Visual marketing is big right now. Really big! But don’t take my word for it:
This year more than ever, visual content is going mainstream. – TechCrunch
No, really:
Visual marketing is Jedi-powerful. It can dramatically help you sell your products and ideas online. – grow
Seriously, it’s a really big deal:
Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest have ushered in visual marketing as the breakout trend for 2012. When it comes to their products, businesses are learning to show, not tell, and visual content sites are fueling our desire for beautiful photography and sensational design. Two years ago, marketers were spreading the maxim that “content is king,” but now, it seems, “a picture really is worth a thousand words.” – Fast Company
And it’s no wonder:
Research at 3M Corporation concluded that we process visuals 60,000 times faster than text. – Billion Dollar Graphics
The numbers don’t lie:
Visual content drives engagement. In fact, just one month after the introduction of Facebook timeline for brands, visual content — photos and videos — saw a 65% increase in engagement. – Simply Measured via Business to Community
And funny is better:
Finding something humorous is inherently joyful, so it makes sense that so many brands use humor in their marketing activities. – Distilled
Funny is way better:
Funny images are easily the most popular images found on social media news sites and traditionally are the best topics for garnering votes. – Search Engine Land
That’s an awful lot of text to explain that if you’re looking to stand out online, tell your story visually. Or, put another way:
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