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7 Reasons Why Video Marketing Is Essential To Boost Your Business

YoungUpstarts

In today’s digital era, video is the most preferred form of content in the world. Over 500 minutes’ worth of videos is uploaded per minute on YouTube alone. If you want to elevate the status of your business, you can’t afford to miss out on harnessing the power of videos. Top Reasons To Focus On Video Marketing.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” Develop a marketing strategy specific to this media. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. But don’t stop there.

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Why Animated Video Is The Way To Go In This Pandemic Era

YoungUpstarts

You keep wondering if businesses still want creative, animated videos. Animated videos are not going anywhere. Film productions, businesses that were aiming to spend big bucks on live advertising are now turning to various animated video styles to get the job done. They also have immense viral potential on social media.

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6 Reasons For Your Business To Embrace Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” If you are in the almost 30 percent of all small businesses who still ignore social media, you need to read the book by Dave Carroll, “ United Breaks Guitars.” You need to be there.

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How to create a sustainable social media strategy for your startup

The Next Web

Here are five essential, efficient ways to eliminate guesswork and make your startup a success on social media. Strategy Adopted: Leveraging Social Media Analytics. On social media, you can pinpoint an audience in real-time. Before you can afford staff dedicated to social media, spread the duties around.

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7 Lessons On How Startups Use Social Media To Succeed

Startup Professionals Musings

If you are a business owner today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time.

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6 Lessons Most Entrepreneurs Only Learn On The Street

Startup Professionals Musings

That first burst of customers via word-of-mouth or a viral video won’t sustain your growth. Start with a range of platforms, including social media, advertising, and a great website. With information overload due to the Internet, you need to find your customers, rather than assume they will find you.