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Strategy & Insights: Up Close

Leveraging Facebook Reels for Your Business

Writer's picture: Amy TokicAmy Tokic


Facebook remains the global leader among social media networks, with its user count nearing an impressive 3 billion people. As of June 2021, Facebook is used by between 150 and 200 million businesses worldwide for diverse purposes, such as corporate branding, community engagement and advertising. In 2017, Facebook began rolling out a similar feature to Instagram Stories, and today, it boasts over 300 million daily users of this feature. 


Facebook users now have the ability to share short, vertical video content, which has become increasingly featured on their feeds.


Meta, the parent company of both Facebook and Instagram, has been aggressively promoting the use of Reels on Instagram. This move is largely in response to TikTok's growing popularity with its vertical video format. Given the close connection between Instagram and Facebook, it's anticipated that a similar emphasis on Reels will be seen on Facebook.


What Are Facebook Reels?


Facebook Reels are brief, engaging videos that can be up to 90 seconds long. These videos can be embellished with a range of tools, including music, sound clips, and various effects. Reels have become a popular choice for successful brands, user-generated content creators, marketers and influencers.


Why should you consider Facebook Reels for your business?


Reach a wider audience: Facebook Reels can extend your reach far beyond the constraints of conventional Facebook posts. This opens up opportunities for businesses to amplify their visibility and connect with a broader audience that might not have encountered their brand in other ways.


Increased brand awareness: Utilizing Facebook Reels allows businesses to enhance their brand recognition and connect with a larger audience scope. Additionally, this feature can be employed to craft their brand persona and solidify their position on the platform.


Increased engagement: Facebook Reels are crafted for discovery and sharing, leading to a potential rise in interaction from followers and prospective clients. Their shareability extends to other social media networks, amplifying your content's visibility.


Interactive fun: Facebook Reels provide a playful and engaging platform for your brand and product promotion. These reels enable businesses to display their unique character and innovation, something that conventional posts might not deliver effectively.


Affordable: With Facebook Reels, reaching your desired audience and marketing your brand becomes budget-friendly. The platform's focus on brief videos allows businesses to cut down on production expenses, yet maintain a high standard of content.


Strategies for Designing Effective Facebook Reels for Your Business


  1. Identify your audience: Prior to crafting your Facebook Reel, it's crucial to clearly identify who your audience is. Who are you trying to reach and what kind of content would they find engaging?

  2. Be concise: Facebook Reels are meant to be brief video clips, so it's essential to keep your content to the point. Concentrate on presenting your brand and products in an interesting and engaging manner.

  3. Incorporate relevant hashtags: Enhance the visibility of your Facebook Reel by using appropriate hashtags. This strategy can help you engage a broader audience and boost interaction.

  4. Display your brand's personality: Use Facebook Reels as an opportunity to express your brand's persona and develop a closer bond with your followers. This can result in a stronger relationship with your intended audience.

  5. Leverage editing tools: Utilize the array of editing tools provided by Facebook to augment your Reels and make them more captivating.

  6. Explore various content types: Consider trying out various content types to determine what appeals most to your audience. This could encompass behind-the-scenes clips, product demos and much more.

  7. Employ high-quality visuals: Incorporate high-quality visuals in your Facebook Reels to captivate your audience's attention and make your Reels more appealing.

  8. Amplify your reels: Promote your Facebook Reels on other social media channels and motivate your followers to share them with their networks.

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