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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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by Laura Forer
Facebook videos can engage your customers and drive new leads, and they don't have to be daunting to create or promote. Today's infographic offers 11 tips to ensure your videos stand out.
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by Leslie DeLay
The success of a direct marketing campaign depends, to varying degrees, on your list, your offer, and your creative. Getting those three things to work together in sync—in online and offline channels—will explode your results. Here's an overview, in interview format, of the fundamentals of direct marketing.
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by Christian Neri
This week: LinkedIn's new tool helps measure your competition's growth; Facebook's quiet journey into enterprise software, plus new Group admin controls; how Twitter's edging toward profitability; cool ways to get creative with LinkedIn video; more!
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by Ayaz Nanji
Bloggers are writing more long posts, spending more time crafting pieces, and publishing less frequently this year than in years past, according to recent research from Orbit Media.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook's stark reminder to advertisers that they don't hold the power; LinkedIn upgrades messaging—and your productivity—with smart replies; Facebook's Pinterest-esque "Sets"; Snapchat could soon be a source of referral traffic; Twitter's "transparency center"; social commerce is coming...
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by Laura Forer
The "Approachable Expert" is the best type of voice to use in explainer videos, according to research by Digital Brew. Check out the infographic to see what that means and how to find the right person to match your brand's voice.
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by Ayaz Nanji
Most marketers say it takes between one and six hours, on average, to create a piece of content, according to recent research from coSchedule.
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by Markerle Davis
Voice search has begun to take center stage, signaling a dramatic change in the way consumers search online. Here's what you need to know, including current trends, potential growth, likely effects on digital marketing and SEO, as well as opportunities and barriers marketers may face.
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by Becky Brooks
To account for shifts in consumer behavior, marketers have to adapt their video marketing approaches to a mobile-first world in which text and video are forming a symbiotic relationship.
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by Ayaz Nanji
Which number in headlines for list-based articles/blog posts is correlated to the most social shares? To find out, Venngage examined the performance of 121,333 "listicle" articles/posts from brands and publishers.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook tests full-fledged résumé feature, acquires feel-good social media app tbh; LinkedIn's new mobile video ads (also, its Website Demographics); Vine founder's addictive new social trivia app; Facebook's food-delivery ordering; 8 great ways to improve your Instagram Stories...
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by Laura Forer
Livestreaming brings a new dimension to video: It can create a connection with the viewer in real-time. That's one reason brands are getting on board with this content trend. Check out how brands are using and monetizing livestreaming.
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by Mayowa Koiki
The need for high-quality content cannot be overemphasized, which is why you need a team that knows how to implement your content strategy. Here's how to build and nurture a content team that gets the job done.
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by Christian Neri
Snapchat launches a feature that will transform how people use the app and discover businesses; LinkedIn upgrades its Sales Navigator; Facebook just surpassed Netflix in online video; Twitter's bookmarking feature; how and why you should use two-person Instagram Live Stories...
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The success of a direct marketing campaign depends, to varying degrees, on your list, your offer, and your creative. Getting those three things to work together in sync—in online and offline channels—will explode your results. Here's an overview, in interview format, of the fundamentals of direct marketing. more
Facebook's stark reminder to advertisers that they don't hold the power; LinkedIn upgrades messaging—and your productivity—with smart replies; Facebook's Pinterest-esque "Sets"; Snapchat could soon be a source of referral traffic; Twitter's "transparency center"; social commerce is coming... more![Creating Videos: What to Look for in a Voiceover Artist [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/171025-infographic-lg.jpg)
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