{"id":5354,"date":"2020-02-27T20:40:44","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T02:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/target-local-audience-on-instagram\/"},"modified":"2024-07-24T11:02:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T17:02:36","slug":"target-local-audience-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/target-local-audience-on-instagram","title":{"rendered":"Target Your Local Audience on Instagram (6 Simple Steps!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/blog-post-header-no-text-how-to-target-your-local-audience-on-instagram.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18945 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you use Instagram for business promotion? Real talk: if your business isn\u2019t active on Instagram, you\u2019re missing out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last few years, Instagram has evolved from a simple photo-sharing app <strong>to a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all sizes and niches<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/business.instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Business Instagram<\/a>, the community has grown to ONE billion active users, <strong>90% of whom follow at least one business on Instagram.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3drmEWeOUgzKg\" width=\"380\" height=\"260\" frameBorder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed lazyload\" allowFullScreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know the best part?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gone are the days when only big e-commerce brands could achieve business results on the platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, <strong>Instagram is a great place to attract and interact with your local community.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Find out how to just that below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-target-your-local-audience-on-instagram\">Why Target Your Local Audience on Instagram?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\">latest BrightLocal survey<\/a> found that <strong>90% of customers use the internet to find a local business<\/strong>. Plus, <strong>91% of people say that positive reviews make them more likely to use a business<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the growing popularity of Instagram, using this platform for local marketing is a must.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need more proof?   The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.socialpilot.co\/blog\/social-media-statistics\" target=\"_blank\">numbers speak for themselves<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The projected number of <strong>US Instagram users by 2023 is<\/strong> <strong>125.5 million<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>63% of users visit Instagram daily<\/strong> and 73% of U.S. teens say Instagram is the best way for <strong>businesses to reach them about new products or promotions.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>200 million Instagram users<\/strong> visit at least one business profile <strong>daily<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posts with a location receive <strong>79% more engagement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram has put the pedal to the metal with features geared towards putting your business on the map &#8211; literally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the introduction of<strong> business-specific features like geotags and hashtags<\/strong>, it\u2019s easy for local businesses to get in front of customers and target your local audience on Instagram  &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, wouldn\u2019t it be great if you could specifically target your local audience on Instagram?   (Um, yes!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then let&#8217;s do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To<strong> learn how to target your audience on Instagram<\/strong>, as well as see the <strong>best practices<\/strong> of these strategies in action for your inspiration, keep reading!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-optimize-your-handle-for-local-search-nbsp\">1. Optimize Your Handle for Local Search&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First things first: You need to <strong>make sure your followers live or work close to your area<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why it\u2019s important to optimize your handle for local search, and it requires the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using a <strong><a aria-label=\"keyword in your handle (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/10000-instagram-followers-secrets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keyword in your handle<\/a> name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switching to<strong> a business profile<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating an <strong>eye-catching <a aria-label=\"Instagram bio (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-bio-tips-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram bio<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look in detail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-14-at-8.29.33-PM.png\" alt=\"target your local audience on Instagram with an optimized handle featuring your business name and location!\" class=\"wp-image-17407 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-a-keyword-to-your-instagram-handle\">Add a Keyword to Your Instagram Handle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract your local audience, it\u2019s important to use your <strong>keyword in your handle name (business name and location)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have multiple locations? Steal this hack from big brands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big brands have<strong> separate accounts for different markets<\/strong>. For example, Shake Shack has over 208 locations around the world!   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s no wonder that the company uses nicknames like @shakeshackjpn (Japan), @shakeshackuk (UK), and @shakeshacktr (Turkey) just to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only work in a specific city, you can include it in your name. A great example is @miamispetgrooming! (More on this company later!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-switch-to-an-instagram-business-profile\">Switch to an Instagram Business Profile <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> If you haven\u2019t considered switching to an <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-to-create-an-instagram-business-account-and-why-youd-want-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Instagram business account<\/a> when promoting your local business on Instagram yet, it\u2019s time to think again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can you add your business category and contact information, but you can also add your physical address to make it easier for followers (and visitors) to decide whether they can visit your local business or not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want to go the extra mile, learn more about new <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/instagram-local-business-profiles\" target=\"_blank\">local business profiles<\/a> being tested on Instagram! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When users search for a relevant keyword in your area, your account appears in the search results with all relevant information about your business that includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-an-eye-catching-instagram-bio\">Create an Eye-Catching Instagram Bio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you set up your business profile? Cool! Now let\u2019s create an eye-catching Instagram bio that tells everything your visitors should know about your local business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to come back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/miamispetgrooming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miami\u2019s Pet Grooming (opens in a new tab)\">Miami\u2019s Pet Grooming<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-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\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>This company created a perfect <strong>handle name that stands out to Miami locals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also gave a ton of information in a short and sweet bio:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-27-at-11.06.32-AM-1024x608.png\" alt=\"targeting your local audience on instagram through your Instagram bio details\" class=\"wp-image-18941 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/608;width:527px;height:312px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At a glance, their Instagram local audience knows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What <strong>services<\/strong> they provide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What animals they groom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How <strong>to book<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where to <strong>look for real user photos <\/strong>and experiences!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to create an Instagram bio to target your local audience, do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose your <strong>business category<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write a <strong>few lines about your business<\/strong> and <a aria-label=\"use emojis (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/how-to-spice-up-your-instagram-captions-with-emojis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">use emojis<\/a> to illustrate!  (you\u2019re limited to 150 characters)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a <strong>brand hashtag<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert your <a aria-label=\"website link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/free-link-in-bio-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website link<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your <strong>physical address<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add several <strong>contact options<\/strong> (especially phone number and email address!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you run a local business or are <a href=\"https:\/\/getvoip.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/expanding-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">expanding into global markets<\/a>, it\u2019s important to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"optimize your Instagram profile (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/8-instagram-ideas-for-a-profile-that-pops\/\" target=\"_blank\">optimize your Instagram profile<\/a> for local search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a proven way to turn your local community from Instagram browsers into <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"real foot traffic (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/drive-traffic-from-instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\">real traffic<\/a> to your business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of traffic to your local business, let&#8217;s dive into our next tip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-use-geotags-and-local-hashtags\">2. Use Geotags and Local Hashtags<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a local business on Instagram, it\u2019s important to add location information and <strong>tell your followers (and Instagram) where to find your business!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it helps to get on the <strong>Instagram Explore page <\/strong>and allows people who are interested in your specific area to find your posts and <a href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-story-tricks-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Instagram Stories (opens in a new tab)\">Instagram Stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s a great way to spread the word about your business within your local community. Sounds pretty neat, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To increase the local reach of your Instagram page, <strong>you need to focus on area-specific hashtags and geotags<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a good example from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5I-o1ppzMR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"the Now Massage (opens in a new tab)\">the Now Massage<\/a>, a concept massage boutique:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/FBhBJ7zVqgzt1jVVChj3LD4W5VnfM6fPczB7054o5VjGLBq1v71b8j56Q4coPeTpnZgF7YL0sqd_zqgH1-I5EnarRM3s52ksdEWOd5sLqnJcqMKxWTtzETaeVDVidt_0ag9BJskq.png\" alt=\"The NOW targets local audiences on Instagram with geo-tagging each storefront\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has locations in Studio City, Silver Lake, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood, California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The Now uses location-specific hashtags and geotags to attract the right audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can this business <strong>point followers to where the featured boutique is located<\/strong>, but they can also attract<strong> local patrons who are searching for something in a particular city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t take much time or effort to create your geotag and add a location-specific hashtag. And if you want to increase organic reach, use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/instagram\/hashtag-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tailwind&#8217;s Hashtag Finder<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our tool can suggest <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"niche, competitive and ultra-competitive hashtags (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/the-one-instagram-hashtag-strategy-that-works-for-anyone\/\" target=\"_blank\">niche, competitive and ultra-competitive hashtags<\/a> <em>as<\/em> you\u2019re writing your caption!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-collaborate-with-local-influencers\">3. Collaborate with Local Influencers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The popularity of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-influencer-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram influencer marketing<\/a> is on the rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users follow influencers on the platform and are interested in the post topics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, people consider <strong>influencers they follow to be an extension of their circle of friends<\/strong>. They pay close attention to their recommendations and trust them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does that mean for you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a great opportunity to enter an already-established community and promote your products and services. When it comes to targeting your local audience, consider collaborating with local influencers they like and trust in your specific area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more likely these people are popular within your local community, so it\u2019s your perfect chance to spread the word about your local business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also snag user-generated content as many influencers are ready to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.sellfy.com\/sell-instagram-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\">sell their Instagram photos<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-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\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B582qlZAZtR\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B582qlZAZtR<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Let\u2019s take The Original Dave&#8217;s Cosmic Subs, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of a new restaurant launch in Columbus, the company reached out to food blogger Alina, better known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tastingcolumbus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"@tastingcolumbus (opens in a new tab)\">@tastingcolumbus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alina eats in &amp; explores Columbus, Ohio! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She was a natural influencer fit, and Dave&#8217;s Cosmic Subs invited her to write about their new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only did the local food blogger write about the restaurant, <strong>but she also added geolocation and tagged the restaurant in the image. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, Alina sparked interest among her followers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately Dave\u2019s Cosmic Subs reached its goal &#8211; <strong>the restaurant attracted new local customers!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram influencers come in 4 distinct categories &#8211; nano, micro, macro, and mega &#8211; so it\u2019s easy for a local business of any size to find someone who suits your needs and wants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can team up with several local nano-influencers who have less than 1000 followers and promote your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s more cost-effective than working with one macro-influencer who charges more for the collaboration and has less of a concentrated local audience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-create-an-instagram-wall-on-your-premises\">4. Create an &#8216;Instagram Wall&#8217; On Your Premises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram is the most popular photo-sharing platform, so it\u2019s no wonder that people upload over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialpilot.co\/blog\/social-media-statistics\">95 million<\/a> photos and videos daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For local businesses, this makes for a valuable opportunity to attract a local audience without putting much time or effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an \u2018Instagram Wall\u2019 on your premises to entice your visitors to take a photo in front of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram-worthy pictures + a location tag = tons of user-generated content and buzz around your pin on the map! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-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>Want an example? Check out how Shake Shack Singapore did it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the growing popularity of Instagram, it\u2019s no wonder that people seek out \u2018Instagrammable\u2019 places near them to take amazing photos and stand out from the crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, local customers are often <strong>happy to promote your business in exchange for an engagement-worthy Instagram photo op!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To go the extra mile, you can even <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.talkable.com\/blog\/how-set-up-referral-program-9-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\">set up a referral program<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A referral program encourages your loyal customers to tell friends and family about you for a chance to get something valuable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more people you can reach, the more potential locals you can attract.&nbsp;<\/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\/B6QaensBtXa\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6QaensBtXa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-give-away-a-gift-card-nbsp\">5. Give Away a Gift Card&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram giveaways are extremely popular among users! After all, who doesn&#8217;t love free stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-contest-ideas-that-will-grow-your-followers-70-faster\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tailwind&#8217;s study found<\/a> that <strong>Instagram giveaways help to grow your following 70% faster<\/strong>. Not only that, <strong>contests get 3.5x more likes and 64x more comments on average<\/strong> than regular posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-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\/p\/B6Iwa1yAbTL\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6Iwa1yAbTL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Running a giveaway is a perfect way to target your local audience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Since you choose the prize, you can give away anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The best prize is <strong>usually a gift card<\/strong>. It\u2019s a great way to get winners through your door and looking around for what they can spend their prize on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Fox In The Snow Cafe often uses this tactic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do you target your local audience, but you also increase in-store sales!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, customers who pay with gift cards are more likely to <strong>spend more money above the monetary value of the gift card.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s an easy way to interact with your local customers, boost reach, and spark their interest in your local business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And hey, don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have gift cards on hand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> You can use a graphic design tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/crello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Crello<\/a> to create branded certificates in just a few clicks!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-run-instagram-ad-campaigns-nbsp\">6. 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