Advertising / 17 posts found
How Consumers Responded to Black Friday in 2022 [+ Holiday Marketing Tips]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation went up 8.2% between September 2021 and September 2022. As a result, experts theorized that this would take a toll on both retailers and shoppers. Shoppers would be looking for larger-than-normal discounts while retailers could struggle to offer them. Below, we’ll highlight what we learned from polling 300+ consumers after this Black Friday. Then, we’ll share a few marketing tips on creating effective Black Friday ads. What We Learned About Black Friday Shoppers & Brands in 2022 1. Inflation didn’t have the impact we expected. The word everyone had on their mind […]
What is Comparative Advertising? [+ Examples]
Comparative advertising is a marketing tactic which helps to drive brand awareness by comparing their product or service to a competitor. When executed correctly, comparative ads can successfully convince consumers to do business with one brand over another. But, this strategy requires care and attention, especially as companies may find themselves in the middle of a lawsuit. In this post, we’ll delve deeper what comparative advertising is, give real-life business examples, explain the legality of using the strategy, and present pros and cons that you can use to make the best decision for your business. With half of US […]
How to Prevent Click Fraud
When it comes to business, the old adage “You’ve got to spend money to make money,” couldn’t be more true. Aside from the financial outlay to develop your product and manufacture it, and all the overhead that comes with owning a business, you are responsible for marketing your product so the public knows that your product exists. You’ve set aside some marketing dollars to spread awareness and attract people to your brand and your website. You’ve looked into a variety of advertising options, and determined that pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a sound way to spend your marketing budget. After all, […]
Quora Ads: Are They Right For Your Business?
When you think of online advertising, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Google? Facebook? YouTube? If you limit yourself to those digital media giants, you could be missing out on a more targeted market that is reaching 300 million users every month. What Is Quora? And Who Uses It? Quora is a social question-and-answer website, founded in 2009. Over the years, Quora has earned a reputation for crowd-sourcing the best responses to questions based on a Q&A engine of curious and highly engaged users. In June 2017, Quora launched its advertising services, and businesses are seeing significant […]
How to Prepare an Advertising Plan [Free Template]
Turning an idea for an advertising campaign into reality isn’t exactly simple, but it always begins with creating a concrete and detailed advertising plan. Your plan will help you present a clear path for return on investment (ROI), get buy-in from leadership, and share your proposal with relevant stakeholders. Follow Along With HubSpot’s Free Ad Plan Template In this post, we’ll explain what an advertising plan is and highlight the major sections you should include in your advertising plan so you can guarantee your next campaign is a success. Advertising Plan Template Pro Tip: HubSpot created the following advertising […]
The Ultimate Guide to Advertising in 2022
When you hear the word advertising, what comes to mind? Do you think of banner ads on your favorite website? Those hilarious Super Bowl commercials? The billboards along the highway or posters in the subway stations? While most of us have a pretty good idea of what advertising looks like, we often struggle to nail down exactly what it means — and how to do it well. From the printing press to pop-up ads, advertising has certainly changed with the times. Despite this, though, the need for advertising hasn’t changed, and neither have the techniques and best practices that make […]
Rich Media Ads: 6 Steps to Create Them + Brand Examples
Recently, I was scrolling online and I came across an ad for Narcos. While I can easily ignore most banner ads online, this one stood out. It included interesting videos and animation. This was a prime example of rich media ads. A rich media ad is an excellent, modern ad format for marketers to consider. In fact, one 2018 study found that rich media ads outperform standard banner ads by 267%. With statistics like that, it’s time to consider incorporating these ads into your paid media strategy. Below, let’s discuss what rich media ads are and how they’re different from […]