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YouTube At A Crossroads: Social Media Network or Streaming Service?

Ignite Social Media

As our teams dove into Q4 research at the beginning of the year, we notice that our data partner, GWI (formerly known as GlobalWebIndex), recently moved YouTube out of the ‘social media network’ category and into the ‘streaming service’ category. YouTube As A Social Media Network. YouTube Stories.

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What’s New With YouTube Shorts?

Likeable

YouTube has been taking on TikTok and Instagram Reels in the form of YouTube Shorts—vertical-optimized videos that are up to 60 seconds long with the option to capture multiple clips. Traditionally, YouTube videos are filmed with a camera, edited, and uploaded after recording. The post What’s New With YouTube Shorts?

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Best YouTube Documentaries

SocialFish

Many people love watching documentaries, and if you’re one of them, you’ll be surprised at how many there are on YouTube. YouTube’s documentary rabbit hole hosts a great variety of documentaries that bring incredible value to their watchers. Benefits of watching Youtube documentaries. Ten best YouTube documentaries.

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Filmed "Tailgating" Standoff Prompts Calls For Removal Of YouTube Executive

Forbes Social Media

Another video of a white person unjustifiably calling the police on a black person has gone viral, and it poses a particular challenge for YouTube as 2019 continues to test the company's commitment to its values both internally and on its platform.

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5 YouTube features to use to boost engagement

Sprout Social

The answer is probably “YouTube.” And new YouTube features are making it even more beneficial to marketers and creators—YouTube Shorts topped 1.5 With 51% of consumers anticipating YouTube will be one of the social media platforms they use most this year, it’s a digital space your audience most likely uses.

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How B2B Video Strategies are Evolving

Oktopost

Listen to the podcast: Or catch us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube. With the rise of social media and the need for quick video content, B2B companies are now more likely to use video as part of their strategy, thanks to the proven effectiveness of video in engaging and converting leads. Catch all episodes here.

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Gillette #MeToo Newsjacking Film Fails Because It Promotes Gillette Products

WebInKnow

Several days ago, Gillette , the company known for men’s shaving products, released a short (a bit less than two minutes) film titled We Believe: The Best Men Can Be. The film is an interesting look at the #MeToo movement from the male perspective.

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