10 Ways Startups Can Grow With Vine and Instagram Video

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10 Ways Startups Can Grow With Vine and Instagram Video

Vine and now, Instagram video are all the rage when you're looking for laughs or sharing clips with friends.

But do they have any practical application for business owners? More to the point, what can you really tell customers in just a few seconds of mobile video?

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We asked a panel of 10 founders to share how they're incorporating short video into their social media marketing -- and what advice they have for others just getting started. Here's what they had to say:

1. Engage, Don't Just Post

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- Doreen Bloch, Poshly Inc.

2. Create Consistent Value

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- Derek Flanzraich, Greatist

3. Engage With Your Followers

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- Andrew Schrage, Money Crashers Personal Finance

4. Post Something Beautiful

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- Emily Doubilet, Susty Party

5. Use Hashtags to Engage

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- Jay Wu, A Forever Recovery

6. Showcase Company Culture

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- Adam Schoenfeld, Simply Measured

7. Have Fun

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- Adam DeGraide, Astonish

8. Go Behind the Scenes

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- Brittany Hodak, 'ZinePak

9. Practice Before Posting

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- Aaron Schwartz, Modify Watches

10. Know When to Post

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- Fabian Kaempfer, Chocomize

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