Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight

With Instagram's video feature, businesses have a new option for video marketing. But Vine offers a different experience and aesthetic. Which do you prefer?

him andLast week, Instagram launched new video functionality to compete with Twitter’s fast-growing video service Vine. Magnificent 15-second, completely editable and non-looping video has since invaded the stream of filter-loving photographers everywhere. Steven Spielberg wannabes, rejoice!

Making the Decision: Which is right for your company?

In an industry where the quick-change is just a way of life, choosing the best marketing outlets can be as complicated as learning another language. With companies recognizing and utilizing social media as a key marketing tool, new companies are popping up every day all over the social media map.

With the latest update in the smartphone industry creating yet another marketing outlet, companies are facing another fork in the road. Take the left turn and use Vine, an app that “wowed” the world in six seconds, or turn right and use Instagram, the already popular photo-editing and -sharing app. If you’re a company, big or small, which do you choose? Before making the choice, you should understand what you’re getting yourself into....