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30Apr By Hannah MacreadyNo Comments

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Everything You Need to Know in 2022

Instagram video content is currently available in four formats: Reels, Live, Stories, and Instagram Video. Video content has exploded on the platform in recent years, with 91% of Instagram users reporting they watch videos on a weekly basis. The varying formats of video across the platform may feel like a lot to juggle. But it’s also created new ways for marketers to tell stories and reach their audience. Which Instagram video format is right for your brand? There may be a place in your social media strategy for all of them. Or maybe you’ll decide just to focus on a couple. In this guide, we’ll teach you all about the features, specifications, and best practices for every type. Plus, we’ve rounded up tools that make using Instagram video that much easier. Bonus: Download the free 10-Day R...

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10Apr By Katie SehlNo Comments

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How to Manage Social Media for Business in Only 18 Minutes a Day

Many small business owners don’t have the bandwidth to manage social media accounts—let alone the budget to hire dedicated team members or a social media manager. But that doesn’t make social media management any less important. People expect to be able to connect with businesses on social platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or even TikTok. Without an active presence, your company may be forgotten, lose customers to competition—or worse yet, look neglectful. Plus, you may be missing out on new customers. More than 40% of digital shoppers use social media to research new brands and products. For those who are short on time, we’ve put together an 18-minute plan. This plan takes you minute-by-minute through the social necessities, highlighting time-saving tips along the way. If you’ve g...

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31Mar By Josiah HughesNo Comments

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How to Change Your YouTube Channel Name (and 44 Name Ideas)

Choosing a name for your YouTube channel is a lot like picking a band name. It can be difficult to land on a decision, and when you’re just starting out you might not think it matters too much. But the last thing you want is to get famous and be stuck with the name you picked. Just ask Hoobastank. Fortunately, as of last year, it’s now possible to change your YouTube channel name and profile picture. The company rolled out a new feature that will allow you to update your account’s aesthetics without needing to change the name and photo on your associated Google account. Read on to learn how to change your YouTube channel name. While you’re here, we’ve also compiled some creative channel name ideas to get you started on your YouTube marketing plan. Bonus: Download a free pack of 3 fully cu...

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20Mar By Josiah HughesNo Comments

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What Is Substack and How Does it Work?

The social media sphere is chock full of jargon and buzzwords, so much so that it can be hard to keep track of them all. It’s enough to keep track of Wordle, NFTs and the metaverse, but what is a Substack? Resisting the urge to make a joke about a pile of sandwiches, we’ll tell you that Substack is a major game-changer in the world of online publishing. In fact, it’s the biggest disruption to journalism, personal writing and thought leadership since the blog boom of the 2000s. And it might just be the missing piece in your social media marketing plan. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Substack, and whether or not it’s the right choice for your brand. Bonus: Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence. What Is ...

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15Mar By Tapaan ChauhanNo Comments

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Google Assistant and YouTube to be incorporated into Volvo cars | by Tapaan Chauhan | Jan, 2022

It has been announced that Google is about to join hands with the Volvo car group to integrate its Google Assistant features along with Apps like YouTube into Volvo cars.As technology is taking over the world in every aspect, it is not surprising that now you will soon be able to give commands to Google Assistant for managing various features of your car.Through this innovative incorporation, people will be able to control functions in their car like opening and locking the car, maintenance of temperature inside the car, getting information about battery life opening and closing of the windows of the car, and many more, by allocating voice commands to Google Assistant-enabled home and mobile devices.Apart from managing these functions in your car, there is even an option for your entertain...

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12Mar By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Twitter’s Working on Tweet Awards, Another Creator Monetization Option

After adding tipping along with its Super Follow and other subscription options, Twitter now appears to be working on a new ‘Awards’ option for tweets, which would potentially provide another way for creators to generate income from their on-platform efforts. As you can see in this image, shared by reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong, the new award option appears as a gift icon in the lower tweet function bar. There’s also a microphone icon before Wong’s user name in this example, which appears to be connected with Super Follows, though what it actually means is not clear as yet. Awards looks similar to Facebook’s virtual gifts, which are purchasable with Stars, its in-app currency to donate to creators, while YouTube also has its own ‘Super Stickers’ option to facilitate the s...

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10Mar By Josiah HughesNo Comments

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How to Sell Products on TikTok in 7 Easy Steps

TikTok feels like it’s a self-contained internet of its own. Think about it — you can find literally everything on there, from super popular internet celebs blowing up trends to niche weirdos who rant about their hyper-specific obsessions. There’s joy, drama, passion, a shared language and a whole lot of community. And, just like any other corner of the internet, there are also plenty of opportunities to sell products. Yes, TikTok’s growth and cultural ubiquity means it’s the perfect place for your brand. We’ve already learned how TikTok marketing can help you reach new audiences and grow your client base, but the app is far more powerful than that. If you learn the ins and outs, you can learn how to sell on TikTok in 7 easy steps. Bonus: Get a free TikTok Growth Checklist from famous Tik...

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2Mar By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Meta Releases New ‘Widely Viewed Content’ Report for Facebook, Which Continues to be a Baffling Overview

Safe to say that Meta’s efforts to refute the idea that Facebook amplifies divisive political content are not going exactly as it would have hoped. As a quick recap, last year, Facebook published its first ever ‘Widely Viewed Content’ report for Facebook, which it launched largely in response to this Twitter account, created by New York Times journalist Kevin Roose, which highlights the most popular Facebook posts every day, based on listings from Facebook's own CrowdTangle monitoring platform. The top-performing link posts by U.S. Facebook pages in the last 24 hours are from:1. Occupy Democrats2. Ben Shapiro3. Occupy Democrats4. Ben Shapiro5. Ben Shapiro6. Bloomberg7. Occupy Democrats8. People9. VOA Burmese News10. Fox News— Facebook's Top 10 (@FacebooksTop10) March 1, 2022 The listings ...

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28Feb By Michelle MartinNo Comments

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How to Plan a Winning Cross-Platform Campaign: Tips and Examples

If your brand has accounts on multiple social media accounts, your job involves juggling metrics, audiences, and goals specific to each platform. Making sense of it all and maintaining an active, on-brand presence across networks can be a challenge. Wondering how to turn a bunch of scattered social media post ideas into a cohesive, powerful cross-platform campaign that leverages the best opportunities of each platform? You’ve come to the right place! Bonus: Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence. What is a cross-platform campaign? Cross-platform campaigns are social media campaigns run across multiple platforms. They meet your audience where they’re at with messaging tailored to each platform that generates awareness, int...

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11Feb By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Meta Launches New Metaverse-Aligned Ad Campaign for its Quest 2 VR Headsets

While Facebook’s daily user count may have stalled, parent company Meta is already looking towards the next stage, by shifting its attention to the theoretical ‘metaverse’ and how we’ll all be interacting in fully digital environments in the very near future. Which is the focus of Meta’s latest ad campaign, which it launched this week. As you can see, amid the Super Bowl hype train, Meta’s looking to promote its Quest 2 VR headsets, with the story of an out of work dog mascot who rediscovers his old friends in Meta’s version of the metaverse - which, at least based on this example, will exist within VR. Which is not the whole metaverse story, as Meta is keen to point out. Indeed, Meta has repeatedly noted that the metaverse, as per its vision, will incorporate AR, VR, machine learning, ...

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30Jan By Simon KempNo Comments

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TikTok Gains 8 New Users Every Second (And Other Mind-Blowing Stats)

If you expected digital to return to “business as usual” in 2022, you may want to reset those expectations. Our new Digital 2022 Global Overview Report—published in partnership with Hootsuite and We Are Social—reveals that most of the connected world continues to grow faster than it did before the pandemic. Social network user numbers. Time spent on those platforms. Social ad spend. They’re all growing. Read on for the juicy details. Download the complete Digital 2022 report—which includes online behavior data from 220 countries—to learn where to focus your social marketing efforts and how to better target your audience. Top 10 takeaways This video offers a handy summary of this year’s essential headlines and trends. Social media users grew 10% in last year Meanwhile, social media users...

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20Jan By Christina NewberryNo Comments

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How to Manage Multiple Social Media Accounts (and Stay Calm)

If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce work stress when you manage multiple social media accounts for clients — or for your own business — you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll walk you through the easiest ways to manage, monitor, and collaborate on all the (many) social accounts you use every day. Bonus: Download our free, customizable social media calendar template to easily plan and schedule all your content in advance. The benefits of having multiple social media accounts As you’ll see later in this post, most people have more than one social media account. Why? For the average user, each network serves a different purpose. For example, reading news stories is the third-most common reason for using social media. Hootsuite and We Are Social, The Global State of Digital 202...

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11Jan By Michelle MartinNo Comments

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A Simple Guide to Set You Up For Success

Did you know Pinterest users spend twice as much shopping every month compared to non-Pinners? Ka-ching! Pinterest is unique among social platforms because its users are — largely — going there to discover new products, and they respond well to ads. Pinterest offers a mix of free and paid advertising tools, and combining both can earn you 3x more conversions and twice the ROI on your ad spend, versus paid ads alone. Plus, Pinterest has one of the lowest CPCs in social media advertising. Sounds amazing, right? Buckle up as we dive into everything you need to know about Pinterest ads, from ad formats and specs to creative ad examples to inspire you. Bonus: Download a free guide that teaches you how to make money on Pinterest in six easy steps using the tools you already have. What are the ...

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8Jan By Michael StelznerNo Comments

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Longer-Form Video Is an Opportunity for Marketers : Social Media Examiner

Social Marketing Trends The data you've been missing! Need a new plan? Find out how thousands of marketers plan to change their social marketing activities in our 14th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. This 40-page report reveals what marketers have planned for their organic social activities, video marketing, social ads, and more. Get this free report now and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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28Dec By Chandraveer SinghNo Comments

Blog, Small Business, Social Marketing Strategies, social media, social media marketing, youtube

270+ Marketing Interview Questions for Agencies to Hire the Best Talent

Nod if you agree with me – employees can make or break any company’s growth. No matter your industry or your niche products or services, your business won’t see growth unless the people you hire are good. The same goes for your marketing team. To build a formidable marketing team, you need to hire the people who best fit the needs and values of your agency or business. Besides, bad hiring can cost up to 30% of the employee’s first-year earnings. Stakes are high. How do you spot the right candidate? The key is to ask the right marketing interview questions from the candidates. Asking the right interview question will help you tap your candidate’s potential, ideas, skills, and overall values. We probed a few industry experts to share the marketing interview questions they ask while hiring. W...

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23Dec By Claire BeveridgeNo Comments

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A Guide to Cross-Posting on Social Media (Without Looking Spammy)

Newsflash! Posting on social media doesn’t have to take you all the time in the world. Cross-posting is fast becoming a go-to tactic by savvy social media marketers to save time and resources when scheduling social posts. Whether you’re looking to cross-post from Facebook to Instagram or Twitter to Pinterest, understanding the value of crossposting is the first step in introducing the method to your social media management plans. Bonus: Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence. What is cross-posting? Cross-posting is the process of posting similar content across multiple social media channels. Social media managers use the tactic to help save time and resources. No more crafting a unique social media update for each channel ...

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18Dec By Chandraveer SinghNo Comments

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100+ Surprising Video Marketing Statistics You Should Know in 2022

Video is the new king of content. With 93% of marketers using video marketing in their overall marketing strategy, the share of video in the marketing pie has increased manifold over the past few years. Besides, the focus of social media companies on releasing video content tools has also strengthened this trend. For marketers who have second thoughts about investing in video marketing, we have covered the latest trends reported by several studies in this article. These stats will help you know how video marketing influences customers. Here we go! Common Video Marketing Statistics 1. According to Statista, the amount spent on video marketing will reach $92.253 billion in 2022. 2. Video marketing is the fastest-growing type of marketing in digital advertising. 3. In 2022, video content w...

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13Dec By Greg SidesNo Comments

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9 Social Media Goals to Help Keep Your Strategy on Track

Most businesses have come around to the idea that social media marketing can have immense value for their brand. Unfortunately, businesses aren’t always sure what that value is. That’s where social media goals come in. If making compelling social media content is your specialty, it can be intimidating when you have to translate business speak into social marketing. But all is not lost. With this guide to setting social media goals, you’ll be able to figure out what your company needs — even when your company isn’t sure what it needs. Bonus: Get a free social media analytics report template that shows you the most important metrics to track for each network. What are social media goals? A social media goal is a statement about what you want to achieve with your marketing activity. The goa...

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3Dec By Michelle MartinNo Comments

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The Complete Guide for Marketers

Before you finish reading the words Twitter analytics and doze off, stay with me, this is important for your business. The secret to unlocking your social media growth potential is in your Twitter analytics. Seriously. Keep reading to find out what your audience wants, identify your best-performing Tweets and unlock the key insights that will help you refine your social media marketing strategy. In this complete guide to Twitter analytics, you’ll learn: The most important Twitter metrics to track Why you should track them 5 tools that will save time and speed up growth And, how the heck to even use Twitter Analytics Bonus: Get a free social media analytics report template that shows you the most important metrics to track for each network. What are Twitter analytics? Twitter Analytics ...

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29Nov By Lisa D. JenkinsNo Comments

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Social Media Marketing Trends for 2022: Predictions From the Pros : Social Media Examiner

Social Marketing Trends The data you've been missing! Need a new plan? Find out how thousands of marketers plan to change their social marketing activities in our 14th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. This 40-page report reveals what marketers have planned for their organic social activities, video marketing, social ads, and more. Get this free report now and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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24Nov By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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YouTube Adds Option to Reuse Details from Previous Videos to Streamline Uploads, New Mobile Analytics

This could come in handy - YouTube has today added a new option in YouTube Studio which enables users to re-use details from previous uploads for new uploads within the posting process on desktop. As you can see here, the new option enables you to re-use: Video title Video description Language settings Shorts sampling permissions Category selections That could save you a lot of time, particularly for those who regularly post on the same topics, or have to manually input language options with each new post. Of course, you’re probably not going to upload many videos with the exact same title and description, but by copying the details across, that could make it easier to edit those details quickly, for similar content, without having to re-enter the same info for each video in a series. Y...

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23Nov By Christina NewberryNo Comments

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What is Social Listening, Why it Matters, and 10 Tools to Make it Easier

If you don’t have a social listening strategy in place, you’re missing out on some of the most valuable data available to help build your business. In fact, nearly two-thirds of marketers agree that social listening has increased in value in the last year. Social media listening tools allow you to build a solid understanding of exactly how customers and potential customers think about you by analyzing what they say on social channels. You can also learn what they think about the competition. This is incredible market research readily available in real-time—as long as you know how to access it. Bonus: Download a free guide to learn how to use social media listening to boost sales and conversions today. No tricks or boring tips—just simple, easy-to-follow instructions that really work. Wha...

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19Oct By Christina NewberryNo Comments

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How to Create a Social Media Strategy in 9 Steps (Free Template)

A social media strategy is a summary of everything you plan to do and hope to achieve on social media. It guides your actions and lets you know whether you’re succeeding or failing. The more specific your plan is, the more effective it will be. Keep it concise. Don’t make it so lofty and broad that it’s unattainable or impossible to measure. In this post, we’ll walk you through an eight-step plan to create a winning social media marketing strategy of your own. Bonus: Get a free social media strategy template to quickly and easily plan your own strategy. Also use it to track results and present the plan to your boss, teammates, and clients. What is social media marketing? Social media marketing is the practice of using social media channels to sell or promote a brand, product or service. ...

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16Oct By Chandraveer SinghNo Comments

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What TikTok Shopping Means for the Growing Social Commerce

The growth of TikTok has been phenomenal. What started as an oddball social platform to showcase dancing and dubbing talent is now blooming as a powerpack platform to influence sales. There are tons of TikTok marketing case studies that prove the power of TikTok in driving shopping trends and inspiring sales through creators and content. So, TikTok decided to up the ante by introducing the TikTok Shopping feature that provides a streamlined in-app product selling experience to eCommerce businesses. This move enabled TikTok to join the social commerce parade alongside Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram shopping. In this blog, we will shed light on the importance of what TikTok shopping means for social commerce and how you can optimize your TikTok online shopping experience. Let’s roll! Wh...

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11Oct By Stacey McLachlanNo Comments

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72 Free Instagram Story Templates (And How to Use Them)

Want your brand’s Instagram Stories to look clean, polished and consistently stylish? Instagram Stories templates are the way to go. The truth is, most of your favorite brands probably already use them. But really, it’s no surprise they want to make their Stories look good: half a billion users interact with Instagram Stories daily, and 58% of people say their interest in a brand or product increased after seeing it in Stories. If you’re not using this Insta feature to put your best foot forward, you’re going to miss out. In this post, we’ll show you how to use Instagram Stories templates to wow your audience and showcase your best content. We’ve also included a designer pack of 72 customizable templates that will boost the look of your Stories right away. Download your free pack of 72 cu...

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9Oct By Anna SonnenbergNo Comments

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10 Ideas for YouTube Ads People Won’t Skip : Social Media Examiner

Social Marketing Trends The data you've been missing! Need a new plan? Find out how thousands of marketers plan to change their social marketing activities in our 14th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. This 40-page report reveals what marketers have planned for their organic social activities, video marketing, social ads, and more. Get this free report now and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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20Sep By Kerri DonaldsonNo Comments

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How to Get Followers on TikTok for Free: 11 Top Tips

Want to know the secret to getting a lot of followers on TikTok? We don’t blame you! With 689 million global active users as of January 2021, everyone and their grandmothers are on TikTok. Having lots of followers can mean a direct line to your business’s target audience –a connection that most marketing strategists only dream of—so making sure your audience can find you is key. So, how do you make yourself “findable”? And better yet, “followable”? Spoiler alert: it’s not so straightforward. If it were, we’d all have gone viral by now. And don’t be fooled by apps that let you buy bots and fake followers. This will only feed your ego and do nothing for your brand awareness. The following tips will show you how to get more followers on TikTok the honest way. Bonus: Download the free 10-Day R...

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19Sep By Anna SonnenbergNo Comments

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How to Partner With YouTube Micro-Influencers : Social Media Examiner

How to Partner With YouTube Micro-Influencers : Social Media Examiner Social Marketing Trends The data you've been missing! Need a new plan? Find out how thousands of marketers plan to change their social marketing activities in our 14th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. This 40-page report reveals what marketers have planned for their organic social activities, video marketing, social ads, and more. Get this free report now and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner. Enter your email to getour free report: [title="DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF COPY"][title="DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF COPY"][title="I WANT MY FREE COPY"][title="I WANT MY FREE COPY"][title="I WANT THESE SECRETS"]...

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10Sep By Greg SidesNo Comments

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18 iPhone Photography Tips You Need to Know

Even though we’re all carrying around phones with professional-quality cameras these days, not all of us know how to take professional-quality photos. Learning how to take professional photos with your iPhone is good for more than just expressing yourself better. Great photos can help you get noticed on social media — both humans and social media algorithms appreciate interesting visual content. Use these 18 iPhone photography tricks to elevate your game. Bonus: Download our free, customizable social media calendar template to easily plan and schedule all your content in advance. iPhone photography: Composition tips Composition refers to how the visual elements are arranged in your photo. One step towards taking professional iPhone photos is learning a few tips to improve your compositio...

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31Aug By Paige CooperNo Comments

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How to Add a Link to Instagram Stories (RIP Swipe Up Link)

Want to add a link to your Instagram Story? We have good news and bad news. (And then more good news!) The good news is that even though Instagram has retired its swipe-up feature, you can still add links to Stories using Instagram link stickers. The bad news is that, so far, you still need 10,000 subscribers or a verified account to get access to link stickers. Which leads us to the OTHER good news: we have a simple hack to add a link even if you don’t have access to link stickers, yet! Read on for all the steps. Download your free pack of 20 customizable Instagram Stories templates now. Save time and look professional while promoting your brand in style. Wait, what was the Instagram swipe up feature? The Instagram swipe up feature helped brands and influencers reach their audiences and...

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26Aug By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How YouTube is Supporting Black Creators and Artists

January 12th, 2021 Marketing Erica Perry Last summer admist the Black Lives Matter Movement and protests in support of George Floyd, YouTube announced the launch of a multi-year $100 million fund dedicated to amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories. More specifically, the fund has supported programs such as 2 Chainz’ “Money Maker Fund” series highlighting HBCU entrepreneurs an...

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20Aug By Laura WongNo Comments

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How to Make Money as a Freelance Social Media Manager

Working as a freelance social media manager can provide a lot of freedom. Luckily, social media management can be done from anywhere, as long as you have access to a reliable Wi-Fi connection. If you already have some experience under your belt, it’s quick and easy to get started as a freelancer. (Keep reading to find out how to get started in just four steps.) Whether you’re an established social media manager interested in becoming a freelancer, or a business looking to hire one, we’ve outlined the rates, best practices, and key requirements of the role below. Bonus: Customize our free, professionally designed resume templates to land your dream social media job today.  Download them now. What is a freelance social media manager? A freelance social media manager is a social media marke...

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17Aug By Lisa D. JenkinsNo Comments

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How to Analyze Your YouTube Ad Performance : Social Media Examiner

How to Analyze Your YouTube Ad Performance : Social Media Examiner Social Marketing Trends The data you've been missing! Need a new plan? Find out how thousands of marketers plan to change their social marketing activities in our 14th annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report. This 40-page report reveals what marketers have planned for their organic social activities, video marketing, social ads, and more. Get this free report now and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner. Enter your email to getour free report: [title="DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF COPY"][title="DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF COPY"][title="I WANT MY FREE COPY"][title="I WANT MY FREE COPY"][title="I WANT THESE SECRETS"][title...

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15Aug By Samantha HackettNo Comments

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Increase Your TikTok Followers With These Simple Tips

Out of the 1.1 billion active users in almost 150 countries, the US TikTok users spend more than 850 minutes monthly on the app. This means 9 out of 10 TikTok users use the app multiple times of the day. This all seems fantastic, but the real question for people starting out on TikTok is: How can you get your content to catch your audience’s attention? Whether it’s marketing for beginners or for brands, the creative ways to gain more TikTok followers are endless. From leveling up your posting schedule to leveraging on the out-of-the-box content creation, you can successfully build your TikTok community and keep your audience engaged with your content consistently. Why is TikTok so popular? TikTok is a level playing field for marketers when it comes to engagement and reach. Getting on th...

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2Aug By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How TikTok is Supporting Creators and Fostering New Talent

January 26th, 2021 Marketing Erica Perry With TikTok expected to reach 1.2 billion active users this year, the app is wasting no time executing efforts to foster new talent and double down on its efforts to help its community of creators thrive. This includes helping talent find innovative ways to connect with their audience and cultivate best practices to bring their videos to the next level. Here’s a quick overview as ...

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28Jul By Christina NewberryNo Comments

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The Complete Guide to Using Instagram Stories for Business in 2021

More than 500 million people use Instagram Stories every day. And those Instagram users have a keen eye for new products and trends. 58% say they’ve become more interested in a product or brand after seeing it in Stories. And half say they’ve actually visited a website to buy a product or service after seeing it in Stories. So perhaps it’s no surprise that 4 million businesses advertise on Stories every month. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to use Instagram Stories for business. Download your free pack of 20 customizable Instagram Stories templates now. Save time and look professional while promoting your brand in style. How to use Instagram Stories Instagram Stories are vertical, full-screen photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. They appear a...

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12Jul By SMW StaffNo Comments

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5 Insights to Chart Your Brand’s Path to Digital Growth in 2021

February 2nd, 2021 Marketing SMW Staff As marketers, it’s easy to find comfort in our respective lanes and fall back on data that validates our assumptions about what will work or not. 2020 proved that in order to be a leader, you must find opportunities to be a challenger. The best way to do this is by constantly bursting your own bubble and keeping an open mind. A new report by Hootsuite, in partnership with We Are Soc...

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27Jun By Katie SehlNo Comments

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The Complete Guide for Business

Facebook Messenger is one of the most important messaging apps brands use to connect with customers worldwide. Every month, businesses exchange more than 20 billion messages with people on Messenger. Messaging is now a preferred way to talk to a business when it comes to customer service. Some 64% of people across age groups say they’d rather message a business than call or email. But text messaging apps aren’t just support tools. Many businesses have used Facebook Messenger marketing to drive results across the customer journey—from building awareness to securing sales. In this guide, we cover how to use Facebook Messenger for all your business needs. Plus, we include tips and best practices for your next Facebook Messenger marketing campaign. Bonus: Download a free guide that teaches yo...

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17Jun By Karin OlafsonNo Comments

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A Quick and Simple Guide for Every Network

Whichever social media platforms your brand uses as part of its social media strategy, knowing how to use hashtags will help boost your brand’s social media reach and engagement. But if you’re sticking with #ThrowbackThursday posts on Twitter, unsure of how else to use hashtags, stay right here. Your brand can do a lot more. This post breaks down the basics of effectively using hashtags on social media and why you should use them. You’ll also learn: how to find hashtags that will work best for your brand why using only popular hashtags isn’t the right approach essential tips for using hashtags on every social media platform out there Let’s get started. Bonus: Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence. What is a hashtag? A ...

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11Jun By manisha@socialpilot.co (Manisha Sukhyani)No Comments

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The Complete Social Media Video Sizes Cheat Sheet

Marketing is all about capturing your audience’s attention and boosting engagement. And the kind of content you use matters a lot in determining your engagement levels. (more…)

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1Jun By Victor BlascoNo Comments

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6 Tips to Optimize your Facebook and Instagram Live Videos

When we look back at 2018, we’ll always remember it as the year where social live video had its definitive takeoff. With 38% of marketers using it as of today and with constant improvements on its features, live video has become a force in modern marketing. (more…)

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30May By Vlad FalinNo Comments

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How To Drive Traffic From TikTok In 2021

The importance of social media is increasing significantly. Brand storytelling is evolving, influencers experience a sharp rise into fame, and social media campaigns are becoming the main traffic source of many companies. In this piece, we’ll talk about a specific and very platform, TikTok, and walk through the various ways for how to drive traffic from it. Let’s get to it. Driving Organic Traffic Image source: https://www.marketingcharts.com/digital/social-media-108342 Organic traffic is the best, free way to drive traffic from TikTok. Haf (50%) of the users are under the age of 34. What is also interesting is that around 50% of the users are in the $75k+ household income bracket. Complete your Bio On TikTok, clicks can come only from the links shared in your bio. That is, you can not ...

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10May By chandraveer@socialpilot.co (Chandraveer Singh)No Comments

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Why Are Micro Influencers The New Gods Of Influencer Marketing?

Influencer marketing is not a new term. All walks of business have lionized influencer marketing strategy and leveraged it in their marketing mix one way or another. (more…)

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3May By Karin OlafsonNo Comments

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20 of the Best Instagram Apps for Brands

If you’re already using Instagram for business, you’re probably aware of the countless benefits of using this social media platform as a marketing tool. Yes, Instagram itself provides marketers tons of useful functionality. But sometimes you need a little extra help to take things to the next level. That’s where Instagram apps come in. Here, we’ve compiled the best Instagram apps for: Photo editing. These are apps that help you edit, resize and add filters to your photos. Layout and design. These apps help your brand add interesting elements like collages and graphics. Video tools. These apps elevate how your brand captures, designs, and edits videos. Audience engagement, analytics, and data. Use Instagram apps to track how your brand is engaging with your audience and monitor your conten...

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23Apr By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Snapchat Rises to 280 Million Users, Reports Strong Take-Up of TikTok-Like ‘Spotlight’ Option

Snapchat has posted its latest performance update, showing solid increases in both usage and revenue throughout Q1 2021. The numbers will certainly raise some eyebrows, and likely get more social media marketers considering their options on the app. First off, on usage - Snapchat is now being used by 280 million people every day, a 22% increase in year-over-year performance, and the app's biggest increase in its YoY usage growth in more than 3 years As you can see here, while Snapchat usage increased in all regions, the app once again saw its biggest growth in the 'Rest of World' segment, which is largely due to the company's ongoing investment in more localized content and improved language support options. Snap has seen particularly strong growth in India of late, with its Android upd...

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11Apr By Jess Rozario-OspinoNo Comments

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How Video is Influencing Consumer Decision-Making in 2021 [Infographic]

In 2021, video continues to be a powerful tool to connect and engage with your customers - but with the majority of brands moving their offerings online, it's no suprise that consumers habits have also changed. So, where are consumers browsing for now, and is video still influencing their purchase decisions? To provide more insight, the team at Animoto recently surveyed 580 consumers.  Here are some of their key findings: 93% of consumers said video is helpful when purchasing a product Consumers said video was their #1 favorite type of content from brands on social media Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube are the top three platforms consumers use to find the most new products or services When learning about a new product or service, consumers prefer video over reading about a product or loo...

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9Apr By Katie SehlNo Comments

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Everything You Need to Know About LinkedIn Video

Since the launch of LinkedIn native video in 2017, LinkedIn has proven that it’s more than just a platform for long-form B2B content. In one year, LinkedIn video posts generated more than 300 million impressions on the platform. They also earn an average of three times the engagement of text posts. Plus, early findings from LinkedIn’s beta program show that LinkedIn native videos are five times more likely than other content to start a conversation among LinkedIn members. Impressive engagement stats aside, video marketing has been shown to boost revenue across social platforms. According to Aberdeen Group, brands that use video marketing grow their revenue 49 percent faster than companies that don’t. Ready to get on board yet? This guide will cover everything you need to know about LinkedI...

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2Apr By SMW StaffNo Comments

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Introducing the First Wave of Speakers for #SMWLA 2021

March 30th, 2021 Conference SMW Staff We’re excited to introduce the first round of leaders who will bring our 2021 theme, “Reinvention,” to life at the 12th edition of #SMWLA taking place June 29 – July 1. Featuring insights from REVOLVE, PepsiCo, Google, Hulu, Wieden + Kennedy, and creators including Hannah Bronfman and Luvvie Ajayi Jones, gain actionable insights into the business of influencer marketing under the umb...

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30Mar By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Instagram Expands IGTV Ads to the UK and Australia

After launching an initial test of IGTV ads with US creators in May last year, Instagram has now announced an expansion of the program, with selected creators in the UK and Australia now eligible to activate ads on their IGTV uploads. As explained by Instagram: "Over the coming weeks we’re expanding [IGTV ads] to select creators in the UK and Australia. IGTV ads will initially appear when people click to watch IGTV videos from previews in their feed. The video ads will be built for mobile and up to 15 seconds long." That's good news for content creators in these regions, with further expansion set to come soon, which will open up even more opportunities for those uploading to Instagram's long-form channel. The main impetus here is to encourage more creators to keep posting to IGTV, with...

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25Mar By Anne PopolizioNo Comments

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YouTube Analytics: How to Use Data to Inform Your Future Videos : Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Industry Report In our 12th annual social media study (46 pages, 60+ charts) of 5,200+ marketers, you'll discover which social networks marketers most plan on using, organic social activities, paid social media plans, and much more! Get this free report and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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13Mar By Michael StelznerNo Comments

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YouTube Shorts: The Opportunity for Creators and Businesses : Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Industry Report In our 12th annual social media study (46 pages, 60+ charts) of 5,200+ marketers, you'll discover which social networks marketers most plan on using, organic social activities, paid social media plans, and much more! Get this free report and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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12Feb By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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10 YouTube Videos That Every Small Business Should Create [infographic]

Is YouTube part of your 2021 digital marketing plan?  The online video leader remains a key platform, despite rising challenges from Facebook, Instagram and more recently, TikTok. Indeed, YouTube has over 2 billion monthly, logged-in users - and what's more, YouTube has seen a rising amount of usage on home TV sets. That presents significant opportunity for big-screen, impactful outreach, all with Google's advanced audience targeting options. It has the reach, the ad options, and now the potential to connect with viewers on the key focus for home entertainment. If you're making video content, you need to have YouTube on your planning map. But what should you create your videos about, and what works best on YouTube? The team from Headway Capital have put together a new infographic that high...

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10Feb By Christina NewberryNo Comments

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Tips and Tools to Do it Right

Social media customer service is the practice of using social tools to resolve customer questions or concerns. Social customer support is highly effective because it allows customers to reach your team on the platforms they already use. Bonus: Read the step-by-step social media strategy guide with pro tips on how to grow your social media presence. Social media customer service stats Why should you incorporate social media customer service solutions into your business plan? It’s simple: People want brands to offer social media customer support. 1 billion messages are exchanged between people and businesses every month on Facebook Messenger. 70% of people expect to message businesses more in the future for customer service questions. 64% of people would rather message than call a busines...

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5Feb By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How YouTube is Expanding into Short-Form Video Territory with ‘Clips’

February 3rd, 2021 Marketing Erica Perry Move over, Twitch. YouTube is testing the ability for viewers and creators to make clips of longer videos, allowing for the sharing of short, bit-sized clips of a video. Sound familiar?The feature is currently “in testing” with a small group of channels while YouTube gathers feedback. “We’ve heard a lot of feedback from creators and viewers who have wanted an easy way to capture s...

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31Jan By Katie SehlNo Comments

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Important User Stats for Marketers

Instagram demographics give marketers a way to get to know the people behind the numbers. And with more than one billion people on the social network across the globe, there’s a lot of people to get to know. Demographic insights should inform your Instagram marketing strategy, especially if you’re new to the platform. You can also use demographics to compare your current Instagram audience to audiences you’d like to reach, whether through organic marketing or Instagram ads. Learn about age, location, gender, and other Instagram demographics so you can tailor your strategy and content for the right audience. Download the complete Digital 2021 report—which includes online behavior data from 220 countries—to learn where to focus your social marketing efforts and how to better target your aud...

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26Jan By Martin LuenendonkNo Comments

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9 Social Media Hacks To 2X Your Brand Growth In 2021

2020 was a hectic year. With the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on gatherings and movement, most businesses were forced to quickly adapt to a world where almost everything had to be done online. (more…)

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19Jan By Katie SehlNo Comments

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“Water Cooler” Moments in a Remote Work World?

LinkedIn Stories is the career network’s latest pitch to reach a younger demographic. The feature could help your company reach that audience, too. Released in September, stories may be new to LinkedIn, but they’re not new to social media. First popularized by Snapchat, disappearing posts have been replicated as Instagram and Facebook Stories, YouTube Stories—and most recently, Twitter Fleets. Short-form social video ismore popular than ever. Instagram Stories counts 500 million daily active users worldwide. More than 10 million people in the U.S. log on to TikTok everyday. Microsoft, LinkedIn’s parent company, even attempted to acquire TikTok last year. But will the off-the-cuff format click with young professionals on LinkedIn? According to a post by LinkedIn’s senior product manager Gil...

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12Jan By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How Google is Preparing for Fully Immersive AR Environments

January 5th, 2021 Marketing Erica Perry Since its inception, one of the biggest use cases of AR on mobile remains the ability to play with your appearance whether through clothes, accessories, or makeup. Snapchat and Instagram are no stranger to this trend, and now Google is making its mark in the space with its own update. Specifically, the tech giant tapped ModiFace and Perfect Corp, two companies highly involved in AR...

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7Jan By Christina NewberryNo Comments

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44 Instagram Statistics That Matter to Marketers in 2021

2020 was a year of new developments at Instagram, with some interesting new Instagram statistics emerging along the way. Now much more than a photo-sharing platform, Instagram has launched a ton of features to help businesses market and sell directly from the app. As you plan your Instagram marketing strategy for 2021, it’s important to know the latest facts about this very popular social network. To make sure you’re working with the right information, we’ve compiled all the most important Instagram stats you need to be aware of this year. Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a lifestyle photographer used to grow from 0 to 600,000 followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear. Fast stats for instagram 1. Instagram turned 10 years old in 2020 Instagr...

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3Jan By jimit@socialpilot.co (Jimit Bagadiya)No Comments

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372 Social Media Statistics You Must Know In 2021

2021 is already upon us! (more…)

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2Jan By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How Google is Helping Marketers Navigate Shifting Shopping Behaviors

October 20th, 2020 Marketing Erica Perry The 2020 holiday season will undoubtedly look a little different this year, but one thing that is unchanged: it is still a time of peak demand and a critical time to connect with consumers. With just under 70 days until Christmas, brands are scaling their efforts as best they can and learning along the way as they reinvent and maximize opportunities. In support of this, Google la...

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31Dec By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Google Adds Short-Form Video Carousel in Selected Search Results

This is interesting, and could, potentially, have implications for your 2021 content approach. This week, Google has begun testing a new carousel of short-form video results for selected queries, providing direct links to relevant TikTok and Instagram Reels video clips. The move aligns with the rising popularity of short-form video content, enabling Google to tap into that trend, while also maintaining the relevance of its search results. And there's a key element to Google's lean-in to short clips. As noted by TechCrunch: "Both Instagram and TikTok videos were available in the Short Videos row. When clicked, you’re taken to the web version of the social platform - not the native mobile app, even if it’s installed on your device. The end result is that Google users are more likely to re...

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30Dec By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How Pinterest is Advocating for Underrepresented Communities and Cultural Sensitivity

October 28th, 2020 Marketing Erica Perry Earlier this year, in a push to create a more diverse community and deliver unique and hyper-refined results for every person, Pinterest upgraded its skin tone feature launched initially in 2018 and opened it to more regions including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The move was fueled by earlier research that found over half (60%) of the top 100 search terms for skin-...

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27Dec By Tapaan ChauhanNo Comments

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Google Announces Closure of Google Play Music | by Tapaan Chauhan | Dec, 2020

Google has announced the closure of its popular Google Play Music service. The Google Play Music service is first shutting down in countries like New Zealand, South Africa from September. Later, this service will be stopped in all other regions from the month of October. If the company believes, then by December, this service will be stopped entirely. After this, users will not be able to use the content of Google Play Music nor transfer it.1. 3 Tips for your Voice and Chatbot Program from Gartner’s Customer Service Hype Cycle 20202. Deploying Watson Assistant Web Chat in Salesforce Lightning Console3. Are Chatbots Vulnerable? Best Practices to Ensure Chatbots Security4. Your Path to AI — An IBM Developer SeriesAlbeit, Google Play Music started allowing its users to transfer literally ever...

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25Dec By Luke FitzpatrickNo Comments

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5 Creative Ways Brands Are Using Influencers

Most people tend to associate influencers with social media. However, influencers have been around for a lot longer than most people might think and can be dated as far back as the middle ages with royalty, popes, knights, earls, and artists.  In recent years, influencers have exploded in popularity on social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Snap, Pinterest, and TikTok. This has resulted in the emergence of 4 distinct influencer types: nano, micro, macro, and celebrity influencers. Image courtesy of Tribe Brands, both large and small are tapping into the influencer space at an ever-increasing rate. That’s why it may not come as a surprise to hear that the market has been forecasted to be worth more than $15 billion by 2022. Here’s a fresh look at some creative ways brand...

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25Dec By SMW StaffNo Comments

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A New SMW+ Series in Partnership with Triller

November 19th, 2020 Marketing SMW Staff Following the announcement of our subscription packages for SMW+, we’re excited to introduce a new branded content series in partnership with Triller and Beats & Bytes to the platform. If you haven’t already, be sure to browse our suite of subscription options and activate your membership so you can tune in to all of the latest content live and on-demand including this new seri...

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24Dec By Erica PerryNo Comments

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What Your Brand Should Know

December 2nd, 2020 Marketing Erica Perry Music has always played a special role in culture but this year particularly people are tuning into more audio content via YouTube and YouTube Music. This is largely in an effort to combat Zoom fatigue and make it easier to absorb content whether tutorials, lectures, classes, meetings while juggling the obstacles of a remote work environment. In response to this trend and in an ...

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24Dec By Erica PerryNo Comments

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How Snapchat is Preparing for the Next Creator Movement

December 2nd, 2020 Marketing Erica Perry 2020 has seen many brands and platforms step outside of their comfort zones and experiment with ways they can deliver content at scale and create personal experiences. A player of late that has stood out in departure from the original focus on intimate communications is Snapchat. Here’s a breakdown of what the company has released these past few weeks and what they could mean fo...

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24Dec By Sean TinneyNo Comments

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Use Email Marketing to Create and Drive Traffic to Your Content

By Sean Tinney November 19, 2020 Creating and delivering content that your audience raves about is no easy feat. Here’s how photographer Jared Polin uses video content to build his audience and drives traffic with email. Jared Polin went from unknown Youtuber to one of the biggest names in photography. His journey began in 2008, when Polin filmed a video of himself talking about his camera gear. It was awkward. He was visibly uncomfortable in front of the camera. But he kept going. He created another video. And another, and another. In 2010, he launched his website Fro Knows Photo to show off his photography expertise and land some freelance jobs. His following back then was non-existent, but he kept creating. Slowly, people began to notice. They asked questio...

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24Dec By Michael StelznerNo Comments

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YouTube Ad Targeting: What Marketers Need to Know : Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Industry Report In our 12th annual social media study (46 pages, 60+ charts) of 5,200+ marketers, you'll discover which social networks marketers most plan on using, organic social activities, paid social media plans, and much more! Get this free report and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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23Dec By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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YouTube Adds New ‘Shorts’ Shortcut Button to User Home Screens in India

YouTube is testing a new shortcut option for its TikTok-like 'Shorts' feed, as it seeks to establish the option in the Indian market.  As you can see in this screenshot, posted by Digital Information World, the new home screen link gives Shorts prominent space in the top bar of the app, making it easier to tap through and see the latest in a dedicated Shorts feed. As explained by YouTube:  "We’ll be adding a Shorts icon to the top or bottom row of the mobile app that makes it easier for you to tap and watch Shorts on YouTube. Those who are in the experiment will either see a Shorts icon in place of the Explore tab (with the Explore icon moved to the top row) or will see a Shorts icon in place of the Cast icon in the top row (casting can still be done in the player while watching a video)....

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23Dec By Bharadwaj SharmaNo Comments

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A Strategic Guide To Social Media Marketing For Nonprofits

Let me start with the truth - a lot of people do not donate to nonprofits because they do not know if they will use the money for its intended purpose, or how nonprofits will invest the money or people might think if their donations can make a real difference! (more…)

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21Dec By Andrew HutchinsonNo Comments

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Nine Year-Old Ryan Kaji Once Again Leads YouTube’s Top Earners for the Year

Time for your annual reminder that children are earning way more than you, and having more fun doing it also. Well, one child in particular - Forbes has published its annual listing of the top earners on YouTube, which, once again, is lead by Ryan Kaji, of the ever-popular channel 'Ryan's World', who is now only 9 years of age. Kaji's videos mostly consist of toy unboxings and light-hearted story clips (like this one). And as you can see from the view count, they remain hugely popular on the platform, facilitating extensive monetization opportunities. According to Forbes, Kaji earned $29.5 million from YouTube clips in 2020, up from $26 million last year, when Kaji was also number one on the Forbes list. Kaji also lead the way in 2018 ($22 million). That's an amazing run for Ryan's Worl...

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21Dec By Karin OlafsonNo Comments

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Cheat Sheet for Every Network

Social media image sizes seem to change constantly. One moment you have the perfect cover page for your account. The next, it’s been resized, and looks all pixelated and wrong. It doesn’t help that information about official dimensions and image sizes are harder to find than a civil discussion on politics on Facebook. But, it’s not difficult if you consult this guide to social media image sizes! Below are the most recent social media image dimensions, as of 2021. Bonus: Get the always-up-to-date social media image size cheat sheet. The free resource includes recommended photo dimensions for every type of image on every major network. Why is it important to get social media image sizes right? There’s a lot to get right when your brand is creating great visual content for social media. You...

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21Dec By SMW StaffNo Comments

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An Undervalued Asset in Marketing

December 15th, 2020 Marketing SMW Staff Hosted by Jesse Kirshbaum and in partnership with Triller, Beats, Bytes, and Brands is a show exploring the future of music marketing and how innovations in social media and shifts in consumer behavior are reshaping how music is made, consumed, and shared and how brands will need a music strategy to ensure they keep pace with culture. As Triller continues to grow in popularity, the...

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21Dec By Ann SmartyNo Comments

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4 Data-Driven Digital Marketing Tactics to Embrace in 2021

The new year is fast-approaching, so it’s high time that we evaluate our marketing strategy and come up with tactics to shake things up. Digital marketing is one of the fastest-changing industries out there – is your marketing strategy agile enough to adapt? There have been multiple marketing innovations introduced in 2020 (driven by both technology and the pandemic that has changed all the aspects of our lives), yet one trend is the most prominent one: Data Never before have brands had access to so much marketing data that includes: Internal / private data (customers’ emails, buying preferences, etc.) Public data (like competitors’ identifiable marketing tactics, overall shopping trends, etc.) You don’t need to be a data scientist or invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in data colle...

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21Dec By Katie SehlNo Comments

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The Top Instagram Updates You Need to Know: December 2020

Keep informed with this rundown of Instagram’s latest updates. From new ad formats to Instagram Shop upgrades, Instagram is constantly introducing new features for marketers. But if you don’t know about them, you can’t take advantage of them. Stay in the know so you get ahead of Instagram trends and give your marketing that extra edge. Here are the new Instagram updates for December 2020. Jump back to previous months: Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a lifestyle photographer used to grow from 0 to 600,000 followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear. Top Instagram updates you need to know in 2020 December 2020 Instagram updates Instagram wraps up a complex year with updates to branded content, guides, and more. Product and branded content tags ...

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21Dec By Stacey McLachlanNo Comments

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The Top Facebook Updates You Need to Know: December 2020

“The only constant is change,” Greek philosopher Heraclitus has famously said. We can’t prove it, but we’re pretty sure he was talking about Facebook updates. Sometimes its changes delight (see: the introduction of Messenger). Sometimes they cause mass outrage (see: literally any time the interface is redesigned). But one thing’s for sure: Facebook never rests on its laurels. There’s always something new in the works, which is to say there are always new opportunities for your brand to get ahead of its competitors. It’s why we’ll be keeping this page updated regularly, spotlighting the most important Facebook updates each month. Be sure to check back often (and maybe even bookmark this page?). Bonus: Download a free guide that teaches you how to turn Facebook traffic into sales in four si...

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20Dec By Michael StelznerNo Comments

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How to Create YouTube Video Ads That Convert : Social Media Examiner

Social Media Marketing Industry Report In our 12th annual social media study (46 pages, 60+ charts) of 5,200+ marketers, you'll discover which social networks marketers most plan on using, organic social activities, paid social media plans, and much more! Get this free report and never miss another great article from Social Media Examiner.

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