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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering the Basics of Effective Social Media Advertising

  It's hard to imagine any company today could be successful and experience substantial growth without advertising their product or service and brand on social media. Advertising is how businesses promote themselves and whatever it is they sell to their audience members — and with billions of people on social media, it's clear why businesses choose to advertise and promote themselves through this medium. Social media advertising is a powerful marketing tactic that has the power to drive leads, boost revenue, increase brand awareness, and more. In this guide, we'll talk about why it's so effective, how to create a strategy for your business, and provide inspiration to help get you started. How effective is social media advertising? Did you know there are over 2.38 billion monthly active users on Facebook? Or that there are over 500 million daily Instagram users? And did you know 74% of global marketers already invest in social media marketing, which includes social adver

6 Advertising Tips to Draw Customers In

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  This ad successfully combines humor and relatable language to compel me to subscribe — additionally, it solved a "problem" (learning how to cook pasta) I didn't know I had. Those are three elements that can make an amazing ad. Oftentimes, marketers assume a good ad can only be made with a big budget. They also believe ads are most effective if they're busy or loud. While these factors   do  contribute to an enjoyable ad experience, ads certainly aren't limited without them. In fact, some of the most effective ads I've come across have none of them. The ad above, for example, isn't busy or flashy at all, yet it's still an example of a good ad. In this post, let's explore six components for creating a good, engaging ad. What makes a good ad? A good ad engages consumers. Whether the ad makes consumers click to learn more or enter a store, it employs different methods to make consumers stop and pay attention. These methods can include customer testim

The Ultimate Guide to Advertising in 2020

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  When you hear the word   advertising , what comes to mind? Do you think of banner ads on your favorite website? Those hilarious Super Bowl commercials? The billboards along the highway or posters in the subway stations? While most of us have a pretty good idea of what advertising  looks like , it’s a little harder to nail down exactly what it means — and how to do it well. From the printing press to pop-up ads, advertising has certainly changed with the times. Despite this, though, the need for advertising  hasn’t  changed, and neither have the techniques and best practices that make for quality advertising. That’s what we’ll cover in this guide. What is advertising? Advertising is all about creating messages to persuade and motivate someone to take action. Good advertising is designed to be extremely influential, memorable, and, at times, risqué. It breaks through the clutter and noise of everyday life, disrupts the viewer’s attention, and demands their focus. Whether on a billboard

When you hear the word advertising, what comes to mind?

Do you think of banner ads on your favorite website? Those hilarious Super Bowl commercials? The billboards along the highway or posters in the subway stations? While most of us have a pretty good idea of what advertising  looks like , it’s a little harder to nail down exactly what it means — and how to do it well. From the printing press to pop-up ads, advertising has certainly changed with the times. Despite this, though, the need for advertising  hasn’t  changed, and neither have the techniques and best practices that make for quality advertising. That’s what we’ll cover in this guide. Download Now: Free Ad Campaign Planning Kit Advertising vs. Marketing History of Advertising Advertising Methods How to Advertise Online Advertising Best Practices Memorable Ad Campaigns What is advertising? Advertising is all about creating messages to persuade and motivate someone to take action. Good advertising is designed to be extremely influential, memorable, and, at times, risqué. It breaks th

What Is Advertising? – Examples, Objectives, & Importance

  What Is Advertising ? Advertising is the action of calling public attention to an idea, good, or service through paid announcements by an identified sponsor. According to Kotler – Advertising is any paid form of non-personal presentation & promotion of ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor. According to the Advertising Association of the UK – Advertising is any communication, usually paid-for, specifically intended to inform and/or influence one or more people. A simpler (and modern) definition of advertising can be – A paid communication message intended to inform people about something or to influence them to buy or try something. Characteristics Of Advertising Paid Form:  Advertising requires the advertiser (also called sponsor) to pay to create an advertising message, to buy advertising media slot, and to monitor advertising efforts. Tool For Promotion:  Advertising is an element of the promotion mix of an organization. One Way Communication:  Advertising is a on