Hardin-Simmons University has surpassed 10,000 followers on Instagram, and the official university account reached the milestone with a little help from HSU students and a recent giveaway.
On Jan. 27, the Instagram team of Hardin-Simmons University posted a video about how they were very close to reaching 10,000 followers on Instagram and launched its “10K Giveaway” to promote the official HSU Instagram account (@hsutx).
The team held a giveaway awarding a prize to a randomly selected student who had participated in promoting the Instagram page. The prize was a “trippy chair” that was HSU themed.
“The giveaway is important because it celebrated a milestone in the University’s social media growth. It showed that more people are connecting with and interested in HSU online,” Sarah Palma, head of social media at HSU, said. “People should care, because it shows HSU’s commitment to staying connected with its community through social media and promoting the Cowboy Spirit. This is also a fun way to win prizes and support HSU at the same time.”
Hardin-Simmons’ Instagram account was about 41 followers away from its goal before the giveaway started, but now having surpassed that goal of 10,000 many more people will be involved in our community.
While many current students and recent graduates follow the account, Palma said the social media presence also gives prospective students a way to see what’s happening on campus and get a glimpse into the lives of the students here.
“As people enter the giveaway, they may also learn more about the University, sparking interest from potential students,” Palma said. “This can lead to more followers, interactions and a stronger online reputation, ultimately attracting more people who may be interested in attending HSU.”
“Be sure to follow @hsutx on Instagram to stay up to date with what’s happening,” Palma said. “You never know, there may be more chances for giveaways in the future.”
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