Thursday, 17 March 2016

RolexVSFossil - Facebook



Social Media has always proved to be one of the best platform when it comes to sharing information with bigger audience, marketing and promoting brands. Facebook, one of the most widely used social networking website, helps marketers and entrepreneurs reach out to customers who matter the most for business.
This blog shows detailed analysis of Facebook accounts of two of the trendiest watch brands – Rolex and Fossil. Both brands have large number of viewers on Facebook, with Rolex leading with 5,252,449 likes and Fossil on second with 2,260,517 likes. Both brands actively promote their products and promotions on Facebook. Rolex, specializing in high quality watches posts mostly only about new watches releasing in the market and store promotions. Fossil, being a manufacturer of all accessories like jewelry, sunglasses, wallets, handbags and belts in addition to watches, posts more frequently than Rolex. Every time there’s a new design coming up or product releases and store promotions, Fossil shares all updates with their viewers on Facebook. Both brands emphasize on 50/50 rule for their advertisement on social media. As amazing and quality products they provide, they put no less effort in marketing and growing the business by promoting their designs and products on social media. Brands often use some keywords to emphasize and highlight their product quality. Below listed are few examples of the key sentences used by Rolex and Fossil.

Rolex

  •  This latest evolution is a blend of high technology and sleek aesthetics, and pays tribute to the heritage of this legendary chronograph.
  •   The #‎Rolex Daytona is an iconic chronograph that was born to race. Named after a legendary beach and speedway in Florida
  • Thrilling, spectacular and extremely demanding, the Daytona 24-hour is the ultimate round-the-clock test, driving man and machine to their limits

Fossil


  • The newest #‎FossilQ line strikes the perfect balance between fashion and functio.
  •  Touchscreen displays, refined steel and classic leather accents
  •   Every wardrobe needs a statement piece. Shop now to find a Vintage Muse watch that matches your style

Based on the study of posts over the last 3 months, below shown are two of the most successful posts of each Rolex and Fossil.

Rolex – 765k likes – 20 January, 2016



Fossil – 444 likes – March 7, 2016



































The reason behind the success of these posts is mainly the audience choice. If the products shown look appealing to audience and specifications match their requirements and interests, they like it. Also, the use of keywords like 'purest expression' (Rolex) and 'statement piece' (Fossil) really emphasis on the design pushing viewer attention to the product.
Both brands are incomparable with Rolex being a luxury watch brand for those looking for high standards and style whereas Fossil being an affordable brand with high quality watches and other accessories.

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References:
Rolex Facebook Page
Fossil Facebook page