{"id":31535,"date":"2022-03-23T17:47:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T00:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=31535"},"modified":"2022-03-28T12:52:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T19:52:59","slug":"social-media-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/social-media-in-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media in Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reachbyrentcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REACH by RentCafe<\/a> is excited to be at the Multifamily Social Media Summit in Napa this week as the social media, photo booth and platinum exhibit sponsor of the event, which kicked off Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this edition of the #MultifamilySMS is the best attended ever, shared Adam Japko, founder of Esteem Media, which produces the conference. Multifamily providers from around the U.S. are on hand to gain knowledge, improve their social media marketing best practices, network and meet with industry vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2022\/03\/SMS.jpg?w=680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31536\" width=\"510\" height=\"255\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant focus of the first day\u2019s learning workshops was on the importance of User-Generated Content (UGC) to a successful and current social media strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speakers Erica Byrum and Delany Duke both dedicated portions of their energetic presentations on how UGC, both from residents and employees in the multifamily housing realm, can generate trust and engagement from users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn 2022, what makes good marketing is authenticity. The majority of consumers are looking for an authentic experience,&#8221; said Duke, digital services manager for Landmark Properties, a student housing provider. \u201cUGC is important because it allows us to market our properties through the eyes and ears of our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three key statistics to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>92 percent of marketers think they\u2019re creating authentic content<\/li><li>But just 51 percent of consumers think their favorite brands offer authenticity<\/li><li>Meanwhile nearly 80 percent of consumers say that UGC impacts their decision to make a purchase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Duke suggested a variety of ways to encourage staff and residents to create social posts, particularly videos for TikTok and reels for Instagram, which have become overwhelmingly popular especially for the Millennial and Gen Z demographics. Contests and giveaways, always a mainstay to encourage content, are one. Other ideas from both presenters include working with micro-influencers and harnessing the creativity of your site teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many marketers have struggled with how to create TikTok videos and reels that capture compelling housing content, and Byrum, co-author of Youtility for Real Estate, offered myriad suggestions to meet the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s definitely a niche audience on TikTok that loves a good apartment tour, and opportunities to tap into lifestyle drivers,\u201d she said. Content like recipes, home d\u00e9cor, budget and finance tips, health and fitness and city highlights are all great fodder for housing-focused TikTok accounts that would reach renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when it comes to working with staff on on-site content for TikTok and Instagram, Duke offered advice that got big laughs: \u201cThe most common thing I hear from site teams is: \u2018I\u2019m not going to dance!\u2019 But you don\u2019t have to dance.\u201d (Although you can, if you want to! And it will probably do well.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a quick list of trend takeaways from Wednesday\u2019s sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Spend time on the social channels where your residents are most engaged<\/li><li>Strategically adapt your content strategy for social in accordance with today\u2019s trends<\/li><li>Brand consistency takes you to the next level in marketing<\/li><li>Video content will continue to dominate<\/li><li>Micro influencers may be among your residents \u2013 take advantage!<\/li><li>Engage your on-site employees for UGC<\/li><li>Fair housing laws must still be followed on digital channels. Make sure your team is trained and educated<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in attendance at the event, meet REACH representatives at booth 36. Pick up a special gift, learn about the many ways <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reachbyrentcafe.com\/\">REACH can improve your social media marketing<\/a>, and snap fun photos at the &nbsp;photo booth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check out our free social media toolkit at <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/arjnHRd0mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3irV2Lc<\/a> for resources and tips to keep you connected all week. Follow #MultifamilySMS to keep up with the event online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>REACH by RentCafe is excited to be at the Multifamily Social Media Summit in Napa this week as the social media, photo booth and platinum exhibit sponsor of the event, which kicked off Wednesday afternoon. 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