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Brands worldwide are set to lose $6.5 billion in online advertising spend to fraudulent bots this year, according to recent research from White Ops and the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). more
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Digital video's best-practices are becoming increasingly apparent—and, with them, ROI performance is improving. Digital video is moving from a branding to a sales and branding tool. Here's what you need to know. more
Most marketing and advertising agencies receive fixed or labor-based payment for their work, rather than commission-based payment, according to recent research from the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). more
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This article gives search and other digital marketers an idea of how the most significant changes in Google's paid products will affect search advertising strategy in 2017 and beyond. more
Marketers look most closely at measurability and pricing when deciding which platforms to run pre-roll video ad campaigns on, according to recent research from Trusted Media Brands. more
Facebook inks original-video pact and massive e-sports deal; young workers use Instagram to evaluate workplaces; Snapchat's Custom Stories perfect for branded events; Facebook tests food delivery; Instagram gives brands more engagement than Facebook... more
This week: A radical shift pitting Facebook against LinkedIn as the professional's social network; a search revolution with Google Lens; Instagram vs. Snapchat with face filters; Facebook's war against clickbait and fake live videos; Twitter's new privacy features; chatbots in search results... more
The older a consumer is, the more likely he or she is to dislike online advertisements, according to recent research from Choozle. more![How to Use Product Videos to Boost E-Commerce Sales [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170515-infographic-lg.jpg)
Adding videos to your website can be an effective way to increase e-commerce sales. Check out this infographic to see how brands are using product videos to increase revenue. more
Facebook eyes original TV-like shows for this summer; Snapchat scares investors, releases suite of new features to combat Instagram; Facebook's latest algorithm change; Instagram eyes global markets; the niche social media platform trend. more
Websites and social media are the digital marketing channels that small businesses use most, according to recent research from Drip. more
The proportion of clicks on Google AdWords units that originated from mobile phones increased significantly in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) compared with the first quarter of 2016, according to recent research from iProspect. more
Facebook and Twitter dominate the social conversation: Twitter's 24/7 news livestream and live shows; YouTube's new design; Facebook's QR codes for in-store rewards, Instant Games on Messenger; Google+'s searchable topics and themes. more
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
In the past year, Google made changes to AdWords intended to open up new channels for marketers on mobile devices. Here are four easy tweaks that will make the most of those new channels to get you more leads and conversions. 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
The proliferation of digital devices, coupled with a deluge of short, "snackable" content, has given consumers greater choice than ever in how and where they consume media. How can you get them to notice your ads? 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
Amazon.com is the advertiser that appears most visibly in Google paid search results, whereas Wikipedia is the site that appears most visibly in the organic results, according to recent research from Searchmetrics. more![Supercharge Your Display Ad ROI With Call Attribution [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170425-infographic-lg.jpg)
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
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