Marketing

Video tools evolve for a mobile world

These are screenshots of Instagram Stories from Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell that are used to draw consumer attention.
May 08, 2017 05:00 AM
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A Facebook-commissioned study looked into what drives the auto universe on Instagram. Of the U.S. participants, 400, or about a quarter, called themselves passionate about autos. Among the results
  • 52% of auto enthusiasts watch videos to evaluate vehicle performance.
  • 83% use Instagram to watch videos about cars at least once a week.
  • 53% turn to Instagram to connect with others who are passionate about cars.
  • 53% use the platform to get easy exposure to their favorite vehicles.
  • 70% of the auto enthusiasts in the study were millennial men.
Popular auto hashtagsSource: Facebook; study conducted in October with 1,662 U.S. participants

The influence of video content on shopping behavior is undeniable. That means it's critical for dealers to tailor their videos for mobile devices, the top research tool for a growing number of potential buyers.

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