Social Media Marketing
Marketing activities on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter to build brand awareness, engage customers, and drive traffic.
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Digital Marketing
Online marketing activities including social media, search engine marketing, display advertising, email campaigns, and mobile app promotions.
Influencer Marketing
Partnering with social media personalities to promote menu items or brand experiences to their followers, popular for reaching younger demographics.
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