Brands that are planning their 2015 marketing budgets should consider how they will allocate resources to producing original photographs or leveraging user-generated content -- or both -- on Instagram.
Social marketing is as much about building a brand as about selling an actual product. Four Seasons' current campaign is putting its properties on the bucket lists of thousands of health-minded travelers.
The art of Instagram marketing is still very much in development in comparison to standard PR efforts; however, travel brands would be wise to look at popular fashion bloggers and brands for tips on how to improve their own accounts and partner with influencers who can quickly expand their reach.