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Facebook video will not save you

Simon Owens

Simon Owens

Sep 13, 2017·1 min read

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Every publisher is investing heavily in Facebook video and they’re bragging about hitting massive monthly view counts. But very few are making any real money with Facebook video and I have my doubts that the platform will bring in meaningful revenue. I explain why in this video.

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Tech and media journalist. Email me: simonowens@gmail.com

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