Publishers see promise with Instagram Live

On Monday, Instagram rolled out its live video feature to all U.S. users. Although live video already exists on several other platforms, publishers aren't deterred from adopting Instagram Live. Publishers told Digiday that they plan to use Instagram Live to give followers a behind-the-scenes look at how their content is made and to promote Facebook campaigns. “Everyone has their favorite social media platform,” said Maia McCann, LittleThings editor-in-chief. “This is just another space to put live content.” The post Publishers see promise with Instagram Live appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Publishers are switching affections from Snapchat to Instagram

Facebook’s Instagram is copying Snapchat’s features left and right, and the moves are paying off with publishers. The post Publishers are switching affections from Snapchat to Instagram appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers’ candid thoughts on video: ‘Facebook is taking a cut of what used to be ours’

At the Digiday Video Anywhere Summit, video publishers spoke honestly about the challenges in platform publishing, measurement and making money. The post Publishers’ candid thoughts on video: ‘Facebook is taking a cut of what used to be ours’ appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Publishers are using Facebook video to drive commerce revenue

Facebook’s embrace of video hasn’t done much good for publishers' balance sheets, so some have looked to make it a commerce driver. The post Publishers are using Facebook video to drive commerce revenue appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Publishers say Facebook can save Instant Articles with better data, subscription tools

Publishers say that Facebook can save Instant Articles by improving subscription products, letting pubs have more control over their inventory and sharing more user data. The post Publishers say Facebook can save Instant Articles with better data, subscription tools appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are seeing another big decline in reach on Facebook

A publisher's Medium post lamenting declining Facebook reach sparked agreement and concern from a wide range of publishers. The post Publishers are seeing another big decline in reach on Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Twitter Is Pitching Its Live Video During Its First NewFronts Presentation

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From live video to VR: How publishers are tackling the inauguration

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Publishers see short-form video views on Facebook cut in half

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Year in Preview: 2017 will be the year that platforms pay up

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[ Digiday | 2016-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Apps are the new magazines’: Why Bloomberg’s doubling down on apps

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[ Digiday | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers see promise with Instagram Live

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What marketers can learn from Facebook Live’s top brand videos

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Publishers to Leave Crain’s Chicago Business

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