{"id":1580,"date":"2020-08-28T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/?p=1580"},"modified":"2022-02-17T19:58:53","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T19:58:53","slug":"5-writing-tips-for-the-perfect-branded-content-for-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/5-writing-tips-for-the-perfect-branded-content-for-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Writing Tips for the Perfect Branded Content for Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Social media platforms are the perfect place for expressing your brand\u2019s voice. As the leader among social media platforms, Instagram can be just the platform you have been searching for to deliver your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/how-to-strengthen-your-brand-with-your-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branded content<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating branded content on Instagram can bring you new\nfollowers, help you stand out among competitors, strengthen your relationship\nwith customers, and ultimately, increase your ROI.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got your platform, you\u2019ve got your goal of posting\nbranded content, but one ingredient is missing \u2013 how to create those perfect\nbranded posts? That\u2019s when these tips step in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following tips will help you write captivating branded\ncontent for Instagram that users won\u2019t be able to resist. Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Find Your Style and Voice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cornerstone of branded content is expressing your brand\u2019s personality. If you want your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-the-marketing-audience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">target audience<\/a> to connect with your content, you have to forget about generic posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aditya Deole, a marketer at branding agency <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/yellowfishes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yellow Fishes<\/a> explained in an article for <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@theyellowfishes\/why-is-brand-personality-important-97e009a0c78#:~:text=Brand%20personality%20helps%20in%20easing,the%20brand%20and%20the%20customer.&amp;text=Brand%20Personality%20creates%20this%20unique%20identity.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Medium<\/a> why brands need to find and express their personality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/5-tips-to-connect-with-your-online-audience-and-build-a-stronger-bond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brand personality helps in easing communication with the customers<\/a>. A customer can relate to the traits that s\/he possesses with the personality traits that a brand has. Thus, an emotional connect is generally created amongst the brand and the customer<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about writing style and voice that best suits your\nbrand. In case you haven\u2019t figured this out yet, you can find your personality\nby observing your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want your personality to fit your target audience. That\nis the key. If your target audience is Millennials, you can go for humorous\nvoice, slang, and interactive content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asos, for example, is consistent with their fun captions and\nemojis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1008\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work1.png 1008w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work1-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work1-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work1-414x300.png 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDq9DENAyvz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you are targeting industry experts you\ncan use a more professional and knowledgeable style of writing. Let\u2019s take\nLinkedIn\u2019s caption as an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work2-1024x641.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work2-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work2-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work2-480x300.png 480w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work2.png 1159w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9ZZ4bbnpq6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Tell Your Brand\u2019s Story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allow the audience to get to know the people behind your\nbrand. Telling your brand\u2019s story will humanize your brand and make it more\nrelatable to your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can talk about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your challenging beginning<\/li><li>The source of your passion for this business<\/li><li>Stories by your employees<\/li><li>Behind-the-scenes anecdotes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diana Adjadj, a digital marketer and contributor writer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustmypaper.com\/write-my-research-paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">TrustMyPaper<\/a> explained why you should incorporate writing your brand\u2019s story in your Instagram campaign:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Branded content\nneeds to be personal and what&#8217;s more personal than your story? Competition is\nstrong in every niche nowadays, so you can only get through to your target\naudience if you open up and create relatable brand content that emphasizes your\nauthenticity.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Share Customer Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Storytelling technique isn\u2019t reserved solely for your brand.\nThe stories you share can also be about your customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customer testimonials are a great source of branded content.\nPotential customers will see that your customers are part of your story not\njust your source of income. Sharing your customers&#8217; thoughts, success,\nchallenges, problems, and solutions will signify that their opinion is\nimportant for you. That they are important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These stories can also feature your collaborators. Ultimately,\nthey are your customers as well. Through sharing their experiences, your\ncollaboration will seem more authentic and honest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Levi&#8217;s is an expert when it comes to branded content. They\nhave their casual, cool personality, and their content varies from fun to\ninformative. Take a look at how they incorporated promoting their brand with an\ninspiring and interesting story about their collaborator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1007\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work3.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work3-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work3-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work3-415x300.png 415w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDSSkt1A3H2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Evoke Emotions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you manage to evoke emotions with your writing, you can\nwin your audience in a heartbeat. Emotional content is a powerful tool for\nbonding with the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Dr. Paul Ekman, a psychologist and renowned emotion scientist, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/study.com\/academy\/lesson\/ekmans-six-basic-emotions-list-definitions-quiz.html#:~:text=The%20six%20basic%20emotions%20are,disgust%2C%20sadness%2C%20and%20fear.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">six basic emotions<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>happiness <\/li><li>anger<\/li><li>surprise<\/li><li>disgust<\/li><li>sadness<\/li><li>fear<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal should be to convey any of these emotions to your\naudience. Use both effective writing and strong visuals to bring emotion to\nlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might need some help from expert writers with empowering your content with emotions. Try with writing websites like <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/bestessayseducation.com\/research-paper-writing-services\" target=\"_blank\">BestEssaysEducation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grabmyessay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">GrabMyEssay<\/a> where you can get the help of a writer who is best for such a task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to look for <a href=\"https:\/\/supremedissertations.com\/custom-dissertation-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">custom dissertation help<\/a> as this is a great place for finding experienced writers for an affordable price. All in all, make sure that you put this task in capable hands of credible professional writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Use Branded Hashtags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hashtags can help you improve your content\u2019s exposure. Branded\nhashtags can help your branded content to make a stronger impact on the\naudience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Branded hashtags have become very popular among marketers\nbecause they increase brand awareness. Encouraging your followers to use your\nbranded hashtags will help you spread the word about your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most famous examples of branded hashtags is\nNike\u2019s #JustDoIt. A single look at this hashtag is more than enough for the\nfollowers to associate that post to the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes branded hashtags so useful is that you can slip\nthem into content that doesn&#8217;t concern your products and connect it to your\nbrand. For example, if Nike shares a story about a thriving athlete and in the\nend adds #JustDoIt, we\u2019ll think of their brand even though they didn\u2019t use a\nsingle word about the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"836\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work4.png 836w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work4-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work4-768x679.png 768w, https:\/\/www.regexseo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/work4-339x300.png 339w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B58I85BgTZ1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Image Source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Branded hashtags are the least invasive method of turning\nthe attention to your brand without specifically talking about it.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Writing branded content demands a lot of effort and focus.\nHopefully, these tips will help you write more engaging and interesting brand\ncontent. Finding the best way to express your brand\u2019s personality is probably\nthe hardest step. Don\u2019t be hesitant to express yourself creatively and give\nyour target audience authentic and fun content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the essence of branded content is that it is\noriginal and that it represents your brand. Keep that goal in mind and don&#8217;t\ngive up until you find a voice that your audience will feel connected to.<strong>B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social media platforms are the perfect place for expressing your brand\u2019s voice. 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