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Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 2
Introduction
Instagram is one of the fastest growing social networks in
history. The mobile photo-sharing app, which launched in
October of 2010, now boasts 200 million monthly active
users, 60 million photos posted each day, and 1.6 billion
likes per day.
This incredible growth has shaken up the way social
marketers think about visual content and marketing
to mobile audiences. Today, 86% of top brands have
Instagram accounts, up from 71% at this time last year.
This study analyzes the top brands in the world and how
they use Instagram to build their brand, engage audiences,
and promote their wares by identifying the successful (and
unsuccessful) tactics that these brands are using, the results
they’re seeing, and lessons to be learned from them.
200 million
1.6 billion
likes per day
montly active users
photos per day
60 million
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 3
Methodology
The “Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study” looks at
the Instagram activity of the Interbrand 2013 Top 100 Brands.
At the end of each year, Interbrand ranks the top 100 global
brands based several factors, including market, brand,
competitor, and financial data.
The Interbrand 100 is an industry standard and a standard for
Simply Measured network studies. This list is analyzed because
the companies included are the best in the world at building
and maintaining a brand, which is a prerequisite to a successful
social media strategy.
Statistics cited in this study are based on data from Q3 2014
(7/1/14 - 9/30/14).
All data was analyzed using Simply Measured’s industry-leading
social media analytics and reporting platform.
This study also incorporates data for benchmarking from
previous Simply Measured studies, “How Top Brand Marketers
Use Instagram”, October 2013 and “Top Brands See The Big
Picture With Instagram”, October 2012.
6,075 posts by 80 brands
1,314,427 comments
113,030,987 likes
THIS STUDY ENCOMPASSES:
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 4
ADOPTION
More Top Brands See Value in Instagram
At the end of Q3 2012, only 54% of the Interbrand 100 had
Instagram accounts. Today, 86% of the Interbrand list has an
account on the mobile network.
Key Findings
• Active brands (brands who’ve posted at least once in Q3 2014)
have almost doubled since Q3 2012.
• 73% of brands post at least one photo or video per week.
This is a 35 percentage point increase over 2012.
• The number of brands with 10,000 or more followers
has grown by 34 year-over-year.
• The number of brands with more than 100,000 followers
has grown by 15 year-over-year.
Take Away
Brands are joining Instagram at a substantial rate and are
dedicating resources to maintaining a brand presence on
the network. By doing so, many brands are finding successful
ways to grow their audience.
Have an Account
ShareofInterbrand100Brands
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Active Account
(Posted in Quarter)
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Followers
More Brands Are Active and Building Large Audiences
Q3 2012 Q3 2013 Q3 2014
The percentage of Interbrand 100 companies active on the network has grown
steadily over the last three years, as has the audience size among top brands.
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 5
ACTIVITY
Brand Activity Is Being Standardized
A year ago, posting frequency seemed to be spread across
the board, with 18-20 brands posting in each of the three most
common buckets (less than 10 posts, 10-20 posts, and 20-30
posts). This is no longer the case.
Key Findings
• In Q3 2014, monthly posting dropped in both the
“less than 10” and “20-30” categories but grew
substantially in the “10-20” category.
• The number of brands posting at least once daily
has more than tripled in the last year growing to
20 brands in 2014.
Take Away
This increasingly standardized posting cadence highlights a
more sophisticated and measured approach to the network.
Brands recognize what’s working and have adjusted tactics
accordingly. While not every Instagram marketer boasts an
audience the size of those among the Interbrand 100, their
tactics can act as a reference point for success.
Less Than 10
NumberofBrands
Average Number of Posts per Month
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
10-20
Q3 2012 Q3 2013 Q3 2014
20-30 30-40 40-50 More Than 50
Brand Posting Frequency Is Becoming More Normalized
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 6
ACTIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT
Active Brands Are Driving More Engagement
As activity among top brands grows, so does engagement.
With more brands engaging larger audiences, more posts
being published, and tactics becoming more sophisticated,
users are becoming more receptive to brand content on the
network, giving large brands a bigger return on their
investment in the network.
Key Findings
• Monthly engagement (likes and comments) for the
Interbrand 100 has more than doubled since Q3 last
year and grown by almost 12 times since Q3 2012.
• Engagement with brand posts is growing at a greater
rate than new brands are adopting the network.
Take Away
Now is a better time than ever before for brands to invest
in Instagram. As audiences become more receptive to branded
content, the potential for high engagement and exposure is
continuing to grow substantially.
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30M
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20M
15M
10M
5M
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No. of Active Brands Engagement
Active Brands Are Driving More Engagement
No.ofActiveBrands
TotalEngagements
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0
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Dec.12
Dec.13
Q3 2014
Q3 2013
Q3 2012
Q3 2011
Instagram engagement with Interbrand 100 companies has grown
substantially over the last three years.
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 7
ENGAGEMENT: AVERAGES
Average Engagement per Post Is Increasing
While much of the increased overall engagement is due to
increased brand activity, more users are engaging with each
post as the Instagram user base becomes more comfortable
with branded content, and brands become more effective at
using the network.
Key Findings
• The average engagement per post has grown by 415%
over the same time period two years ago.
• In Q3 2014, Interbrand 100 posts averaged 18,822 likes
and comments each.
• During this same time two years ago, Interbrand 100
companies averaged only 3,648 engagements per post.
Take Away
The ability to make an impact with a single piece of content
is growing exponentially on the visual storytelling network.
Top brands have grown per-post engagement by almost five
times over the course of a year.
45M
40M
35M
30M
25M
20M
15M
10M
5M
0
2.5K
2K
1.5K
1K
500
0
Engagement and Posting Volume Are Increasing Over Time
Engagement Posts
Mar.11
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Dec.13
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20K
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10K
5K
0
Engagement per Post Is Increasing Over Time
Engagement per Post
Mar.11
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Jun.14
Sept.11
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Sept.13
Sept.14
Dec.11
Dec.12
Dec.13
An increase in brands, and higher posting frequency have been a
large driver in growing engagement.
Engagement per post has grown by 4x over the course of two years.
AverageEngagementPerPost
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 8
ENGAGEMENT: TIMING
Comments Happen Quickly on Instagram
Most comments on Instagram happen quickly, but
high-performing posts see comment volume peak later.
Key Findings
• On average, posts by top brands garner 216 comments,
with 50% of comments being posted in the first 6 hours
and 75% of comments being posted in the first 48 hours.
• Top brands have staying power. 10% of comments come
after 13 days.
• High-performing posts (posts with double the average
engagement) will peak later, taking more than 13 hours
to hit 50% of total comments.
• Posts with half the average engagement get 50% of
their comments in less than 3 hours.
Take Away
High performing content on Instagram has a longer shelf
life than average posts. This is an important reason to focus
on quality. Instagram users scroll through a single stream of
images, and as a post ages, it’s important to have content
that will catch their eye.
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0
Posts by Top Brands Have a Long Life
Low Engagement Posts High Engagement Posts
1 2 3 4 5
Days Since Content Was Posted
CumulativePercentageofTotalCommentsMade
Average Posts
Highly engaging posts take longer to peak on Instagram.
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 9
INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Media Brands Are The Most Active
The most active industry on the Interbrand list is media;
even though automotive is the most well-represented
on the Top 100 List.
Key Findings
• Only four media brands from the Interbrand list are
active on Instagram, but they average 62 more posts
per month than the list average.
• The brands in the media industry average 23,906
engagements per post; 5,084 likes and comments
more than the list average.
• Business services, financial services, and fast moving
consumer goods (FMCG) have the lowest percentage
of brands represented on Instagram.
• While the automotive industry has the highest number
of brands on Instagram (13), the luxury segment of the
Interbrand 100 list maintains 100% Instagram adoption
with all seven brands active on the network.
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90%
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70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0
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0
No. of Active Brands
AveragePostsperMonth
NumberofBrandsActivein2014Q3
Autom
otive
Technology
Luxury
FM
CG
Electronics
Alcohol
FinancialServices
Apparel
M
edia
Restaurants
D
iversified
Beverages
RetailSporting
G
oods
Energy
H
om
e
Furnishings
BusinessServices
Engagement
Instagram Activity Varies by Industry
Take Away
Instagram is a playground for brands with visually-appealing
products and a unique style. Media, automotive, luxury, and
apparel have all found success on the visual storytelling platform.
The Automotive segment has the highest number of active brands
active on Instagram, but Media brands are the most active.
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 10
TACTICS: CAPTIONS
Brands Avoid Lengthy Captions…
But Should They?
Brands on Instagram are focused on keeping captions short.
This isn’t surprising, since the network is made for visual
sharing. But, it turns out engagement doesn’t drop when
longer-captioned posts are shared.
Key Findings
• The average caption is 138 characters long,
including hashtags.
• There is no statistically significant correlation
between caption length and engagement.
Take Away
While it may seem intuitive to keep post captions short,
this isn’t necessarily integral to finding success on Instagram.
Don’t be afraid to use the space needed to convey your
message, as long as it adds to the visual focus of your post,
as opposed to detracting from it.
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<475
<575
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<400
<500
<600
Longer Captions Are Used Sparingly by Top Brands
NumberofPosts
Number of Characters in Post Caption
30K
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20K
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10K
5K
0
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<125
<225
<325
<425
<525
≥600
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<175
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<375
<475
<575
<100
<200
<300
<400
<500
<600
Caption Length Does Not Significantly Affect Engagement
AverageEngagementperPost
Number of Characters in Post Caption
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 11
TACTICS: @MENTIONS
Caption Content Isn’t Going Unnoticed
While caption length doesn’t impact engagement,
caption content certainly does.
Key Findings
• On average, posts that include another user handle in the
caption net 56% more engagement.
• Only 36% of all brand posts include at least one @mention.
Take Away
Not every brand is taking advantage of @mentions as a way
of reaching and interacting with a wider audience, but the
tactic has proven successful for those that have.
30K
25K
20K
15K
10K
5K
0
@Mentions Increase Engagement per Post
Posts with
No @Mention
Posts with at Least
One @Mention
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 12
TACTICS: HASHTAGS
Hashtags Are the Norm on Instagram
Instagram limits hashtagging to 30 tags per post. Top brands
may not use all 30 allotted tags, but they aren’t shying away
from the technique either.
Key Findings
• 88% of brand posts include at least one hashtag.
• 91% of posts by top brands have seven or fewer hashtags.
• Posts with at least one hashtag average 12.6% more
engagement. 	
Take Away
Hashtags are an important part of discovery on Instagram,
allowing brands to gain exposure to niche groups and specific
areas of interest. While they may not drive exponential
engagement growth, they give audiences an organic way
to discover branded content through the topics and forums
that interest them.
1.8K
1.6K
1.4K
1.2K
1K
800
600
400
200
0
10 5 9 13 17 21 25 26 27 28 29 302 6 10 14 18 223 7 11 15 19 234 8 12 16 20 24
Most Posts by Top Brands Have Few Hashtags
NumberofInstagramPosts
Number of Hashtags Used
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 13
TACTICS: LOCATION TAGGING
Location Tagging Tied to Engagement Growth
Location tagging gives Instagram users another way to find content.
Several third party apps exist that allow users to search by location,
leading to increased engagement.
Key Findings
• Of the 6,075 Instagram posts, 307 had a location tagged.
• Posts tagged with a location receive 79% higher engagement.
• No brand on the Interbrand list uses location tags on all posts.
Take Away
Only some brands ever tag with a location, and these brands have
higher engagement overall, which suggests a generally higher level
of Instagram sophistication pays off for these brands. When these
brands tag a location, their posts average 29% higher engagement.
No brand in this sample uses location tags on all their posts.
Location Tagging Increases Engagement per Post
35K
30K
25K
20K
15K
10K
5K
0
Engagement When
Location Tagged (307 posts)
Engagement When No
Location Tagged (2,994 posts)
Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 14
Conclusion
Instagram has taken great care to enable quality brand
storytelling. With an active ad network and analytics being
slowly rolled out to enterprise partners, a highly engaged
audience, and updated features, the focus of brand marketers
is on implementing the best tactics for driving engagement
on the network. These top brands have already recognized the
opportunity with Instagram’s 200 million users by increasing their
activity and working to refine their tactics.
The example from the leading companies speaks to the
importance of a sophisticated presence.
1. Maintain a balanced posting cadence.
2. Don’t second guess caption length.
3. Test location tagging.
4. Use hashtags to reach targeted audiences.
5. Mention influential users in captions
to engage new audiences.
By following the example of these brands, and developing
a practical and sophisticated measurement strategy, you can
make Instagram work for your brand as well.
About Simply Measured
Simply Measured is a fast-growing team of data geeks dedicated
to making the world of analytics and reporting a better, more
beautiful place. Find out more at simplymeasured.com
Our goal is to put the tools to understand business data in the
hands of business users. We think reporting should be simple,
attractive, and accessible for everyone – not just data scientists.
Our software streamlines the process from data to deliverables
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tasks. We do this by putting cloud data sources at your
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Simply measured q3 2014 study

  • 2. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 2 Introduction Instagram is one of the fastest growing social networks in history. The mobile photo-sharing app, which launched in October of 2010, now boasts 200 million monthly active users, 60 million photos posted each day, and 1.6 billion likes per day. This incredible growth has shaken up the way social marketers think about visual content and marketing to mobile audiences. Today, 86% of top brands have Instagram accounts, up from 71% at this time last year. This study analyzes the top brands in the world and how they use Instagram to build their brand, engage audiences, and promote their wares by identifying the successful (and unsuccessful) tactics that these brands are using, the results they’re seeing, and lessons to be learned from them. 200 million 1.6 billion likes per day montly active users photos per day 60 million
  • 3. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 3 Methodology The “Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study” looks at the Instagram activity of the Interbrand 2013 Top 100 Brands. At the end of each year, Interbrand ranks the top 100 global brands based several factors, including market, brand, competitor, and financial data. The Interbrand 100 is an industry standard and a standard for Simply Measured network studies. This list is analyzed because the companies included are the best in the world at building and maintaining a brand, which is a prerequisite to a successful social media strategy. Statistics cited in this study are based on data from Q3 2014 (7/1/14 - 9/30/14). All data was analyzed using Simply Measured’s industry-leading social media analytics and reporting platform. This study also incorporates data for benchmarking from previous Simply Measured studies, “How Top Brand Marketers Use Instagram”, October 2013 and “Top Brands See The Big Picture With Instagram”, October 2012. 6,075 posts by 80 brands 1,314,427 comments 113,030,987 likes THIS STUDY ENCOMPASSES:
  • 4. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 4 ADOPTION More Top Brands See Value in Instagram At the end of Q3 2012, only 54% of the Interbrand 100 had Instagram accounts. Today, 86% of the Interbrand list has an account on the mobile network. Key Findings • Active brands (brands who’ve posted at least once in Q3 2014) have almost doubled since Q3 2012. • 73% of brands post at least one photo or video per week. This is a 35 percentage point increase over 2012. • The number of brands with 10,000 or more followers has grown by 34 year-over-year. • The number of brands with more than 100,000 followers has grown by 15 year-over-year. Take Away Brands are joining Instagram at a substantial rate and are dedicating resources to maintaining a brand presence on the network. By doing so, many brands are finding successful ways to grow their audience. Have an Account ShareofInterbrand100Brands 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0 Active Account (Posted in Quarter) 1+ Post per Week 10,000+ Followers 20,000+ Followers 100,000+ Followers More Brands Are Active and Building Large Audiences Q3 2012 Q3 2013 Q3 2014 The percentage of Interbrand 100 companies active on the network has grown steadily over the last three years, as has the audience size among top brands.
  • 5. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 5 ACTIVITY Brand Activity Is Being Standardized A year ago, posting frequency seemed to be spread across the board, with 18-20 brands posting in each of the three most common buckets (less than 10 posts, 10-20 posts, and 20-30 posts). This is no longer the case. Key Findings • In Q3 2014, monthly posting dropped in both the “less than 10” and “20-30” categories but grew substantially in the “10-20” category. • The number of brands posting at least once daily has more than tripled in the last year growing to 20 brands in 2014. Take Away This increasingly standardized posting cadence highlights a more sophisticated and measured approach to the network. Brands recognize what’s working and have adjusted tactics accordingly. While not every Instagram marketer boasts an audience the size of those among the Interbrand 100, their tactics can act as a reference point for success. Less Than 10 NumberofBrands Average Number of Posts per Month 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 10-20 Q3 2012 Q3 2013 Q3 2014 20-30 30-40 40-50 More Than 50 Brand Posting Frequency Is Becoming More Normalized
  • 6. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 6 ACTIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT Active Brands Are Driving More Engagement As activity among top brands grows, so does engagement. With more brands engaging larger audiences, more posts being published, and tactics becoming more sophisticated, users are becoming more receptive to brand content on the network, giving large brands a bigger return on their investment in the network. Key Findings • Monthly engagement (likes and comments) for the Interbrand 100 has more than doubled since Q3 last year and grown by almost 12 times since Q3 2012. • Engagement with brand posts is growing at a greater rate than new brands are adopting the network. Take Away Now is a better time than ever before for brands to invest in Instagram. As audiences become more receptive to branded content, the potential for high engagement and exposure is continuing to grow substantially. 50M 45M 40M 35M 30M 25M 20M 15M 10M 5M 0M No. of Active Brands Engagement Active Brands Are Driving More Engagement No.ofActiveBrands TotalEngagements 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0 Mar.11 Mar.12 Mar.13 Mar.14 Jun.11 Jun.12 Jun.13 Jun.14 Sept.11 Sept.12 Sept.13 Sept.14 Dec.11 Dec.12 Dec.13 Q3 2014 Q3 2013 Q3 2012 Q3 2011 Instagram engagement with Interbrand 100 companies has grown substantially over the last three years.
  • 7. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 7 ENGAGEMENT: AVERAGES Average Engagement per Post Is Increasing While much of the increased overall engagement is due to increased brand activity, more users are engaging with each post as the Instagram user base becomes more comfortable with branded content, and brands become more effective at using the network. Key Findings • The average engagement per post has grown by 415% over the same time period two years ago. • In Q3 2014, Interbrand 100 posts averaged 18,822 likes and comments each. • During this same time two years ago, Interbrand 100 companies averaged only 3,648 engagements per post. Take Away The ability to make an impact with a single piece of content is growing exponentially on the visual storytelling network. Top brands have grown per-post engagement by almost five times over the course of a year. 45M 40M 35M 30M 25M 20M 15M 10M 5M 0 2.5K 2K 1.5K 1K 500 0 Engagement and Posting Volume Are Increasing Over Time Engagement Posts Mar.11 Mar.12 Mar.13 Mar.14 Jun.11 Jun.12 Jun.13 Jun.14 Sept.11 Sept.12 Sept.13 Sept.14 Dec.11 Dec.12 Dec.13 25K 20K 15K 10K 5K 0 Engagement per Post Is Increasing Over Time Engagement per Post Mar.11 Mar.12 Mar.13 Mar.14 Jun.11 Jun.12 Jun.13 Jun.14 Sept.11 Sept.12 Sept.13 Sept.14 Dec.11 Dec.12 Dec.13 An increase in brands, and higher posting frequency have been a large driver in growing engagement. Engagement per post has grown by 4x over the course of two years. AverageEngagementPerPost
  • 8. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 8 ENGAGEMENT: TIMING Comments Happen Quickly on Instagram Most comments on Instagram happen quickly, but high-performing posts see comment volume peak later. Key Findings • On average, posts by top brands garner 216 comments, with 50% of comments being posted in the first 6 hours and 75% of comments being posted in the first 48 hours. • Top brands have staying power. 10% of comments come after 13 days. • High-performing posts (posts with double the average engagement) will peak later, taking more than 13 hours to hit 50% of total comments. • Posts with half the average engagement get 50% of their comments in less than 3 hours. Take Away High performing content on Instagram has a longer shelf life than average posts. This is an important reason to focus on quality. Instagram users scroll through a single stream of images, and as a post ages, it’s important to have content that will catch their eye. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0 Posts by Top Brands Have a Long Life Low Engagement Posts High Engagement Posts 1 2 3 4 5 Days Since Content Was Posted CumulativePercentageofTotalCommentsMade Average Posts Highly engaging posts take longer to peak on Instagram.
  • 9. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 9 INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Media Brands Are The Most Active The most active industry on the Interbrand list is media; even though automotive is the most well-represented on the Top 100 List. Key Findings • Only four media brands from the Interbrand list are active on Instagram, but they average 62 more posts per month than the list average. • The brands in the media industry average 23,906 engagements per post; 5,084 likes and comments more than the list average. • Business services, financial services, and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) have the lowest percentage of brands represented on Instagram. • While the automotive industry has the highest number of brands on Instagram (13), the luxury segment of the Interbrand 100 list maintains 100% Instagram adoption with all seven brands active on the network. 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 No. of Active Brands AveragePostsperMonth NumberofBrandsActivein2014Q3 Autom otive Technology Luxury FM CG Electronics Alcohol FinancialServices Apparel M edia Restaurants D iversified Beverages RetailSporting G oods Energy H om e Furnishings BusinessServices Engagement Instagram Activity Varies by Industry Take Away Instagram is a playground for brands with visually-appealing products and a unique style. Media, automotive, luxury, and apparel have all found success on the visual storytelling platform. The Automotive segment has the highest number of active brands active on Instagram, but Media brands are the most active.
  • 10. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 10 TACTICS: CAPTIONS Brands Avoid Lengthy Captions… But Should They? Brands on Instagram are focused on keeping captions short. This isn’t surprising, since the network is made for visual sharing. But, it turns out engagement doesn’t drop when longer-captioned posts are shared. Key Findings • The average caption is 138 characters long, including hashtags. • There is no statistically significant correlation between caption length and engagement. Take Away While it may seem intuitive to keep post captions short, this isn’t necessarily integral to finding success on Instagram. Don’t be afraid to use the space needed to convey your message, as long as it adds to the visual focus of your post, as opposed to detracting from it. 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 <25 <125 <225 <325 <425 <525 ≥600 <50 <150 <250 <350 <450 <550 <75 <175 <275 <375 <475 <575 <100 <200 <300 <400 <500 <600 Longer Captions Are Used Sparingly by Top Brands NumberofPosts Number of Characters in Post Caption 30K 25K 20K 15K 10K 5K 0 <25 <125 <225 <325 <425 <525 ≥600 <50 <150 <250 <350 <450 <550 <75 <175 <275 <375 <475 <575 <100 <200 <300 <400 <500 <600 Caption Length Does Not Significantly Affect Engagement AverageEngagementperPost Number of Characters in Post Caption
  • 11. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 11 TACTICS: @MENTIONS Caption Content Isn’t Going Unnoticed While caption length doesn’t impact engagement, caption content certainly does. Key Findings • On average, posts that include another user handle in the caption net 56% more engagement. • Only 36% of all brand posts include at least one @mention. Take Away Not every brand is taking advantage of @mentions as a way of reaching and interacting with a wider audience, but the tactic has proven successful for those that have. 30K 25K 20K 15K 10K 5K 0 @Mentions Increase Engagement per Post Posts with No @Mention Posts with at Least One @Mention
  • 12. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 12 TACTICS: HASHTAGS Hashtags Are the Norm on Instagram Instagram limits hashtagging to 30 tags per post. Top brands may not use all 30 allotted tags, but they aren’t shying away from the technique either. Key Findings • 88% of brand posts include at least one hashtag. • 91% of posts by top brands have seven or fewer hashtags. • Posts with at least one hashtag average 12.6% more engagement. Take Away Hashtags are an important part of discovery on Instagram, allowing brands to gain exposure to niche groups and specific areas of interest. While they may not drive exponential engagement growth, they give audiences an organic way to discover branded content through the topics and forums that interest them. 1.8K 1.6K 1.4K 1.2K 1K 800 600 400 200 0 10 5 9 13 17 21 25 26 27 28 29 302 6 10 14 18 223 7 11 15 19 234 8 12 16 20 24 Most Posts by Top Brands Have Few Hashtags NumberofInstagramPosts Number of Hashtags Used
  • 13. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 13 TACTICS: LOCATION TAGGING Location Tagging Tied to Engagement Growth Location tagging gives Instagram users another way to find content. Several third party apps exist that allow users to search by location, leading to increased engagement. Key Findings • Of the 6,075 Instagram posts, 307 had a location tagged. • Posts tagged with a location receive 79% higher engagement. • No brand on the Interbrand list uses location tags on all posts. Take Away Only some brands ever tag with a location, and these brands have higher engagement overall, which suggests a generally higher level of Instagram sophistication pays off for these brands. When these brands tag a location, their posts average 29% higher engagement. No brand in this sample uses location tags on all their posts. Location Tagging Increases Engagement per Post 35K 30K 25K 20K 15K 10K 5K 0 Engagement When Location Tagged (307 posts) Engagement When No Location Tagged (2,994 posts)
  • 14. Simply Measured Q3 2014 Instagram Study 14 Conclusion Instagram has taken great care to enable quality brand storytelling. With an active ad network and analytics being slowly rolled out to enterprise partners, a highly engaged audience, and updated features, the focus of brand marketers is on implementing the best tactics for driving engagement on the network. These top brands have already recognized the opportunity with Instagram’s 200 million users by increasing their activity and working to refine their tactics. The example from the leading companies speaks to the importance of a sophisticated presence. 1. Maintain a balanced posting cadence. 2. Don’t second guess caption length. 3. Test location tagging. 4. Use hashtags to reach targeted audiences. 5. Mention influential users in captions to engage new audiences. By following the example of these brands, and developing a practical and sophisticated measurement strategy, you can make Instagram work for your brand as well.
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