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Monday Roundup: Closing Out 2014

Waxing UnLyrical

So, for the final roundup of the year, as we’re closing out 2014, we thought we’d feature seven posts from around the web that will help you start the new year right. This is the final roundup of 2014 and the final post of 2014, as we’re going on vacation through Jan. And yes, you read that right.

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Microvideo Will Dominate 2014

Waxing UnLyrical

It’s simple, straightforward, and highly informative. Simple, direct, and full of useful information. Information can’t sell itself and with only six seconds to spare, how that information is presented is as important (in my mind) as what that information is about. Please respond in the comments below.

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Facebook Watchbait: Misleading and Sensational Videos Will Be Down-Ranked

Jon Loomer

Facebook has announced that videos using “watchbait” will be penalized and receive less news feed distribution. It’s a way to get people to watch your videos by withholding information, sensationalizing, and misleading the user. That information is withheld and you’re forced to watch to find out.

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Did Facebook Ads CPM Go Up This Holiday Season?

Jon Loomer

Historically, the average CPM (Cost Per 1,000 Impressions) has increased for Facebook advertisers during the holidays as competition for eyeballs and ad spending increase. I wrote a blog post about this phenomenon way back in 2014. I use the Within Marketing Pulse to track Facebook CPM and other information.

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NBA Announces 2014 Social Media Award Winners

The Realtime Report

The NBA handed out 10 social media awards in 10 categories over 10 days, with the help of fan voting on NBA.com , Facebook and Twitter. Rajon Rondo (@RajonRondo) January 14, 2014. Social Media Campaigns basketball Facebook NBA NBA Cares Social Media Awards Twitter' Selfie Award - Jrue Holiday (New Orleans Pelicans).

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Were Your 2014 Predictions Right?

Small Business Mavericks

At the end of 2013, I predicted that 2014 would be The Year of Social Metrics. Facebook had risen to #1 status online, LinkedIn and Twitter were going strong, and social media was an increasing part of daily life. Things got a bit crazy as Facebook Rankings continued to change their rules. Are Social Metrics Still Important?

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MyPermissions’ Android App: Is Your Private Information Secure?

The Realtime Report

consumer spends on their mobile device has risen to 2 hrs and 42 minutes per day in 2014, according to Flurry. of their Android app , a mobile application that protects users against unwanted access to their private information. Apps that access personal information. Apps that access other information.

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