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Facebook tells senators it still uses location for ads despite user location services opt-out

The company was open that it would continue to identify location by other means in a September blog post. Greg Sterling on December 20, 2019 We might soon see another FTC investigation of Facebook for “consumer deception.” The company acknowledged in a letter to two U.S. senators that it continues to capture and use location … Continue reading Facebook tells senators it still uses location for ads despite user location services opt-out

Amazon ad spend rises over Cyber 5, but most efficient sales days still ahead

The five-day stretch from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday was record-breaking for e-commerce but brands still have more time for profitable sales on Amazon. Andrew Waber on December 12, 2019  On Cyber Monday alone, consumers spent $9.4B via online channels – that’s up $1.5B from just last year, according to Adobe, and another record-breaking figure in … Continue reading Amazon ad spend rises over Cyber 5, but most efficient sales days still ahead

Is Organic Social Media Marketing Still Effective?

Anthony Santiago — December 4, 2019 What is organic social media marketing? Organic social media marketing is promoting your brand, post, social account, and overall business through organic social media use without fronting money to “boost” content. Social media is constantly evolving. An estimated 2.65 billion people around the world use one form of social … Continue reading Is Organic Social Media Marketing Still Effective?

Don’t abandon traditional in-home advertising channels, they still work

There’s a growing disconnect between where brands are spending ad dollars and where consumers are actually making purchase decisions. Lewis Gersh on November 15, 2019    Did you know ESPN the Magazine ceased publication recently? No? Well, you’re not alone. A Washington Post article about the magazine’s impending demise elicited just 15 comments. (A recent … Continue reading Don’t abandon traditional in-home advertising channels, they still work

Facebook News tab won’t include ads, but publishers can still monetize content

Content featured in the dedicated news section may have Instant Article ads. Amy Gesenhues on October 25, 2019 Facebook is launching Facebook News, a dedicated space on the platform that will highlight top news stories from national and local publications. The company confirmed with Marketing Land that publishers whose articles are placed in Facebook News … Continue reading Facebook News tab won’t include ads, but publishers can still monetize content

Do the marketing principles we learned in college still apply today?

Figuring out how to apply marketing theory to your business can be the secret to outmaneuvering your competition. Jacob Baadsgaard on October 21, 2019 Most of the entrepreneurs and even online marketers that I know are self-taught. These days, you don’t have to get a degree in marketing to be successful in business. All it … Continue reading Do the marketing principles we learned in college still apply today?