![Facebook Video Interactions By Topic [CHART]](http://trends.e-strategyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Facebook-Video-Interaction-By-Topic-150x150.jpg)
Buffer partnered with BuzzSumo to analyze more than 43 million posts from the top 20,000 brands on Facebook in one of the largest studies of 2018. The most enaging topics posted as video content to Facebook include food, fashion and beauty, animals, do-it-yourself, and humor. The least engaging topics include finance and stocks, real estate, marketing and cars.
Automated Marketing Emails
Just 1 in 5 marketers say they use most or all marketing automation features available to them, and even fewer (18%) consider themselves to be Advanced or an Expert.
Webinar Conversion Rates
47% of registrants signed up for a webinar at least 8 days before the event, including about one-quarter (24%, up from 21% in 2016) signing up more than 2 weeks earlier.
Millennials’ Video Genres
Millennials in the US generally watch Comedy, Action/Adventure and Drama on TV but gravitate to News first on digital devices, finds a report from Oath.
Facebook & Instagram Best Practices
This infographic illustrates some of the best practices contained in Facebook’s new guide for marketing on that platform and on Instagram.
Social Media Sharing [INFOGRAPHIC]
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This inforgaphic from Promo illustrates what, where and why people share content on social media.
Subscription Services Market Penetration [CHART]
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Media subscription services for video, music and software have become so ingrained in our routines that for many, monthly fees are just a part of life. But consumers can only budget so much for these conveniences. Are media budgets squeezing out meal kits and other subscription box services?
Sponsored Post Tactics Used By Instagram Influencers [CHART]
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88.9% of worldwide influencers said they were using Instagram for influencer marketing campaigns more than they did one year ago.
Generation V Tablet Activities [CHART]
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Some 65% of Gen V consumers report regular use of a tablet, according to a YouGov survey of almost 600 respondents ages 8-17. The results suggest that children ages 8-11 are the most frequent users (74% regularly using tablets), with regular usage tapering off among older kids.
Attitudes Toward Emerging Technologies [TABLE]
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A global survey found that among a variety of emerging concepts, cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology, blockchain, leave the most people scratching their heads.