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2026 Report: Digital Marketing in Argentine SMEs

¿Cuánto invierten las PyMEs argentinas en marketing digital?

How much do Argentine SMEs invest in digital marketing? Which channels do they use? What results are they achieving? And how are they incorporating artificial intelligence into their marketing strategies?

By Cesar Fernandez | Director, Way2net Digital Marketing Agency | August 2026

Table of contents

Key Digital Marketing Data from Argentine SMEs in 2026

IndicatorResult
Companies surveyed187
Average monthly investmentUSD 1,847
Median monthly investmentUSD 780
Use Meta Ads73%
Use Google Ads61%
Use SEO44%
Do not clearly measure ROI46%
Use generative AI64%
Plan to increase SEO investment42%
Plan to increase GEO investment22%

When you ask an SME how much it spends on digital marketing, the first response is often silence. Then comes a number that usually underestimates the real investment, because nobody adds up the email platform, design tools, community manager hours, and the Meta campaign that has been running for three months without being reviewed.

This disconnect between what companies think they invest and what they actually spend was the starting point for this study.

At Way2net, we have been working with Argentine SMEs for more than 15 years, and one of the most common conversations during initial meetings with new clients is precisely this: “I don’t really know how much we’re spending on marketing, and I’m not sure whether it’s working.”

Between February and July 2026, we surveyed 187 SMEs from different industries and company sizes to understand how much they actually invest in digital marketing, which channels receive most of their budget, what results they perceive, and what their main obstacles are.

¿Cuánto invierten las PyMEs argentinas en marketing digital?

The results confirm some common assumptions while challenging others.

7 Key Findings from the Study

  1. The median monthly digital marketing investment among surveyed SMEs is USD 780.
  2. Meta Ads is the most widely adopted channel.
  3. Google Ads remains essential for capturing existing demand.
  4. SEO has lower adoption but a stronger perception of long-term ROI.
  5. Almost half of companies do not properly measure their return on investment.
  6. Generative AI is already being incorporated into marketing teams.
  7. GEO is beginning to emerge as a new area of investment.

Methodology

The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews and an online questionnaire distributed among Way2net’s active and former clients, as well as through a network of business contacts.

The resulting sample is not representative of the entire Argentine SME sector. It is biased toward companies that already have some level of digital presence and have generally already decided to invest in digital channels.

This is important when interpreting the figures: companies that have not yet invested anything in digital marketing are not represented in the sample.

Sixty-three percent of participants are located in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. The remainder are distributed across Córdoba (11%), Rosario (8%), and other provinces.

In terms of company size, 48% have between 5 and 25 employees, 34% between 26 and 100, and the remaining 18% have more than 100 employees, although this last group is at the upper limit of what is commonly considered an SME.

The most represented industries were professional services (22%), technology and software (18%), retail and commerce (16%), hospitality and gastronomy (13%), healthcare (11%), and education (9%).

How Much Do Argentine SMEs Invest?

The average monthly digital marketing investment among the surveyed SMEs is USD 1,847.

However, this number only makes sense when looking at the distribution, because the average is influenced by a relatively small group of companies with significantly larger budgets.

The median is USD 780, which provides a more representative picture of what the “middle” company in the sample invests.

The complete distribution reveals four distinct investment groups:

  • Minimal investment — less than USD 800/month: 19% of respondents. This generally corresponds to very small companies or businesses with an early-stage digital presence. Spending is concentrated on a single platform, usually Meta.
  • Basic investment — USD 800 to USD 2,000/month: 31%. This is the largest segment. These companies typically run Meta or Google Ads campaigns but have little or no investment in SEO, GEO, or an integrated marketing strategy.
  • Medium investment — USD 2,000 to USD 3,500/month: 28%. Multichannel activity starts to become more common, combining paid advertising with SEO or social media management.
  • High investment — more than USD 3,500/month: 22%. These companies generally operate in highly competitive industries or have larger teams. They either work with an agency or have at least one internal marketing professional.

One particularly interesting finding is that 10% of respondents invest more than USD 5,000 per month in digital marketing.

These are not necessarily large corporations. They include SMEs operating in highly competitive industries such as fintech, B2B software, construction materials, and premium tourism, where the value of a new customer can justify a significant investment or where digital has become one of their main sources of new business.

“We started by spending USD 400 a month on Meta and thought that was a lot. When we calculated what a new customer was worth, we realized that ten new customers a month would pay for that investment within the first week.”

— Sales Manager, SaaS company, Buenos Aires

Which Digital Marketing Channels Are Argentine SMEs Using?

The most widely adopted channel is Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram), used by 73% of respondents.

It is followed by Google Ads at 61%.

Organic SEO ranks third, with 44% adoption, while email marketing —which was significantly more relevant five years ago— ranks fourth at 29%.

The adoption of GEO strategies, focused on improving visibility in AI-powered search and answer engines, is still at an early stage.

Among companies using multiple channels, the average budget distribution is:

  • Google Ads: 36%
  • Meta Ads: 31%
  • SEO and content: 19%
  • Web design and development: 8%
  • Email marketing and automation: 6%

What stands out is not necessarily which channel receives the largest budget, but the gap between investment and perceived return.

In open-ended responses, SEO was frequently identified as the channel with the best long-term ROI among companies that work on it consistently —yet it remains the third most widely adopted channel.

The most common explanation was simple:

“It takes time to see results, and we don’t have the patience for it.”

Google Ads can generate results quickly, but customer acquisition costs tend to increase over time. Companies that have been running Ads for more than 18 months without investing in SEO show, on average, a 40% higher cost per lead (CPL) than companies combining both channels.

The Specific Case of Meta Ads

Meta remains the entry point for most Argentine SMEs for two very practical reasons: the barrier to entry is low, and interest-based targeting makes it possible to reach reasonably relevant audiences without a complex technical infrastructure.

However, 54% of companies using Meta acknowledge that they have not properly configured their tracking pixel or do not have reliable conversion data.

They are investing —sometimes several thousand dollars per month— without knowing whether sales are actually coming from that investment or from another source.

This is one of the most common structural problems among SMEs: platforms make it extremely easy to start advertising, but that simplicity can lead companies to overlook basic measurement and tracking.

Without reliable conversion data, optimization is essentially done blind.

Differences by Industry: Not All Businesses Are the Same

Technology and software, together with construction materials, lead in average investment at USD 2,340 per month and in SEO adoption at 68%.

This makes sense: these companies tend to understand the channel, their customers actively search for their solutions on Google, and the value of a contract justifies sustained investment in organic visibility.

Professional services —including accounting firms, law firms, and consultancies— show the strongest year-over-year growth, with average budgets up 47% compared with 2025.

The explanation is straightforward: after the pandemic, these professionals increasingly understood the importance of online reputation, while competition on Google became more intense.

At the opposite end, gastronomy has the lowest average budget at USD 420 per month and the highest concentration in a single channel, Meta.

This does not necessarily mean that the investment is inefficient. In gastronomy, Instagram continues to have a major influence on the decision to visit a restaurant or venue. Rather, the business model leaves less room to experiment with multiple channels.

An interesting finding is that retail has the highest adoption of Meta Ads at 83%, but also some of the lowest satisfaction levels with results.

Competition for consumer products on Meta is intense, CPMs increased significantly during 2025–2026, and the algorithm increasingly favors accounts with large volumes of conversion data —which are generally the larger companies.

The ROI Problem: Who Measures It and Who Doesn’t?

Forty-six percent of respondents acknowledge that they do not have clear metrics for measuring their digital marketing ROI.

This does not necessarily mean their results are poor. In many cases, the business is growing, but attribution is not properly configured to determine how much of that growth comes from digital channels.

Among companies that do measure ROI, the reported averages are:

  • Google Ads (SEM): 2.9x during the first year
  • Organic SEO: 1.6x during the first year and 4.2x by the third year
  • Meta Ads: 2.1x, with significant variation between companies

The difference between SEO’s first and third year is particularly relevant.

The channel tends to generate a lower return during the first year and a substantially higher return over time because the content and authority built through SEO can continue generating traffic without requiring an equivalent increase in media spend.

However, this data should also be interpreted carefully.

Companies that measure ROI correctly tend to have a higher level of digital maturity. Therefore, the figures may be subject to selection bias: companies that measure their results may be more likely to do so because they are already achieving positive outcomes.

Inflation and the Exchange Rate: Permanent Distortions

Sixty-seven percent of respondents identify exchange-rate volatility as the main obstacle to planning digital marketing investment.

This is not a minor issue.

Advertising platforms charge in US dollars, while many Argentine businesses generate revenue in Argentine pesos. When the exchange rate changes, a budget that covered USD 1,000 the previous month may no longer provide the same level of investment.

This creates a very Argentine behavior: 38% of surveyed SMEs adjust their marketing budget every month depending on exchange-rate conditions, rather than maintaining a stable investment.

The problem is that advertising platforms need consistency to optimize.

An account that constantly increases and decreases its budget may never complete the learning phase and therefore may never reach its full potential.

Companies that manage this constraint more effectively tend to be those that have dollarized their pricing or operate in businesses where revenue is linked to the dollar, such as real estate, or those that rely more heavily on channels that do not require continuous media spending, such as organic SEO.

“We decided to keep our Google Ads investment stable in dollars, even if that sometimes means adjusting other areas. The alternative —constantly increasing and decreasing the budget— is worse. We lose the position we have built and then it becomes more expensive to recover it.”

— Marketing Manager, financial services company, Buenos Aires

What Do the Best-Performing SMEs Do Differently?

Among companies investing more than USD 2,000 per month and reporting satisfactory results, several consistent patterns emerge.

They measure from the beginning

Before launching campaigns, they have conversion tracking configured.

They do not start advertising and only later try to understand what worked.

Meta’s tracking pixel, Google Ads tags, and Google Analytics 4 are properly connected from day one.

They combine paid media with SEO

Seventy-nine percent of this group works simultaneously with paid advertising and SEO, compared with 31% of the rest of the sample.

They do not necessarily do this because of theoretical sophistication. Rather, they have learned from experience that when paid campaigns stop —because of budget constraints, account suspensions, or other issues— organic traffic can continue generating opportunities.

They work with stable providers

Only 12% of this group changed agencies or freelancers during the previous 12 months, compared with 34% among lower-investment companies.

Constantly changing providers means repeatedly starting from zero in terms of business knowledge.

Digital marketing requires accumulated learning to improve performance over time.

They have an internal person responsible for the channel

This does not necessarily mean having a full marketing team.

However, there is usually someone inside the company who reviews reports, has access to the accounts, and acts as the main point of contact with the agency.

Companies where “the agency handles all the marketing and nobody internally supervises it” are more vulnerable to inefficient investment.

They plan by quarters, not months

Instead of deciding the marketing budget month by month based on immediate business performance, these companies plan quarterly and maintain their investment even when a particular month is weaker.

They understand that digital marketing works through accumulated learning and optimization: weaker months are part of the process and are not necessarily evidence that a channel does not work.

¿Cuánto invierten las PyMEs argentinas en marketing digital en 2026?

The Most Common Mistakes Among SMEs That Invest but Don’t See Results

Beyond measurement problems, several recurring mistakes emerged among companies reporting weaker results.

Investing in paid advertising without fixing the website

Forty-one percent of companies spending more than USD 500 per month on Google Ads have websites that do not pass Google’s Core Web Vitals.

In other words, they have issues related to mobile loading speed, interactivity, or visual stability.

Sending paid traffic to a slow website is like filling a bucket with holes.

Not having dedicated landing pages

Fifty-seven percent of companies running Ads send traffic to their homepage instead of a conversion-focused landing page.

A homepage is designed to provide general context about a company. It is not necessarily designed to convert a specific search intent into a lead or sale.

Using Meta to sell directly when the product requires education

Some products and services require potential customers to understand why they need them before considering a purchase.

Meta can be effective for generating awareness and capturing demand, but it is not always the best channel for latent demand that needs to be educated.

In these cases, content SEO and Google Search Ads can often be more appropriate.

Not investing in creative assets

Meta campaigns depend heavily on the quality of graphic and video content.

Forty-eight percent of respondents acknowledge using generic creatives or failing to refresh them for more than three months.

The algorithm rewards novelty: when the same creative stops generating engagement, audience response declines and CPMs can increase.

Sixty-one percent of respondents plan to maintain or increase their digital marketing budget during the second half of 2026.

Twenty-four percent plan to maintain their current budget, while only 15% expect to reduce it.

The channels expected to see the strongest growth are:

  • SEO: 42% plan to increase investment.
  • Short-form video for social media: 38%.
  • GEO —optimization for AI-powered search and answer engines such as ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews: 22%.

The last figure is particularly significant because, only 12 months ago, very few Argentine SMEs were familiar with the concept of GEO.

Artificial intelligence is changing not only how people search for information, but also how companies create content.

Sixty-four percent of respondents already use some form of generative AI to produce marketing content.

However, AI usage does not automatically translate into better content.

Mass-produced AI content without editorial review can have the opposite effect, creating generic, low-value material that fails to demonstrate expertise or satisfy users’ needs.

Conclusions and Recommendations

The findings of this study point to several clear conclusions for Argentine SMEs looking to invest more effectively in digital marketing.

The median investment is around USD 780 per month, but this number only makes sense when accompanied by proper measurement. Without conversion tracking, any investment is effectively spending with an unknown return.

SEO remains one of the channels with the strongest long-term economics, but it requires consistency and time. SMEs that started investing in SEO two or three years ago are now seeing results that companies postponing the channel cannot reproduce overnight.

Inflation and exchange-rate volatility are genuine obstacles, but companies that manage them best tend to be those that planned their investment in dollar terms from the beginning and maintained consistency despite economic uncertainty.

And the most widespread problem is not necessarily budget.

It is the lack of measurement.

A smaller budget that is properly measured and optimized can outperform a larger budget managed without reliable data.

If you want to evaluate how your company compares with these benchmarks, we can provide a free digital marketing assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Digital Marketing Investment for SMEs

How much should an Argentine SME invest in digital marketing?

There is no universal budget. In Way2net’s study of 187 Argentine SMEs, the median monthly digital marketing investment was USD 780, while the average reached USD 1,847.
The appropriate budget depends on the industry, competitive environment, sales cycle, customer value, and business objectives.
For paid advertising and SEO, the key is to have enough budget to sustain the strategy and measure its results.

Which digital marketing channel works best for SMEs?

It depends on the industry, sales cycle, and whether the product already has existing demand or needs to be created.
If customers actively search for what you sell, Google Ads and SEO can be a particularly effective combination.
If the product needs to be visually demonstrated or the audience does not yet know they need it, Meta Ads can work well as an awareness and demand-generation channel.
For most businesses, however, a combination of channels is more effective than relying on a single platform.

How long does it take to see an ROI from digital marketing?

The timeline varies depending on the website’s starting point, competition, search demand, and type of strategy.
Paid campaigns can generate data and conversions relatively quickly, while SEO generally requires sustained investment to build authority and organic visibility.
Google Ads and Meta Ads can begin generating results during the first month, although meaningful optimization generally takes between 60 and 90 days.
This is why a combination of paid media and SEO can be particularly effective: paid advertising generates faster results while organic visibility develops over time.

Should an SME hire a digital marketing agency or manage everything in-house?

t depends on the company’s workload, campaign complexity, budget, and internal capabilities.
An agency provides access to specialized professionals without requiring the company to hire every role individually. An internal team may make more sense once there is enough volume, budget, and operational complexity to justify a dedicated marketing department.
For many SMEs, working with an agency can be more efficient until the volume of work justifies building a full internal team.

How can I tell whether my digital marketing agency is doing a good job?

The basic KPIs to review every month include:
– Cost per lead or cost per sale.
– Traffic conversion rate.
– Google rankings for strategic keywords.
– Organic traffic as a percentage of total traffic.
– Leads and sales generated by each channel.

If your agency does not clearly report these metrics in context —rather than simply providing screenshots from Analytics— that should be a warning sign.

How much do Argentine SMEs invest in digital marketing?

According to Way2net’s 2026 study of 187 Argentine SMEs, the median monthly digital marketing investment was USD 780, while the average reached USD 1,847.

Which digital marketing channels are most widely used by Argentine SMEs?

In Way2net’s sample, Meta Ads was used by 73% of companies, Google Ads by 61%, and SEO by 44%.

How many SMEs use artificial intelligence in marketing?

Sixty-four percent of the companies surveyed reported using generative artificial intelligence tools for marketing-related activities.

About the Author

Cesar Fernandez is the founder and director of Way2net, a digital marketing agency with more than 15 years of experience operating in Argentina, the United States, and Latin America.

He has managed more than USD 95 million in digital advertising investment and has worked with companies across industries including software, fintech, retail, healthcare, construction, and tourism.

He writes about digital strategy, SEO, AI visibility, and marketing trends in Argentina and Latin America.O y tendencias del mercado argentino.

What is Google Ads and what is it used for? A complete guide for businesses seeking real results.

que es google ads

If you’ve ever wondered what Google Ads is and what it’s for, the short answer is this: it’s the most powerful tool for capturing customers right when they’re looking for what you sell.

But that definition falls short.

In this article you will understand not only what Google Adwords is, but how it really works, why it is key in a modern digital strategy and how to use it to generate sales, not just clicks.

What is Google Ads and what is it used for?

What is Google Ads?

Google Ads or Google adwords is Google’s online advertising platform that allows businesses to display ads on its search engine, YouTube, Gmail, and millions of partner websites.

Its key differentiator is that it connects brands with users at the exact moment they express a search intent or interest.

In other words:
-> It doesn’t interrupt, it responds to a need.

Unlike other advertising channels, advertising campaigns on Google Ads operate on a pay-per-click (PPC) model, which means you only pay when someone interacts with your ad.

What is Google Adwords used for?

Google Adwords campaigns are for much more than just “appearing on Google.” When used correctly, they are a key tool for:

1. Generate immediate sales

Unlike SEO, which is a medium-term investment, Google Ads allows you to appear in the top results almost immediately.

2. Capture active demand

When someone searches for “buy imported perfume” or “business management software,” they already have intent. Google Ads puts you there.

3. Increase qualified traffic

It’s not about volume, but quality: users with a high probability of conversion.

4. Scale a business predictably

With a well-optimized strategy, you can invest more and grow proportionally.

5. Measure absolutely everything

From clicks to conversions and return on investment (ROAS), allowing for continuous optimization.

What is Google Ads? A complete guide for businesses

How does Google Ads work?

Google Adwords works through a real-time auction system based on keywords.

Every time a user performs a search:

  1. An auction is activated between advertisers
  2. Factors such as the following are evaluated:
    • Bid (how much are you willing to pay)
    • Ad quality
    • Landing page relevance
  3. Google decides which ads to show and in what position.

–> Important:
It’s not always the one who pays the most who wins, but the one with the best combination of relevance + experience + strategy.

Main types of Google Ads campaigns

Google Ads is not just “search engine ads”. There are multiple formats depending on the objective:

Ads that appear when someone searches on Google. Ideal for capturing demand.

-> Display

Banners on websites, apps, and digital media. Perfect for branding and remarketing.

-> YouTube Ads

Video advertising to generate awareness or consideration.

-> Google Shopping

Product listings with images and prices are key for eCommerce.

-> Performance Max

Automated campaigns with artificial intelligence that combine all channels.

Advantages of Google Advertising compared to other channels

These are the reasons why it remains one of the channels with the best ROI:

  • High purchase intent (active users, not passive users)
  • Fast results
  • Advanced segmentation
  • Full control of the budget
  • Real scalability

Furthermore, it does not require a minimum mandatory investment, making it accessible to companies of all sizes.

Note: This minimum investment is logically associated with the sector, since in sectors with high demand and competition, the investment must be consistent for the campaign to be effective.

Google Ads or social media advertising? (the strategic key)

One key difference:

  • Google Ads? existing demand (capture)
  • Meta Ads / Social media? Latent demand (generation)

-> That’s why the most effective strategies combine both, but Google Ads is usually the most direct sales channel.

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Common mistakes when using Google Ads

Many companies say, “Google Ads doesn’t work.” In reality, the problem is usually execution.

Typical mistakes:

  • Not defining clear objectives
  • Choosing the wrong keywords
  • Not measuring conversions
  • Not optimizing campaigns
  • Sending traffic to pages that don’t convert

–> Google Ads is not just a tool, it’s a system that requires strategy.

How much does Google Ads cost?

There is no fixed cost. It depends on:

  • Industry competition
  • Keywords
  • Campaign quality
  • Bid strategy

You can start with low budgets, but to achieve sustainable results, what matters is not how much you invest, but what return you get.

When is it appropriate to use Google Ads?

Google Ads is especially effective when:

  • You sell products or services with existing demand
  • You have a clear conversion funnel
  • You want results in the short term
  • Are you looking to scale digital sales?

Google Ads in a comprehensive digital strategy

The biggest mistake is to see it as an isolated action.

Google Ads works best when integrated with:

  • SEO (to capture organic traffic)
  • CRO (conversion optimization)
  • Analytics (measurement and data)
  • Content strategy across blogs, social media, Google News, and other platforms

-> It’s not about running campaigns, but about building an acquisition system.

Conclusion: Is Google Ads worth it?

Yes, but on one condition:

-> That it is well implemented strategically.

Google Ads is one of the most powerful digital marketing tools because it allows you to connect investment with real results. But its true potential is unlocked when you work from a holistic business perspective.

-> If you want to implement Google Ads campaigns with a focus on real results (not just clicks), at Way2net we work with a comprehensive approach that combines strategy, creativity and performance.

Contact us!

Frequently asked questions about Google ads advertising

What is Google Ads in a nutshell?

It is Google’s advertising platform that allows ads to be shown to users interested in products or services.

What is Google Ads used for?

It serves to generate sales, leads and qualified traffic quickly and measurably.

Is Google Ads free?

No. It works on a pay-per-click model, where you only pay when someone interacts with your ad.

How long does it take to get results?

It can generate results from day one, although optimization takes weeks.

Social media trends 2026

Tendencias en redes sociales 2026 en Latinoamérica
Social media trends 2026 and the evolution of digital marketing in Latin America

Talking about social media trends in 2026 is no longer an exercise in creative anticipation, but a strategic necessity for companies operating in Latin America. The digital ecosystem is undergoing a period of accelerated maturation: more platforms, more formats, more content… and, paradoxically, less available attention.

Over the past few years, many brands have successfully established a strong presence on social media. However, the current landscape presents a different challenge: simply being present is no longer enough; brands must generate real, measurable, and sustained impact. Changes in algorithms, content saturation, audience fragmentation, and the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence are redefining how companies plan, produce, and evaluate their social media strategies.

In this scenario, the Social Media Study 2026 by Cyberclick and Metricool functions as an accurate thermometer of the market. Based on the insights of professionals in the digital ecosystem and the analysis of millions of posts, the report identifies clear patterns regarding what is working, what is losing relevance, and where social media marketing is headed.

From Way2net, as agency specializing in digital marketing and social media for growing companies in Latin America, we took this study as a trigger to go a step further: interpreting the data, translating it into strategic decisions and providing an applied perspective to the business.

This article isn’t about listing passing fads. Its goal is to help you understand which social media trends will define 2026, how they’ll impact businesses in the region, and what brands that want to remain competitive tomorrow should do today.

The current context of social media in Latin America

Before analyzing specific trends, it is key to understand the starting point. Social media in Latin America presents a unique combination of high adoption, a wide diversity of markets, and varying levels of digital maturity.

Las empresas de la región comparten varios rasgos comunes:

  • Intensive use of Instagram, Facebook and, increasingly, TikTok and LinkedIn
  • Sustained growth of video as the dominant format
  • Tight budgets versus high-performance expectations
  • Smaller marketing teams, with strong pressure for results
  • Increasing adoption of artificial intelligence tools

This context explains why many strategic decisions in social media are no longer made based on intuition, but rather on actual performance. And this is where the study becomes especially relevant: it shows how professionals are adjusting their priorities based on concrete data.

Social media strategy for businesses in Latin America

Trend 1: From content to performance as a strategic focus

One of the clearest conclusions of the study is that social networks have ceased to be solely a visibility channel and have become a business asset.

While brand awareness remains the primary objective, goals such as the following are growing strongly:

This marks a profound change: in 2026, successful social media strategies will be those that manage to balance branding and performance, without falling into extremes.

From Way2net’s perspective, this trend implies a key adjustment: each social network must fulfill a specific role within the funnel, and each piece of content must respond to a clear objective. Publishing without a defined strategic intention increasingly translates into a waste of resources.

Trend 2: Instagram continues to lead, but it’s no longer alone

Among the top social media trends for 2026, Instagram continues to occupy a central place in brand strategies in Latin America. Its strength lies in the balance between:

  • Organic reach
  • Variety of formats
  • Community
  • Advertising ecosystem

However, Instagram’s leadership is no longer absolute. Other platforms are gaining ground with very clear value propositions.

TikTok: growth, reach and discovery

TikTok is consolidating its position as the fastest-growing social network in terms of relevance by 2026. Its discovery-oriented algorithm and its dominance of short videos make it a key channel for brands seeking:

  • Massive reach
  • Rapid awareness
  • Connecting with younger audiences

For many Latin American companies, the challenge is not technical, but cultural: adapting the tone, language, and narrative to a platform that rewards authenticity over perfect aesthetics.

LinkedIn: the big winner in B2B

Another clear trend is the strengthening of LinkedIn as a strategic network for B2B companies. By 2026, LinkedIn will cease to be just a professional network and will become an active channel for demand generation, brand positioning, and thought leadership.

At Way2net we observe that more and more companies in Latin America are achieving concrete results when they combine:

  • Valuable content
  • Visible executive voices
  • Organic strategy + paid media

Trend 3: Short video ceases to be a trend and becomes infrastructure

If there’s one undisputed trend in social media for 2026, it’s the absolute dominance of short videos. Reels, Shorts, and TikToks are no longer a “format to try,” but the backbone of digital content.

The data shows that:

  • It is the format that generates the greatest reach
  • It’s the one that generates the most engagement.
  • It is the one most favored by the algorithms

This has direct implications for businesses:

  • Change the content planning
  • It affects the necessary resources
  • It forces us to rethink creativity

From a strategic perspective, the challenge is not to produce more videos, but to produce better videos, with a clear message, aligned with the business and designed to capture attention in the first few seconds.

Short video as the main trend on social media in 2026

Trend 4: Content saturation and falling engagement

Paradoxically, while content production is increasing, average output is decreasing. Saturation appears to be the main challenge for 2026.

This translates to:

  • Lower organic reach
  • Fewer interactions per post
  • Increased competition for attention

The strategic takeaway is clear: publishing more no longer guarantees better results. In many cases, the opposite is true.

For brands in Latin America, this trend forces them to make difficult but necessary decisions:

  • Reduce platforms
  • Prioritize formats
  • Prioritize quality over quantity

At Way2net, we approach this scenario with a clear focus: less noise and more relevance. Differentiation is no longer about frequency, but about the real value that each piece of content brings.

Use of artificial intelligence in social media and digital marketing 2026

Trend 5: Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life

Another major trend in social media for 2026 is the consolidation of artificial intelligence as an operational tool. Most professionals already use it for:

  • Copywriting
  • Content planning
  • Image and video creation
  • Data analysis

However, the real difference lies not in using AI, but in how it is used to provide digital marketing services for companies.

From a strategic perspective, AI:

  • Increase efficiency
  • Reduce operating times
  • Free up resources to think more strategically

But it also presents risks: homogenization of content, loss of identity, and saturation of generic messages.

At this point, Way2net’s vision is clear: AI should function as a strategic ally, not as a substitute for human judgment. The brands that manage to combine technology, creativity, and business acumen will be the ones that stand out in 2026.

Trend 6: Authenticity and User-Generated Content (UGC)

In an increasingly automated environment, authenticity is becoming a key differentiator. The study shows a growing interest in user-generated content, real testimonials, and more human formats.

The brands that best connect with their audiences are those that:

  • They humanize their communication
  • They show real processes
  • They prioritize closeness over perfection

For companies in Latin America, this trend represents a concrete opportunity to compete with tighter budgets, focusing on credibility and approachability instead of overly polished productions.

What should companies do today to prepare for 2026?

Based on the analysis of these trends, some clear lines of action emerge:

  1. Define which networks bring real value to the business
  2. Assign a strategic role to each platform
  3. Opt for short videos with a focus on message and objective
  4. Use AI to gain efficiency, not to lose identity
  5. Prioritize engagement and relevance over volume
  6. Measure, adjust, and optimize constantly

The role of an expert social media agency in this new scenario

The social media trends for 2026 present a more complex, competitive, and demanding landscape than ever before. For many companies, the main challenge is not execution, but making the right decisions.

This is where the support of a specialized social media agency makes sense. Not to “publish for the sake of publishing,” but to:

At Way2net, we support Latin American companies in navigating this context with a strategic approach, offering data-driven marketing services geared towards sustainable growth.

Conclusion: 2026 is not about doing more, but about doing better

Social media trends for 2026 don’t point to a sudden revolution, but rather to the channel’s definitive maturation. Less improvisation, more strategy. Less volume, more intention. Less ego, more value for the audience.

Brands that understand this shift will not only survive the digital noise, but will also build strong relationships, measurable results, and a relevant presence in the long term.

Do you want to prepare your social media strategy for 2026?

At Way2net we help companies in Latin America transform trends into actionable strategies, aligned with business objectives.

Contact Way2net and let’s talk about how to boost your social media strategy for 2026.

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Top 20 Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Argentina (2026)

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The 20 Best Digital Marketing Agencies in Argentina (2026): Take Your Business to the Next Level

In today’s digital age, every business, large, medium, or small, needs to stand out in a sea of ??competition. The key to achieving this lies in an effective and well-executed digital marketing strategy. In Argentina, the digital marketing landscape is brimming with talented and creative agencies that can take your brand to the next level. From search engine optimization to social media management, these agencies offer a range of services that can be tailored to your specific business needs. But how do you choose the best option among so many alternatives?

Below is a selection of the 20 best advertising agencies in Argentina, each distinguished by its innovation, experience, and results. Discover how these agencies can propel your business to success and help you navigate the ever-changing digital world.

Introduction to digital marketing in Argentina

Over the past decade, digital marketing has revolutionized how businesses communicate with their customers and promote their products and services. Argentina is no exception. With growing internet penetration and an increasingly connected population, companies have found digital marketing to be an indispensable tool for achieving their business objectives. From small startups to large corporations, everyone is looking to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital world to increase their visibility and, ultimately, their sales.

Digital marketing encompasses a wide variety of strategies and tactics, ranging from search engine optimization (SEO) and social media advertising to email marketing and content creation. Each of these strategies can be tailored and customized to the specific needs of each business, allowing for a more effective and targeted approach. In a market as competitive as Argentina’s, having a well-defined digital strategy can be the difference between success and failure.

However, implementing a digital marketing strategy is no easy task. It requires specialized knowledge, time, and resources. This is where the best digital marketing agencies in Argentina play a crucial role. These agencies are made up of teams of experts in various areas of digital marketing, who work together to create and execute effective campaigns. But how do you choose the right agency for your business? In this article, we’ll guide you through the essential criteria for making this decision and introduce you to the 20 best digital marketing agencies in Argentina.

Importance of choosing the right agency

Choosing the right advertising and digital agency is a critical decision that can significantly impact your business’s success. A competent agency will not only help you increase your online visibility but will also provide you with the tools and strategies needed to convert that visibility into loyal customers. Furthermore, a good agency will work with you to understand your business objectives and develop a customized plan that aligns with those goals.

On the other hand, selecting the wrong agency can result in a waste of time and resources. A poorly executed strategy can not only fail to attract clients but also damage your brand’s reputation. It’s essential that the agency you choose has a proven track record of success and can demonstrate how they’ve helped other businesses achieve their goals. Evaluating their portfolio, reading testimonials and success stories, and having an open conversation about your expectations are crucial steps in this process.

Furthermore, the relationship you establish with your digital marketing agency should be collaborative and based on trust. Open and consistent communication is essential to ensure both parties are aligned and that strategies are adjusted as needed. A good agency will not only offer solutions but also educate you and keep you informed about the latest trends and best practices in digital marketing. This ongoing collaboration is what will allow your business not only to survive but to thrive in the dynamic digital world.

Criteria for selecting an advertising agency

When selecting an advertising agency in Argentina, there are several criteria you should consider to ensure you make the best possible decision. The first criterion is the agency’s experience and track record. It’s important that the agency has a proven track record in the industry and can show concrete examples of its work and the results achieved for other clients. This will give you an idea of ??its ability to handle projects similar to yours. Having specific experience with similar clients and understanding your business is a significant plus.

Another crucial criterion is the range of services the agency offers. Some agencies specialize in specific areas of digital marketing, such as SEO or social media marketing, while others offer a more comprehensive approach. Depending on your needs, you might prefer an agency that can provide a complete solution covering all areas of digital marketing, or perhaps a specialized agency that can offer deeper expertise in a particular area would be more suitable.

The agency’s culture and philosophy are also important factors to consider. The agency you choose should share your values ??and have a vision aligned with your business. This will facilitate collaboration and ensure both parties are working toward the same goals. Furthermore, it’s essential that the agency has a results-oriented approach, with a clear methodology for measuring and reporting campaign performance. Transparency in communication and the ability to adapt and react quickly to market changes are characteristics that should be present in any agency you consider.

Top 20 best advertising agencies in Argentina (2026)

1. Way2net

best digital marketing agencies in Argentina

Let’s start with our own :) Way2net stands out for its comprehensive approach to digital marketing strategies, which include Marketing and Communication Consulting, SEO, SEM, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, and Content Creation. Their team of experts works in collaboration with clients to develop customized campaigns that generate measurable results. With a solid reputation in the market, Way2net has helped numerous companies increase their online presence and achieve their business objectives.

Services offered:

  • Digital Marketing Consulting and Coaching
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Online advertising, including Google Ads and ads on Facebook, Instagram and Social Networks, as well as Programmatic
  • Inbound campaigns & e-mailing marketing
  • Graphic design, corporate image and website design
  • Landing pages and web development
  • E-commerce stores and online sales sites
  • Professional Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing – Community Management for businesses
  • Branding, Brand Positioning, Digital Press and Communication

Way2net has undoubtedly established itself in recent times as one of the best digital marketing agencies in Argentina and LATAM.

2. CoffeeTalk Digital Agency

digital marketing agency in Buenos Aires

CoffeeTalk: Full-service agency: design, development, digital campaigns (Google, Meta, TikTok) and consulting. They define themselves as partners of their clients, not an agency that “does something once.”

3. Wasd

wasd marketing digital

Wasd: Focused on digital marketing, content & communication for startups, technology and gaming companies. They work with creativity, strategy and digital campaigns.

4. Wunderman Thompson Argentina / VML Argentina

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Wunderman Thompson Argentina is a global agency with a strong presence in the Argentinian market. They specialize in creating unique brand experiences through the integration of data, creativity, and technology. Their services include content marketing, digital advertising, data analytics, and more. With a focus on innovation and excellence, they have worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands.

5. Leadaki

online advertising agency leadaki

Leadaki: An agency specializing in full-funnel and performance strategies, with a strong focus on data, automation, and cross-channel optimization. It is a Google Premier Partner.

6. Muffin Agencia de Marketing Digital

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Agency focused on social media, Google Ads and account management, with a presence in La Plata and clients in LATAM.

7. SEONET

agencia seonet

Seonet is a full-service digital marketing agency offering a wide range of services, from content creation to advertising campaign management. Their focus on personalization and attention to detail allows them to develop effective strategies that resonate with target audiences. They have worked with clients across various sectors, helping them increase their visibility and generate tangible results.

8. Bloop Agency

bloop agency

Marketing agency that blends performance + content + technology to scale e-commerce and B2B.

9. Imactions

imactions agency

Imactions is a digital agency that offers comprehensive services (social, paid, strategy) with an emphasis on measurable results.

10. MD Marketing Digital

md marketing digital

We have an incredible capacity for adaptation and, without exception, we develop unique proposals for each client. From startups to large corporations, we do tailor-made marketing.

11. Agencia Eleven

marketing agency eleven

Eleven Agency stands out for its focus on performance marketing and campaign optimization. They offer SEO, SEM, social media advertising, and other services, with a focus on maximizing return on investment. Their team of experts works in partnership with clients to develop customized strategies that generate measurable and sustainable results.

12. Agencia Ninch

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Ninch Agency is a digital marketing agency specializing in content creation and social media management. Their focus on storytelling and high-quality content creation allows them to connect effectively with audiences. They offer SEO, content marketing, online advertising, and other services, with a focus on building long-lasting client relationships.

13. Agencia Interactivity

agencia interactivity

Interactivity Agency focuses on creating engaging digital experiences that deliver results. Their services include web design, social media marketing, SEO, and online advertising. With a team of professionals passionate about technology and creativity, they have helped numerous companies improve their online presence and achieve their marketing goals.

14. Agencia Dattasmart

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Communication and marketing agency with offices/operations in Argentina and Spain: branding, UX/UI, content and campaigns.

15. Agencia Buffalo

agencia buffalo

Our Buenos Aires-based team can respond to the diverse needs of our clients in marketing, online sales, social media management, corporate design, and web design and development. We offer solutions for businesses in Digital Design and SEO.

16. Mejor Digital

agencia mejor digital

As an innovative Digital Marketing agency, we develop comprehensive solutions that are attentive to the evolution of the Internet, Social Media, and the user experience with brands. We know the digital marketing tools you need to differentiate yourself, gain visibility, and position your products.

17. Agencia Zetenta

Zetenta interactive marketing agency

We are an interactive advertising agency specializing in online and mobile marketing, social media, digital branding and web development with offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Our main strength is the ability to combine different talents to meet complex communication needs, blending creativity, design and technology to create authentic relationships between brands and consumers.

18. Agencia Imaat

imaat online marketing

We are a Digital Marketing Agency located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We are a full-service agency. This means that we not only provide advertising services and advice but also cover all the necessary areas to transform and enhance your brand. We create a brand identity and give you a unique style to differentiate you from the rest. We develop your online presence: We create your company’s website and strengthen availability and communication with your potential clients through social media. We expand the reach of your sales channels with Google AdWords campaigns and build customer loyalty and attract new opportunities through organic email marketing. Finally, we produce videos and audiovisual content to take your company to the next level.

19. Agencia Buhomedia

agencia buhomedia

As a digital marketing company, we create unique digital experiences through our services: Digital Marketing, Google Ads, Web Design, E-commerce, Community Management, Hosting, Newsletters, and Corporate Videos

20. El Cielo Digital

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El Cielo Digital, with more than 10 years of experience, drives the growth of SMEs through digital strategies that increase their online presence and generate high-value leads.

Our experience allows us to help our clients plan, build, and execute everything related to their company’s digital marketing.

Services offered by featured agencies

The best digital marketing agencies in Argentina offer a wide range of services designed to improve businesses’ online presence and generate measurable results. One of the most common services is search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is crucial for improving a website’s visibility in organic search results, which can increase traffic and conversions. SEO agencies use a variety of techniques, such as keyword research, content optimization, and link building, to improve website rankings.

Another essential service is social media marketing. Agencies help businesses create and manage profiles on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. This includes creating engaging content, managing communities, and running paid advertising campaigns. Social media is not only an effective platform for promoting products and services, but it also allows businesses to interact directly with their customers and build lasting relationships.

In addition, many agencies offer digital advertising services, including managing pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns on platforms like Google Ads and Bing Ads. Digital advertising allows businesses to efficiently reach a specific audience and measure campaign performance in real time. Other common services include content marketing, email marketing, web design and development, and data analytics. Each of these services can be customized to meet the specific needs of each business, ensuring an effective and well-executed digital marketing strategy.

Price comparison and service packages

The cost of digital marketing services can vary significantly depending on the agency and service package you choose. Some agencies offer basic packages that include essential services like SEO and social media management for a fixed monthly price. These packages can be a good option for small businesses or startups with limited budgets that still want to improve their online presence.

On the other hand, larger or more specialized agencies can offer customized packages that include a wider range of services, such as consulting, digital advertising, content marketing, and data analytics. These packages are typically more expensive, but they also offer a more comprehensive approach and a greater ability to adapt to the specific needs of each business. It’s important to carefully assess your company’s needs and compare the different packages and prices before making a decision.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025

Estadísticas de Redes Sociales Perú 2025

We Are Social and Meltwater presented the updated report Digital 2025 on Social Media Statistics in Peru. We will discuss the data recorded on the digital situation in Peru in 2024-2025.

Use of Devices, Internet and Social Networks

Use of Devices, Internet and Social Networks in Peru

A total of 39.4 million mobile cellular connections were active in Peru at the beginning of 2025, equivalent to 115% of the total population. However, some of these connections may only include services such as voice and SMS, and some may not include internet access.

27.3 million people used the internet in Peru at the beginning of 2025, when online penetration was 79.5%.

In January 2025, Peru had 24.5 million social media users, which is equivalent to 71.2% of the total population.

These main statistics offer a great overview of the “digital state” in Peru at the beginning of 2025, but to understand how digital trends and behaviors have evolved over time, we need to delve deeper into the data.

General Summary of Internet Use

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025

At the time of writing the report, the latest available data indicated that there were 27.3 million internet users in Peru in January 2025.

This means that the internet penetration rate in Peru was 79.5% of the total population at the beginning of the year.

Meanwhile, Kepios’ analysis indicates that the number of internet users in Peru increased by 291,000 (+1.1%) between January 2024 and January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru – General Summary of Social Media Use

Social Media Statistics Peru - General Summary of Social Media Use

DataReportal figures show that in January 2025 there were 24.5 million active social media users in Peru.

In perspective, this figure was equivalent to 71.2% of the total population at the beginning of 2025.

The analysis by Kepios shows that the identities of social media users in Peru increased by 450,000 (+1.9%) between the beginning of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

Data published in the ad planning tools of major social media platforms indicates that there were 24.5 million users over the age of 18 using social media in Peru at the beginning of 2025, which was equivalent to 99.8% of the total population aged 18 and over.

At that time, 46.6 percent of social media user identities in Peru were female, while 53.4 percent were male.

And to add context, it may be helpful to know that 89.6% of Peru’s total internet user base (regardless of age) used at least one social media platform in January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – YouTube Audience

YouTube Audience Social Media Statistics Peru 2025

Google’s advertising resources indicate that YouTube had 19.1 million users in Peru at the beginning of 2025.

The company’s own data suggests that the reach of the YouTube ad in early 2025 was equivalent to 55.5 percent of the total population of Peru at the beginning of the year.

To put these figures into perspective, YouTube ads reached 69.8% of Peru’s total internet user base (regardless of age) in January 2025.

At that time, 47.9% of YouTube’s adult ad audience in Peru was female, while 52.1% was male.

Data published in Google’s own advertising planning tools shows that the potential reach of YouTube ads in Peru increased by 1.5 million (+8.5%) between early 2024 and early 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – Facebook Audience

Facebook Audience

Figures published in Meta’s own tools indicate that the potential reach of Facebook ads in Peru increased by 450,000 (+1.9 percent) between January 2024 and January 2025.

In a more recent context, the same data shows that the number of users that marketers could reach with Facebook ads in Peru increased by 650,000 (+2.7%) in the three months between October 2024 and January 2025.

Facebook ads reached 71.2 percent of the total population in Peru at the beginning of 2025. This reach was equivalent to 89.6% of the local internet user base (regardless of age) in January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – Instagarm Audience

Instagram Audience

The numbers published in Meta’s advertising tools indicate that Instagram had 10.5 million users in Peru at the beginning of 2025.

The company’s regularly revised figures suggest that Instagram’s ad reach in Peru was equivalent to 30.4% of the total population at the beginning of the year.

Data published in Meta’s planning tools shows that the potential reach of Instagram ads in Peru increased by 450,000 (+4.5%) between January 2024 and January 2025.

Quarterly, the company’s data also reveals that the size of Instagram’s ad audience in Peru increased by 250,000 (+2.5%) between October 2024 and January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – TikTok Audience

TikTok Audience

Data published in TikTok’s own advertising planning tools shows that TikTok’s potential advertising reach in Peru increased by 2.49 million (+11.4 percent) between early 2024 and early 2025.

Meanwhile, the figures indicate that the potential reach of ads on TikTok in Peru increased by 1.33 million (+5.8 percent) between October 2024 and January 2025.

Social Media Statistics Peru 2025 – Linkedin Audience

Linkedin Audience

LinkedIn continues to grow and consolidate its position as the most important B2B social media platform for the region.

Data published in LinkedIn’s planning tools shows that the potential reach of LinkedIn ads in Peru increased by 2.0 million (+22.2%) between the beginning of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.

Quarterly, the company’s data reveals that the size of LinkedIn’s ad audience in Peru increased by 1 million (+10%) between October 2024 and January 2025.

It’s important to note that LinkedIn’s advertising tools publish audience reach data based on the total number of registered members, rather than the monthly active users that form the basis of ad reach figures published by most other social media platforms.

As a leading digital marketing agency in Latin America, we work with various companies in the planning and development of their digital strategies in the region. Whether they are B2B, B2C, small or large companies, we know how to use internet resources to boost their businesses.

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Social Media Statistics Uruguay 2023

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

We Are Social y Meltwater presentaron la actualización del Digital 2023 Global Overview Report. Hablaremos de los datos registrados sobre la situación digital en Uruguay en el 2022-2023.

Uso de móviles, Internet y redes sociales

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023
Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

La población uruguaya está conformada por 3.42 millones de personas, de las cuales el 95.7% viven en zonas urbanizadas.

El número de dispositivos móviles conectados en el país es de 5.86 millones, lo que supone que hay más de un aparato celular por persona en promedio.

Los usuarios de Internet activos en el país representan el 90.1% de la población total. De ese 90.1%, 81.8% es activo en diversas redes sociales, entre ellas: Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube.

Crecimiento digital: enero 2022 vs enero 2023

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

Con respecto al 2022, la población en Uruguay aumentó en un 0.01%.

Desde el año pasado las conexiones telefónicas móviles aumentaron, específicamente en un 2.1%.

El porcentaje de usuarios de Internet aumentó en un 0.01%, a lo largo de un año.

El número de usuarios conectados a redes sociales no se ha registrado aún.

Resumen general del uso de Internet en Uruguay

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023
Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

¿Cuánto tiempo crees que pasas frente a la pantalla de tu teléfono?

El uso de los dispositivos móviles se ha vuelto esencial.

3.08 millones de usuarios son los que acceden a Internet desde cualquier dispositivo, registrando un aumento del del 0.01% anual.

De la totalidad de estos usuarios, el 98.2% acceden a internet través de dispositivos móviles.

Uso de redes sociales

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023
Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

2.80 millones de personas usan redes sociales activamente en Uruguay, es decir, el 81.8% de la población total.

El 53.6% de usuarios de redes sociales son mujeres, mientras que el 46.4% son hombres.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de Facebook

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

¿Sabías que por medio de los anuncios publicitarios dentro de Facebook, se alcanzan potencialmente a 2 millones de personas en Uruguay? Esto presenta el 69.7% de la población activa en redes sociales mayor de 13 años. Una gran forma de comenzar a implementarlos es mediante una agencia de marketing digital argentina.

Dicho público alcanzado, se conforma por un 55% de mujeres y 45% de hombres.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de Instagram

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

A través de los anuncios publicitarios en de Instagram, se alcanzan potencialmente a 1.85 millones de uruguayos.

Esto representa el 64.5% de la población activa en redes sociales mayor de 13 años.

El público alcanzado está conformado por un 55.5% de mujeres y 44.5% de hombres.

A pesar de que Instagram es una red social muy popular, apenas un 54% de los uruguayos la usan.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de Twitter

Estadísticas de redes sociales en Uruguay 2023

Los anuncios publicitarios de Twitter alcanzan potencialmente a 703 mil de personas.
El 24.5% son mayor de 13 años, de los cuales hay un aumento del 3.3% en el cambio trimestral.
El público se divide en un 44.8% mujeres y 55.2%  hombres.

Estadísticas de la audiencia de LinkedIn

1.20 millones de personas son alcanzadas a través de sus anuncios publicitarios en LinkedIn.

Esto presenta el 45.6% de la población activa en redes sociales mayor de 18 años.

Se presentó un aumento trimestral del 9.1%.

En la segmentación de usuarios por género, LinkedIn se conforma por el 50.9% de mujeres, y el 49.1% de hombres.

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Way2net awarded as Top Digital Marketing Agency in Argentina

Way2net awarded as Top Digital Marketing Agency in Argentina

Way2net is a digital marketing agency, specialized in e-strategy planning and business development, digital marketing, online advertising, web optimization, social media, web design, and development. We are a Google Partner Agency certified by Google Inc. and we offer a wide variety of services including digital strategy, social media marketing, and advertising.

Clutch recently announced the top digital marketing agencies in Argentina. We are excited to announce that Way2net has made the list on their directory.

Way2net awarded as Top Digital Marketing Agency in Argentina

Clutch is a B2B market research firm located in Washington DC that connects service providers and buyers through data and verified research. Central to their process is client reviews. In this unique process, analysts have spoken directly with many of our clients and learned more about the services we provided, as well as technological capabilities, results, and business acumen.

Our clients’ participation made this award possible, and we want to thank them for their time and honest feedback. Below is are excerpts from recent reviews, along with project summaries:

“We continue working with them because of their thoughtful service.” –Marketing Coordinator, Synthon Bagó

Our team was hired to develop a pharmaceutical company’s marketing strategies. We work with different social media channels, crafting campaigns. We also worked on their site.

“With Way2net Digital Marketing Agency, we found a mix of business expertise and digital experience.” –Founder, Delbazar

We provided a variety of digital services for an online store. Our team developed an e-commerce website and social media campaigns

Digital marketing has forever changed how companies attract customers and generate revenue. If you’re considering hiring an online marketing company to help you boost your brand image, position your company in search rankings, or manage your social media presence, The Manifest can help find a business to best suit your needs. The Manifest, an affiliate site of Clutch, lists top digital marketing companies in Argentina. Among top companies, the site also lists descriptions, projects, and awards for users to utilize.

Need advice in marketing and communication? We are experts in digital strategy. Contact us by phone or fill out the form on our website and a team member will be in touch shortly. We look forward to hearing from you and your team.

Social Media Image Sizes: Complete Guide for 2026

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Images and videos are playing an increasingly important role in social media content. Therefore, it is essential to understand the recommended image sizes for each social media platform, since visual content is often the first interaction users have with a brand.

One important factor to keep in mind is that image dimensions can vary depending on whether the content is viewed on mobile devices or desktop computers.

Social Media Image Sizes in 2026: Updated Guide by Platform

Publishing images in the correct size is not just an aesthetic consideration. It can directly affect organic reach, engagement rates, and advertising performance.

Each platform compresses, crops, and displays images differently. Therefore, using the recommended dimensions helps prevent quality loss, unexpected cropping, and reduced visibility in users’ feeds.

In this updated 2026 guide, you’ll find the recommended image sizes for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube, TikTok, and Pinterest, along with key technical recommendations to improve your results.

What Should You Consider Before Choosing an Image Size?

Beyond the number of pixels, it is important to consider:

  • Aspect ratio
  • Safe area, especially for advertising content
  • Minimum recommended resolution, with 1080 px wide as a general standard
  • File size and automatic compression applied by each platform

The most important aspect ratios in 2026 are:

  • 1:1 — Square
  • 4:5 — Vertical, optimized for feed content
  • 9:16 — Stories, Reels, and vertical video
  • 16:9 — Horizontal video and YouTube

Facebook Image Sizes

Social Media Image Sizes for facebook

Facebook remains one of the most widely used social media platforms for both businesses and individuals. Choosing the correct dimensions helps ensure that your visual content is displayed properly across devices.

  • Profile photo: 320 × 320 pixels. This size applies to both personal profiles and business pages.
  • Facebook cover image: 851 × 315 pixels for desktop and 560 × 315 pixels for mobile.
  • Facebook cover video: 820 × 312 pixels. Recommended format: MP4. Video duration should be between 20 and 90 seconds.
  • Square posts: 1200 × 1200 pixels.
  • Landscape posts: 1200 × 900 pixels.
  • Link post images: 1200 × 628 pixels.
  • Facebook ads: 1600 × 628 pixels.

When designing Facebook cover images, keep in mind that content placed near the sides may be cropped on mobile devices. Important text and visual elements should therefore be positioned within the safe area.

facebook coverage Social Media Image Sizes

Facebook Ad Image Sizes

For Facebook advertising, it is recommended to use the same dimensions as square posts —1200 × 1200 pixels— or at least 1080 × 1080 pixels.

The platform will automatically resize the creative depending on the placement.

Examples include:

Right-column ad: 254 × 133 pixels.erales es recortada como se ve en la siguiente imagen

Desktop ad image: 470 × 246 pixels.

Mobile ad image: 560 × 292 pixels.

Instagram Image Sizes

Social Media Image Sizes for instagram

Instagram is one of the most visual social media platforms, making image quality and format particularly important for brands.

  • Profile image: 320 × 320 pixels. Minimum resolution: 180 × 180 pixels.
  • Square post: 1080 × 1080 pixels.
  • Landscape image: 1080 × 566 pixels.
  • Portrait image: 1080 × 1350 pixels.
  • Instagram Stories: 1080 × 1920 pixels.

Video Sizes for Instagram

Whether you’re publishing videos in the feed or sharing them through Stories, using the correct dimensions helps ensure that the content is displayed properly.

  • Feed videos: 640 × 640 pixels, with a duration of between 3 and 60 seconds.
  • Instagram Stories videos: 750 × 1334 pixels, with a maximum duration of 10 seconds.

Instagram Ad Image Sizes

Instagram ad dimensions vary depending on the ad format and placement.

The main formats include:

  • Square ads: 1080 × 1080 pixels.
  • Landscape ads: 1080 × 566 pixels.
  • Story ads: 1080 × 1920 pixels, with a 9:16 aspect ratio. The minimum recommended size is 600 × 1067 pixels, with a maximum file size of 30 MB.

For the latest specifications, always check Instagram and Meta’s official advertising guidelines before launching a campaign.

IGTV Sizes

Videos can be published in both vertical and horizontal formats.

  • Vertical: maximum 9:16 and minimum 4:5.
  • Horizontal: maximum 16:9 and minimum 5:4.
  • Cover image: 1:1.55 ratio or approximately 420 × 654 pixels.

LinkedIn Image Sizes

Linkedin Social Media Image Sizes

LinkedIn is particularly relevant for professional networking and B2B communication. Visual content can play an important role in increasing engagement and strengthening a company’s professional presence.

Recommended dimensions include:

  • Personal profile photo: 400 × 400 pixels.
  • Personal profile cover image: 1584 × 396 pixels. Maximum file size: 4 MB.
  • Company cover image: 1584 × 396 pixels.
  • Company logo: 300 × 300 pixels.
  • Post image: 520 × 320 pixels.
  • Post with a link: 520 × 272 pixels.
  • Square post: 1080 × 1080 pixels.

LinkedIn Ads

LinkedIn also has specific recommended dimensions for different advertising formats.

Some of the main formats include:

  • General ads: 50 × 50 pixels.
  • Rectangle ads: 300 × 250 pixels.
  • Wide skyscraper: 160 × 600 pixels.
  • Leaderboard: 728 × 90 pixels.

LinkedIn Video Ads

Recommended specifications include:

  • File size: between 75 KB and 200 MB.
  • Format: MP4.

Available video dimensions include:

Horizontal:

  • 480 × 360 pixels
  • 640 × 360 pixels
  • 640 × 480 pixels
  • 960 × 720 pixels
  • 1280 × 720 pixels
  • 1440 × 1080 pixels
  • 1920 × 1080 pixels

Square:

  • Minimum: 600 × 600 pixels.
  • Maximum: 1080 × 1080 pixels.

Vertical:

  • Minimum: 500 × 625 pixels.
  • Maximum: 1080 × 1920 pixels.

X (Twitter) Image Sizes

Image Sizes for twitter

These are the recommended image dimensions for X, formerly known as Twitter:

  • Profile photo: 400 × 400 pixels.
  • Header image: 1500 × 500 pixels.
  • Post image: 1024 × 512 pixels.
  • Twitter/X Cards: 800 × 320 pixels.
  • Summary Card with image: 280 × 150 pixels.
  • In-stream image: minimum 440 × 220 pixels.

JPG, PNG, and GIF formats are supported for many types of visual content.

Pinterest Image Sizes in 2026

Image Sizes for pinterest

Pinterest is a highly visual platform where vertical images generally perform particularly well.

  • Profile image: 165 × 165 pixels.
  • Standard Pin: 1000 x 1500 px, with a 2:3 aspect ratio.
  • Board cover image: approximately 200 × 200 pixels.
  • Board cover thumbnail: 100 × 100 pixels.

Idea Pin / formato vertical

  • 1080 x 1920 px

Pinterest Ad Sizes

Promoted Pins should generally use:

  • 600 × 900 pixels
  • Recommended aspect ratio: between 2:3 and 1:3.5.

YouTube Image Sizes

Image Sizes for youtube

YouTube requires different image dimensions depending on the type of visual asset:

  • Profile image: 800 × 800 pixels.
  • Channel cover image: 2560 × 1440 pixels. Maximum file size: 6 MB.
  • YouTube thumbnail: 1280 × 720 pixels.

Thumbnails are particularly important because they can directly influence click-through rates and video views.

TikTok Image Sizes in 2026

TikTok is primarily designed around vertical content.

Profile Photo

  • 200 × 200 pixels

Vertical Videos and Images

  • 1080 × 1920 pixels
  • 9:16 aspect ratio

This format is ideal for TikTok videos and other full-screen vertical content.

Why Is It Important to Use the Correct Image Size?

Using the correct dimensions is not simply a matter of making your social media profiles look professional.

It can also contribute to better digital marketing performance by:

  • Improving CTR (click-through rate)
  • Increasing engagement
  • Reducing automatic cropping
  • Optimizing advertising campaigns
  • Strengthening the professional perception of your brand

Poor image resolution can even affect the performance of paid campaigns on platforms such as Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and TikTok Ads.

For this reason, visual content should be considered an important part of your overall social media and digital marketing strategy.

Social Media Image Size Summary Table 2026

PlatformProfileFeed PostStories / ReelsCover
Instagram320 × 3201080 × 1080 / 1080 × 13501080 × 1920—
Facebook320 × 3201200 × 1200 / 1200 × 6301080 × 1920820 × 312
LinkedIn400 × 4001200 × 627—1584 × 396
X400 × 4001200 × 675—1500 × 500
YouTube800 × 8001280 × 720 (thumbnail)—2560 × 1440
TikTok200 × 2001080 × 19201080 × 1920—
Pinterest165 × 1651000 × 15001080 × 1920—

Final Recommendation

Social media image specifications are constantly evolving. Platforms update their formats, placements, and technical requirements regularly, so it is a good practice to review the recommended dimensions before creating a new campaign or content plan.

However, dimensions alone do not guarantee better results.

The quality of the creative, the message, the audience, the platform, and the overall digital marketing strategy are equally important. The right format simply ensures that your content has the best possible technical foundation.

If your company needs help developing a social media strategy, creating content, or managing digital campaigns, a specialized digital marketing agency can help you define the right formats and content strategy for each platform.

Twitter beats Facebook for the first time

Twitter beats Facebook

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Twitter celebrates 10 years and their numbers are below those of Facebook at the same age. As we can see in the table below, Twitter has been lagging behind Facebook in terms of assets and income users. The company is still losing money while Facebook earned more than US $500 million per quarter at the same point in its life cycle. However Twitter beats Facebook in an area for the first time in 10 years.

This area represents the hope of Twitter: revenue per user. Twitter has been able to get about US $2.33 per user, while Facebook gets only US $2.11 per user at this point.

If Twitter somehow managed to capture more users and get them to use the service monthly, it could become even greater than Facebook business. However, the growth of Twitter users has stagnated over the last year, so we should wait to see what happens this year to start putting our chips on this social network.

facebook y twitter comparación

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Tension between Facebook and Snapchat

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facebook y snapchatThis week Facebook incorporates an animated filters application, called “Masquerade”. While it is known that for some time there is tension between Facebook and Snapchat, this news did nothing but intensifying it. The rivalry between these companies part of both fighting for dominance of digital video (the protagonist of 2016) and investment in advertising that this entails.

Since 2012, Facebook has tried to catch up with some of the tools of the fashion social network, and this acquisition leaves the sight of the brutal competition between the two companies.

Facebook: Failed attempts

Snapchat has understood the younger users, known as “millennials”, and since 2011, Facebook has tried several times unsuccessfully to imitate some of the most attractive features of his rival.

  • In 2012 they released “Poke”, an application that allowed users to send photos and videos for a limited time, after which they self-destroyed. The application died a year and a half later.
  • Mark Zuckerberg did not give up, and he tried again in 2014 with another similar app, called “Slingshot”. It was not very successful and in December of that year ceased to exist.

The interest Facebook has on Snapchat goes beyond wanting to copy it . Mark tried to buy it twice, but its CEO (Evan Spiegel) refused on both occasions.

Video ambitions 

Facebook says it plans to keep “Masquerade” as a standalone application and at the same time seeks to incorporate selfie effects similar to those of Snapchat, to their own products. On the other hand, as we know the video is the main protagonist of 2016, and it is for this reason that Facebook has begun putting great emphasis on its new addition: “Facebook Live”,  an application for live video transmission.

The sense of threat Facebook felt for Snapchat is justified , since both have the same number of daily views on videos, but Snapchat has fewer active users. The main difference between the two is that in Snapchat users have to touch the screen to see the video, while Facebook videos are autoplay.

Snapchat is in the first stage of doing business, ruling advertising in “stories”, “discover” or “live”, spaces that are attractive to advertisers.

Nick Cicero, CEO of “Delmondo” and Snapchat analytics specialist, says Facebook asked in January about influencers and Snapchat audience. However they did not reach any agreement.

Snapchat is not far behind and decided to fight. The company has hired one of Facebook’s publicists, Sriram Krishnan, the founder of “Facebook Audience Network”, which places ads on Facebook applications and mobile sites.

How will this rivalry continue? We do not know. We hope that both companies continue  incorporating innovative tools.

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The role of influencers in marketing strategies

Influencers

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In recent times influencers marketing has been gaining weight. With the internet boom and the success of social networks, certain profiles of users have managed to connect with his followers, created a strong data base and connect with other users. Their opinions are valued, because they are seen as influencers ‘who know’ about specific issues.

Influencers are increasingly required by brands, and even become the subject of their marketing campaigns. Several studies have demonstrated that such figures and their views are far more compelling to consumers than traditional advertising formats.

“For digital generation new voices are needed. The falls and rises celebrities are much faster now and brands need to capture the flow and exploit microhearings segments” said Rob Norman, chief digital officer of GroupM.

And not only is that celebrities have seen their traditional moment of glory have a shorter life cycle, but also the weight of influence has also changed.

The presence of influencers in campaigns is increasingly common: 75% of brands confessed in a study that uses influencers in their campaigns. The forecasts are that in the near future the number of firms using these figures rise to 84%.

The professionalization of influencers

Today companies have professionalized access to influencers and given them a larger role in its strategy. Now, these have become a proper communication channel (not just a complement to public relations campaigns) and brands are devoting more and more budget on them.

The agencies are launching increasingly formats to understand how marketing works with influencers. Measure the success or failure of a campaign influencers is becoming increasingly easy because more tools to measure the ROI of these campaigns and the actual impact on consumers appeared.

Brands are encouraging devote part of their budget to such campaigns. Not worth to convince a influencers to talk about something with offering a gift. Influencers have to be on the budget: for them has become a source of income and for brands a new source of expenditure. The 85% of influencers expected to be paid if you are talking about a product and only 4% would be content to receive the product in exchange. Those who are content to hire them for your blog publicity are a minority.

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Politics must learn from branding

La política debe aprender del branding

Politics must learn from brandingThe functional purpose of branding is to identify a differential promise about the values of a brand, and communicate it to consumers in a coherent and consistently way. Political parties have failed to transmit that brand promise, resulting in the total loss of public confidence. This is why politics must learn from branding.

Like any brand that has reached its final cycle of life, political parties need a regeneration if they want to survive. These parties are articulated today as a group of members who share the strictest sense of belonging and the denial of anyone who does not share the same opinion. A totally opposite approach to having citizens at the center of their strategies.

But building a political brand is something that takes time and a careful strategy. Unlike other brands that seek the continued confidence of the public, political brands seem to be focused only on getting confidence every four years, when polls become the best indicator of sales and trust.

In the absence of a clear promise, supporting only their messages by generalist ideologies, political parties are engaged in the speeches of fear and in the discrediting of the contrary. But what would happen in the outside world if Pepsi simply told us how bad the ingredients of Coca-Cola are for our organism? It is clear that negative messages do not get adepts to your lines.

Politicians should learn that they should not only communicate to the voters, but especially to those who do not vote, just like any brand that tries to enter the home of new consumers. Even if we move from parties to politicians or brands to branded products, it is necessary to build an emotional connection between the product and the customer. And that is something that does not conform only during a political campaign.

Fortunately, the population is not stupid and picks out those brands with which it feels identified, who have been concerned to build a positive dialogue. Completely neglected by our political brands. It is time for political parties to take good note of what good management of their brand means and what it can do for them.

CEOs are increasingly aware of the importance of digital tools

Los CEOs cada vez son más conscientes de la importancia de las herramientas digitales

Los CEOs cada vez son más conscientes de la importancia de las herramientas digitales
Que las estrategias digitales son el futuro de cualquier compañía es una obviedad que nadie se atrevería a negar. Pero los directores ejecutivos de las empresas tienen cada vez más en cuenta esa premisa, y comienzan a incorporar la tecnología como una herramienta esencial también para el desarrollo de la empresa. Así lo comprobamos en una reciente encuesta sobre la inteligencia digital de PwC a más de 2000 ejecutivos: este año, el 73% de ellos afirmó que el CEO de su compañía está ayudando a promover las nuevas tecnologías digitales, cuando solo el 57% de los CEOs eran conscientes de la importancia de las herramientas online.

Ese cambio se manifiesta, además, en que las compañías buscan invertir en tecnología que impacte en todas las líneas de negocio: el 31% de los encuestados afirmaron que sus empresas dedican más del 15% de sus ingresos a mejorar de tecnología en los distintos departamentos, y no solo en el propio de TIC.

¿Y qué esperan desde las empresas de esa mayor inversión en digital? La gran mayoría de los encuestados (45%) un aumento de los ingresos, aunque un 25% también considera importante crear una mejor experiencia del consumidor. Por debajo quedaría otros objetivos como innovar, ahorrar costes, mejorar la toma de decisiones a través de análisis de datos, mejorar la reputación de marca o combatir a nuevos competidores.

¿Cómo medir la inteligencia digital de una empresa?

El informe de PwC trata de encontrar aquellos atributos que definen una alta inteligencia digital por parte de una empresa y el liderazgo del CEO es clave, pero también debe estar apoyado por el resto del equipo ejecutivo.

Así, hay 10 características que definen a las empresas con alta inteligencia digital: un líder ambicioso, directores de informática y datos que colaboren a la hora de poner en marcha la estrategia, un equipo ejecutivo comprometido con el tema digital (algo en lo que falla prácticamente la mitad de las empresas), una estrategia común y compartida por toda la compañía, una aproximación interna a la innovación, una rápida adopción de tecnologías que supongan una ventaja competitiva,un uso efectivo de los datos de negocio, una actitud proactiva hacia la cyberseguridad, el establecimiento de una hoja de ruta de la estrategia digital, y una medición de resultados consistente.

Los CEOs consideran que las estrategias de marketing son poco efectivas

Aunque los CEOs son ya muy conscientes del impacto que las nuevas tecnologías pueden tener en su negocio, no lo son tanto del potencial para sus campañas de marketing.

Según otra encuesta de Forbes Insights, el 69% de los CEOs considera que la inversión en marketing no se está aprovechando como debería, mientras que entre los CMOs, son solo el 34% los que opinan lo mismo.

En concreto, los directores ejecutivos consideran que se debería mejorar el conocimiento del cliente, y el 69% afirma que la empresa no entiende a los clientes.

Eso sí, tienen muy claro que la solución pasa por el big data, y de hecho, aquellas empresas que cuentan con buenas herramientas para el análisis de datos son las que están más dispuestas a aumentar la inversión en marketing.

Fuente: puromarketing.com

43% de las Fanpages se promocionan con publicidad en facebook

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publicidad en facebookSocial networks have become a powerful allied for brands to reach users and can generate a committed relationship in them. However, experience has shown to be present in these social platforms is not indicative enough to achieve their goals independently. At least in the case of Facebook.

Y es que una reciente investigación llevada a cabo por Locowise señala que el 43,36% de las páginas utilizan publicidad paga, lo que supone el 31,51% del total del tráfico que estas reciben. Una decisión que se da en mayor medida en aquellas páginas que cuentan con una mayor comunidad de usuarios. De hecho, el 48,28% de las páginas con mayor número de seguidores en Facebook utiliza anuncios, mientras que únicamente el 23,81% de las que contaban con un número de seguidores pequeño optó por esta vía de promoción.

Para llegar a estas conclusiones, la investigación analizó el comportamiento de más de 5.000 páginas en Facebook, así como su crecimiento, alcance y resultados de las campañas de publicidad en facebook llevadas a cabo por las mismas durante el mes de mayo.

En lo que respecta al crecimiento experimentado por este volumen de páginas de Facebook analizadas, el mismo fue de solo un 0,2%. La cifra se sitúa muy por detrás de la subida en cuanto a número de seguidores que obtuvieron otras redes sociales, como Instagram, donde la tasa alcanzó el 1,95%. En este caso, las páginas de Facebook con un número de “me gusta” menor fueron las que obtuvieron un crecimiento superior a la media del 0,28%. Por el contrario, las páginas con más de un millón de “me gustas” registraron un retroceso del 0,21% en lo que respecta al registro de nuevos seguidores.

Del mismo modo, el alcance promedio de las publicaciones de las páginas analizadas fue del 8,24% del total de los integrantes que configuran su comunidad de seguidores. En este sentido, cuando más grande es la página menor es su tasa de penetración en la audiencia. Así, en el caso de las páginas de Facebook con más de un millón de “me gusta” la tasa de alcance fue del 6,62%, mientras que aquellas que contaban con una comunidad de usuarios menor la tasa de penetración de sus publicaciones fue del 14,88%.

Asimismo, la participación promedio de los usuarios, por entrada publicada, durante el pasado mes de mayo fue del 6,61% en la totalidad de los usuarios de esta red social. Por el contrario a lo sucedido en las categorías anteriores, las páginas con un mayor número de usuarios fueron las que obtuvieron una mayor participación en cuanto a estos, la cual fue de un 8,92%.

El contenido en vídeo, el que más compromiso genera

La investigación llevada a cabo por Locowise también hizo hincapié en los resultados obtenidos por las páginas de Facebook en función al tipo de contenido que estas publicaban. Una heterogeneidad de publicaciones que tienen al soporte en vídeo como protagonista y como indicador más exitoso. Así, los vídeos se constituyeron como el contenido que cuenta con una tasa de alcance del 11,86%. Por su parte, los enlaces registraron una tasa de alcance del 9%, las fotos llegaron al 7,86% y las actualizaciones de estados, al 6,12% de la audiencia total.

Sin embargo, las imágenes son el formato de difusión de contenido que mayor tasa de interacción genera con los usuarios, la cual asciende al 7,06%. Por su parte, los vídeos logran un compromiso del 6,61% y los enlaces del 5,37%. En el lado opuesto se sitúan las actualizaciones de estado, que involucran al 3,34% de los usuarios alcanzados.

Fuente: www.puromarketing.com/

How does a brand succeeds on Twitter

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Twitter has become one of the favorite tools to companies business by the way it reaches consumers. It´s quick, direct and it works in a perfect way that helps to establish long lasting real time relations by keeping the brand as a part of the daily news. Companies start to be a part of the conversation and the communications turns more personal with the consumers.

But Twitter, as every communicational tool, requires some basic elements at the time users create a digital strategy to reach success when relating with consumers. In other words: everything that can occur on Twitter matters, and not everything brands do is acceptable. Hubspot and SocialBro made a guide of what does and what does not make a brand succeed on Twitter.

Twitter as a perfect tool to build a brand

Social media has become an essential element to build a powerful brand. Twitter is vital for it but it needs to have a good role play. It is important to follow Twitter´s basic rules. According to Hubspot´s information, to acquire engagement within the relationship with consumers first of all it is needed to establish an equal bond with followers. In other words, the audience should be seen as a friend rather than the massive group of people it actually is. By having this on mind the communication turns more personal to each consumer; as an audience you prefer to feel there is a relationship with the brand you follow instead of reading institutional messages that were obviously thought for the mass. Of course, this also helps to embrace the personality of the company by reflecting it in every message they send, and as they publish messages that connect with the audience.

Twitter as a lead generator.

This social media tool does not only works to create powerful bonds within consumers and brands, it´s also useful to conclude several things brands are looking forward to concrete in short term conditions; such as generating leads. To achieve this, tweets must be short and concise: the reader should clearly notice what you are offering. Moreover it must be presented in an attractive way. The best technique to achieve this is by including only one link, by not using hash tags and by not mentioning other users.

Twitter has its own label

It is extremely important not to forget that Twitter has its own label which provides a specific format that needs to be strictly followed. Direct messages are useful when a personal communication is required if not it is considered spam communication. On behalf, something that must be kept on mind is to take care and keep followers. You ought to convince them that your account is worth to follow.  Most of companies twitter accounts loose a 15% of new followers after the 3rd week they get to know the brand because, the information that was posted wasn´t relevant.

How content is published helps to achieve better results.

Images are much more attractive than texts. Tweets that include images achieve a 34% of re-tweets rather than the ones which not. Furthermore, not every image will work, it needs a previous analysis and selection of what image it will be posted, why and when. First of all, as it is recommended on Hubspot´s guide: make sure you have the right to publish that image, check quality and definition, and be aware that there is a relation with the content.

Images are not the only way to create an attractive post. Playing with URLs it is also a good strategy to have on mind. According to SocialBro´s data base, corporate messages on Twitter that include an URL in the middle achieve in a 26% a superior number of re-tweets, than the ones that includes it at the beginning or at the end.

And, of course, hash tags are definitely an element that helps to motivate the company´s presence in conversations. Terms of use are based on common sense, although brands don´t always have this on mind. Hash tags must be used on appropriate situations. If a hash tag wants to be used to start a conversation it must be creative and clearly linked to the brand, so as to followers link it on their minds. And the most important part is not to use hash tags that have been used by others, especially by the competence.

To conclude, a tweet with numerous hash tags does not reach the objective. The ones with only one hash tag obtain a 69% more of probabilities to be re-tweeted.

Fuente: www.puromarketing.com