Using Throwback Thursday for Your Business
March 4, 2014 8:54 pmThrowback Thursday is a phenomenon that has taken over the social media world. Every Thursday people and companies from around the world show off old photos of just about anything. Using Throwback Thursday can make your business look hip, fun and provide an easy way for businesses to utilize old content.
Employee Throwbacks
An easy way to utilize Throwback Thursday in your business is to ask employees for old photos of them when they were younger. Some employees may give up pictures way back to their childhood while others may have old pictures of them working for the company. Be sure to include a story of which employee the picture is of and how long ago the photo was taken. Try to find funny pictures with old clothing styles or cute childhood photos. The funnier the picture, the better it will do.
Business Throwbacks
Show off old pictures of your business to show followers how long your business has been around. These pictures could include old pictures of buildings, current employees working years ago, and even old projects. It will help tell the history of your business in a fun and exciting way that people will pay attention to. The pictures of the business will bring nostalgia to your employees as well as your followers. You could even include old technology that you used back in the day that doesn’t get used anymore.
Random Throwbacks
Get creative with your Throwback Thursdays. If your crew is jamming out to a classic song, post it to social media. If a certain Thursday is an anniversary of a historical event, use a Throwback Thursday post to reference and celebrate it. Use these random throwbacks sparingly to ensure that your profile still remains professional. Also be sure to somehow relate it back to your business.
Throwback Thursdays can be incredibly effective on all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. Have fun with them and be sure to get creative.
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