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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 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 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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by Laura Forer
YouTube has been around for 12+ years, and it's hard to imagine an Internet without its ubiquitous video player. Check out today's infographic to see how YouTube has grown, which videos are the most popular, what viewers search for, and more.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook takes on LinkedIn via ZipRecruiter integration; Instagram polling via Stories; Bumble's new professional networking and mentorship feature; Messenger Lite enters US market; Shopify makes it easy to buy on Instagram; Facebook Ads monetize your email list; much more!
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by David Spark
Here are some top tips for interviewing and reporting from journalists themselves—everything from rebooting a failing interview to getting the soundbites you want.
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by Christian Neri
Twitter tests longer tweets (but how long & for whom?); LinkedIn users' content preferences; Facebook retargeting of physical-store shoppers; Instagram nears 1B users; tbh tops app charts, brings positivity to teens; tools to research competitors' social strategy; more!
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by Laura Forer
Writing to sell doesn't have to be difficult. Check out this graphic for basic tips, and remember not to overthink it.
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by Ann Handley
Content Marketing Institute and MarketingProfs just released their annual B2B content marketing research—the most-cited content marketing research in the world. Get insights into how you can take B2B content marketing to the next level.
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by Ayaz Nanji
LinkedIn members most prefer to see content on the platform that is both educational/informative and relevant to their specific interests, according to recent research from the social network.
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by Christian Neri
This week: Facebook pulls an important B2B targeting capability; Messenger hits 1.3 billion users, but not all's well; Pinterest reorganizes with boards within boards; Twitter pins hopes on a new product director; how Snapchat's caught between Qatar and Saudi Arabia; and much more.
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by David Spark
Marketers sometimes feel compelled to send questions to an interview subject beforehand, especially if that person asks for them. But, as much as you want to do it, let me assure you that you should never, ever, send questions before an on-camera interview.
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by Kerry O'Shea Gorgone
Humor columnist and marketing expert Erik Deckers discusses creative writing techniques that can improve your content marketing.
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by Laura Forer
Finding the right partner to help you create an explainer video can make all the difference. Today's infographic breaks down what to look for in a production company, how you can expect to allocate resources, and which factors cause prices to vary.
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by Christian Neri
Snapchat again courts college audience; Facebook tests a Tinder-like feature, to spend $1 billion on original programming for "Watch"; Twitter's new account-sharing feature; a year into LinkedIn ProFinder; Facebook's ad format for print catalogs; Apple partners with Snapchat for AR; much more!
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by Laura Forer
"About Us" pages don't have to be boring. In fact, it's important to your brand that they not be: They provide you a good opportunity to help customers decide to purchase from you. Check out the infographic for inspiration.
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by David Spark
As an interviewer, your job is more than just asking questions. To get a great video, you need to be thinking ahead to the final product. Here are seven classic on-camera mistakes rookie interviewers and video producers make.
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by Christian Neri
Facebook's YouTube competitor Watch goes live; LinkedIn's major new Audience Network tool; WhatsApp gets serious with a business app; where Snapchat still beats Instagram; the app Millennials say is more indispensable than Facebook or Instagram; much more...
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by Ayaz Nanji
Most marketers say their company has style guidelines in place for content, but less than half say their firm has developed more complex content structures such as a customer journey map, according to research from Content Marketing Institute.
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