Digital Illiteracy [CHART]

Chart: Digital Illiteracy

A Pew Research Center survey finds that Americans’ understanding of technology-related issues varies greatly depending on the topic, term or concept.

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Terrifying Marketing Mistakes

Photo: Top 10 Terrifying Marketing Mistakes of 2019

During every episode of my podcast, Beyond Social Media, my co-host BL Ochman and I discuss the best and the worst marketing communication stories of the week. These are the top ten worst marketing stories I discussed during the past year.

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Video Content Amplification Channels [CHART]

Chart: Video Content Amplification Channels

A large majority (89%) of marketers use video as part of their content strategy, which is not surprising considering marketers believe video converts better than other content. But how do marketers get their video content to their audiences? A new report from Wibbitz reveals that when marketers promote their videos, either organically or through paid ads, an overwhelming number turn to social media, even more so than their own websites or blogs.

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Digital Ad Revenues By Company [CHART]

Chart: Digital Ad Revenues By Company

Facebook released better-than-expected results on July 24, reporting $16.9 billion in revenues, 1.59 billion in daily active users (DAUs), and $7.05 in average revenue per user (ARPU). This came just as the company was fined a record-setting $5 billion by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a result of the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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