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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
The good news: The proliferation of new ad platforms and formats has created a lot of opportunities for publishers. The bad news: The proliferation of new ad platforms and formats has created tons of confusion and a whole new set of challenges. more
When planning an experiential marketing campaign, it can be tempting to sink a titanic budget into the splashiest one-day event ever conceived, but that single-minded pursuit of buzz is risky. There are icebergs in those waters. 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
Perhaps it's time marketing and advertising agencies re-evaluated their mission statements and standard operating procedures. Here are three still-relevant catchphrases from Jerry Maguire that agencies can learn from. more
Although Facebook and Google dominate mobile advertising, marketers run the risk of relying too much on them for the results their brands need. Spreading spend across a variety of channels increases the likelihood of optimal ad performance. 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
These five steps for successful audience targeting will enable you to pair audiences with the right messaging to communicate in more personal and meaningful ways, ultimately allowing you to reach your business goals. 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
Content publishers have mountains to climb in trying to reach and monetize their audiences in this mobile-first, ad-averse world. How can you reach readers, viewers, and listeners—and keep them coming back? 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
The mobile and digital revolutions have changed the way national and global brands can reach consumers where they are, and when and how they want to be reached. Here's how to do local right. more
Choosing the right social network for your marketing campaigns is as important as the quality of the campaign's content. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and YouTube offer discrete opportunities and challenges. 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
Super Bowl commercials from Kia and Budweiser were the ones that stood out the most with consumers this year, according to recent research from OdinText. more![The Ultimate Restaurant Marketing Guide [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170214-infographic-lg.jpg)
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
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