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Instagram Reels vs TikTok vs YouTube Shorts – Which One is Best? #1755
June 04, 2021

In episode #1755, we talk about which channel performs best out of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Since the advent of the short video format popularized by TikTok, we have seen many platforms adopt reel-like features. Tune in and learn which channel is best but why you should still cast the net wide!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Instagram Reels vs TikTok vs YouTube Shorts – Which One is Best?
  • [00:35] A brief overview of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
  • [01:08] Which of the three perform best from a traffic standpoint.
  • [01:30] Jake Fellman’s approach to his YouTube channel.
  • [02:40] The moral of the story: Use all three!
  • [03:20] Repurposing your content to any channel that offers a reel feature.
  • [03:50] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.

 

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