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4 Key Elements in Viral Videos

Cision

When it comes to producing viral videos for big brands, Stephen Voltz is about as experienced as they come. If you’ve ever seen a YouTube video demonstrating what happens when you combine Diet Coke and Mentos , you can thank Voltz and his team for that. 4 Rules of Viral Videos by Stephen Voltz pic.twitter.com/H2ma5ZZlaD.

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A brief guide to short-form video for brands

NewsWhip

Instagram carousels lack the quick, “get to the point” advertising that so many want to see. followers, it’s in the same viral sphere as Duolingo. Instagram Reels are short videos within the Instagram platform that offer brands the same quick advertising format that TikTok offers. Data backs it up. billion logged-in users.

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Prankvertising: When Advertising and Practical Jokes Collide

Shift Communications

Last year, the folks behind the “Carrie” remake nailed it with their “ Telekinetic Coffee Shop Surprise ” that terrified customers to the tune of nearly 60 million YouTube views. When a journalist later called Gordon out on the stunt, which he believed to be fake, Gordon exacted his viral revenge. Advertising' Zach Burrus.

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How an Influencer Marketing Agency Can Help with Video Strategy

Konnect Agency

As social media platforms continue to emerge and evolve, each innovation drives industry trends, and advertisers must quickly adapt to create and maintain relevancy with consumers in order to keep their brands top of mind. Additionally, YouTube rolled out their version of this successful content format via YouTube Shorts.

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The Dark and Twisted Side of Automation in Advertising

Sword and the Script

They recorded him drowning and uploaded the video to YouTube. The story went viral as news organizations picked up the story. To my astonishment, the audio recording on USA Today was preceded by an advertising spot by NBC for a premier golf championship. 2) Are we so conditioned to ignore advertising we no longer notice?

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Kidfluencers and Their Impact on Influencer Marketing, Brands, and Parents

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Every time my ten-year-old son saves up enough chore money for a new video game, he spends time on YouTube seeking out other kids’ reviews to make sure he’ll like the game. Virality and shareability: The innocence and charm of child influencers make their content highly shareable. Child influencers are reshaping digital marketing.

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Pitching News Today

PR for Anyone

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and ring the bell so you’re notified of new videos by clicking HERE. Is there a viral video on Tik Tok that you can be the expert saying why it’s something you should or shouldn’t do? Watch this week’s PR Tip here. See my story in the video about Steve and what he did.

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