Brand

What is TikTok?

Haven’t you heard? Launched in its present form in 2018, TikTok joined the ranks of social media giants in record time. It had about one billion active monthly users worldwide by Sept. 2021. The 2022 marketing report predicted TikTok would break three billion downloads worldwide, with users spending $3 billion across iOS and Google Play by the end of the year.

In the post-COVID era, people and brands are seeking an opportunity to turn a meaningful new leaf, and it looks like Instagram is the latest member of the visual refresh club.

The last time Instagram visually rebranded was in 2016 when it changed its iconic polaroid logo to its now well-known pink gradient logo.

The 2022 update features three significant changes to the platform’s architecture:

1. A vibrant update to its gradient motif via 3D modelling.
2. The introduction of a brand-new typeface, Instagram Sans.
3. A seamless, full-bleed layout that places community and content before anything else.

Picture two different brands. Brand A and Brand B. Brand A is reliable, safe, and smart; It prefers safety over style and never strays outside of the lines. Brand B is different; it’s inspirational, resilient, cool, and constantly pushes the boundaries of what is achievable, never settling for less. Which brand inspires you? If you were to choose one to identify with, who would you choose? Crafting a powerful brand story is highly important for businesses and, if done correctly, can engage and inspire customers, converting them into loyal advocates.

The way you market your company affects how well you succeed. Why settle for a typical marketing agency for your product? At Kipling Media, we specialize in alternative marketing. We are a six-person Vancouver-based company that will take your initiatives seriously and operate on your budget. Kipling Media can help grow your brand awareness and bring in more revenue for you and your team. 

We have worked with a variety of clients from women’s clothing brands, to senior living communities, to the University of Manitoba. You can preview our work on Clutch, a B2B platform that uses client reviews to provide authentic rankings of service firms within their industry. We have been recognized by Clutch for our ability to deliver consistent products for our clients and our expertise in the marketing industry. 

How do you ensure there is no competition for what you do? The answer is strangely simple and straightforward. Design a brand that can’t be duplicated. Creating a brand isn’t rocket science, yet 99% of businesses fail to take the time, even though it would quadruple their sales.