Category: Social Media Marketing

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Can I Require An Email To See the Landing Page in my Reddit Ad?

Question: Can I Require An Email To See the Landing Page in my Reddit Ad? This question was posted to the Reddit Self-Serve Ads subreddit by Reddit Ads user askgeorgealonso after their ad was rejected. Reddit Ads Policy Article IV, Section 19 seems to prohibt this type of...

Why your company needs a Facebook Emergency Access Plan

Update: Since this incident Facebook no longer keeps submitted government issued I.D. on file permanently. However, their customer service appears to have gotten far worse and an emergency access plan is still a must until they fix their support issues around access to your account, ads, groups, pages,...

12 Things to Know About Digital Marketing in 2017

The fun thing about Digital Marketing is that it is always changing. I know you’re probably reading a bunch of these types of articles at this time of the year. I hope you take a moment to read this one, I’m sure you’ll find it refreshing, unique, and...

Reddit Launches Interest Targeting for Ads

On Thursday Reddit announced “Interest Targeting“. This is a new update to the advertising platform that goes beyond “Collections”. Interests are groups based on what subreddits users visit most often. For example if you visit /r/NoMansSky and /r/Gaming you might be considered as part of the Gaming Interest...

Facebook Might Soon Let You Buy Recommendations As Ads

A few years ago I theorized that social media’s true power was that of personal recommendations from friends and families and that some day this power would be harnessed for advertising. Last year when I wrote about my dream ‘mobile first’ social media network, Stax, I included this...

Are Dirty Jokes Allowed in the Headline of a Reddit Ad?

A user wanted to know if they could use dirty jokes or a symbol for the male genitalia made out of ASCII characters as the headline for a Reddit Ad. Reddit Ads staffer /u/MyNameIzKhan was polite in asking the advertiser to keep their ads tasteful, but the reality...

The Mystery of the Missing Reddit Ads

Reddit Ads manager shows all of your ads on one page at www.reddit.com/promoted/ when you’re logged in. User ‘flt001’ was having trouble seeing his/her ads on that page. Turns out they were using an adblocker. Note when you setup your ads on Reddit you should turn off your...

Targeting a City or Region not Listed in the Reddit Ads Geo-Targeting Selector

With Reddit Ads you can target a lot of different cities and regions, but you can’t always target what you want to. For example if your a service business in Orange County California you’ll quickly discover that you can’t target Orange County in the geo-targeting options. To target...

Reddit Changes Ecommerce Advertising Rules

Reddit recently announced changes to their Reddit Advertising policies for ecommerce websites. They are no longer going to allow advertisers to use “misleading” ads or ads where delivery times vary a lot. In fact they’ve added 4 rules to their ecommerce advertising that take effect effective immediately, they...

A/B Testing and Reddit Ads

Recently Reddit advertiser IdoQL asked how they would be able to A/B test Reddit ads. It came as no surprise that Reddit doesn’t currently have a built in A/B testing platform for their advertisers as the site only recently appears to have taken selfserve advertising seriously. Reddit staffer...

What is Social Media Marketing?

Social media marketing is the process of promoting a brand, product, or service through various social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others. This form of digital marketing involves creating and sharing content, engaging with followers, running paid social media ads, and analyzing performance metrics to improve the effectiveness of the campaign.

Social media marketing aims to connect with potential customers and build brand awareness, trust, and loyalty through consistent engagement and communication. By utilizing social media platforms, businesses can reach a wider audience, target specific demographics, and foster a community around their brand.

Effective social media marketing involves developing a comprehensive strategy, identifying the target audience, selecting the appropriate social media channels, creating compelling content, and measuring the campaign’s success to make necessary adjustments.

Why is Social Media Marketing Important?

Social media marketing is important for several reasons:

  1. Large audience reach: Social media platforms have billions of active users worldwide, which means businesses can potentially reach a vast audience with their marketing messages.
  2. Targeted advertising: Social media platforms allow businesses to target their ads to specific demographics, interests, and behaviors, ensuring that their marketing messages are delivered to the most relevant audience.
  3. Cost-effective: Social media marketing can be less expensive than traditional marketing methods, making it an accessible option for small businesses and startups.
  4. Increased engagement: Social media marketing enables businesses to engage with their followers, build relationships, and foster a community around their brand.
  5. Brand awareness: Social media platforms provide an opportunity for businesses to raise their brand awareness, establish their brand’s identity, and increase their visibility.
  6. Improved customer insights: Social media analytics provide valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and opinions, which can be used to improve the effectiveness of the marketing campaign.

Social media marketing is an effective way for businesses to connect with their audience, build brand awareness, and drive customer engagement and loyalty.