The Power of the GIF
March 2021
The Power of the GIF
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20 minutes - Issuu Insights 15 Minutes- Demo Open Q&A
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Meghan Cole Product Marketing Manager
Fan of all things Digital. Also, bikes.
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Issuu Insights Leveraging the Power of the GIF
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What is a GIF? The Technical Answer: “Graphics Interchange Format”- A lossless format for image files that supports both animated and static images.
Whether you’re a marketer, consumer, or both, everyone is a fan of the GIF. When words just don’t do justice, the animated GIF offers us ways to express our emotions, show a reaction, grab your reader’s attention and express ourselves in this digital world.
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But really, what is a GIF? How “GIF”s have transcended the file format.
The style of GIFS has created its own communications shorthand. Short, looping video content that’s easily shared on digital platforms thanks to their small file size is a huge benefit. GIFs can... ● ● ● ● ● ●
Provide emphasized feedback with little effort Serve as a call-to-action or click-through to more content Convey your brand to attract new customers Increase sales Give audiences a preview of things to come Provide a quick demonstration
When and Where to use GIFs
Social Media
Emails
GIFs on Social Media go hand-in-hand.
Adding motion to your email with a GIF is a great way to grab your subscribers’ attention, point them toward an action you want them to take, or keep them scrolling to make sure they get your whole message.
Make sure that your use of GIFs aligns with your brand and audience.
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