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52 Visual Content Marketing Statistics You Should Know in 2023
It’s amazing how fast things can change in just one year. After combing through major reports on inbound marketing, content marketing, social media, and online behavior, as well as gathering our own data, we’ve compiled the top visual content marketing statistics for marketers to reflect on. This year, we’ve seen the continued importance of visual content emphasized by the changes that occurred across almost every major social network, including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. To help you keep pace with these trends, let’s take a look at some visual content marketing statistics that demonstrate the impact visual content has on reach, […]
Are People Actually Shopping on Social Media? [New Data]
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn’t get in-store. And, by July 2020, global retail ecommerce sites cumulatively saw a record 22 billion monthly visits. Shopping on social media rose in popularity as well, allowing businesses to sell more items directly from their existing profiles. Now, most platforms offer native shopping tools, but, as with any new trend, you might wonder, “Are consumers actually shopping on social media?” The question is worth asking, and we’ll answer it in this post. Table of Contents Do consumers actually buy products on Social Media? Which social […]
Author names: Do They Matter? How to Attribute Content
Few aspects of my job drive me to extreme internal conflict, but the subject of author attribution is one that tears my brain in two. My writer brain says, “Yes, absolutely! Writers’ names on all that they create! Credit where credit is due!” My marketer brain is apparently more reserved because I find myself asking myself questions such as: Who deserves the credit for this article? The actual writer? The entire team of researchers who helped provide data? And what happens if a totally different writer updates the article later? Will the author’s name support this content’s performance, or would […]
How To Switch From DSA To PMax To Future-Proof Your Google Paid Ads via @sejournal, @siliconvallaeys
Plan ahead of a possible sunset of DSAs and leverage PMax to automatically fun ads for your site. Here’s how you can seamlessly transition. The post How To Switch From DSA To PMax To Future-Proof Your Google Paid Ads appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WordPress Interview: How SEOs & Publishers Can Improve WordPress via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Interview discusses how SEOs, Affiliates and Publishers can get inside of WordPress and make it better The post WordPress Interview: How SEOs & Publishers Can Improve WordPress appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How HubSpot’s Hustle Team Uses AI
If you aren‘t familiar with The Hustle, it’s a media entity known for its offbeat and irrelevant spin on the news (case in point: The Corporate Marriage of Pop Tarts and Crocs). Fans of The Hustle have struck content gold. They can subscribe to their daily newsletter, now 2+ million subscribers strong. They can listen to their podcast, or watch their YouTube videos. And if they still need an extra fix, they can hit “follow” on one (or all) of their social media accounts. It’s no secret that The Hustle is a content engine – but with the emergence of […]
Why Social Shopping Could be the Future of E-Commerce [Top Trends & Data from 500+ Social Commerce Pros]
Have you ever gone on social media with the intent of scrolling for entertainment, but left the app with a new purchase? When I scroll through my TikTok For You page, I come across videos with products that pique my interest, not realizing that the button for me to purchase that item is right above the caption. As a consumer, I love how effortless shopping can now be. But what about businesses — what do they think about social commerce? To help brands navigate social commerce features and determine if they fit into their strategy, I surveyed 512 social media […]
Krista Kim Explores Spirituality, Art, and Podcast Tokenization at The Gateway: Korea
The Art and Spirituality Panel: A Conversation with Krista Kim panel, hosted by Matt Medved, commenced with a discussion on Kim’s featured at The Gateway. She discusses her piece “Resonance,” a digital video of a slowly revolving rough diamond that guides viewers on an 8-minute journey of self-discovery, inviting them to tap into their inner light and peace in spite of any challenges they may face. She explains the meaning behind the piece and why she views people as precious diamonds. “We are formed under pressure, and there’s a lot of hardship in life as a human being; life is […]
E-Motions: Exploring Communion In Collaboration with AI
Celebrated Web3-based artist Claire Silver has teamed up with Unit London to curate the gallery’s latest exhibition, E-Motions. The exhibition takes a close look at the relationship between artists and technology, specifically, those who collaborate with artificial intelligence and the communion that instills. Another underlying theme of the exhibition is the phenomenon of hikikomori, a cultural movement that continues to spread throughout Japan and other parts of the world. The exhibition is brought to life through the lens of 26 different participating artists, five of whom we’ve highlighted below. The Concept Hikikomori, which when literally translated into English means to […]
Christie’s Honors Keith Haring at The Gateway: Korea
In a panel discussion at The Gateway: Korea, renowned artists, and art experts gathered to delve into the enduring impact of the legendary artist Keith Haring. Hosted by Matt Medved, “Next at Christie’s: The 1980’s” aimed to shed light on Haring’s influence on contemporary art and the bridging of traditional and new art spaces. Medved was joined by artist DeeKay, Director of Digital Art at Christie’s Nicole Sales Giles, and Yunah Jung, Vice President and Senior Specialist of Christie’s Hong Kong. On Sept. 5, Christie’s announced an exclusive auction, “Keith Haring: Pixel Pioneer,” featuring five rare digital drawings from the renowned artist […]