Pinterest has now evolved as an eCommerce platform. This visual discovery engine has been rolling out new features and tools to make online shopping easier for pinners. It enabled AR try-on, B2B campaign, and Collections pins. It also expanded its Shopify partnership. Today, Pinterest launches Idea Pins.
Idea Pins are revamped Story Pins. It is a multi-page short-video form allowing brands to create inspiring content and connect to pinners. The short clips can last up to 60 seconds and contain up to 20 frames. Unlike Story Pins, they remain on the creator’s profile. Pinterest also adds “detail pages” on Idea Pins. Here, creators can put extra annotations or explanations about the product. Creators can also add topic tags to boost discovery. The platform also updates its editing tools with music options, stickers, and voiceovers. A unique feature of Idea Pins is the “ghost mode” tool. It allows creators to overlay a previous frame within the composer. Such a tool guides creators with their video transitions.
Idea Pins will initially be available among creators in
- Australia
- Austria
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Pinterest launches Idea Pins on 18 May 2021.
Implications for Marketers:
Pinterest’s Idea Pins make it easy for creators to publish high-quality content to encourage shopping. They are more focused on the business or product to help marketers boost brand awareness and conversion. With 478 million monthly active users, it may be worth tapping into the power of Idea Pins.
