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by Christian Neri
WhatsApp unveils business account features, hints at app for brands; Facebook redefines how it calculates organic reach; Instagram just reinvented the hashtag; with "threads," Twitter makes tweetstorms official; Pinterest's self-serve analytics tool; more!
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by Peter Dulay
Video plays an important role in driving consumer purchase decisions, so using your YouTube channel could be a great way to drive sales. But how can you convert subscribers into customers?
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by Ayaz Nanji
The most shared GIFs of 2017 were of a man blinking and a baby crying, according to recent research from Tenor, which also shares the most emotional moments of 2017, as viewed through GIFs.
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by Laura Forer
How many hashtags and emojis, and number of characters—and what message types—should you be using for your social media posts? Today's infographic answers those questions about best-performing posts on six top social media platforms.
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by Sasha Laferte
E-books are valuable fuel for your content marketing engine. They assist in positioning companies as thought leaders, they provide value to customers and prospects, and they generate leads. But what should your e-book be about? And how do you decide?
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by Laura Forer
This infographic walks you through the step-by-step process of creating Instagram Stories for your business and highlights some of the additional features of the platform you can use to encourage even more views and engagement.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook launches Messenger Kids app; Instagram tests standalone messaging app, adds Stories features; Twitter Lite expands to conquer new markets; Facebook allows pre-roll video ads; Pinterest's president is stepping down; and much more...
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by Shachar Orren
Video is ever changing—from '90s video clips on MTV to vanishing Snapchat Stories—and the platform that airs the content helps shape and refine both video and how it's used. So when you're considering using video in your next social media marketing campaign, also consider this advice.
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by Robert Katai
People are busier than ever, and increasingly they are learning by listening to podcasts while multitasking. Accordingly, audio content might be the perfect choice to market your business or brand.
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by Darrin Brege
It's a battle as old as time: You've been assigned to an important project with a tight deadline, but your inspiration's running dry. How can you possibly be creative when the clock is ticking and the pressure is mounting?
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by Ann Handley
B2C marketers are becoming more successful with content marketing, but many report their organizations don't have realistic expectations about what content marketing can achieve. See what else the annual study by MarketingProfs and Content Marketing Institute uncovered.
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by Laura Forer
An event attendee's experience doesn't start and end when the doors open and close. Vendors can build relationships before, during, and after events—and the right content is key to doing that. Check out the infographic for tips on how to use content to boost the impact of your event presence.
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by Aleh Barysevich
If you forgot to tend to your technical SEO while you were busy surviving all the recent Google algorithm updates, who can blame you? But now is the time to shore up your technical SEO fundamentals in preparation for 2018.
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by Christian Neri
Why Snapchat's new algorithm is unique; Facebook preps Messenger Broadcast for business; Twitter tests bookmarking; YouTube gets its own version of Snapchat Stories, also faces advertiser exodus; Tumblr's CEO steps aside; 2018 social media trends...
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by Ayaz Nanji
Consumers say detailed product descriptions, images, and customer reviews are the three content types that most influence their purchases on e-commerce websites, according to recent research from Clutch.
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by Ayaz Nanji
What are the most popular methods for promoting webinars? When do people tend to register for webinars? And how long are webinars, on average?
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by Karen Morad
If an explainer video is a snack, a long-form documentary (think 15 minutes) is the marketing equivalent of a four-course meal. The thing is... no content strategy can live on snackable content alone; sometimes, you need to serve up a full meal.
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by Ayaz Nanji
Fortune 500 companies are increasingly using visual social networks such as Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, according to recent research conducted by Nora Ganim Barnes and Shannen Pavao at The Center for Marketing Research, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook courts video creators away from YouTube; Google's new social search feature; Facebook tests total VR experiences in News Feeds; social selling on LinkedIn; where social video's going in 2018; podcast listeners could be your next influencers; more!
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by Jonathan Chan
Those who consistently score likes, comments, and engagement with their Instagram posts aren't doing so by accident. By understanding the ins and outs of Instagram's most popular types of posts, you can fine-tune your own content strategy.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook's new app wraps Yelp, Foursquare, and Facebook Events into one; Snapchat's massive redesign & upcoming algorithm; LinkedIn streamlines Lead Gen Forms for messages; Amazon courts Instagram, Twitter influencers; the app just bought by a Chinese startup for nearly $1B; more!
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by Ayaz Nanji
Infographics that garner an above average number of shares on social media tend to come from high-quality domains, tend to be around 600 pixels wide, and tend to have succinct titles, according to recent research from Growista.
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by Pawan Deshpande
If used properly, user-generated content can be a huge asset for content marketers. UGC can save you time and money, and boost your credibility. Here are six UGC benefits—and ways you can profit from them.
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by Christian Neri
Twitter doubles tweet character limit (and the surprising result); new features for brands in Messenger 2.2; Facebook's polls for users and pages; Snap looks to algorithmic feed to solve its problems; Twitter's ad subscription service for small businesses...
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by Helen Scott
Content marketers tend to focus on external communication channels, such as social media, video channels, and blogs, but it would be a mistake to neglect other important touchpoints. These three effective tactics can extending your content marketing reach.
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An event attendee's experience doesn't start and end when the doors open and close. Vendors can build relationships before, during, and after events—and the right content is key to doing that. Check out the infographic for tips on how to use content to boost the impact of your event presence. more
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