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Videos are the attention, direction, and future of all major media platforms. The use of video has
evolved with each platform experiencing individual benefits. In addition, there are specific ways
that creators can make their videos stand out from the crowd. Facebook was the first platform to
introduce live video and is a wonderful example of social media platforms adapting to the video
trend. YouTube maintains a competitive pace with Facebook, and other social networks should
not go unnoticed. For example, Instagram and Twitter are also reaping the benefits of the video
explosion. Analyzing video as a whole is also important. There are varying reasons why social
media users want to watch videos. Most research indicates that the top reasons are appropriate
length, intriguing description, and strong message conveyed. If creators can produce videos that
follow these techniques, consumers will stay hooked. The video trend is not going away. It began
with YouTube and Vine, was catapulted by Facebook’s innovative features such as live and
watch, and smothers other platforms. Regardless of the platform, video will continue to rise in