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Facebook Video Creeping Up On YouTube

Facebook video threatens to overtake YouTube.

One of the biggest trends in content marketing this year is video. For years, YouTube has been the undisputed king of video and marketers have always automatically navigated to posting videos on its website.

And while YouTube is still the number one for video viewing and sharing, Facebook is slowly coming up behind, a development that marketers will not ignore.

According to new data released by Ampere Analysis, Facebook video is gaining ground on YouTube in terms of video views. Of Facebook’s video growth, in a Reuters report, Ampere Analysis’ Research Director Richard Broughton said, “If the social network’s own video ambitions are to be realized, and if it is to convince content owners it is a viable alternative to YouTube, it must deliver comparable returns.”

One of the advantages for Facebook video viewers is that, unlike on YouTube, there aren’t (as yet) pre-roll ads like there are on YouTube. Will this change? For content marketers, the other advantage of using Facebook video is that viewers have to be logged in to be able to see videos, unlike on YouTube. Thus, Facebook is able to gather more data on potential consumers for marketers.

Ampere’s infographic below breaks down the numbers more concisely.

Social Media Use Amongst Politicians

Social media the best way for presidential candidates to announce their campaigns?

Social Media Use Amongst PoliticianIn today’s social media saturated age, as more politicians announce their presidential candidacies to officially begin their campaigns, it would be easy to think that platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and others would replace the traditional speeches. However, speeches are still the preferred way, so far, for most of the declared candidates.

2016, though, has seen Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz go online first to make their announcements. Hillary Clinton used an online video on her website, as well as Twitter, while Ted Cruz tweeted “I’m running for president and I hope to earn your support!” (Remember, online video for marketing is expected be a trend this year). Of course, every candidate has a Facebook page.

Social media announcements have still to catch up. According to Pew, “Since the 2004 election cycle, 27 of the 41 candidates who appeared in the Republican or Democratic presidential primary debates (or have announced for 2016) included a public address in their formal announcement, according to our calculations”
Social Media Use Amongst Politicians

When it comes to sharing political content, although Facebook rules in amount of users, the politically engaged see political content on Twitter. “Four-in-ten (41%) Twitter users who are very interested in politics say that at least half of the posts that they see are political. This compares with about a quarter (26%) of highly politically-interested Facebook users who say the same.”

Will 2016 be the election cycle when candidates use newer platforms to get in front of their audience and ahead of their opponents?

 

Social Media: Not the Be-All & End-All

Social Media: Not the Be-All & End-AllRemember the 4 p’s of marketing – product, place, promotion, price? They’re still important as you plan your social media strategy.

We all know that social media is a vital part of every company’s marketing campaign. There is no argument about the necessity of these outlets and the great benefits they can bring. However, social media is only a part of what a company’s marketing department does.

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Video Wars: Facebook Challenges YouTube

Video Wars: Facebook Challenges YouTubeAs marketers look to increase brand awareness and attract more potential consumers, turning leads into customers, 2015 will see the rise of videos to capture their attention.

Video is a very attention-grabbing medium – it’s visual and entertaining, and if done right, brands can keep consumers engaged for longer than a minute. [Read more…]

Social Media Marketing Tips from Dena Lorenzi

Screen Shot 2015-03-09 at 11.07.38 AMDena Lorenzi, Owner & President of Faith in Fashion, describes herself as someone who “thrives on complex challenges.” As a sought-after social media marketing consultant and thought leader, she certainly knows her way through its complex world. Dena has worked with many companies in a variety of industries from retailers to services firms and start-ups, conceptualizing and launching traditional and digital marketing campaigns that merge successfully with their marketing campaigns. She recently answered some questions about social media for SPARKS! [Read more…]

How Social Media Shapes Consumer Behavior

Belgrade - May 13, 2014 Twitter And Other Popular Social Media WSocial media marketing is a powerful tool in today’s digital age. Companies know they cannot survive without it.

Whether it be Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, etc., and whether it is B2B marketing or B2C, or a company just wanting to establish its brand, social media is vital. We know it influences consumers. [Read more…]

Social Media Is Not Everything

Social media conceptWe all know that social media is a vital part of every company’s marketing campaign. Without Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, and any of the other social media platforms out there, companies will not be able to reach their target audience and interact with them.

There is no argument about the necessity of these outlets and the great benefits they can bring. However, social media is only a part of what a company’s marketing department does. [Read more…]

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