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

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Here’s a quick rundown of the types of videos that are popular on TikTok: Hashtag challenges. Skits and memes. And so you’ll often see the same pieces of content overlap across branded accounts with subtle differences in terms of creatives, captions and hashtags. Product showcases, reviews and recommendations.

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7 Brands With a Killer Social Media Campaign

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From the “how it started, how it’s going” meme to the Dolly Parton challenge, there were so many trends to get creative with. Stanworth created a unique hashtag , posted a selfie, and then tagged influencers like The Birds Papaya in the post, challenging them to create their own. TIP: Research your challenge hashtag in advance!

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The pros and cons of social media

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From stories of triumph to funny social media memes , social has the power to spark a smile. Book lovers go to this hashtag to find new book recommendations, relatable content for bookworms and connect with other readers. Lack of privacy. And there are plenty of “pros” to celebrate. Social media can bring joy.

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39 Instagram story ideas to boost engagement for your brand

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Share a trending meme. Where would social media be without memes ? Sharing trending memes or your spin on them is always a topical, fun way to rack up engagement. If your Privacy settings allow your Stories to be shared, this can boost your brand awareness through audience shares. Add custom birthday hashtag.

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Unraveling Meta Threads: What we learned from our first 30 days on the network

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Sure, there was some stress—expressed mainly in the form of overworked social media manager memes—but most seemed excited about the novelty and potential of a new platform. Users can also hide words and phrases from appearing in their Threads feed by navigating to the Privacy menu and tapping Hidden words.

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10 Social Media Predictions for 2019

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This could soon be viewed as an invasion of privacy and even discrimination. UGC comes in the form of photos, videos, memes and stories and is set to rise dramatically in 2019. The campaign got over 3,000 uses of the hashtag in under a year and 14,000 visitors to their website. User-generated Content Will Rock Your Networks.

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Instagram vs Facebook: which is best for your brand’s strategy?

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Your Instagram activity is a bit trickier to follow than Facebook, although both networks have a strong emphasis on account privacy. Although you may run into a reshared meme or two while you are scrolling through the app. Use Instagram as your platform to host the contest and make a hashtag to keep track of it all.

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