viral - Blog - Automotive Internet Sales - BDC - Free Training Resources2024-03-28T18:24:07Zhttps://automotiveinternetsales.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/viralGoing Viral.https://automotiveinternetsales.com/profiles/blogs/going-viral2014-07-01T14:21:02.000Z2014-07-01T14:21:02.000ZChris Balbihttps://automotiveinternetsales.com/members/ChrisBalbi<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1474624?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1474624?profile=original" width="429" class="align-left" style="padding: 5px;" height="413"></a></p>
<p>How to Go Viral, A Mini Case Study on Social Rest. There’s a difference between creating sharable content, and creating viral content Most people will never know the difference, let alone determine which is more valuable. Fortunately for you, you’re reading this blog post, so I’m here to help!</p>
<p>You’ve got to know the difference; each can be important. Shareable content generally pulls on someone’s emotions, the person wants to share the emotions they’re feeling so they share the content. On the flip side, Viral content usually has a drive of it’s own, it becomes something everyone wants to talk about. Like you may have guessed a viral plan has a stronger effect for your business. This is because people like to be a part of something bigger, So when something goes viral, people like to be able to say they contributed. How is this done?</p>
<p>Well, you need to create viral content. A simple campaign that gets people to engage rapidly (or virally) can increase followers. For example, during the Superbowl a company, SocialRest, decided to launch a campaign on Twitter in hopes of being viral. They knew they wanted to use the hashtag #SocialSwagPack and the attached graphic, but they weren’t sure when to kick off their tweet. They waited patiently for another hashtag to go viral and then used it in correlation with their own. The result was a HUGE increase in followers (their exact words 1200% increase) and the campaign turned into a huge success. All because they jumped on something already going viral, no one said marketing was fair. Keep your eyes and ears peeled, always be looking for the next viral thing that you could jump on. </p>
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<p>You can check out the original article from Social Media Today <a href="http://ow.ly/yEnRx" target="_blank">here</a></p></div>Being Bold on Social Media is About Risk Versus Rewardhttps://automotiveinternetsales.com/profiles/blogs/being-bold-on-social-media-is-about-risk-versus-reward2013-02-27T03:00:00.000Z2013-02-27T03:00:00.000ZJD Ruckerhttps://automotiveinternetsales.com/members/JDRucker<div><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Jzmyi.jpg" alt="Fiat" width="750"/></p><p>There is plenty of vanilla out there. As someone who explores various social media campaigns, techniques, and strategies on a daily basis, it gets pretty boring seeing the same old things being spun in slightly different ways. When something truly fresh comes along, I normally applaud.</p><p>When I saw <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNVde5HPhYo" target="_blank">Fiat's attempt</a> at being bold on YouTube, I had to watch it again. And again. Each subsequent viewing I went deeper into analyzing what they were trying accomplish with the clever rap. They wanted to go viral, that was certain, and it worked. They're approaching 3 million views. They also wanted to relate to a demographic, and they probably did to some extent by mentioning many of the trials that mothers face when they transition into motherhood.</p><p>The only thing I couldn't figure out was whether or not the risk was worth the reward. They didn't hold very many punches, mentioning controversial topics such as fake orgasms and itchy thongs, and the funny play on words talking about dogs and gardening equipment as "bitches and hoes" brought the full spoof factor into play right from the beginning, but can it really do anything other than garner a few laughs and knowing nods of agreement? The challenges faced by mothers were never shown to be addressed by the stylish Fiat 500 other than the fact that this particular mother liked to drive one.</p><p>The risk, of course, is that some people will be offended. It's as clean as a spoof like this can get but there will be those who get a negative vibe about the brand as a result. This is fine and any time you take a risk with social media you're going to make people upset but there needs to be a greater reward potential to counteract the negatives.</p><p>Unfortunately, the video does not do enough to get positive sentiment for the brand. Mothers may associate with the video, even feel the pain, so to speak, but the positioning of the brand within the lyrics and visuals is not enough to bring the association full circle.</p><p>When Toyota came out with their <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4" target="_blank">Swagger Wagon</a> video nearly three years ago, they did much more to accomplish the same goals. They created a video through which parents could relate, but also centered it around the vehicle itself. It was effective on both ends - controversial and funny enough to be watched (over 11 million views) without running the risk of offending many people. The Sienna was front and center through most of the video and not just a subtle background statement for the sake of lifestyle association.</p><p>Even the name itself was much better. There are those today who likely still call their vehicle their "Swagger Wagon", whereas Fiat naming their video "The Motherhood" does little to keep the video or the branding going once it falls off of people's buzz radar.</p><p>Creating a viral video for the sake of going viral is no longer an effective technique. It helps somewhat with branding, but even in that regard Fiat is too subtle without being powerful about it. There's nothing wrong with subtle branding when done properly. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um9KsrH377A" target="_blank">Pantene had a viral video</a> that didn't mention the brand or highlight its effects until the end of the 4-minute video. It was effective because the storytelling throughout was powerful and the final minute where the star's hair is highlighted ended at the peak of emotion when the brand is finally revealed.</p><p>Fiat was close to having a successful video. Had they worked in the brand into the song itself, toned down some of the potential negatives, and showed that the vehicle represented some level of freedom and expression that their target audience craved, the effects would have been much better.</p><p>Watch the videos and you be the judge. 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It's not difficult to see why. Through infographics, marketers and researchers are now able to provide substantial information/statistics while still be able to appeal visually. But, what exactly is an infographic?</p><p>Put simply, an infographic is 50% informational (INFO-) and 50% visual (-GRAPHIC). It's that simple. An infographic is the result of both research and analysis on a specific topic. (i.e. car shoppers during the holidays) While some may knock the infographic as just being another fad or trend, you must remember this: More than half of us are Visual learners.</p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Purpose do Infographics serve?</span></p><ul><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>They build links</strong></span>. Chances are if someone finds your infographic useful, they'll share it and it link it back to your website, blog, etc. This helps immensely to increase your visibility. And, when people continue to link back to your website, you'll receive more traffic.</li><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Possibility of Virality</strong></span> Is there anything more powerful than Word of Mouth? More specifically, is there anything more powerful than a "Viral campaign" in 2012? Yeah, I didn't think so. If you create a stunning infographic with substantial facts and stats, the more people will share it, and the more people share it, the better the chance of it going viral. It doesn't have to be shared by everyone on the internet. It can go viral in your field (automotive).</li></ul><ul><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Branding</strong></span> If you create a visually attractive infographic embedded with logo on it, it will help to increase awareness of your brand in both your local area and a more national scale. As Web Marketing Group points out, "using infographics are scalable, shareable and brandable."</li></ul><p>My Take on Infographics:</p><p>I think infographics are awesome--and, that they're here to stay. Being a writer, it's hard to admit, but the truth is that people don't read as much as they used to, meaning that they're more likely to click on your infographic than they are to click on your blog post. "Hey, look it's shiny!" Infographics are not only appealing visually, but they also enhance and inform your marketing strategy in regards to SEO, online visibility and brand awareness.</p><p>So, perhaps, the next time you plan on writing a blog post featuring different statistics, you might want to hold onto those stats and embed them into a nice little graphic for everyone to enjoy.</p><p>[Source: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.webmarketinggroup.co.uk/Blog/why-every-seo-strategy-needs-infographics-1764.aspx" target="_blank">Web Marketing Group</a>]</p><p></p></div>Understanding Viral Content Marketing (InfoGraphics are AWESOME)https://automotiveinternetsales.com/profiles/blogs/understanding-viral-content-marketing-infographics-are-awesome2012-02-16T23:36:11.000Z2012-02-16T23:36:11.000ZSean V. Bradleyhttps://automotiveinternetsales.com/members/SeanVBradley<div><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1473028?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1473028?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="650"></a></p></div>