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The Evolution of the Visual Web

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The rise of social media platforms like Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr have ushered in visual marketing as a key trend for 2013 and beyond. This presentation explores a (brief) history of the visual web, provides tips for developing and executing an effective visual content strategy and examines how brands are leveraging visual content to share stories, engage fans and drive sales. This presentation was delivered as part of Social Media Club Atlanta's 3rd Annual PechaKucha Night. In keeping with the PechaKucha ("Lightning Talk") style, these 20 slides were each delivered in 20 seconds for an engaging, informative and fast-paced session.

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The Evolution of the Visual WebLauren Thomas @HelloLT

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Why is the visual web gaining steam?

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Key Driver: Rise of the mobile web

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Key Driver: Easier content creation + distribution

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Key Driver: Everything is content

Image via iStockphoto, AleksandarNakic

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Key Driver:Know what I meme?

Image via okgorgeous.com

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• + 1 billion users• Shift to Timeline

Image via Facebook

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• $1 billion acquisition• + 100m users• + 40m photos per day

Image via Dribbble.com by Mateusz Dembek

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• + 12m U.S. users• 25% of Fortune Global 100 companies• Inspirational + aspirational + addictive

Screenshot of Pinterest.com

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What’s a [brand] to do?

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Develop a visual content strategy

Image via BusinessGrow.com

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Create Content + Context

Image via Optimum7.com

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Leverage user-generated content

Screenshot of NastyGal.comScreenshot from Statigr.am

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Inside / Outside

Image via BornTwoLead.com

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Cascade content across platforms

Image by Saad Faruque

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Explore the emerging (visual) ecosystem

Storytelling + Curation

Video

Photo

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Leverage analytics

Image via SocialStrand.com

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Make old school new school

Screenshots from NastyGal.com

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Carpe Diem (or Noctem)

Image via @Oreo

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