How to Use Webinars for B2B Lead Generation

INTRODUCTION 

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While we may have seen a surge in B2B webinars in 2020 due to the pandemic, webinars have been around for years and will continue to be a vital component of content marketing strategies for B2B brands. 

When used appropriately, webinars can help you humanize your brand, build thought leadership, showcase the value of your products or services and generate meaningful B2B leads. In fact, in a 2021 Demand Gen Report, 53% of marketers identify webinars as the top-of-the-funnel format that generates the most high-quality leads. 

Following are some tips on how to use webinars for B2B lead generation.

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How Retail Stores Can Use Instagram Reels

INTRODUCTION

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According to a survey by Animoto, consumers prefer videos over other types of content brands post to social media. In addition, more than 70% of respondents said videos have influenced a product purchase. 

Short-form video, in particular, is gaining popularity thanks to video-sharing apps like TikTok. Instagram recently released its own short-form video feature called Instagram Reels. With Reels, you can create 15- or 30-sec. videos with overlayed text, filters, audio, special effects and stickers, much like what you see on TikTok. 

Following are some tips on how to use Instagram Reels for retail marketing.

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How Restaurants Can Use Instagram Reels

INTRODUCTION

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It’s no secret that video is becoming the most popular form of content on the internet. In fact, the Cisco Annual Internet Report estimates that online videos will account for more than 80% of all traffic by 2022. In addition, social video generates 1,200% more shares than text and image content combined.

Short-form video, in particular, is gaining popularity thanks to emerging social media platforms like TikTok. If you’re like many restaurant marketers, you may not have the time or resources to build a following on a new platform. Since foodies already live on Instagram, it makes sense to take advantage of their newest product–Instagram Reels. 

Launched in August of 2020, Instagram Reels are 15- or 30-second videos that can be overlayed with audio, text, special effects and stickers, similar to what you see on TikTok.

Following are some tips on how to use Instagram Reels for restaurants. 

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