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Top Posts of The Week
- Microsoft announced name changes to a handful of its platforms
- ‘White people food’ is trending on Chinese social media
- How Netflix Created Billboards That Drip Sweat to Promote Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction 2’
- New study reveals best words for brand slogans
What We Learned
Monday: Search Engine Journal shared 10 must-have organic video types for YouTube. The list includes customer testimonials, product demonstrations, and live streams.
Tuesday: Google shed light on 3 compelling use cases for AI.
Wednesday: Envato showed us the hottest TikTok trends of the week to help keep your content fresh.
Thursday: Hubspot broke down the importance of customer journey analytics and how this data can help you remove roadblocks to optimize your customer journey.
The Conversation
Janette said, “We’re currently using Sprout Social and are considering other scheduling and reporting tools. Any recommendations?”
Raimy is wondering, “What are some good resources for a non-graphic-designer to learn about graphic design?”
Kait posted, “Question for social media managers who cover events (festivals, races, etc.): What content do you post in the “off-season” to keep engagement up?”
Chelsea wants to know, “Favorite US-based online supplier of custom, branded sales materials? We need logo printed retail bags. TIA!”
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Red, White, and Blue Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup honeydew melon balls
- 750 ml semi-sweet white wine
- 8 oz vodka
- 8 oz white grape juice
Steps
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Wash fruit. Slice strawberries into thirds, removing greens.
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Use a melon baller, star cutter or just cut honeydew melon into chunks.
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In a 2-liter pitcher, add strawberries, blueberries, and honeydew melon then fill with the entire bottle of wine.
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Gently stir in vodka and juice.
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Refrigerate, ideally overnight or for at least 2 hours before serving.
Recipe by Mighty Mrs.
Did Ya Know?
Answer: 150 million
Los Angeles residents lead the US in hot dog consumption. Go figure they’re at one end of those 150 million links!
