by Keith Keller | Jul 5, 2019 | GUEST BLOG POSTS: Social Media & SEO
SOCIAL VIDEO IS HERE TO STAY A Guest Blog Post By Brooklin Nash Social media marketing has shifted again and again over the past few years. It’s important to stay on top of the trends!! One trend that has developed over the past few years is the importance of video content. This is particularly important for brands looking to engage with their audience. Social video has become a great way for companies to expand both their reach and their engagement. Short videos are easily shared and quickly consumed. This means that brands no longer have to ask for a big chunk of time to get their message across. The trend itself has shifted several times in as many years. To help you stay on top of the latest changes, here are three social video trends for 2018 to watch out for. Trend #1: Live Video Content Will Drive More Engagement Live video will only continue to grow in popularity. In fact, one poll found that 82% of consumers prefered live video over any other kind of content. This is beneficial to both customers and companies for one important reason: engagement. Live video offers customers the ability to interact more directly with brands and companies in real time. They can also engage with other customers. At the same time, brands have a unique opportunity. Facebook Live Video and Instagram stories have a smaller reach, but they also have a sense of urgency. It’s the urgency that makes viewers 12 times more likely to share video than any other kind of content. Trend #2: Separating Brand Media from Social Friends &...
by Keith Keller | Sep 18, 2017 | GUEST BLOG POSTS: Social Media & SEO
GETTING STARTED WITH LIVE VIDEO Guest Blog Post By Lesley Fischer If you’re on social media, chances are pretty great that you’ve seen a friend or celebrity sharing a video of themselves live. Live video on social media is changing the way we interact with our audience, each other, and the world. Facebook is just one recent medium that has fully embraced live video along with YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter (through Periscope). Live video gives you the ability to interact face to face with your customers in real time. Just as you would in a store. As we’ve seen in recent catastrophic events, all four of these platforms have utilized social media and live video to communicate, to connect, and to aid in rescues. Adding live video to your social media reportage can only enhance your social presence. It’s wildly interactive, even if it’s an older video that was once live, and is now just on your news feed. The biggest benefit of live video however is “immediacy” The truly interactive experience that you get when participating in a live video is only available during the live video. Participation is the key element when producing a live video, no matter what platform you’re using. While you’re hosting a live stream your audience has the ability to make comments, ask questions, and chime in about what you’re speaking about. ….. and this in turn influences the content and the video as it iss being created. You just can’t get more interactive than that!! No other social media format delivers these benefits, which is why Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and...
by Keith Keller | Mar 6, 2017 | Social Media Videos, Twitter Podcasts
GETTING STARTED WITH LIVE STREAMING Part 1 - Periscope Versus Facebook Live Recently Zdenka Sciacca and I discussed “GETTING STARTED WITH LIVE STREAMING” It can be a lot of fun but also has an enormous benefit for your business or brand. We both agree that Periscope (new owned by Twitter) is the better option here but we talked at length about the two main offerings and how they differ. We will doing more “Live Streams” shortly and more podcasts discussing the pros and cons of the vaious platforms available. The Highlights So Far!! www.Periscope.tv/Boom_Share BRILLIANT LIVE STREAM HERE!!https://t.co/ytknYkahuU @ZdenkaSciacca @Boom_Share @HireMeAU #AwesomeAussies #Periscope #LiveStreaming — Keith Keller (@KeithKeller) February 28, 2017 www.Periscope.tv/KeithKeller Inside The Head Of Gen Zed With Taya Payne!! ((Video))#MagicMelbournians#InfluencerMarketing cc @CraigAnnand https://t.co/JzLvUFpohS — Keith Keller (@KeithKeller) February 21, 2017 Zdenka Sciacca: Hello everyone this is Zdenka from Boom Share. Today I have the pleasure to talk to Keith Keller, who to me is the absolute Guru on Twitter, and we would like to talk about live videos on Facebook and Twitter. So Hi Keith, how are you? Keith Keller: Hey How are you doing? Great to talk again, the first recording for the year. Great to talk again, the first recording for the year. Zdenka: Yes 2017 is apparently a big year for live videos. So we spoke before about a month ago and we started doing some experiments, and we decided because you are a Twitter dude located in Melbourne. I like to experiment on Facebook, we decided you were going to do your experiment on Twitter Live, and I will...
by Keith Keller | Dec 13, 2016 | GUEST BLOG POSTS: Social Media & SEO
Reach Your IDEAL Audience With Live Video Live Streaming Decoded By Katrina Manning There was a time when live-streaming video wasn’t truly feasible since it did not have mainstream technological support. That is not the case today. Consumer devices and connectivity have continued to improve. As a result, live-streaming is more popular than ever. The quantum leap really took place in 2015 and continues at a frantic pace. As 2016 draws to a close there are 4 major players in the live streaming space (1) Periscope (Soon to be replaced by Twitter Live) (2) Facebook Live (The clear favourite but for how long?) (3) Instagram Live (The new kid on the block) (4) YouTube Live (Sometimes referred to as YouTube Connect) There are of course many others specialising in niche markets but these 4 represent the mainstream, especially as live streaming relates to marketing for the business community. Here are some Twitter Polls about the 4 main choices and how people see them evolving over time. “LIVE STREAMING 101” Which Site Do You Think Will Win This? ((Please Vote & Retweet))#Periscope #Facebook#Instagram #YouTube#TwitterPoll — Keith Keller (@KeithKeller) December 12, 2016 “LIVE STREAMING PART 2” Can You See Yourself Trying Instagram Live? #InstagramLive #Videos #TwitterPoll — Keith Keller (@KeithKeller) December 13, 2016 “LIVE STREAMING PART 3” Will You Be Trying The New Live Streaming Features Within Twitter?#Twitter #VideoMarketing #TwitterPoll — Keith Keller (@KeithKeller) December 15, 2016 The new Twitter Live allows you to embed streams into your blog posts. This is a great way to extend the reach of your videos and get extra views...
by Keith Keller | Jul 25, 2016 | GUEST BLOG POSTS: Social Media & SEO
FACEBOOK LIVE OR PERISCOPE? 3 Key Factors To Help You Decide ((Guest Blog Post By Ms. Candy Blog)) I’ve been livestreaming for over a year, beginning on Periscope after hearing a few people mention. Like the majority of those who Periscope, my first “scope” (term used for first livestream on Periscope) was with the back camera of my phone showing my surroundings, specifically traffic on the Long Island Expressway in the rain. I quickly got the hang of Periscope which has been through so many updates that as I write this, there’s likely some new feature being worked on that’ll be in the next update pushed out. In a year’s time a lot has changed in the livestreaming landscape. Periscope has listened to its users’ needs and requests and the app has improved greatly. There have also been a number of app based competitors (YouNow, MyWay, MeVee, Busker, Live.Me) who have sprung up while others have gone by the wayside (MeerKat). That said, the closely knit community of Periscope has expanded to other streaming options; the one which has seen the largest use is Facebook Live. I’m often asked what are the differences between Facebook Live and Periscope. While there are quite a few, there are three which I feel are the key differentiating factors in selecting the platform which is right for you. (1) Building Your Following Well the mass majority have been on Facebook for years. How many friends do you have? These friends quickly turn into viewers as you stream directly from your Facebook profile. Viewers will see the...
