Friday, March 1, 2019

The Number One Reason Why Restaurants Should Run Social Media Contests to Increase Engagement


Having a visible social media presence is important for any entrepreneur, especially those who are in the restaurant business. Since consumers are going to take the initiative to photograph and share their dining experience, why not create a contest out of it in order to bring more recognition and incentive? Be sure to engage in whichever contest you choose daily so that the momentum never dwindles. A great way to get even more publicity is by creating a custom hashtag.

Key Takeaways:

  • self-promote and  increase engagement.
  • Pulling out the smartphone to take a snapshot of a meal is no longer viewed as being impolite but rather as the norm.
  • Hosting regular contests across social media channels works for restaurants and they are encouraged to do so constantly to increase engagement.


"Successful social media marketing is all about creating engaging content for your followers to consume, and promoting organically is important, since it feels genuine to viewers and establishes your brand's credibility."

Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/internet-marketing-agency-fishbat-shares-the-number-one-reason-why-restaurants-should-run-social-media-contests-to-increase-engagement-300775302.html?fbclid=IwAR3oDB1de0o8AyKbP5XFV5vqu11pvZnplwWnBqOaqhWS89UZnd56A32Zsys