Pinterest is the top social network for finding and shopping for products among US users.* So it’s no surprise that after their IPO announcement, Pinterest is expanding their lower funnel ad offerings to support shopping intent. Shortly before the announcement in March, the visual search platform rolled out their...
Phase I: Social Ad Targeting to Address the Customer Journey – Broad TargetingPhase II: Social Ad Targeting to Address the Customer Journey – Qualified TargetingPhase IV: Social Ad Targeting to Address the Customer Journey – Loyalty Targeting Paid media is great for funneling potential customers from...
Pinterest has stepped up their online sales game with the introduction of three new offerings that work together: catalogs, shopping objective, and shopping ads. Now that it’s easier for users to shop from Pinterest, businesses have the tools to complete the purchase funnel and efficiently...
Facebook Automatic Events Facebook is making it easier to track actions like add to cart, initiate checkout, and purchase on your website with Automatic Events. This feature was developed last year and is not yet available on all ad accounts, but there some ad accounts who...
Advertisers can now tap into Facebook Stories’ 150 million daily active users, with the launch of new ads in Stories this quarter. Before you start adding Stories to your paid social strategy, here’s what you need to know about this new placement. Limited Objectives Not all ad...
Facebook is constantly rolling out new ways to reach your audience and earlier this year, we got access to two new Facebook ad units: Tabs for Canvas and Categories for Dynamic Ads. Both are shopping-centric, but each has its own unique way of organizing and...
A new year means a chance to rethink your approach to social media campaigns. Hit “refresh” on your media buying technique by leaving these habits in the past, and look forward to better-performing social campaigns. Traffic Campaigns Cut down on reaching clickly users who may not be...
When it comes to finding new customers, what happens on Facebook doesn’t have to stay on Facebook. In fact, lead generation ads on the platform are a great way to get contact information to help generate sales leads for your ongoing media initiatives. Here are...
When it comes to placing media on social, media buyers have a choice: buy directly or through third-party software. Not sure which platform to use? The comparisons below can help you determine which buying platform is right for you. Process: Depending on how many campaigns you’re...
With the number of digital shoppers in the US expected to reach 221 million next year, it’s important to find smart ways to remove barriers to purchasing. Facebook has made this doable with its product catalog feature, a container that stores all of your product...
The start of fall means the return of favorite TV shows—and the introduction of new ones. With so much conversation happening around buzz-worthy TV shows on social, brands are eager to join in. If you’re looking to interject your brand into these conversations, here are...
Using Your Budget to Drive Sales on Facebook and Instagram With so many objectives available on Facebook and Instagram, it’s important to know which ones are best—and most efficient—at driving sales. Here are two key objectives you should be spending your media dollars on. Website Conversions Of all...