Play Your World Through TikTok: How this clothing brand became a social media sensation!

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FROM THE DESK OF MILES EVERSON:

With the world almost going digital nowadays, a lot of people are creating their own social media accounts.

In the same way, different brands and businesses are doing their best to establish their presence in these online platforms.

By now, you are probably aware about how useful and beneficial social media is when used as a marketing tool.

Read more to learn how this Japanese clothing brand used TikTok to elevate its social media marketing strategy.

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CEO, MBO Partners
Chairman of the Advisory Board, The I Institute

 

 

Play Your World Through TikTok: How this clothing brand became a social media sensation!

Social media is now one of the most important digital platforms.

You can now connect with people and share content anywhere you go!

Social media is also one of the best marketing tools today.

With the ability to connect with millions across the world, one brand used this to their advantage.

UNIQLO

With over 10,000 stores in 18 countries, this Japanese brand became one of the world’s largest clothing retailers.

Part of Uniqlo’s success is attributed to their impressive marketing campaigns.

From collaborating with famous brands, designers, and celebrities, to creating global brand campaigns, Uniqlo’s style and collections have gained worldwide appeal!

Uniqlo is also a brand that knows how to take advantage of the digital space with the right mix of traditional marketing strategies.

A really good example is when they launched a campaign in 2019 called…

#UTPlayYourWorld

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Unlike other campaigns, this one puts a spotlight on their consumers.

They were also one of the first brands to use TikTok as a marketing tool.

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TikTok is a platform that allows users to post short videos.

Singing, dancing, lip-syncing, challenges, pranks, comedy, you name it—videos on almost anything are there!

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As of April 2020, there are over 800 million active users on TikTok worldwide!

This makes it an ideal platform for Uniqlo to take advantage of.

This digital marketing campaign encourages users to wear their favorite Uniqlo products and dance to the originally made #UTPlayYourWorld song!

Uniqlo is all about creating clothes that allow people to express themselves.

And what better way to do this by posting dance and music videos?!

Not only was the hashtag #UTPlayYourWorld trending on TikTok but the videos also became viral sensations themselves!

In less than a month, the video entries received a total of 709.8 million views on TikTok!

These entries include videos from regular consumers, including celebrities and influencers!

Uniqlo became a more popular brand globally with the help of their consumers.

This example shows us how powerful social media is at promoting brands online.

USER-GENERATED MARKETING

This marketing strategy encourages consumers to promote the brands they support.

Thanks to social media, people sharing things they enjoy or like has become so much easier.

Users can post about a brand on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.

This creates a chain of events of sharing and posting. That’s FREE ONLINE PROMOTION.

A lot more people can even discover a brand they haven’t heard of because of this.

One person sharing a product or something about a brand can reach hundreds, thousands, and even millions of people!

Your brand might just go viral! And you barely had to lift a finger.

Social media became an important part of digital marketing and SEO.

Nowadays, almost every major brand has a social media profile or page to connect with their consumers.

Take note that it’s also important to know which platform is appropriate for your target market and provides the most reach.

Know your audience. Determine the best ways to engage with them online and help your brand grow.

Like Uniqlo, you too can use the largest digital platforms to take your brand to the next level!

Try giving it a shot. ?

Hope you’ve found this week’s insights interesting and helpful.

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Miles Everson

CEO of MBO Partners and former Global Advisory and Consulting CEO at PwC, Everson has worked with many of the world's largest and most prominent organizations, specializing in executive management. He helps companies balance growth, reduce risk, maximize return, and excel in strategic business priorities.

He is a sought-after public speaker and contributor and has been a case study for success from Harvard Business School.

Everson is a Certified Public Accountant, a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a B.S. in Accounting.

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