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How To: Social Media Marketing in the Restaurant Industry

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The idea of using social media marketing to attract customers, all the while managing inventory and payroll, can be exhausting. And one thing we know about those 35 and younger – they love social media. Social media has become an ingrained part of our digital lives. How to Approach Social Media.

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Make or Break: Managing the Media’s Role in Food Recalls

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In a recall crisis, the media can be your greatest ally or your worst enemy – it all comes down to how you manage the message. increased consumer demand for real-time information about these incidents. With food recalls at a five year high , there’s (understandably!) Confusion is the enemy of a well-processed recall.

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What Social Media Is Right for Your Restaurant? (Infographic)

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Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, make it easy to connect with potential customers. However, understanding the strengths (and weaknesses) of each social media platform allows you to allocate your limited resources for maximum impact. Organic Reach. Facebook might boast 2.7 Competitors.

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Four Ways To Up Your Social Media Game Post-Shutdown

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But social media will continue to play a role in their choices, perhaps an even more critical during pandemic recovery. com, 72 percent of respondents said they started using social media after the pandemic shut everything down. Of course, social media was already a proven factor in consumers’ dining out decisions.

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Boost Your Restaurant Brand with Social Media

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billion people sign onto social media to check what’s going on in the world. That’s about 45 percent of the global population, all tapping into the social sphere to see who’s going where and what businesses like yours have to offer. Every day, more than 3.5

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From Local Love to Lasting Loyalty: Five Marketing Tips for Community Engagement

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Leverage Social Media and Local Influencers Social media and local influencers are invaluable tools for building connections and expanding your restaurant’s reach. We’ve seen firsthand how social media generates buzz—especially when our famous customers get involved.

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Turning Tables with Video Testimonials: A New Recipe for Restaurant Marketing

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By offering social proof and trust, video testimonials encourage prospective customers to give your restaurant a try. Video also distills a lot of information into a short, engaging experience, which a prospective customer is more likely to consume over multiple paragraphs of a text review.

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