Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Luckily, that’s where videos come in handy as the perfect medium to propel your ideas into the world, making the intangible sound compelling. However, sometimes the view counter isn’t ticking up as expected, and that awesome video you made is ultimately unhelpful in bringing your brand closer to your audience.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Live video streaming is all the rage these days, with both regular users and influencers using it to have their voice heard. Businesses aren’t standing on the sidelines either because they are aware of all the benefits live video content can provide. First of all, video is cheaper than ever to produce. Both are massive.

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Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 21, 2023

The Tribes We Lead By Seth Godin Video Source: TED In this content marketing TED talk, Seth Godin, American entrepreneur and computer scientist, suggests that the internet has reintroduced the concept of “tribes” into today’s society. Whether you’re in a content marketing rut or just looking to learn something new, you’re in the right place.

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Navigate the Channel

JUNE 19, 2024

Using video to help market your architectural firm is intuitive, as the medium puts your process and projects on glorious visual display in a way unmatched by static photos and text-heavy collateral materials. Video marketing enhances an architectural firm’s digital presence, showcasing projects and engaging clients effectively.

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Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Increasing your Facebook reach can be a challenging and time-consuming task. In many ways, it’s both the starting point and the end goal of Facebook marketing. Your brand’s Facebook reach is the foundation upon which many of your other Facebook metrics — such as comments, likes and impressions — are built upon.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 16, 2020

If you’re still itching for your business to “go viral,” we don’t blame you. This explains why so many businesses look toward viral marketing as an opportunity to catapult themselves into social media superstardom. The concept of viral marketing definitely deserves some revisiting as we enter a new decade. Good question!

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Content Standard

OCTOBER 16, 2018

While it may not need the backdrop of a full Hollywood film studio, branded video content is still a major investment. Video strategy is not merely a matter of volume or view count. Metrics for YouTube Videos. Watch Time: Watch time per individual video asset. The longer someone watches your video, the better.

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Contently

MARCH 2, 2023

Chalk it up to our shrinking attention spans, but short-form video is thriving. So if you want something that will grab a consumer’s attention for a hot minute, video is key. Brands realize this, and as a result, nine out of 10 marketers who leveraged short-form video in 2022 plan to continue doing it in 2023.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Social media video marketing statistics.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 16, 2022

“Have you seen this video?” People share video with friends twice as much as any other content. And with many social media platforms doubling down on video and TikTok-style shorts, it’s no question that video engagement is key. But video creation requires work. Facebook video metrics to watch.

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Hubspot

JULY 7, 2017

Have you heard the news about video? You know how important video is. In fact, 94% of marketers plan to add either YouTube or Facebook video to their content distribution efforts in the next 12 months. What makes a video viral ? 6 Viral Video Marketing Examples. Imperative, even. Why It Works.

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FMG Suite

AUGUST 6, 2019

When FMG Suite’s very own Aubrey crafted a funny Facebook post and shared it to a community group, she thought she’d get a few laughs and leave it at that. Discover what social media tricks she used to increase the engagement and achieve that sought-after viral status!

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 24, 2024

Current Trends In 2024, social media usage continues to grow, with a significant focus on short-form video content, influencer marketing, and interactive features like live streaming. Viral content and trending challenges can boost visibility, helping brands gain traction quickly.

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Martech Advisor

JANUARY 30, 2020

In the last two years, there were several heated debates around Facebook marketing and what it means in an age when the social media platform is under heavy scrutiny. But this doesn’t make Facebook marketing strategies irrelevant in 2020. As a platform, Facebook has continued to entrench itself into society.

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Sprout Social

JANUARY 6, 2021

If there’s one thing staying at home has revealed to us it’s that we watch a ton of video content. YouTube reports one billion hours of video are watched every day and research estimates social video ad spend will grow 44% from 2019 to reach $14.89 Build brand awareness and put a stake in the ground with video content.

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Convince & Convert

JANUARY 15, 2018

The Facebook algorithm is changing again, and it’s bad news for brands who want to show up in the news feed. In a recent, inscrutable, Kremlin-esque press release , Mark Zuckerberg and team announced that they are changing the Facebook algorithm and will henceforth. The Facebook Algorithm Separates the Wheat and the Chaff.

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Hubspot

APRIL 6, 2021

Develop your Facebook marketing strategy. Having a social media strategy for your Facebook Business Page is the first step in attracting followers to your brand. What tactics are our competitors using on Facebook? If you post something on Facebook but no one's around to see it, does it make an impact? Post often.

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 3, 2017

Back in March 2017, Facebook reported 1.94 Yet, too many small businesses do not understand how to utilize the platform properly: In May 2017, a study of over 4,700 US small businesses found that only 24 percent were seeing positive ROI on Facebook. Here are eight steps to walk you through the Facebook page optimization process.

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Martech

AUGUST 9, 2021

Businesses should encourage customers to embrace their brand, especially across a full range of channels, including not just social media but video and podcasts. Some viewers are also using their smart TVs and CTV platforms more like desktops and mobile devices for casual video sharing, Ross said. Second, branding. Read more here.

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Contently

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Social copying happens across all social platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and the like. A 2018 report by Jeff Allen, Facebook’s senior data scientist, noted that: “About 40 percent of the traffic to Facebook pages…went to pages that stole or repurposed most of their content.”

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Stevens & Tate

MAY 9, 2023

And while many wait a few weeks before the Super Bowl to begin working on their video campaign idea, it’s best to prepare early enough. To create the best video campaigns for the next Super Bowl, you’ll need to review and learn from previous events. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Ensure your video is relevant to the event.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Don’t expect to see any viral TikTok videos about data centers or enterprise software anytime soon. And understanding influence has a much longer shelf life of value than a viral TikTok video. The thing with B2B marketing is that it’s not really a bright and shiny object. It’s not cool, fun or exciting.

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Oktopost

MARCH 31, 2021

Still not sure if your business should employ video marketing? Consider this: by the end of 2021, the average internet user was forecast to spend roughly 100 minutes a day watching online videos. TikTok, the viral video platform, exploded onto the scene with more than 800 million users, viewing over 1 billion videos daily.

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LeadSquared

JANUARY 13, 2016

To kick-start the LeadSquared webinar series for 2016, we had award-winning viral video marketer Aashish Chopra from ixigo , share his expertise on viral video marketing. The webinar also threw light on how to approach content for virality, including closing the ROI loop, and future trends of viral video marketing.

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The Lead Agency

JUNE 7, 2018

Since the rise of social media, the concept of ‘going viral’ has captured the imaginations of digital marketers across the globe. In the following article we will look to current research on viral content and look at what it really takes to make an impression in a digital world. What Do We Mean By ‘Going Viral’?

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FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Even before the internet, corporate video was a powerful (and expensive) tool in the marketing mix. During the 2000s, video production costs plummeted, bandwidth increased, and B2B videos quickly became a staple for online marketing. How can your business tap into B2B video? Compelling videos share a few common traits.

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ConvertKit

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Why YouTube video promotion is so important. Step #1: Optimize and promote your YouTube videos. Stop waiting for your videos to go viral. Nearly every day, I wind up reading a new story of a YouTuber becoming an overnight sensation—but for most creators, “going viral” is a terrible game plan.

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illumin

APRIL 11, 2024

Perhaps it’s the platform’s short-form videos, its entertainment value, or its reputation for authenticity and virality. This rapid rise can be attributed not only to the popularity of short-form video content but also to the platform’s genuine and unfiltered nature. This sentiment isn’t limited just to TikTok.

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Hubspot

JUNE 11, 2020

By 2027, the live video market is expected to surpass $184 billion. By the end of 2018, marketers were using live video as part of their social media strategy. Although brands are jumping on the live video bandwagon, you might still wonder if live video is really worth investing in. Where Consumers Watch Live Video.

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The Effective Marketer

APRIL 26, 2012

Is great to see scientific research being done on social media, viral videos, and marketing in general (see previous post on the New Science of Viral Ads ). Becker, tries to get some of the contradictions resolved when it comes to what makes something “ go viral “ 4 Critical Factors for Viral Success.

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Contently

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

“How I Became a Millionaire”—or HIBM—promised to reveal the tips and tricks that had earned McBroom—as well as his wife Catherine Paiz and their three children—19 million subscribers from 621 videos in five years. Several articles, like the link above, and YouTube videos accused McBroom of running a scam. And it can be.

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Sprout Social

MARCH 8, 2023

There’s a new pressure on social media teams to not only make more videos, but to also star in them. In this article, we’re going to dive into how you can get others involved in social video, and why it matters. But first: Why you should get others involved in social video Content formats are ever-changing.

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2016

Trying to go viral? While the success of a viral post often hinges on chance, my team at Alexa set out to uncover some of the common characteristics of viral content to help others inform their content strategies. Measuring the Effects of Virality: An Analysis of 4 Unique Viral Posts. affected BuzzFeed’s traffic.

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Navigate the Channel

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Video marketing is one of the hottest mediums for building a recognizable brand. Since design is quite visually heavy, it only makes sense that architects around the globe are turning to video content as a way to enhance their digital presence. Here are four ways architects can use video marketing as a promotional tool.

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Vidyard

MARCH 23, 2021

So you’ve created some videos. You’ve even integrated your video platform with your customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platforms to track views on the lead and account level. If your CEO was to suddenly ask which videos have been the most effective—which ones you should continue making—how would you answer?

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Sprout Social

AUGUST 1, 2019

Of all the social networks, Facebook arguably gives you the most amount of data to work with. Our easy-to-use Facebook reports contain a wealth of information and will help you shape your social media presence. Our easy-to-use Facebook reports contain a wealth of information and will help you shape your social media presence.

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Contently

MARCH 1, 2022

In a web awash with looted ideas, what pitfalls do content marketers face when looking for a cheap, viral fix? The company’s strategy—pumping out dozens of videos and pics per week—had left attribution by the wayside. “If ” Within hours major celebrities did denounce FuckJerry, and the hashtag #fuckfuckjerry went viral.

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