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Understanding the Difference Between Earned Media vs. Paid Media And Embracing The PESO Model
When it comes to digital marketing, there are four main types of media. The first, owned media, is relatively obvious. Owned media refers to the media that you own, such as your website, your blog, or your social media pages. Then there’s paid media, which often comes to mind first. However, you could argue that….
The Difference Between Landing page vs. Homepage
Once upon a time, when the web was still in its infancy, the homepage was considered the most important page on your website. While the homepage is an essential component of your website, it shouldn’t necessarily be the first page that visitors see. The webpage functions more as a way to draw visitors into the….
6 Mobile Marketing Tips
The mobile market has skyrocketed over the past decade. It’s estimated that around 96 percent of all American adults own a cellphone and that 81 percent of Americans own smartphones. That’s more than the number of Americans that own desktops or laptops. It’s also estimated that around 20 percent of American adults access the Internet….
5 Simple Facebook Advertising Strategies
Facebook has an enormous user base that’s only continuing to grow every month. As of the first quarter of 2019, Facebook boasted 2.37 billion active monthly users — up 55 million from the previous quarter. Additionally, roughly 1.56 billion users are logging into Facebook on a daily basis. These are numbers that no marketer can….
Why You Should Invest In RTB Advertising As Part Of Your Paid Advertising Campaign
In this day and age, there are countless ways that you can run ads. Even if you don’t take into account traditional advertising (such as running newspaper ads or magazine ads), there seem to be new online advertising opportunities popping up every day. For example, in addition to running banner and popup ads on certain….
What is an Ad Exchange and How Does it Work?
Before ad exchanges began popping up, the only way for marketers to purchase ad space online was directly through publishers. This process was not very cost-effective. It was also time-consuming. As new ways to purchase advertising space online have popped up, including programmatic ads and RTB (real-time bidding) ads, so have ad exchanges. Ad exchanges….
5 Innovative Marketing Ideas To Use In 2019
When it comes to inbound marketing, it can be somewhat easy to fall into a pattern. If you feel like your marketing efforts are just more of the same, then it might be time to take a fresh approach. You want to stand out from your competition, after all. The following are five innovative marketing….
Chatbot Examples: How Businesses are Successfully Using Chatbots
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to engage with their audience in any way they can. The more you engage with them, the more effectively you can nurture them. It’s one of the reasons why companies are beginning to implement chatbots more and more. Chatbots are a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that engage with….
How Businesses Are Using Brand Ambassador Programs To Increase Brand Awareness And Trust
Generating brand awareness and building brand trust are two major marketing goals all businesses have. One of the most effective ways to achieve these goals is by encouraging loyal customers to increase brand awareness and trust on your behalf. This is because positive word-of-mouth can be incredibly powerful, and because consumers tend to trust one….
Considering The Pros and Cons of Using Artificial Intelligence In Marketing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more prominent across all industries. The uses of AI range from manufacturing incredibly complex microchips, to driving unmanned vehicles. However, it’s also used in a more behind-the-scenes capacity. For example, businesses use AI tools to help collect and analyze customer data as well as to engage with customers….
