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Facebook recently introduced new features that help advertisers garner more return on their social media advertising investments. These three features, especially, are worth a try. more
#SocialSkim: Snap's College Play, Facebook's Tinder Test, LinkedIn's ProFinder: 11 Stories This WeekSnapchat again courts college audience; Facebook tests a Tinder-like feature, to spend $1 billion on original programming for "Watch"; Twitter's new account-sharing feature; a year into LinkedIn ProFinder; Facebook's ad format for print catalogs; Apple partners with Snapchat for AR; much more! more![Seven Tips for Writing Better-Performing Expanded Text Ads [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170911-infographic-lg.jpg)
Google ads are a competitive space. Check out this infographic for seven tips—with supporting data—to help you get the best ROI on your ads. more
Today's consumers connect with brands through more channels and devices than ever before. And though many companies have some process in place to measure marketing ROI, few are doing it right. What do you need to know to get right? more
Facebook's YouTube competitor Watch goes live; LinkedIn's major new Audience Network tool; WhatsApp gets serious with a business app; where Snapchat still beats Instagram; the app Millennials say is more indispensable than Facebook or Instagram; much more... more
With 2 billion monthly active users on Facebook, the question is no longer whether you should advertise on the platform—but how. Here are four types of Facebook retargeting that can help you increase e-commerce revenue. more
YouTube's first-ever logo change and new mobile design & capabilities; anonymous messaging app Sarahah's surprise success; Facebook bans some Pages from advertising; WhatsApp verified biz accounts; 2018 social media trends; Hurricane Harvey & social... more![The Complete Guide to Facebook and Instagram Advertising Targeting Options [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170831-infographic-lg.jpg)
With so many targeting options for Facebook and Instagram ads, figuring out the combination that will give you the best results can be a challenge. Today's infographic clearly illustrates all the targeting choices to help you find your ideal audience. more
The average clickthrough rate on Facebook ads increased significantly between the second quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2017, according to recent research from Nanigans. more![The Complete Guide to Twitter Advertising Targeting Options [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170830-infographic-lg.jpg)
Twitter offers a lot of options for targeting your ads. This infographic breaks them down into an easy-to-follow guide to ensure your ad dollars are being spent on the right audience. more
Young users may be ready to abandon Facebook; LinkedIn launches video upload, Reddit follows suit; Snapchat wants to transform news, and so does Facebook; Facebook algorithm to punish fake videos; 24 hot tools for social media; more! more![The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Ad-Blocking [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170825-infographic-lg.jpg)
Google is releasing its own ad blocker for Chrome in 2018. What does that mean for marketers? The ad-blocking phenomenon is complex and can put a crimp in your ad plans, but this infographic explains what's going on and what marketers should be aware of. more
This week: Facebook, Instagram aim for engagement with redesigns; all about Amazon's Spark social platform; LinkedIn's smart share options, a court case it lost, and its native video; Apple pushes original shows; much more! more
Procter & Gamble is the company that spent the most on advertising in the United States during the first quarter of 2017, according to recent research from Kantar Media. more
Social marketing is different because your audience talks back—immediately, directly, and sometimes not in your favor. If you're developing a social advertising strategy the way you would for PPC ads or email, you're missing a huge opportunity to capture market share. more
Exposing consumers to digital ad campaigns multiple times increases brand awareness and purchase intent, but the benefits diminish after a certain point, according to recent research from Nielsen. more![The Challenges of Programmatic Advertising and How to Overcome Them [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170815-infographic-lg.jpg)
Today's infographic explores three perils of programmatic ad buying and explains how to make sure your brand is safe, your ads are viewable, and your reputation is safe from fraudsters. more
Social has 3 billion users (and other need-to-know stats); Facebook's original video push; LinkedIn expands partners program; a mobile messaging foray by YouTube; Google's Snapchat Discover competitor; Snapchat's powerful tool for marketers... more
It's a multibillion-dollar problem that's shaking the confidence of thousands of marketing decision-makers. But what is it, exactly, and why is it leaving CMOs fed up and frustrated? more
Facebook unleashes Messenger 2.1 with business-friendly features, may be working on futuristic video chat; stock market rejects Snapchat; Pinterest homes in on search with selling focus; Facebook's big News Feed algorithm change; much more! more
This week: LinkedIn's powerful new website-visitor insights tool; WhatsApp's rumored business chat app and new milestone against Snapchat; Facebook's new Groups for Pages; an indispensable social media cheat sheet; and much more! more
The appeal of some products is obvious; they practically sell themselves. Other, "boring" products? Not so much... There is hope, though. Here are 11 powerful ways to market products that, on the face of it, seem totally unsexy. more
Older audiences tend to pay more attention to video ads on YouTube, and they also tend to be more costly to reach, according to recent research from Strike Social. more
This week, it's all about LinkedIn: native video, a lite mobile version, and a Windows 10 app. Also: Amazon's social-shopping feed and plans for a WhatsApp competitor; Facebook's Marketplace ad tests and alternative News Feed; the status of paid social; and more! more
Facebook is already the most used social network by marketers for advertising, and it is also the platform marketers are most bullish about for the next 12 months, according to recent research from Hanapin Marketing. more
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