How This Dessert Shop Got 20,000 Instagram Followers in 6 Months Without Advertising. How does an ice cream shop in a crowded city grow a mass following in less than six months with zero advertising budget? Instagram. New Territories is a dessert shop in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, specializing in Hong Kong sweets with a bit of New York flavor. As a new business with no advertising budget, New Territories decided to use Instagram to build their following. Even so, the company's Instagram strategy will work for other businesses as well. Seek feedback New Territories used posts to gather feedback on favorite flavors and dessert toppings, which helped the company develop its menu and weekly specials. Ask for help Be sure to ask your followers to help you promote your posts by making it part of the post itself. Good hashtags They researched what hashtags their influencers use, and then use them in every post. Audience photos New Territories encourages its customers to take pictures in the store and post them.
How does an ice cream shop in a crowded city grow a mass following in less than six months with zero advertising budget?
Instagram.
New Territories is a dessert shop in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, specializing in Hong Kong sweets with a bit of New York flavor. The sweets include the Hong Kong street snack (the bubble waffle), topped with ice cream and crazy, over-the-top milkshakes. As a new business with no advertising budget, New Territories decided to use Instagram to build their following.
It’s a good spot for an Instagram account. The store is designed to imitate the Lower East Side, which is lined with galleries. As such, art pieces are placed throughout the shop, which naturally act as the backdrop for a photo.
Even so, the company’s Instagram strategy will work for other businesses as well.
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