Social Media Marketing Podcast

The Science of Attention: Creating Short-Form Videos People Won't Skip

Social Media Marketing Podcast

Show Notes

Wonder how others consistently engineer short-form videos that get watched, shared, and remembered? I interview Hilary Billings to learn how to leverage three psychological principles that make people stop scrolling to watch short-form videos. How to Apply the Science of Attention to Your Short-Form Video Strategy Connection: The Two-Fold Foundation Reputation: The Authenticity Formula Emotion: The Engine That Makes Content Spread How to Develop Each Short-Form Video

Guest: Hilary Billings | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/717

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