2020 design trends

Trends change with regularity, the designs we see online, in print and generally around in the world move on – they have to to keep us all interested, to keep things fresh and to move alongside the way we are talking to people. The falvours of this month or this year take steps forwards and backwards as well – we are all familiar with those retro moments. Here are some ideas culled from the web to give you a taste of what is what in certain eyes.

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Graphics, illustrations, design – f4mmedia – resources

Every business at some stage needs to add to its online graphic content, illustrations aid the message you are sending out to potential clients/customers. Similarly it is also needed for print work, display items and more. I have talked a lot about design styles. There are all too many usual business images – corporate and similar design styles. There are times, though, when you need to do something a little different. Perhaps it is the social sector you want to talk to – perhaps they are of a slightly different age group or perhaps have a different taste in visual styles.

Take a little time to think about what you need to express and then how to do it – what resources will you need? Perhaps a slightly arty approach might be useful every once in a while.

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I create a range of products – design for print, marketing, audio, video and animation. Coming soon will be more in the way of video products, from animation to AE templates and srock footage. All of this after living and working on 2 continents – UK and Africa, working for a whole range of industries and companies, from small venues to multi-nationals. I also supply marketing for small businesses – from social media onwards.

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Marketing to Millennials

As you may well know I am well away from that age bracket and yes there are so many times when I am in need of a translator when dealing with such. I do manage to get through every once in a while … sometimes even without my smartphone in my hand! OMG!

Every age group has its own tastes, tendencies, particular language and use of equipment/machines/apps/channels blah blah … For those of us who remember black and white tv getting through either business wise or personally to those of a very different age range – well it’s difficult … jus totes!  yes just playing …

Source: Marketing to Millennials: What You Need to Know to Close the Sale

 

Are you looking for ways to improve your online presence in 2019? Want to know the digital marketing tools that can help your grow your business?

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How to Use Social Media for Your Small Business

Everyone uses social media these days – or seemingly, even your favourite granny. It is a must for businesses however small. So why not do it right or at least with a little flavour! Choosing the right channels area first, then getting your timing right and the best content for your message, also having the right engagement for your customer relations. Here are a few ideas for you – or get in touch info@f4mmedia.com

Attract more customers, use social media for your small business. Simple steps to use the power of social media and stay in marekting budget. (infographic)

Source: How to Use Social Media for Your Small Business [Infographic]

Are you looking for ways to improve your social media efforts? Fed up with your social media accounts looking boring compared to your competitors?

Source: 8 Step Social Media Marketing Strategy to Make You Look Awesome Online – Infographic

Source: 10 Marketing Channels You Need to Try in 2019

From micro-color blocking to branded AR Effects, we’re covering the biggest Instagram trends of summer 2019! Here’s everything you need to know:

Source: Instagram Trends 2019: The Hottest 9 in Your Feed This Year (So Far!)

The Importance of Visual Content [Infographic]

The visual is a necessity for putting your business forwards in this age. Doing it right can be difficult – styles keep changing. Here is some help!

Is visual content important? Learn the importance of visual content like attention-grabbing visual content to help viewers retain and react to your message.

Source: The Importance of Visual Content [Infographic]

… and from us –

Here are the hottest 【 Typography Trends 】 for 2019! Hand-written, vintage, variable and lots more – don’t miss a fresh trend! #fonts #webdesigntrends

Source: 10 Typography Trends to Stick to in 2019

Are you looking for ways to improve your graphic content? Want to better utilise graphic content as part of your marketing strategy?

Source: 5 Tips to Create Amazing Graphic Content for Your Marketing Campaigns – Infographic

I create a range of products – design for print, marketing, audio, video and animation. Coming soon will be more in the way of video products, from animation to AE templates and srock footage. All of this after living and working on 2 continents – UK and Africa, working for a whole range of industries and companies, from small venues to multi-nationals. I also supply marketing for small businesses – from social media onwards.

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Content Marketing &amp and more – history and beyond

Everything has a history and the way you present yourself needs to fit in with what is happening now – even if it points back to a time that has gone. We all know that retro stylings have their uses – flavas change, move on and sort of return even if it has a different palette. Take a think! Take a look! Have a memory moment …

Having a website used to be for only the big boys, now it is a necessary reference point. Using social media was just something individuals did to pass time and deal with friends etc. making them, keeping them, entertaining them, now it is part of the brand conversation. Video used to be just a tv thing or for corporations, now it is for all of us and to post on social media!!!

So, you’ve heard the term content is king, you know content marketing is a great way to improve your SEO, but are you following the one single rule that will lead to success?

Source: The History of Content Marketing & SEO – Infographic

Are you just getting started with a social media marketing campaign? Unsure where to start and need some guidance towards success?

Source: 21 Social Media Marketing Rules – Infographic

Video is the key content trend of the moment – here are some key video marketing trends that are gaining momentum.

Source: 7 Video Trends That Will Dominate in 2019 and Beyond [Infographic]

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Small to Large – Business structure and approach

There are a couple of joking metaphors that I use concerning business structures and their approaches.  When it comes to marketing for your small business you can take a number of approaches:

• you can be firmly DIY, which is Ok but perhaps you might have a bit more chance giving someone else some input, a different and perhaps fresh pair of eyes, different ideas and possibly some experience
• you can go full on corporate and use a big or at least a big-ish agency, tons of experience, resources, outlets and so on, but then you get all of the hefty pricing, sometimes inflexibility and probably not so much direct and intense concentration on you, your business and its partiicularities
• you can go small and local.

… and now to the metaphors …

I have often likened a lot of big corporate operations, basically many decent sized businesses to a tree full of monkeys:

down at the bottom there are hoards of monkeys doing the majority of the hard work, endelessly passing the fruit up the tree but when they look up what is the only thing they see – a wall of monkeys asses.

The small business like f4mmedia I tend to liken to a merry-go-round:

it may not always be going fast, providing a thrill every second, making you squeal with excitement, but there are people beside you and some at your back and you see all-sorts of things as you go round and move.

I tend to liken f4mmedia to a cornershop, which is why I use the tagline – the cornershop of content creation. What you get is that friendly, approachable, admittedly every once in a while grumpy guy behind the counter trying to provide just what you need, knowing you, usually with something for everyone and then if it’s not on the shelf ready to go and get it for you. As we say, we come with everything apart from Arkwright’s till – Open all hours reference for those who don’t know – classic UK comedy!

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2018 marketing strategy – social media and more

Organize your 2018 plan and get ahead of the competition

Source: 5 articles to help your brand craft a 2018 marketing strategy

In comparison –

The top 10 trends driving marketing in 2017

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2018 will finally be the year that CMOs maximize the potential of social media

Source: 2018 marketing predictions from the C-Suite

Are you looking for ways to achieve greatness on social media? Want to create posts that go viral and generate massive engagement and website traffic?

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Are you in the process of starting a new business? Want to know the marketing techniques you should use to promote your products or services?

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Late last month Twitter announced a major change to its API algorithm. Twitter’s new rules are aimed at prevention of “Fake news”, malicious activity and spam by blocking – i. The simultaneous publishing of identical content across multiple accounts ii. The simultaneous liking or retweetin

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Digital marketing trends 2018

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other popular social media networks continuously update their platforms, which is why it’s critical for marketers to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the social media space.

Source: 5 digital marketing trends that will shape your 2018

 

New twitter rules will affect us all –

• the recent introduction of 280 characters means more detailed messaging, bigger story outlines
• new posting rules stopping repeat posting of tweets
• outlawing multiple accounts using same posts

Social media marketers react to Twitter’s new rule restricting simultaneous tweets with identical content across multiple accounts.

Source: How Twitter’s latest policy update to stop spam & malicious content is impacting brands

So! perhaps we will have to rely more upon actual hands on, creative social media posting and a little less on letting the bots, the AI, apps and endless repetition taking the lead. Strange! more work to do then.

… and from last year some predictions –

2018 is right around the corner; are you ready for the upcoming social media trends? Experiment with these trends for a winning new year.

Source: 11 Social Media Trends to Watch Out For in 2018

Trying to stay ahead in 2018? We’ve identified the hottest social media trends for 2018 so you can get them implemented right after the new year.

Source: Social Media Marketing in 2018: 8 Trends To Keep Your Eyes On

What’s on the horizon for Twitter in 2017? Here are our predictions.

Source: 7 Predictions for Social Media Marketing on Twitter in 2018

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Video Content Marketing – how it can help

Even the smallest of businesses can now make use of video. You do not need to be a big corporation with a massive budget or friends in tv to do this. The tools and service providers are there, ready and waiting – us included. You can add video to your website, social media channels and so on. Make a statement, tell a story, even if it is a brief one. Add to the story as the days and weeks go by. Serve up the dish of your brand, your services and products, the offers you are putting out there. Those pictures and words, perhaps the music, speak millions of words.

Trends in digital media come and go, but recently, one of the more noticeable trends in digital media has been the gradual shift in emphasis toward video content. From major mainstream outlets like M…

Source: Should You ‘Pivot to Video’? Pros & Cons of Video Content Marketing

Discover best practices and tips for ensuring your social media and content marketing efforts are working together like a well-oiled machine.

Source: How Social Media & Content Marketing Work Together

Are you considering your marketing plan of action for 2018? Want to know why video marketing should be central to your plans?

Source: 10 Reasons to Use Video Marketing – Infographic

Are you considering adding video to your social media strategy this year? Need some stats and facts to help you form and execute your campaigns?

Source: Video Marketing Trends for 2018 – Infographic