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The future of social messaging; why the youth are ditching phone numbers for Snapchat

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Last updated: November 8, 2024 8:17 pm
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Snapchat has recently rolled out a premium subscription service called Snap+ that offers exclusive features to users. The Snap+ subscription is denoted by a black-and-yellow star on subscriber profiles, indicating a premium status. This new feature is designed to enhance the user experience and provide businesses and creators with unique tools.

One of the key features of Snap+ is the ability to pin a “Best Friend Forever” (BFF) on the platform. This feature allows users to easily access chats with their favorite contacts without navigating through multiple profiles. For businesses, this feature can be utilized to keep track of essential clients and maintain important data.

Another interesting feature introduced with Snap+ is the Ghost Trails feature, which allows users to view their friends’ locations represented by a trail on the map. This feature adds a fun and interactive element to the app, enabling users to stay connected with their friends in a unique way.

Premium users also have access to the Story Boost feature, which allows them to boost their stories for improved visibility. This feature is particularly beneficial for businesses and influencers looking to gain more traction for their content and engage with their followers effectively.

Additionally, Snap+ offers Story Priority Replies, where premium users get priority when replying to stories from well-known creators and brands. This feature helps improve engagement and interaction on the platform, enhancing the overall user experience.

Snapchat+ users also receive exclusive badges and custom app icons that set them apart from other users and showcase their premium status. They have the option to customize the app icon, change chat wallpapers, and personalize their settings to align with their branding.

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In addition to these premium features, Snapchat has integrated new AI features to enhance the user experience for Gen Z and millennials. The AI features provide cutting-edge tools to stay organized and engaged, offering assistance with assignments and research by providing valuable data.

Furthermore, Snapchat has evolved into a marketplace for businesses, with over 35 million businesses using the platform to engage with clients and potential customers. The platform’s advertising options cater to small businesses, e-commerce platforms, and large brands, offering innovative ad formats like Snap Ads, Collection Ads, and AR lenses for interactive advertising.

Snapchat has also become a revenue-generating platform for influencers, who run advertisements for brands based on their engagement levels. Influencers in Ghana, such as Dulcie Boateng, Ama Burland, Ella Bennett, and Gisela Amponsah, lead in promoting brands through relatable and personal approaches, providing brands with visibility and attracting clients.

Overall, Snapchat’s premium features and AI advancements have positioned the platform as a dynamic and engaging space for users, businesses, and influencers alike. With its innovative tools and marketing opportunities, Snapchat continues to evolve as a leading social media platform for the younger generation.

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