

3. WHY?
Okay, so, we’ve covered the what but why should
SMB marketers start capitalizing on this new form of
marketing? Well, there are a slew of reasons, starting
with the ultimate seller for any SMB: affordability.
Unless you are looking to create a filter or be featured
in the live section of Snapchat, marketing on this
platform is completely free of charge. With the right
level of promotion to help your business gain followers,
you have a channel at your disposal that will constantly
update your audience of new developments.
According to Contently, 100 million visitors access
Snapchat every single day. That is more than the
combined populations of California, New York AND
Texas. Every single second boosts 8,796 photo shares,
reported Curated, and the platform itself is set to
bring in $100 million annually. The proof, as they say,
is in the pudding.
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4. HOW?
Despite the countless benefits of leveraging Snapchat
in your SMB marketing strategy, there are some
difficulties in effectively using the platform. The
10-second time limit creates a unique obstacle and
marketers must be completely on-point with their
content due to this framework.
Let’s take a look at some quick tips for how to nail a
successful Snapchat marketing campaign.
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5. KNOW YOUR TARGET
Forbes contributor Jayson DeMers explained that
one of the most important elements of Snapchat
marketing is knowing your audience. Snapchat, by
nature, is a casual platform. It is meant for fun and
quick communication.
Sit down and strategize how you can use this type of
environment to engage your audience. Should you go
all out with filters and drawings? Or should you keep
it simple with a clear and crisp quick video?
As always, your audience is the most importance
element of your strategy. Keep them in mind in order
to create effective and targeted Snapchat content.
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6. PINPOINT RELEVANT USES
Snapchat can be a GREAT format for marketing
but you need to make sure you are using it only
when it makes sense. Put simply: Don’t go Snapchat
crazy. Snapchat videos can be great to provide a
sneak peak of a new product or service your team is
cooking up – tease your viewers a little with a quick
snapshot of what’s to come.
Behind-the-scenes footage also works great for
the Snapchat platform. Use the app to give your
customers a glimpse into your daily routine. Don’t,
for example, release your new detailed menu on
your My Story. It makes no sense to put that on a
disappearing photo app. The takeaway? Keep your
Snapchat marketing limited to things that work
with the platform.
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7. CAPITALIZE ON THE VIDEO
In the past we have covered the effectiveness of
video content in marketing. Snapchat provides the
ideal option for marketers looking to get out some
video without the professional bells and whistles.
While pictures are certainly an effective tool,
videos allow your products and services to come to
life, explained DeMers.
You can create a visual message and talk through
a product at the same time. Marketers should
absolutely be capitalizing on this easy solution to
incorporating video content. It is accessible to a
large audience and shows your product in the best
light at a low cost - sounds like a triple threat to us.
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8. SHOW OFF YOUR PERSONALITY
Snapchat is a platform for personality. Its casual manner
really gives SMBs a chance to show off their character.
Consumers love to interact with brands on a more human
level, noted DeMers, and Snapchat is the perfect arena
for these types of encounters. His advice? Use the social
media app for more than just promotional deals.
Introduce your customers to your team or show some
candid moments at work. The more you engage your
audience on these casual levels, the better.

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