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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. Sensationalizing: Video posts can’t exaggerate or use extreme language.

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How to Make Short-Form Videos That Stand Out

Hootsuite

Looking to make a splash with short-form video content? Short-form video is all the rage right now, with GWI reporting almost half of all internet usage is devoted to watching video content. But, with so many people jumping on the short-form video ship, standing out is more important than ever. What is short-form video?

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How to create a social media viral video

Sprout Social

Most marketers undoubtedly want the audience growth and attention that comes from achieving a social media viral video. Video virality is short-lived, and so is the benefit that comes from it. What makes a social media viral video? What do we mean when we say social media viral video? Did a video outrage or surprise you?

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What’s the best way for brands to use Instagram video?

Sprout Social

Video is taking over social media at large. In fact, the average consumer on the ‘gram now spends over half of their time on the platform watching videos. As video platforms like TikTok and YouTube continue to boom, consumers’ cravings for video content are only going to grow. And Instagram is no exception.

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Facebook 2018 News Feed Changes 101: What You Need to Know For Your Business

Pam Moore

Unless you have been hiding under a rock or too busy to do the double click, you likely know by now that Facebook recently announced some big changes to their news feed algorithm. Grab your seat here -> How to Get a Grip on Facebook Marketing in 2018: What You Need to Know About the News Feed Changes. video + on demand webinar).

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Instagram Reels vs. TikTok: which is the best short-form video platform?

Sprout Social

You’re not alone — brands are going all in on bite-sized video content right now. Food for thought: a staggering 89% of marketers plan to increase (or maintain) their investment in short-form video in 2022. With over 1 billion monthly active users, TikTok is booming as the hub of short-form video on social media.

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14 TikTok tools to amplify your social video strategy

Sprout Social

The days of using fancy filming equipment to create video content for your brand are gone. But that also means you have to step up your social video strategy. Leveraging your video strategy to get more leads, connect with your audience and convert them into customers should be a priority. Voice recording over your videos.

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