3 Cyber Monday Social Media Ads To Imitate

On Thanksgiving, we eat. On the days that follow Thanksgiving, we shop. For e-commerce advertisers, Cyber Monday (November 26) is THE major holiday this month. In 2017, Cyber Monday online transactions reached $6.59 billion, a 16.8% increase from the previous year. Mobile sales hit $2 billion (!) in just 24 hours. If you’re an online […]

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3 Cyber Monday Social Media Ads To Imitate

On Thanksgiving, we eat. On the days that follow Thanksgiving, we shop.

For e-commerce advertisers, Cyber Monday (November 26) is THE major holiday this month. In 2017, Cyber Monday online transactions reached $6.59 billion, a 16.8% increase from the previous year. Mobile sales hit $2 billion (!) in just 24 hours. If you’re an online retailer, your Cyber Monday online ads need to really resonate with your customers while standing out from all the noise.
If you’re still in the planning stages for your ads, do not panic! We’ve rounded up a few examples that are meant to inspire and motivate as the big day draws near.

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Akvile DeFazio
Akvile DeFazio
November 19th, 2018

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Should You Be Running Ads on Snapchat?

Not all social media advertising platforms are built the same. Especially when it comes to Snapchat.

After choosing a self-service advertising model in 2017, the platform went through a few growing pains. One minute, ads cost an exorbitant amount, and the next, they were down to bargain prices. However it seems that Snapchat ads have found their footing, and depending on your goals and customers, it could be a great option for you in addition to (or instead of) Facebook.

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Akvile DeFazio
Akvile DeFazio
November 2nd, 2018

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Facebook vs. YouTube: Video Advertising Wars

Much like the anticipated matchup of Creed vs. Drago in the upcoming Creed II (I’ve already bought my tickets), there’s been a second battle materializing online that’s sure to be a hit with advertisers.

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Alison Clancy
Alison Clancy
October 11th, 2018

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Facebook Dating: What Does It Mean for Consumers and Advertisers?

It’s official: Facebook has jumped into the dating pool.

Its new product, simply called Dating, is currently being tested in Colombia. Why there? It has a population of 30 million monthly active Facebook users and online dating is common. With a third of U.S. marriages beginning digitally and 200 million single people on the social network, it seems that Facebook is ready to make a move.

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Alison Clancy
Alison Clancy
September 28th, 2018

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How is Instagram’s IGTV Performing?

On June 20, Instagram announced that they were rolling out “the future of mobile video” dubbed IGTV. It has channels just like traditional TV, but content creators, not stations, are what viewers tune into. What differentiates it from Instagram’s uber-successful Stories is that IGTV is built for long-form videos. Influencers with large followings can publish vertical videos up to 60 minutes in length, while other accounts have a maximum duration of 10 minutes.

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Alison Clancy
Alison Clancy
August 23rd, 2018

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4 Brands You Wouldn’t Expect to See On Pinterest (But Are)

When it comes to Pinterest, most people think of fashion, food, cute animals, event planning, home decor and inspirational quotes. When you think of the brands on Pinterest, you might think of companies that fall into similar categories, and most likely fall into the B2C categorization.

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Akvile DeFazio
Akvile DeFazio
June 26th, 2018

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Memorial Day 2018 Guide to Organic and Paid Advertising Content

For most of us, Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those we know who have served, to be with family, maybe go on a vacation or trip somewhere to celebrate. For social media marketers, it’s a great time to think about how you can offer related content or campaigns that your customers will respond to and will humanize your brand.

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Akvile DeFazio
Akvile DeFazio
May 23rd, 2018