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13 Experts Share Their Instagram Predictions for 2019

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Get a glimpse of what’s to come with these 2019 Instagram predictions from influencers, experts, and the strategists behind some of your favorite Insta-brands. Here are the top Instagram predictions for 2019, according to social media experts: Instagram Predictions #1: Instagram Will Invest Heavily in IGTV in 2019.

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Nailed It: The 5 Best Brands on Snapchat

Social Media Strategies Summit

In 2019, second-quarter revenue increased 48% to $388 million. Snapchat reached 190 million daily users in Q1 of 2019. The key to brand success on Snapchat is providing authentic content that offers something users cannot find on any other platform. According to the platform, user activity is up as well. billion Snaps daily.

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10 Graphic Design Trends That Will Be Huge on Instagram in 2020

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Think peeling high-street billboards, broken glass, crumpled and folded papers, or the dog-eared corners of a magazine. alicedelre9) on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:32am PDT. Edgier brands like W Magazine are already embracing this grungy new trend, which is great for adding more standout character to everyday Instagram content.

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How Brands Can Be Nimble and Authentic with Every Day Crisis

Social Media Strategies Summit

NASDAQ’s Head of Social Media Kelsey Murray has also led social strategy and influencer marketing teams at Questex Media, People Magazine, Thrive Global, and Northwestern Mutual. Creative: Authentic messaging and perfect timing count for nothing without the right creative. “If Authenticity has been a big focus for NASDAQ.

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8 Black Marketers Who Are Making Their Mark on the Industry

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By empowering these leaders to share their authentic stories, the “Make Change” series reflects Salesforce’s core values in action, reaches wider audiences, and inspires others to embark on their own trailblazer journeys. Troy Datcher held various roles at The Clorox Company before becoming its Chief Customer Officer.

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7 Proven Social Media Promotion Ideas That Don’t Suck

Hootsuite

According to McKinsey, consumers — and especially Gen Z — value authenticity above all. The global ecommerce market grew 25% in 2020 compared to 2019, driven by necessity as stores and services had to close in most countries. billion , more than double what it was in 2019. Build brand loyalty. Source: Hootsuite.

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Why Social Commerce Will Rule 2020

Pixlee

In 2019, nearly half of internet users between 18-49 purchased a product after discovering it on social media. YouTube unboxing videos have become extremely popular as an authentic way to show your product in action with real customers. One of the best ways to launch effective video content is through influencers and UGC.

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