If you’re running ads on Facebook, you probably already know what a unpublished (dark) post is. Just in case you don’t know, it’s a post that is used to promote your message to people without being on your Facebook page. I wrote an article on the HostGator blog if you need more detail on what a dark post is and …
So I decided to give LinkedIn ads another spin. Here’s what happened.
LinkedIn recently released Sponsored Updates, allowing us to hit the newsfeed. We love Facebook, but also test our business strategy across multiple channels. The current stigma tied to LinkedIn ads is that they can work, but only for B2B. Our latest experiment was a sponsored post for a Social Media Club Dallas event. The goal of the ad was to drive …
7 Hidden Reasons Why Companies Fail at Facebook Advertising
This article is part of the Content Factory system. PRODUCERecord • Capture ➔ PROCESSTranscribe • Edit ➔ POSTPublish • Link ➔ PROMOTEAds • Share We’ve seen so many companies who are competent at traditional PPC get destroyed when trying to do Facebook advertising. Let’s cover the most common mistakes and how to solve them: Keywords are not interests: You have …
The world needs a MILLION Aarun’s– you do, too!
You’ll never really be good at something you don’t love. So fine tuning your personal branding is about clarifying the things you’re passionate about. And nothing is a better indicator of passion than where you spend your time, whether you’re paid for it or not. Aarun Rumbaugh (I call him the BOSS), is 21 years old, 6 foot 4 inches …
Twitter Ads have a secret feature – Do you know about it?
You’re probably aware that Twitter is often overlooked, especially in comparison to Facebook’s advertising capabilities. But here’s something you might not know: You can promote someone else’s tweet. All of your positive mentions and implied endorsements from others on Twitter can be retargeted to relevant audiences on Twitter. Think about the opportunities this allows- the ability to amplify what others …
Have you seen the new video ad unit on Facebook?
Have you noticed videos automatically playing in your Facebook newsfeed lately? Ryan Carter from Parachute Media has, and was so excited, he shared his thoughts. Over the past week, he counted the number of different types of content in his feed. On average, 26 out of 30 posts were videos uploaded to FB that auto-play. “Is Facebook trying something new …
Yes, you can now say “Facebook” in your ads again!
It used to be that anything mentioning Facebook, whether in text or image, got immediately rejected as an ad. So we had to “How we got killer social engagement” instead of “15 ways to drive leads via Facebook ads”. Anyone who does Facebook ads for a living can rejoice. An early Friday to you! If you’re a real pro, you’d leverage the new …
How Will Facebook Graph Search Change Sponsored Results?
With Facebook’s announcement of Graph Search, marketers anxiously awaited to see how they could take advantage of the new real estate. Look at all that space! Last fall, “Sponsored Results” started appearing in the search bar. Even though there isn’t much traffic, these ad units are surprisingly powerful. We’ve seen CTR in the 5-10% range, and CPCs of $0.05 – …
LinkedIn Newsfeed Ads vs Facebook Newsfeed Ads
On August 7th, LinkedIn released Sponsored Updates, allowing us to hit the newsfeed. THE MAIN POINT You’ll end up paying $6-10 a click, even if you have a killer CTR, since the average CPMs are north of $200. But if you have a high-end B2B target, it could be worth it. Facebook still has more volume by job title and …
Creative Ways We Use Custom Audiences at Content Factory
Custom audiences are one of the many Facebook marketing tools we use to do thoughtful analysis that makes a real impact. The purpose of a custom audience is to target your entire list or specific segments of your list exclusively but the application of custom audiences goes far beyond that. To create a custom audience, prepare your list (or segment) …
4 Conversion Conference Chicago Facebook Marketing Tips Worth Their Weight in Gold
One area I wasn’t expecting to gain much knowledge in from attending Conversion Conference Chicago is Facebook marketing. I’m not talking about more fans or people liking your cat pictures; I’m talking about measurable ROI. These tips will supercharge your Facebook marketing: This article is part of the Content Factory system. PRODUCERecord • Capture ➔ PROCESSTranscribe • Edit ➔ POSTPublish …