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- Find out what unique and promising technologies debuted at CES. Get the skinny on Facebook's recent acquisition, glean new ways to use Tweets, and find out how Ben & Jerry's (of course!) used recreational marijuana legalization in Colorado to its advantage. Skim to sate your social munchies. more
- Most online marketers are familiar with retargeting—or they should be. Search retargeting, a more recent incarnation, is uniquely powerful, and on the rise... These six steps will help you launch a search retargeting campaign. more
- We aim, as marketers, to gain the trust of customers and prospects. To accomplish this we must engage with the individual, building trust and understanding by asking for appropriate information, at the right time, and treating that information with care and respect. more
- Since Facebook launched News Feed ads in late 2012, the units have been widely adopted by brands and have consistently outperformed the platform's original right-hand side ads, according to a recent report by Marin Software. more
- Together with placement and execution, creative can make or break your marketing campaigns. This series explores the four steps you or your creative agency should take to achieve better results from your marketing creative. more
- It's a new year, filled with promise (and some fresh digital elbow-rubbing)! Learn about Facebook's tentative plans for building Pages via mobile, check whether your Snapchat got hacked... and find out how to share your Instagram 2013 highlights with the world. It's all a skim away. more
- In social advertising, where is your money better spent—on Twitter, or on Facebook? Here are the key findings of a study across four measurement categories. more
- Search ads with "extensions" have generally benefited from Google's recent Ad Rank update, though overall paid search ad performance has declined, according to a recent analysis by The Search Agency. more
- It's list-making time, but there's more in this issue than best-of and prediction lists. Also see how Beyoncé broke the social 'Net, why one family's holiday video went viral, what's next for content marketing, and what gifts you get when Bill Gates is your Secret Santa. Skim your merry way ... more
- The sharing of the most popular video ads online has increased nearly 50-fold over the last eight years, according to a recent report by Unruly Media. more
- 'Tis the season for future-gazing... See how banner ads are getting a social makeover. Learn which social network is tops for business, what brands topped YouTube's 2013 charts, what video put the 'Net in holiday mode, and how Twitter and Instagram plan to beat back Snapchat. Skim for some social ... more
- You can go about direct response in two common ways: An extremely targeted one-shot approach that goes for the sale right away, or a campaign approach that has a distinct, planned follow-up component. more
- Every publisher wants to attract big brand advertisers. It's not an easy task, but if you're willing to get your hands a little dirty, here are the six things you'll need to do to attract those brand advertisers. more
- Users arriving to Web pages from search engines are more likely to click on ads than are users arriving from other pages within the same site, according to a recent analysis by Chitika. more
- Ad networks and exchanges delivered impressions, clicks, and conversions at the lowest costs of any digital advertising channels in the third quarter of 2013, according to a recent analysis by Neustar Aggregate Knowledge. more
- Envisioning the future of the mobile marketing industry is certainly challenging. Nevertheless, to guide marketers through the 2014 mobile planning process, outlined here are some important trends and innovations. more
- It's holiday time, and we're action-packed with tips to up your socialising options. Check out five great Snapchat ideas from big brands, why Coca-Cola's decision not to run ads is causing a viral sensation, and simple rules for providing better social service. Skim to stay in season. more
- Instagram launched its ad-supported model with an ad for a Michael Kors watch that showed up in the feeds of Instagram's users on Nov. 1. Three experts weigh in on how Instagram can become a successful platform for marketers and advertisers. more
- Small businesses can't go toe to toe against large retailers on Black Friday. It's just not a fair fight... But small businesses can still capitalize on Black Friday in ways the Big Box stores can't or don't. more
- Get the breakdown on the Batkid who saved San Francisco and inspired a watching (and Instagramming) world, the full skinny on Facebook's attempt to buy Snapchat (plus a Snapchat primer), tips on launching cross-network hashtag campaigns... and a peek at Breaking Bad's fan-lovin' alternate ending. more
- Your plate is full... every day: payroll, inventory, scheduling, employee issues... the list goes on and on. Now, Small Business Saturday is around the corner, and some of you are asking, "Is it worth adding to my plate?" more
- Dove Beauty Sketches, a three-minute video that aims to show women they are more beautiful than they think they are, is the most shared ad of 2013, according to a recent analysis by Unruly Media. more
- Some 23% of marketers say they are not very satisfied with their ability to measure the ROI of sponsorship and event marketing initiatives, and 15% percent say they are not at all satisfied, the Association of National Advertisers reports. more
- It was a rough week for the Philippines, but also a period of immense generosity on social networks. Find out how people supported typhoon aid. You'll also see feedback from the first official Instagram ad, how to tell embeddable stories with Tweets, what color gets the most Instagram love, and ... more
- The majority (62%) of digital content publishers now offer native advertising opportunities, such as sponsored blog posts, and 41% of brands have already run native advertising campaigns, according to a recent report by Hexagram and Spada. more