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Most consumers say they expect a pre-roll ad to play under 15 seconds on a video that's up to one-minute long, according to recent research from AOL Advertising. more
This week: LinkedIn hits half a billion users, rolls out new Matched Audience ad targeting; Instagram's growth accelerates, nears 1 billion users; Twitter reports growth, plans to livestream content 24/7; Pinterest quits social networking; much more! more
Nearly one-third of Americans think ads adjacent to offensive online content imply that the advertiser endorses or approves of that offensive material, according to recent research from YouGov. more
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Spend on display ads is exploding, but their perceived ROI remains low. One reason: attributing phone calls to display ads is challenging. Check out five steps marketers can take to make it easier. more
This week: Facebook's suite of new apps, tools, and features; YouTube's 'adpocalyptic' algorithm change; LinkedIn's new privacy policy; Snapchat's impressive augmented reality Lenses and self-serve ad platform; 20 video content ideas; much more! more![Head-to-Head: Direct Mail vs. Email [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170420-infographic-lg.jpg)
Direct mail versus email: Which is more effective, and which gives the best ROI? It's not a zero-sum game. Check out this infographic from the UK for more. more
Marketers with digital skills, especially those with digital advertising and content expertise, are most in demand by employers, according to research from McKinley Marketing Partners. more
Instagram Stories surpasses Snapchat's user base (in 9 months!); Facebook introduces a free version of its work collaboration tool; Twitter launches a data-light version; LinkedIn changes its revamped desktop design; much more! more
Google changes the TV landscape with YouTube TV; Snapchat makes itself a video search destination; LinkedIn introduces easy lead-gen forms; Amazon's influencer program; Facebook's alternative News Feed; Twitter fights to offer pay TV; much more! more![Traditional vs. Programmatic Media Buying [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170406-infographic-lg.jpg)
Programmatic ad buying can be more efficient than traditional ad buying, but what else do you need to know before making the switch? Check out this infographic to compare traditional media buying with programmatic media buying. more
Facebook undermines Snapchat, dives into politics and fundraising; LinkedIn launches trending topics; YouTube defends itself against big advertisers; best times to publish on LinkedIn; Facebook ad benchmarks for 18 industries; much more! more
In 2017, brands will spend more on Internet advertising than on traditional television advertising—for the first time ever—according to a recent global ad spending forecast from Zenith. more![Five Ways to Conquer Local Marketing [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170330-infographic-lg.jpg)
National and global marketers often find themselves working with local affiliates, from mom-and-pop shops to medium-sized businesses. No matter what your local strategy, use these tips to become a local marketing master. more![Facebook Advertising Benchmarks for 18 Industries [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/daily-data-point/280317-ddp-lg.jpg)
The average clickthrough rate (CTR) for Facebook ads across all industries is 0.90%, according to recent research from WordStream. more
This week: Apple's Snapchat-inspired video-editing app; LinkedIn's big news for its Sales Navigator, and its new retargeting tools; Foursquare's plot to take over the world; YouTube's phaseout of annotations; Instagram's surprising effect on older users; much more! more
This week: copycats and censorship. Facebook ports Snapchat Stories, almost literally, to Messenger; China's had enough of virtual pinboards; Google takes on Slack with a suite of business tools; YouTube's new social app; and much more! more
This week: Facebook's original TV-like series, and its algorithm change that devalues Likes; Pinterest Web extension that lets users search the platform from any website; why NBCUniversal just invested $0.5 billion in Snapchat; how to use video on LinkedIn; and much more... more
This week: YouTube's cable-killing TV service; Instagram Stories ads open to all; Facebook's new mid-roll ads; a guide to content marketing best-practices on LinkedIn; measuring success on Snapchat; B2B leads via Facebook ads; and much more... more
This week: The impending demise of apps and why companies need to start preparing; Twitter's new customer-service feature; Instagram's big change to help you tell brand stories; Facebook just turned WhatsApp into Snapchat; leads via Instagram; getting your business verified on Facebook... more
This week, two giants gang up on a third: Facebook undermines Microsoft's LinkedIn as Amazon digs at Microsoft's Skype. LinkedIn unveils new data-driven features, Facebook comes to your TV screen, and Yik Yak's founder launches Slack-like app for students. more
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Just as a master chef combines various flavors, restaurants must combine their offline presence, their online presence, and their dine-in experience to create a delicious—and successful—marketing combo. more![The Complete Guide to Facebook Ad Targeting [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170213-infographic-lg.jpg)
The options for Facebook ad targeting are plentiful. This infographic sorts them into an easy-to-read list to help you make your ads effective. more
This week: why you might consider Facebook Lite; why Snapchat's fastest-growing demographic will surprise you; how the Super Bowl played out on social (and brands and networks that won); how B2Bs tap into social; what search play Pinterest is making; more... more
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