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We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. MORE
The study finds that 46% of internet users post original photos and videos online they have created themselves (the creators), and 41% curate photos and videos they find elsewhere on the internet and post on image-sharing sites (the curators ). Given the rise of smartphones with cameras built into them as well as the growth of social media image sharing services such as Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr, the percentage of photo and video creators is a relatively large. MORE
A post shared by Citizen Baker (@citizenbaker) on Feb 22, 2019 at 11:55am PST. A post shared by Waffle Window (@wafflewindow) on Mar 2, 2019 at 7:23am PST. A post shared by Caviar (@caviar) on Nov 7, 2018 at 8:58am PST. A post shared by Delish Brews (@delishbrews) on Feb 28, 2019 at 2:28pm PST. A post shared by Travel Portland (@travelportland) on Feb 14, 2019 at 4:58pm PST. MORE
Articles on TechCrunch and AllFacebook revieiwng this data seem to focus on Facebook ‘s stronghold on the clickthroughs of shared links, at 38% of all links shared by social means. Here are some quick takeaways to consider: 1) The Ease of Social Sharing is Important. This study reveals that 31% of website referrals are from the “sharing&# of your content; including social networks, blogs, and email–and bookmarks. MORE
The Blackbaud Institute’s newest research report, Share of the American Wallet , was released earlier this month. Communication is key here also; use every available method (email, social media , mail, and your nonprofit website ) to promote your organization and share your impact. This report is based on data about discretionary spending by Americans, and focuses on the key demographic indicators of charitable giving. Here is what it means, and doesn’t mean, for your organization. MORE
You can show Susan that the feeling is mutual by tracking her interests and sharing stories that demonstrate how her support moves your work forward. Create an email series just for sustainers like Susan to share your successes and thank her for the part she plays in each one. MORE
Stories (and narrative) are an opportunity for you to connect with your audience, communicate shared values, and catalyze your audience to donate. As End of Year Fundraising quickly approaches we've started to think of what you can do now to ensure a successful fundraising season. MORE
I recently met with Drew Bernard to learn what ActionSprout is all about; and I got so excited that I asked him to share a guest post I could put up here so you could get excited, too. At the same time I have watched organization struggle to engage with Facebook supporters in meaningful ways using just the actions Facebook has provided; Like, Share, or Comment. In their case, over 75% of action takers shared the action. MORE
Will you please share this with your friends and colleagues and employer and anyone else you know who might be looking for a job or looking to hire? . So excited to announce that our job board is now live!!!! Check it out here! We will be focusing on jobs in social media , marketing , communications , PR , advocacy , digital and technology. MORE
Commission: ‘We share more data with other agencies than they share with us’ - Civil Society - Governance - News MORE
With more than 50+ breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, short talks, and plenaries on the program agenda, there’s sure to be knowledge-sharing, career-building, networking, and solutions that you can take home with you. It's finally here! MORE
Putting Purpose into Practice with Shared Value. That’s what today’s guest, Bobbi Silten, managing director of the Shared Value Initiative, is here to discuss. Bobbi explains the importance of leading with purpose, the role of shared value and why you need to understand your organization’s cultural dynamics to succeed in being purpose driven. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What the Shared Value Initiative does and how it originated. The definition of shared value. MORE
This October 31 st , it’s not ghosts and ghouls that most nonprofit fundraisers are worried about. MORE
Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best fundraising insights, we decided to do it again! That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. I have no doubt that you’ll improve your fundraising efforts and boost acquisition rates if you take the advice each of these professionals are sharing. MORE
Today we are sharing two examples of skill sharing in action and the positive organization and individual impact they delivered. We look forward to hearing your stories of skill sharing in action in the comments section. MORE
We wake up four days later to both sun and more rain, 18,000 homes lost or damaged and more than 1,000 people unaccounted for. A number of communities are hearing from officials that with winter approaching, major road failures and other infrastructure may not be repaired for some time. Our hearts and minds go out to all those now beginning the difficult work of recovery--in this flood--and in the other disasters that occur in this nation and around the world every day. MORE
Facebook Shares Best Tips for Non-Profits : Facebook's strategic partnerships manager Libby Leffler works to ensure non-profits and causes on Facebook understand how to use the platform to best reach their communities and make the strongest impact MORE
Over the past 3 months, I’ve had the opportunity to learn what a sharing economy of information is first-hand. Every blog post shares detailed tactics and strategies for advancing your nonprofit mission in the digital world. During my time as a Blackbaud intern, one of my core responsibilities has been to scour the web to find the best resources available related to nonprofit organizational strategies. MORE
There is an element of risk involved in sharing information and undertaking new business strategies together. “ We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don’t know.” – W. Auden. I’ve spent most of my career in business development and have worked with organizations of all shapes and sizes, both for-profit and not-for-profit. From this vantage point, I’ve observed that leaders of social impact organizations tend to be risk averse. MORE
We want to help organizations make well-coordinated multichannel communication a reality. Together we’ll answer the big question: How are nonprofits using CRM and predictive analytics to successfully implement multichannel campaigns? Campaigns multichannel campaigns nonprofit blog carnival MORE
These addresses should not be shared, as doing so may cause emails to be attributed to the wrong user. For fundraisers, the clarity of each donor contact record matters. A clean and complete contact record saves time and provides fundraisers with the full picture. MORE
The Tightrope of Social Media Sharing for Nonprofits : Social media is all about sharing. But, as many organizations have discovered, the line between undersharing and oversharing is a precarious one MORE
As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention. Are you sharing your stories? MORE
We asked them about the success of this approach, and here’s what they had to say: “This year, we doubled our Giving Tuesday goal by sharing live videos throughout the day of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals. MORE
Today’s healthcare organizations continue to serve a growing population. It’s increasingly important for healthcare fundraisers to produce results by expanding and better targeting your prospects. The good news is that healthcare fundraisers have the potential to increase donations by engaging with the very constituents who walk through their doors everyday… your grateful patients. MORE
One of the most important things non-profits hope to get out of their blogs are shares on social media sites. When site visitors share your content, you get more views for the article and your blog, which leads to more engagement and visibility for your organization. Getting your followers to share your content can, however, […]. The post 5 Ways To Get More Social Shares On Your Blog appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. MORE
To tap into this, you need know who shares your content, but more importantly, you want to know who is succeeding at referring new people – and donations - to your organization. Online Actions now allows you to track referrers who share your forms, both if they click the share asks, and also if those shares generate any new submissions. When publishing a form, on the confirmation page step, enable the social share tools and referrer tracking. MORE
When used correctly, they can be a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but it's important to create them in a way that makes them easy to understand, conducive to sharing, and persuasive to a wide variety of reader perspectives. Annual Reports are a staple of nonprofit life, but are they worth it? MORE
Your social media sites should show connections to your online event or campaign and it should be easy for your supporters to connect, show, tell and share. Here are a few things your organization can do to maximize your event’s social media presence: Sharing Fairly. Your organization has a million other things going on besides your event or campaign, so the marketing team has decided that each item should get their fair share. Share and Share Alike. MORE
How do your campaigns work to mobilize people at the individual level whether it’s sharing something on Facebook or hosting a voter registration drive? The other piece that we do around this type of mobilization is putting together toolkits with graphics and messages people can share with their friends encouraging them to vote. Rock the Vote has been mobilizing the youth vote for almost 30 years. MORE
Of course it's much easier to share good news with your employees, but it's perhaps even more important to share the bad news. Don't give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news. If revenue is down, or if you've lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Your employees need to know about the health of your company or organization. MORE
What would motivate you to share it with your friends? Why does social sharing matter anyways? We’ll also look at the types of emotions that drive engagement and how you can leverage them to increase social sharing for your nonprofit’s videos. MORE
What is an activity that your nonprofit does or can do for the group you serve that brings to mind a shared memory? It came from a teenager who has a big heart and shared that giving spirit with others. MORE
Naturally, it's much easier to share good news with your employees, but it's perhaps even more important to share the bad news. Don't give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news. If revenue is down, or if you've lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Your employees need to know about the health of your company or organization. MORE
Today’s Internet world has made it easier than ever before to share content with a wide audience. But according to a recent post from Socialbrite, what is even more effective – and more challenging – is convincing … Continued The post Encourage Online Supporters To Share Your Organization’s Content appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Leadership Social Tech content marketing nonprofit npEngage npTech share content socialbrite MORE
It all comes down to one word: sharing. The post Passing the Word: Getting Supporters to Share your Cause appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog. The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. MORE
Make sure they know that they can reach out to one person to ask questions and share success stories with. Now that you need more volunteers, it is time to share your vision and let it be contagious. Start by introducing yourself and briefly sharing your backstory. MORE
Public Interest Registry , the nonprofit operator of the.org domain, and Nonprofit Tech for Good recently released the results of the “ 2018 Global NGO Technology Report.” Through a survey of NGOs worldwide, the report provides insight on the online and mobile communication tools nonprofits use to promote general awareness, communicate with core audiences and raise funds from donors. MORE
Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared - Good News Shared | Good News Shared : "Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared By Nisha Kotecha Good News Shared is 1 today! I’m so happy that this special day has fallen on Thank You Thursday!" ''via Blog this MORE
When someone with a challenging name RSVPs, talk to the host committee asap to make sure that someone can share the correct pronunciation of their name. Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. MORE
Of course, your mid-level donors will also share their vision for the future of your nonprofit. Once you’ve named your program, it’s time to determine what perks you’ll share with these donors. MORE
Facebook’s newsfeed algorithm (Edgerank) places a different weight on likes, comments and shares – giving shares the most weight, and likes the least. And when you think about your own behavior, likes, comments and shares each have different meaning or intention. SHARES – A share is the brass ring on Facebook. When you share a Page update, you’re essentially saying “All my friends have to see this!” MORE
Are you using share buttons and or bars on your websites? They are a key enabler to make your site and it’s content viral, i.e. allowing people who view it to easily share it with others. A share bar is a bar that goes on the side or bottom of your webpage. Sharing Tools. MORE
If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. The most interesting stories to share are filled with hardship and tension. Share your stories (a lot). Once you find your story, share it anywhere and everywhere. Sharing success stories can also be a great way to motivate your staff. But sharing stories like these will help to remind your staff that their work is making a difference in someone else’s life. MORE
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MARCH 7, 2011
Are you using share buttons and or bars on your websites? They are a key enabler to make your site and it’s content viral, i.e. allowing people who view it to easily share it with others. A share bar is a bar that goes on the side or bottom of your webpage. Sharing Tools.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 18, 2020
Putting Purpose into Practice with Shared Value. That’s what today’s guest, Bobbi Silten, managing director of the Shared Value Initiative, is here to discuss. Bobbi explains the importance of leading with purpose, the role of shared value and why you need to understand your organization’s cultural dynamics to succeed in being purpose driven. Topics Discussed in This Episode: What the Shared Value Initiative does and how it originated. The definition of shared value.
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Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Today we are sharing two examples of skill sharing in action and the positive organization and individual impact they delivered. We look forward to hearing your stories of skill sharing in action in the comments section.
NetWits
JUNE 7, 2011
Articles on TechCrunch and AllFacebook revieiwng this data seem to focus on Facebook ‘s stronghold on the clickthroughs of shared links, at 38% of all links shared by social means. Here are some quick takeaways to consider: 1) The Ease of Social Sharing is Important. This study reveals that 31% of website referrals are from the “sharing&# of your content; including social networks, blogs, and email–and bookmarks.
AFP Blog
APRIL 16, 2015
Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared - Good News Shared | Good News Shared : "Thank You for Supporting Good News Shared By Nisha Kotecha Good News Shared is 1 today! I’m so happy that this special day has fallen on Thank You Thursday!" ''via Blog this
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 7, 2019
If you’re having trouble getting momentum behind your cause, try to share stories. The most interesting stories to share are filled with hardship and tension. Share your stories (a lot). Once you find your story, share it anywhere and everywhere. Sharing success stories can also be a great way to motivate your staff. But sharing stories like these will help to remind your staff that their work is making a difference in someone else’s life.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
With more than 50+ breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, short talks, and plenaries on the program agenda, there’s sure to be knowledge-sharing, career-building, networking, and solutions that you can take home with you. It's finally here!
EveryAction
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Make sure they know that they can reach out to one person to ask questions and share success stories with. Now that you need more volunteers, it is time to share your vision and let it be contagious. Start by introducing yourself and briefly sharing your backstory.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 5, 2020
What would motivate you to share it with your friends? Why does social sharing matter anyways? We’ll also look at the types of emotions that drive engagement and how you can leverage them to increase social sharing for your nonprofit’s videos.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Of course, your mid-level donors will also share their vision for the future of your nonprofit. Once you’ve named your program, it’s time to determine what perks you’ll share with these donors.
Connection Cafe
JANUARY 10, 2020
What is an activity that your nonprofit does or can do for the group you serve that brings to mind a shared memory? It came from a teenager who has a big heart and shared that giving spirit with others.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 18, 2016
There is an element of risk involved in sharing information and undertaking new business strategies together. “ We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don’t know.” – W. Auden. I’ve spent most of my career in business development and have worked with organizations of all shapes and sizes, both for-profit and not-for-profit. From this vantage point, I’ve observed that leaders of social impact organizations tend to be risk averse.
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
I recently met with Drew Bernard to learn what ActionSprout is all about; and I got so excited that I asked him to share a guest post I could put up here so you could get excited, too. At the same time I have watched organization struggle to engage with Facebook supporters in meaningful ways using just the actions Facebook has provided; Like, Share, or Comment. In their case, over 75% of action takers shared the action.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Naturally, it's much easier to share good news with your employees, but it's perhaps even more important to share the bad news. Don't give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news. If revenue is down, or if you've lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Your employees need to know about the health of your company or organization.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 24, 2018
This October 31 st , it’s not ghosts and ghouls that most nonprofit fundraisers are worried about.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 3, 2018
You can show Susan that the feeling is mutual by tracking her interests and sharing stories that demonstrate how her support moves your work forward. Create an email series just for sustainers like Susan to share your successes and thank her for the part she plays in each one.
AFP Blog
MARCH 22, 2013
Facebook Shares Best Tips for Non-Profits : Facebook's strategic partnerships manager Libby Leffler works to ensure non-profits and causes on Facebook understand how to use the platform to best reach their communities and make the strongest impact
John Haydon
JULY 29, 2013
Facebook’s newsfeed algorithm (Edgerank) places a different weight on likes, comments and shares – giving shares the most weight, and likes the least. And when you think about your own behavior, likes, comments and shares each have different meaning or intention. SHARES – A share is the brass ring on Facebook. When you share a Page update, you’re essentially saying “All my friends have to see this!”
EveryAction
DECEMBER 4, 2018
We asked them about the success of this approach, and here’s what they had to say: “This year, we doubled our Giving Tuesday goal by sharing live videos throughout the day of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 23, 2014
Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best fundraising insights, we decided to do it again! That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. I have no doubt that you’ll improve your fundraising efforts and boost acquisition rates if you take the advice each of these professionals are sharing.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
Of course it's much easier to share good news with your employees, but it's perhaps even more important to share the bad news. Don't give them a false sense of the situation by sharing only good news. If revenue is down, or if you've lost a large customer, or if a new competitor has entered the market, let your team know. Your employees need to know about the health of your company or organization.
Byte Technology
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
It all comes down to one word: sharing. The post Passing the Word: Getting Supporters to Share your Cause appeared first on Byte Technology’s Non-Profit Web Design Insights Blog. The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort.
SocialFish
AUGUST 31, 2016
Will you please share this with your friends and colleagues and employer and anyone else you know who might be looking for a job or looking to hire? . So excited to announce that our job board is now live!!!! Check it out here! We will be focusing on jobs in social media , marketing , communications , PR , advocacy , digital and technology.
TechImpact
MAY 29, 2013
Today’s Internet world has made it easier than ever before to share content with a wide audience. But according to a recent post from Socialbrite, what is even more effective – and more challenging – is convincing … Continued The post Encourage Online Supporters To Share Your Organization’s Content appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Leadership Social Tech content marketing nonprofit npEngage npTech share content socialbrite
EveryAction
AUGUST 28, 2018
When someone with a challenging name RSVPs, talk to the host committee asap to make sure that someone can share the correct pronunciation of their name. Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time.
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Commission: ‘We share more data with other agencies than they share with us’ - Civil Society - Governance - News
VisionLink
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
We wake up four days later to both sun and more rain, 18,000 homes lost or damaged and more than 1,000 people unaccounted for. A number of communities are hearing from officials that with winter approaching, major road failures and other infrastructure may not be repaired for some time. Our hearts and minds go out to all those now beginning the difficult work of recovery--in this flood--and in the other disasters that occur in this nation and around the world every day.
EveryAction
MARCH 4, 2019
A post shared by Citizen Baker (@citizenbaker) on Feb 22, 2019 at 11:55am PST. A post shared by Waffle Window (@wafflewindow) on Mar 2, 2019 at 7:23am PST. A post shared by Caviar (@caviar) on Nov 7, 2018 at 8:58am PST. A post shared by Delish Brews (@delishbrews) on Feb 28, 2019 at 2:28pm PST. A post shared by Travel Portland (@travelportland) on Feb 14, 2019 at 4:58pm PST.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 18, 2018
How do your campaigns work to mobilize people at the individual level whether it’s sharing something on Facebook or hosting a voter registration drive? The other piece that we do around this type of mobilization is putting together toolkits with graphics and messages people can share with their friends encouraging them to vote. Rock the Vote has been mobilizing the youth vote for almost 30 years.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Stories (and narrative) are an opportunity for you to connect with your audience, communicate shared values, and catalyze your audience to donate. As End of Year Fundraising quickly approaches we've started to think of what you can do now to ensure a successful fundraising season.
TechImpact
MARCH 18, 2015
One of the most important things non-profits hope to get out of their blogs are shares on social media sites. When site visitors share your content, you get more views for the article and your blog, which leads to more engagement and visibility for your organization. Getting your followers to share your content can, however, […]. The post 5 Ways To Get More Social Shares On Your Blog appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 20, 2013
Your social media sites should show connections to your online event or campaign and it should be easy for your supporters to connect, show, tell and share. Here are a few things your organization can do to maximize your event’s social media presence: Sharing Fairly. Your organization has a million other things going on besides your event or campaign, so the marketing team has decided that each item should get their fair share. Share and Share Alike.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 4, 2015
Today’s healthcare organizations continue to serve a growing population. It’s increasingly important for healthcare fundraisers to produce results by expanding and better targeting your prospects. The good news is that healthcare fundraisers have the potential to increase donations by engaging with the very constituents who walk through their doors everyday… your grateful patients.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool.
EveryAction
MAY 11, 2017
To tap into this, you need know who shares your content, but more importantly, you want to know who is succeeding at referring new people – and donations - to your organization. Online Actions now allows you to track referrers who share your forms, both if they click the share asks, and also if those shares generate any new submissions. When publishing a form, on the confirmation page step, enable the social share tools and referrer tracking.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 6, 2018
When used correctly, they can be a powerful tool for communicating your impact, but it's important to create them in a way that makes them easy to understand, conducive to sharing, and persuasive to a wide variety of reader perspectives. Annual Reports are a staple of nonprofit life, but are they worth it?
Connection Cafe
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
We want to help organizations make well-coordinated multichannel communication a reality. Together we’ll answer the big question: How are nonprofits using CRM and predictive analytics to successfully implement multichannel campaigns? Campaigns multichannel campaigns nonprofit blog carnival
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Public Interest Registry , the nonprofit operator of the.org domain, and Nonprofit Tech for Good recently released the results of the “ 2018 Global NGO Technology Report.” Through a survey of NGOs worldwide, the report provides insight on the online and mobile communication tools nonprofits use to promote general awareness, communicate with core audiences and raise funds from donors.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 14, 2015
Over the past 3 months, I’ve had the opportunity to learn what a sharing economy of information is first-hand. Every blog post shares detailed tactics and strategies for advancing your nonprofit mission in the digital world. During my time as a Blackbaud intern, one of my core responsibilities has been to scour the web to find the best resources available related to nonprofit organizational strategies.
Wild Apricot
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
As I was preparing a series of blog posts on member engagement and communications (the #1 issue facing organizations in 2011 according to our Blog Reader Survey), one of January's Nonprofit Blog Carnival posts - Nonprofits and Information: Sharing Our Stories - caught my attention. Are you sharing your stories?
AFP Blog
APRIL 3, 2013
The Tightrope of Social Media Sharing for Nonprofits : Social media is all about sharing. But, as many organizations have discovered, the line between undersharing and oversharing is a precarious one
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
These addresses should not be shared, as doing so may cause emails to be attributed to the wrong user. For fundraisers, the clarity of each donor contact record matters. A clean and complete contact record saves time and provides fundraisers with the full picture.
John Haydon
OCTOBER 18, 2012
The study finds that 46% of internet users post original photos and videos online they have created themselves (the creators), and 41% curate photos and videos they find elsewhere on the internet and post on image-sharing sites (the curators ). Given the rise of smartphones with cameras built into them as well as the growth of social media image sharing services such as Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr, the percentage of photo and video creators is a relatively large.
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