Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Short Video Addiction (SVA) is a term used by researchers, and this is separate from excessive general internet use. A 2025 report ...

Short videos win: Viewers prefer and engage more with videos under 15 seconds. Authenticity sells: User-generated content is key for consumer trust and relatability. Quality matters: Effective video ...

The average American adult’s attention span is a staggering 8.25 seconds. In an era of goldfish-esque attention spans, short videos have emerged as a powerful marketing tool. These concise visual ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. But what started as an entertainment trend has now evolved into a marketing priority. The ...

With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain. From TikTok to Instagram Reels and ...