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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Snapchat (But Were Afraid to Ask) - Hootsuite

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Snapchat (But Were Afraid to Ask) - Hootsuite | Simply Social Media | Scoop.it

Even though Snapchat is said to have over 150 million daily users, many are still at a loss for where the app fits into their marketing plan.


Think for a moment about some of your most embarrassing moments. Perhaps you fell off of a chair in the middle of a painfully hip, packed restaurant (me). Maybe you fell asleep in the middle of a meeting and got called out by your coworkers (me). Perchance you were at a professional development event at a colleague’s family cabin and broke the host’s hammock (spoiler alert: me). Whatever your most cringe-worthy moments, I bet you wish they could disappear forever after 10 seconds. This is what sets Snapchat apart.


While it can’t erase embarrassing memories from your life, Snapchat’s fleeting nature has been both a blessing and a curse for brands using the image-sharing platform. With the maximum lifespan of a Snap being 24 hours, businesses and brands have had to approach marketing differently on the platform.


To help you navigate these uncharted waters, we asked our community for their top Snapchat questions and answered them below....

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Useful answers to Snapchat questions.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, July 10, 2016 12:36 AM

Useful answers to Snapchat questions.

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Snapchat Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide | Sprout Social

Snapchat Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide | Sprout Social | Simply Social Media | Scoop.it

If your aim is to reach a younger demographic, specifically 18-34 year olds, then Snapchat is the place to be. Not only is the app growing quickly, but the users are extremely engaged. In fact, 65% of Snapchat users upload Snaps.


The challenge with Snapchat marketing is figuring out how to use the app in a way that engages users and drives action without being overly promotional. Even though the app has been around since 2011, Snapchat marketing is still very new since the app didn’t take off until 2014 and 2015....

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nterested in mixing Snapchat into your social media marketing strategy? This guide will help you create your own Snapchat marketing campaign.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, September 26, 2015 4:29 AM

Interested in mixing Snapchat into your social media marketing strategy? This guide will help you create your own Snapchat marketing campaign.

Agence White Dog's curator insight, September 26, 2015 5:23 AM

Snapchat Marketing: A Beginner’s Guide | Sprout Social

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10 Ways to Use Snapchat for Business : Social Media Examiner

10 Ways to Use Snapchat for Business : Social Media Examiner | Simply Social Media | Scoop.it
Wondering how to use Snapchat for your business?

Want to create deeper connections with your followers?

Snapchat can help you build an engaged following, increase loyalty, and boost your brand visibility.

In this article, you’ll discover 10 ways to use Snapchat for business.
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Thinking about Snapchat for your business? These tips will help you connect better for your business.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, June 27, 2016 11:14 PM

Thinking about Snapchat for your business? These tips will help you connect better for your business.

Alexandra Hayes's curator insight, June 30, 2016 5:57 PM
Snapchat makes followers feel like they are getting the back stage view on things. People are nosy and want to know all aspects of a business. If businesses use a social media outlet like Snapchat it make increase traffic for the company!!