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Business Tips

Using Video to Reach the Largest Market Audience

By Lexie Dy

People love videos. If you need convincing, consider that YouTube is the second-largest platform in the world. There are over 2.1 billion monthly active users worldwide, and a staggering 500 videos per hour were uploaded to YouTube between 2015 and 2020. On any given day, 122 million users visit YouTube, and a reported 62% of online users visit YouTube every single day.

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Knowledge To Know

Is Online or In-Person More Creative?

By Susan Robertson

A recent study found that online interactions result in less creativity than face-to-face. The reason: when online, people mostly stare at the screen, rather than letting their eyes wander around, which sparks more divergent thoughts.

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Feature

The Cosmetic Industry Year in Review

2022, and Looking to 2023

Novi Connect, a platform for brands, formulators, and manufacturers to develop clean and transparent beauty products, looks at the positive trends and benchmarks that have emerged in the past year and will continue in the coming year.

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Show Calendar 62

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On The Cover

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CEO: Ann Jhin

Editor: Allyson Leak

Art Director: Sam Choi

Advertising Manager: Candace Smith

Arabic Translator: Laura Albast

Columnists: Lafayette Lafayette Jones, Edward Murawski, Andis

Contributors: Susan Robertson, Lexie Dy

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