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Native ads nab more attention, garner greater focus, and make more of a subconscious impact than other ads do. Here's a look at the science behind that engagement. more
#SocialSkim: LinkedIn's Social Selling Measurement Tool, Plus 10 More Stories in This Week's RoundupGet the latest on Facebook's new livestreaming feature, LinkedIn's social selling measurement tool, and Instagram's new ads API. Also: how Getty's making it easier to score royalty-free content... no matter what device you're using. Skim for the social skinny! more
Grab your customers' attention and get them to respond to your television and radio ads by following these seven tips based on 25 years' experience crafting direct response commercials. more
Nearly three-quarters of media executives (71%) are concerned about how to most effectively deliver audience through digital, mobile, and social channels, according to a recent report from Active International. more
When the financial interests of agencies and clients don't align, many agencies fail to serve the client first. To make sure they get real results, marketers need to know potential agency conflicts of interest. more
Learn about Amazon's support for startups launching products. Also: Yahoo Livetext, managing relationships with short-form content creators, and the socnet growing the fastest. And is Twitter really cracking down on stolen jokes? Skim to stay in step. more
Usually, advertising doesn't come cheap, but it can be cost-effective—if you do your homework ahead of time and follow some best-practices. more
This week, get the breakdown on YouTube's 360° ad format, and new tools for managing native Facebook content. We'll also tell you about Airbnb for Business, which hashtags Instagram bans (and why), and how to maintain your social prowess among vacationers. Skip to stay in step over the summer! more
Consumers say Facebook is the channel in which they are most likely to trust content created by a brand/company, according to a recent report from The Acquity Group. more
Major marketers increased their 2014 US ad spend by just 2% in 2014, according to Advertising Age’s annual report on the nation’s top advertisers. more
Learn how Facebook plans to own the entire consumer journey. (Yes, we'll talk about Moneypenny, too.) Also: tools that'll up your GIF game, create instant replays, and save Periscope videos; and why bloggers would rather work with you... not agencies. more
Amazon is the most visible advertiser on Google AdWords, and eBay is the most visible on Google Shopping, according to a recent report from Searchmetrics. more
It's an exciting week when sharks and fireworks combine... and brands hopped on both. Also: Facebook is changing how it measures cost per click (CPC), ways to market better on LinkedIn, and a little app called Bunkr that will transform the way you wow a crowd. And much more... Skim ... more
The Smith family—Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and their children, Jaden, Willow, and Trey—are the most clickable celebrities in native advertisements, according to a recent report from MGID. more
Consumers don't merely want online purchases to arrive quickly; they also want brand recognition—which means creative presentations of packaging. If your brand doesn't provide it, customers will purchase from one that does. more
Global ad expenditure is expected to grow 4.2% globally in 2015, reaching $531 billion by the end of the year, according to a June forecast from ZenithOptimedia. more
By using what is known about neuroscience, emotion, and human behavior, marketers can make small but strategic changes to their CTAs that drive more sales, make new connections, and boost their company's bottom line. more
If you want to make sure your ads are seen by the right audience, it's time to combine some advertising tools and strategies that make targeting (almost) as successful as selling hot chocolate at the ice rink. more
Find out how to access Buyable Pins and Facebook Messenger payments, learn about Facebook's ad-revenue-share offer, and hear Mark Zuckerberg's incendiary theory about where social is headed. Skim to stay in social shape! more
This week we'll introduce you to Snapchat's 3V ad model, where to buy 360° VR-friendly images, a better way to track social ROI via Google, and a Twitter offering that highlights products and places (and how to buy or book them). more
Find out about Google's redesigned Trends, how Twitter autoplay affects advertisers, which ad campaigns might win Lions, how to make millennial- and social-friendly infomercials, and why silent video's making a comeback. more
Pinterest is gearing up as a significant e-commerce player; we'll show you how to take advantage. Also, Twitter's making data easier to use in real-time, and Instagram and Vine are improving their look and feel to stay sticky. Skim to start your summer social! more
Pricing is more than cost plus margin or lowering your prices just a tad below competitors'. Think like a buyer to zero in on profitable pricing strategies tailor-made for you, with the added benefit of setting you apart from the competition. more
Programmatic ad buying has led to the rise of "quantitative analysts." Here's what they do and why you need one. more
Content isn't always easy to write; in fact, depending on the topic or the industry, it can be downright difficult. Here are seven helpful tips for developing relevant, engaging, and creative content. more
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