Go PRO Now
Get unlimited access to all of our exclusive marketing resources
![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
Addressable TV is a powerful advertising tactic. Its advantages lie in the data available for targeting, its ability to significantly reduce waste, its ROI measurability, and the post-campaign data that helps you optimize traditional TV buys. more![How to Navigate the Social Media Advertising Solar System [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170207-infographic-lg.jpg)
Advertising on social media is one thing, but gaining maximum impact for your ad spend is another. This infographic will help you figure out how to use your money wisely on social media—for stellar results. more
This week: Facebook aims to optimize for video and so updates its algo; LinkedIn shows how it markets itself on LinkedIn; Snapchat files IPO; Facebook video on a TV screen near you; Twitter anti-abuse tools; social e-commerce; and much more! more
Mark Zuckerberg said at the end of 2015 that we would be in the "Golden Age of Video" for some five years. So... it's not over yet, and business owners' and marketers' growing access to video will only further the shift in our social feeds in 2017. more![Social Media for E-Commerce Marketing [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170131-infographic-lg.jpg)
Marketers have had a notoriously hard time converting e-commerce customers via social channels, but it doesn't have to be that way. more
Which online ad creative elements capture consumers' attention? What types of online ad formats are most seen by visitors to content websites? more
LinkedIn promises more targeting capability; Facebook tests ads on Messenger; Google+ finally builds an insights feature; Facebook replicates Snapchat's Story; Snapchat's offline ad targeting; why B2Bs are still wary of social; and much more... more![How Marketers Can Use Snapchat in 2017 [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/170127-infographic-lg.jpg)
Snapchat can be a great tool for marketing and advertising. This infographic explains some of its most useful and effective features. more
This week: Amazon's Twitch social platform; Twitter's renunciation of e-commerce; big changes to Facebook Live; Snapchat's new approach to search; ingredients for highly engaging Facebook posts; a content marketer's guide to social selling; and much more... more![Fixing Native Advertising [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/160116-infographic-lg.jpg)
Native advertising has become a source of revenue for many publishers. But trust is an issue: Consumers often feel deceived by both the media and native ads. Here's some insight on why publishers need to maintain trustworthiness, along with advice on how to do exactly that. more
This week: LinkedIn's fight with the Kremlin; Twitter distances itself from... social media; Snapchat builds lead-gen ad capability; the ultimate LinkedIn cheat sheet; social's role in hot B2B trends; Zuckerberg’s potential dive into politics; and much more... more
Facebook ads can be powerful, but only if you avoid some common mistakes. Here's how your customer service team can help you do just that so you can create better Facebook ads. more![Facebook Advertising 101 [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/160110-infographic-lg.jpg)
Are your Facebook ads set up for success? Targeting traffic on the social site can help small businesses generate leads and sales, but it helps to know where to start and get some insider tips. more
Skim for a fresh start in 2017: all the LinkedIn changes marketers need to know; Twitter's cry for help, and its launch of 360-degree live video; consumers' concerns about social commerce; social selling tips to grow your sales pipeline; and much more! more
Did you sigh when you heard Google is revoking free access to its Keyword Planner? Your first reaction was probably something like "Google is sticking it to us again." But there's an easy, inexpensive workaround: a small PPC campaign. more
Even as marketing changes at breakneck speed, some things stay the same. The four pillars of performance have withstood the test of time, so keep them in mind to improve your marketing campaigns' chances of success. more
Facebook turns Messenger into Snapchat, takes on Skype with group video chat; Facebook's failing metrics; Twitter resuscitates Vine, kills lead-gen ads; Instagram's user milestone; top 2017 social media trends; much more... more
Marketing campaigns that take months to plan, launch, and execute may still have a place in today's always-connected world, but if you aren't also jumping into real-time marketing, you will lose out. more![2017's Top 10 Digital Branding and Marketing Trends [Infographic]](https://i.marketingprofs.com/assets/images/articles/lg/161221-infographic-lg.jpg)
Planning your marketing efforts for the coming year? Here's some advice about the top digital marketing and branding trends you can expect in 2017. more
#SocialSkim: Facebook vs. Netflix; Instagram Live Video; Twitter Livestreaming: 12 Stories This WeekFacebook mulls original video content, offers 360-degree live video, admits more metrics errors; Instagram allows livestreaming. Also, grow email lists with YouTube ads, boost Web traffic with Pinterest, and more... more
Global advertising spending is forecast to reach $547 billion in 2017, up 4.4% from 2016 ad spend levels, according to recent research from GroupM. more
Facebook takes on fake news and Snapchat; Google makes itself searchable via emojis... on Twitter; regulators OK Microsoft's LinkedIn acquisition; Twitter Moments now on mobile; conferences you shouldn't miss in 2017; social giants to take terror content offline. more
As marketing moves toward personalization (a trend made inevitable by mobile), it's clear that behavior isn't the Holy Grail many thought it was. After all, isn't it much more valuable to know who your customers are, rather than draw inferences from behavior? more
MarketingProfs uses single