Get excited for big changes coming to LinkedIn in the near future! LinkedIn recently announced some upcoming product initiatives we can expect to arrive starting now through the end of next year. I’m here to break it all down and to let you know what I’m most excited about. LinkedIn Stories & Story Ads Yes, LinkedIn now has a Story feature. Much like Facebook & … [Read more...] about Upcoming LinkedIn Ads Products for B2B Marketers
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Facebook Ads Holiday Checklist [2020]
Not only is the holiday season an important time for many businesses, it's also a very competitive time on marketing platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The influx of advertisers and ad spend will raise CPMs and generally just make it more expensive to advertise. Couple this with the fact that COVID is still likely to be impacting things this holiday and we have an election … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads Holiday Checklist [2020]
How To Create Facebook Video Ads
If you want to get more bang for your buck from Facebook ads, it is time to switch to video. Facebook video ads can drive more clicks and leads. They do better because something that moves in the feed will certainly attract more attention than a still image. And you also get to share more information and convince people to check out your landing page. This can be vital … [Read more...] about How To Create Facebook Video Ads
Does Facebook post engagement drive sales?
Social media marketing is an interesting profession. SMM thrives with good creative, which in turn drives high engagement for the content promoted. An ad with good creative can receive plenty of engagement, as likes, comments, and even shares. While this can be a good thing for brand-oriented campaigns if your goal is conversion-oriented, this doesn't always correlate with … [Read more...] about Does Facebook post engagement drive sales?
How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Way We Shop Online
What comes to mind when you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Maybe you think of robots taking over the world, like in the movies, or self-driving cars. Merriam-Webster defines artificial intelligence as 1) a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers and 2) the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human … [Read more...] about How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Way We Shop Online
June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Resources For Managing Campaigns through COVID-19 Details: Google has created a centralized space for their resources in managing paid ad campaigns in the mix of global pandemic. This page is chock-full of resources and tips on strategy for each network, platform, and … [Read more...] about June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
Even today, people find it hard to trust online shopping. It makes sense, though: you can’t touch, try or test the product with your own hands. Not to mention that, all too often, you don’t get what you thought you would get. And is there anything more frustrating than that? Luckily, eCommerce marketers found a great solution to bridge the gap, foster trust, and prompt … [Read more...] about Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
UPDATED! The Paid Media Pulse COVID-19 Dashboard
We're tracking COVID-19's impact on the paid media industry with our Paid Media Pulse dashboard, a report which shares survey data from marketers across the globe every month. The dashboard gives you insights on where paid media dollars are being invested and what predictions look like for the next month. We just updated the dashboard with the newest data! Here are … [Read more...] about UPDATED! The Paid Media Pulse COVID-19 Dashboard
May 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Hotel ads product updates Details: Google is piloting a commissions (per stay) program allowing Hotel ads partners to pay a commission only if a customer follows through with their stay, automatically adjusting bids to maximize booking value. In the next few weeks, expect the rollout … [Read more...] about May 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
PPC Audiences: What Are They and How Does Google Determine Them?
If you’ve found your way to this blog post, you’re likely like me in the sense that you’re curious about Google’s audiences and how they’re created. The exact algorithm which Google uses to create audience lists is a heavily guarded secret, much like the recipe of Coca-Cola and Colonel Sander’s Original KFC recipe. Personally, I’m fascinated by the fact that Google can take … [Read more...] about PPC Audiences: What Are They and How Does Google Determine Them?
How Pandemics Reshape Advertising
Across the globe, nearly everyone in the world has been impacted by this developing pandemic. In three months, this virus has spread to nearly every country and impacted businesses in a huge way. Many people are working from home (WFH) and with restaurants and stores being closed, consumers have changed their behavior. Some businesses have been negatively impacted, but others … [Read more...] about How Pandemics Reshape Advertising
What Nonprofits Taught Me About Social Media Marketing (and how it applies to COVID-19)
It's no surprise that the coronavirus has caused either a spike or downfall for companies and marketers across the world. Times are scary for sure, not just from a global, economic and healthcare standpoint but as a marketer, it's hard to know when and what to share. The news is overwhelming and you might even question if it's okay to continue marketing when people and the … [Read more...] about What Nonprofits Taught Me About Social Media Marketing (and how it applies to COVID-19)
