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What We Learned
Monday: Short-form video is essential for your social media content strategy. There are TikToks, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. They all do things a little bit differently, so Metigy broke down how brands can use YouTube Shorts with examples included.
Tuesday: Have you heard of the Infinite Monkey Theorem? To Write with Wild Abandon has a full charming blog all about the best ways to fight Imposter Syndrome, let loose, and create your best work. Check out the full post about how to make your mind work like a million monkeys.
Wednesday: On December 6th-7th, Mention is hosting their annual event on marketing automation. There is still time to register for the Work Your Flow automation bootcamp brought to you by 10 digital marketing experts.
Thursday: Instagram is a great resource to build brand awareness. Unfortunately, there is a lot of competition out there. So to get ahead, you need the right tools and data. Learn more about gaining competitive insights and benchmarking on Instagram from Dash Hudson.
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Hennessy Sazerac
Ingredients
- 1.75 oz Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
- 0.25 oz Absinthe
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 5 Angostura bitter dashes
- 1 lemon zest
Steps
- Combine Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a Rocks glass washed with Absinthe.
- Garnish with lemon twist.
Recipe by Drizly
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