{"id":5078,"date":"2019-11-05T03:41:19","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T09:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/brand-values-on-instagram\/"},"modified":"2025-05-11T17:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T23:43:02","slug":"brand-values-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/brand-values-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"Why Your Brand Values Matter to Your Instagram Followers \u2014 More Than Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blog-post-header-no-text-why-your-brand-values-matter-to-your-instagram-followers.png\" alt=\"Why your brand values matter to your followers header\" class=\"wp-image-18162 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand values <strong>matter<\/strong> to your Instagram followers. Don&#8217;t believe me? Just look at the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labelinsight.com\/transparency-roi-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">94% of consumers<\/a> say they\u2019re likely to be loyal to a brand that offers complete transparency, including what matters most. And a recent study by Accenture Strategy backs that claim up&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cConsumers are no longer making decisions based solely on product selection or price; they\u2019re assessing what a brand says, what it does, and what it stands for. They support companies whose brand purpose aligns with their beliefs. And they reject those that don\u2019t.\u201d \u2013 Accenture Strategy on Brand Values<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, cool. So what does that mean for you?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re marketing your business on Instagram, sharing your brand values authentically gives you a major <strong>competitive edge<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look below to find out exactly <strong><em>what brand values are<\/em><\/strong>, <em>how they impact consumer behavior<\/em>, and what you can do to live yours out loud on Instagram.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-brand-values\">What Are Brand Values?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People describe brand values in many different ways, but I personally love this definition from <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/jenniferbourn.com\/brand-core-values\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Bourn<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cYour values are uncompromising truths and guiding principles that articulate what you stand for, and the primary driving force behind your brand, business, behaviors, and decisions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=13u0026v=_0e1Pp68R1c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=13u0026v=_0e1Pp68R1c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost every business you interact with has brand values in some form. That means your business should too, <strong>even if you&#8217;re not a big brand<\/strong>. Trust me, they&#8217;re THAT important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, brand values are chosen alongside a mission statement (<em>read: why does this business even exist<\/em>?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, here&#8217;s a peek at Tailwind&#8217;s six core values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-tailwind-values\">The Tailwind Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tailwind team uses these values as a guide day in and day out, and have ever since we started!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-02-at-5.43.14-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18148 lazyload\" style=\"width:287px;height:400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bravery<\/strong> &#8211; We strive to change the world for the better, even if it\u2019s hard. We assume all things are possible. We dare to live a life of yes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Growth<\/strong> &#8211; We aim to go to bed better every night. We support each other\u2019s growth. We build with an eye to the future, not the present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusion<\/strong> &#8211; Everyone is welcomed, regardless of what they look like, where they come from, who they love or what they believe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ownership<\/strong> &#8211; We are all owners (literally). We take responsibility and don\u2019t pass blame. We don\u2019t rest until the problem is solved!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency<\/strong> &#8211; Being transparent helps us do the right thing. Transparency shines a light on our mistakes, so we can fix them faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong> &#8211; We focus on adding value. If we\u2019re not adding value, we\u2019re not doing our job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These brand values are a part of our DNA. They define what we stand for, guide our conversations and help us make decisions to further our company mission: <strong>making world-class marketing easy for everyone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: It&#8217;s June 2019, and the Tailwind team is gathered around the conference table. The stakes? Deciding what updates and launches we&#8217;re giving our users over the next year.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/why-brand-values-matter-to-instagram-followers-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18161 lazyload\" style=\"width:445px;height:334px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We pondered our choices, sweated in the summer heat, and studied oodles of user feedback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We argued, opined, and enthusiastically said &#8220;<strong>absolutely not!<\/strong>&#8221; to several wild ideas. Most importantly, we revisited our values and our mission to figure out the right moves for our users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, those values are why we decided to test and launch one of our most requested features!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m super excited not to share one of our latest Tailwind updates: The Tailwind for Android app! <\/strong>The app officially launches next week, but you can grab early access <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tailwindmobile&amp;hl=en_US\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we say our mission is to make world-class marketing easy for everyone&#8230; we mean <strong>EVERYONE! <\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tailwind-for-android-is-tailwind-for-all\">Tailwind for Android is Tailwind for ALL.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go forth, and market fearlessly on the go with the Tailwind App on Google play.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, back to brand values. Wouldn&#8217;t it be nice if every company used their values to guide what they create or sell you? Unfortunately, not every brand uses these guiding lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Even though they <strong><em>should<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, brand values majorly impact consumer behavior.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-brand-values-affect-consumer-behavior\">How Brand Values Affect Consumer Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And now for those numbers I mentioned.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/_acnmedia\/Thought-Leadership-Assets\/PDF\/Accenture-CompetitiveAgility-GCPR-POV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Accenture Strategy<\/a> led a fascinating study titled \u201cFrom Me to We: The Rise of the Purpose- Led Brand\u201d in December 2018 about the impact of brand values on consumer behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The global study surveyed 30,000 people to determine what consumers expect from brands they interact with, and just how important their brand values are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hint: They&#8217;re important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>62% of customers want companies to take a stand<\/strong> on currently and broadly relevant issues like sustainability, transparency or fair employment practices.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>53% of consumers who are disappointed with a brand\u2019s words or actions on a social issue complain about it.\u00a047% of those consumers walk away in frustration, and 17% NEVER come back.\u00a0<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This presents a <strong>challenge for companies and brands that neglect to stand for something<\/strong> bigger than what they sell or believe they can simply avoid taking a position on issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can rise to the challenge   by shifting the conversation from \u201cMe to We.&#8221; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3_j__Fng4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3_j__Fng4u<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That means moving beyond your interactions with customers that go something like&nbsp;\u201cgive ME what I want\u201d to initiating a partnership to \u201csupport the ideals WE believe in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society. Without a sense of purpose, no company, either public or private, can achieve its full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Larry Fink (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.blackrock.com\/corporate\/about-us\/leadership\/larry-fink\" target=\"_blank\">Larry Fink<\/a>, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock, Inc.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-consumers-buy-from-brands-besides-price-and-quality-of-products\">Why Consumers Buy From Brands (Besides Price and Quality of Products!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-11-02-at-11.43.13-AM.png\" alt=\"a breakdown of survey results - &quot;What attracts you to buy from certain brands over others, beyond price and quality)&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-18144 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A breakdown of survey results around &#8220;What attracts you to buy from certain brands over others (beyond price and quality)? from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accenture.com\/_acnmedia\/Thought-Leadership-Assets\/PDF\/Accenture-CompetitiveAgility-GCPR-POV.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Accenture Strategy (opens in a new tab)\">Accenture Strategy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what matters most to consumers when buying products from brands (beyond price and quality):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>66%<\/strong> &#8211; the brand delivers on its promises and does what it says it will do, and the company is transparent about how it operates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>65%<\/strong> &#8211; the company treats it&#8217;s employees well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>62%<\/strong> &#8211; the company believes in sustainability and protecting the environment, has ethical values and demonstrates them in everything does, or the brand is passionate about its products and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>52%<\/strong> &#8211; the brand stands for something bigger than products and services, and it aligns with my personal values.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hint-demographics-matter\">Hint: Demographics Matter!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all brand purposes are created equal. Accenture also did some handy research on how key demographics, like geography, product categories, brand maturity, and consumer demographics might impact the types of values that matter most. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geography\">Geography<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The values you promote may resonate with some of your Instagram followers more than others depending on where they&#8217;re located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, a retail store may have values centering on social issues that positively impact their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A global brand may value solving a problem on a global scale, such as environmental protection and awareness, global hunger, or racial divides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In other words, your values may align more closely with the values of your followers depending on where they&#8217;re located, and their personal frame of reference. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a web-based brand, national or global brand, you can connect over values and purposes that appeal to people universally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Makeup retailer Sephora launched a campaign called &#8220;We Belong to Something Beautiful&#8221; after an accusation<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/06\/03\/business\/sephora-diversity-training\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\"> of racial profiling<\/a> by rapper SZA that occurred at a store in Calabasas. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1MZ7mPl-vD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1MZ7mPl-vD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you don&#8217;t want to wait until a negative incident prompts change, but Sephora committed to its values of inclusion and diversity anew to positive reception from its customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-categories\">Product Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brand purpose is often less important to consumers who are buying &#8220;utility&#8221; products (or products that help people function in their day to day life.) <strong>Values are especially impactful for products that provide an &#8220;experience&#8221; and promote activity and connections for consumers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brand-maturity\">Brand Maturity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Purpose and values are more impactful as a competitive advantage for new brands. This is especially true when they are competing with established brands that have built meaning around quality and a long reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Establishing values and living by them is helpful for small, local or new businesses competing in an established market with seasoned players.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consumer-demographics\">Consumer Demographics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the age and gender of your follower demographics, your values may matter more &#8211; or less! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Accenture found that &#8220;<strong>60% of Gen Z and Millenials believe it&#8217;s important for companies to take a stand on important societal issues like human rights, race relations or LGBTQ equality. Barely more than 50% of Gen Xers and Boomers felt the same.<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your audience trends towards Gen Xers and Boomers, keep in mind that your values are important for Gen Z and Millennials as they age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data trends suggest values will be important to future generations, so keep one eye on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure exactly what the demographics of your Instagram followers are, good news! Instagram provides this information in Insights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read about audience demographics on Instagram, as well as how to find them, in &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-to-use-instagram-analytics-to-increase-followers-and-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Use Instagram Analytics to Increase Followers and Engagement<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B30V1l4Aga8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B30V1l4Aga8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-your-followers-care-about-your-brand-values-on-instagram\">Why Your Followers Care About Your Brand Values on Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your brand values matter on Instagram. Consumer behavior is just as important on social media as it is on the web OR in brick and mortar stores!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two major reasons for this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-your-customers-are-on-instagram\">1. Your Customers Are On Instagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/blog\/instagram-stats-every-marketer-should-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">1 billion users<\/a> on Instagram daily. Chances are, most of your current (and potential!) customers, clients and fans are on the platform too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that,  <strong>but about 800 million users are also following at least one business.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/business\/news\/insights\/how-instagram-boosts-brands-and-drives-sales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2019 study from Facebook (opens in a new tab)\">2019 study from Facebook<\/a> found that people expect to find new products and services on Instagram ( 83%), will research them (81%) and even decide whether to buy a product or service (80%) using Instagram. Here are the numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>83%\u00a0<\/strong>of users say Instagram helps them discover brand new products and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>81%<\/strong>\u00a0say they research products or services on Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>80%<\/strong>\u00a0ultimately decide whether to buy a product or service with Instagram\u2019s help<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These statistics, tell us that one of your prime opportunities for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"selling your products is on Instagram (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/selling-on-instagram-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\">selling your products is on Instagram<\/a>. And remember &#8211; <strong>your values <\/strong><em><strong>matter<\/strong><\/em><strong> to consumers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-people-go-to-instagram-to-be-inspired\">2. People Go to Instagram to be Inspired<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a visual platform, Instagram is one of the number one places people go to for inspiration. Whether they&#8217;re looking for new products, blogs or people they identify with, Instagram users want new ideas, humor, and relatable content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your values as a brand or business have the ability to inspire your audience, or, turn them away!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/fullsizeoutput_137-577x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Instagram Stories survey on brand values when following new instagram accounts\" class=\"wp-image-18143 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 577px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 577\/1024;width:214px;height:379px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After all, nothing gets an &#8220;unfollow&#8221; faster than values, stances or opinions that users just don&#8217;t agree with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t believe us, just look at the Instagram Story survey we posted to our 43,000 thousand followers again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>95% percent of our followers said if they don&#8217;t agree with the values of a new account they&#8217;ve followed, they&#8217;re out (read: unfollow). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The values you stand for are an incredible way to connect with your audience. Here are some great examples of how to begin defining your values to your followers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-define-your-values-on-instagram\">How to Define Your Values on Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-call-your-followers-to-action\"><strong>1. Call Your Followers to Action <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"REI (opens in a new tab)\">REI<\/a>, a member-owned co-op that values &#8220;purpose before profits.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That purpose is the environment. The company frequently uses its platform to promote environmental preservation and inspire followers to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this post about the annual #OptOutside campaign for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> REI closes its doors on Black Friday and encourages its followers to #OptOutside instead of shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your values include a cause or prominent social issue, consider using your platform to promote an action your followers can take.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does this highlight your values as a brand, but it also creates a positive impact in support of the cause you&#8217;re promoting! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B39xbdFBlwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B39xbdFBlwA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-speak-your-truth\"><strong>2. 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