Marketing
October 18, 2016
Image courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana
By Sarah Jones
NEW YORK – Long-form video is effective at engaging consumers on a brand’s site or social channels, but the expense of producing this content is causing marketers to seek alternatives.
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