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 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...
Ever since Facebook changed the organic content algorithm in 2013, paid media support has been an important part of social media strategies. There are two strategies for approaching paid media buying: directly from the platform or through third-party software companies. This post will look at...
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...
There’s no doubt that your community manager knows your social audience best. After all, they are in the community, engaging with your fans daily. They know what content resonates, what your fans will and will not engage with, and common questions that arise. Social media...
I just saw a meme that said there are 15 Fridays until Christmas. Crazy, right? That means it is time to start figuring out your plan for your social media marketing initiatives for the end of the year. This post will walk you through things...
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...
Leveraging social media is often presented as a way to increase brand awareness and engagement for free. Marketers seeking strong results understand the importance of paid media. Social media allows you to have an immense reach at a low cost. By utilizing paid social media...
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...
Typically, the last quarter of the year brings some of the highest media costs of the year; especially around the holidays. The final months of 2016 brought about a surprise to us as we saw costs relatively flat on the social front. This includes spend...
We are officially in 2017 and you may have some looming questions as to how best utilize your social media buys for the remainder of the year. Here are some quick tips and reminders to keep in mind for your 2017 social media buying. Invest in...
December is a busy time for us advertisers as we’re looking to spend budgets by the end of the year. This benefits us in a few ways. It’s important to (wisely) spend the entire budget to demonstrate that you need a similar budget in the...