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Are you thinking of TikTok? Chances are that the image of Gen Z – young people with smartphones scrolling from video to video at record speeds – starts racing through your mind. Because isn't that what sets TikTok apart? Content created by hip brands aimed at a young audience, including limited ROI for brands targeting adults?

“Create ridiculously good content”, an undeniably strong mantra for everyone in the business of content creation. After all, content is a unique way to share relevant and interesting stories with others and therefore forms a bridge between the company and the audience.

Today brands create content every single minute of the day and have a thousand ways to communicate that they are in tune with their customers' changing needs and desires. But a great content strategy is not about a series of one-shots, and it’s not about ‘doing video’ or ‘going social’ either. If you really want to capture people's attention and turn it into a lasting relationship with your brand, you need to make a genuine connection. Sabrina Bulteau, Strategy Service Line Director at iO Brussels, helps you well on your way in your new adventures in content marketing.

We know that social media has greater influence when used for B2B than to B2C communication. Your target audience is more contained, easier to define and you know your network much better, and can therefore make meaningful contacts easily.

Pinterest is used by people looking to discover something new or inspiring, but who like to be led by ideas they come across unexpectedly. Think of Pinterest as a visual search engine that guides you to the ultimate serendipitous moment.

The digital landscape is ever-changing. Trends come and go. Channels supersede each other at a rapid pace. Which begs the question: how do you differentiate yourself from the masses nowadays?

Storytelling. Many see it as a buzzword that has been thrown around too often in recent years. But storytelling is much more than that. It is a powerful tool to differentiate your brand and connect with your target audience. And what better way to connect online than through social media?

You probably know about Netflix and Spotify. But have you ever heard of Twitch? With nearly 140 million monthly users, Twitch is one of the largest streaming platforms in the world. And yet, it is also a very underused advertising channel. Meaning there are loads of advertising opportunities waiting for you to take advantage of them.