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5 Content Formats Digital Publishers Can Try In 2021

March 6, 2021

Shelley Seale

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Shelley Seale

Shelley Seale is a journalist, content creator, award-winning writer, author, publication designer, editor and communications professional. She can be reached at www.shelleyseale.com. and Twitter

As digital publishers, we are always looking for new and innovative content formats to reach our readers and potential new audiences. Here are five to try this year.

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