Enhancing Social Media Presence for Canal Park Brewing Company

The Plan

Canal Park Brewing Company, a renowned craft brewery in Duluth, aimed to boost its social media presence to increase brand awareness, engage with customers, and drive more foot traffic to the brewery. By implementing strategic social media initiatives, we sought to elevate our online visibility and foster a vibrant digital community.

    • Increase social media followers and engagement.

    • Enhance brand visibility and awareness.

    • Drive traffic to the brewery's website and physical location.

    • Promote new menu items and seasonal brews.

    • Improve customer interaction and satisfaction.

  • We developed a comprehensive content strategy focused on high-quality visuals and engaging content. Key elements included:

    • Posts featuring new menu items like Jerk Chicken Tacos and Whitefish Po'boy.

    • Promotions of seasonal brews such as Lake Superior Kettle Sour in Prickly Pear flavor.

    • Guest reviews and testimonials to build trust and authenticity.

    • Behind-the-scenes looks

  • To maximize engagement, we implemented various tactics:

    • Prompt and personalized responses to comments and messages.

    • Running contests and giveaways to encourage interaction.

    • Collaborating with local influencers to broaden our reach.

    • Utilizing relevant hashtags to increase discoverability.

  • We consistently posted visually appealing and engaging content. Examples include:

    • A post featuring Jerk Chicken Tacos with a caption emphasizing its flavor and appeal: "Spice up your summer with our new Jerk Chicken Tacos! 🌮🔥 A burst of Caribbean flavor right here at Canal Park Brewing. #FoodieFriday #DuluthEats"

    • Highlighting the seasonal Lake Superior Kettle Sour in Prickly Pear flavor with vibrant imagery and engaging text: "Sip into summer with our refreshing Prickly Pear Kettle Sour! 🍻 Perfect for patio season. #CraftBeer #DuluthBrews"

Campaigns and Promotions

  • A summer patio launch campaign featuring weekly specials and live music events.

  • Collaborations with Porch Pups to highlight our dog-friendly patio, encouraging pet owners to visit.

  • Weekly Advertisements targeted at locals

  • GeoFenced Adds for Tourists

RESULTS

  • METRICS

    Our efforts yielded significant growth:

    60% increase in Instagram followers and 14% increase in Facebook followers over six months.

    Engagement rates improved by 40%, with higher likes, comments, and shares.

    Website traffic from social media sources increased by 35%.

    Positive feedback from guests about our online presence and interactions.

  • Visual Comparisons

    - Before: 3,500 Instagram followers, 14,000 Facebook followers.

    - After: 5,600 Instagram followers, 15,957 Facebook followers.

  • Case Studies

    One notable campaign was our summer patio launch, which saw:

    - A 50% increase in patio reservations within the first month.

    - High engagement on posts featuring live music events and weekly specials, with some posts reaching over 5,000 impressions.

Conclusion

Our strategic social media initiatives significantly enhanced Canal Park Brewing Company’s online presence, increased engagement, and drove more traffic to the brewery. By focusing on high-quality content, effective engagement tactics, and community management, we created a strong online community that reflects the essence of Canal Park Brewing Company.

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