We talk a lot about how important split testing is. Split testing (or “A/B testing”) allows you to test multiple variations of your ad campaigns to see your audience responds to, and from there you can start to work out why. Before you actually test your theories, after all, they are just that– theories. But how exactly should you split test your campaigns? How many factors of your ads should you be testing, and how do you budget for it, …
Category: Social Media Marketing
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are always record-breaking sales days. In order to get a piece of the action, your Black Friday marketing needs to be top-notch. According to data from Practical Ecommerce, in 2017, online shoppers spent over $11 billion on Black Friday and Cyber Monday alone. Of those purchases, a huge number came from mobile devices. On Black Friday 2017, smartphone purchases accounted for 36.9% of total sales. In 2018, that figure is expected to rise to 52%. …
The best social media ads go by in the blink of an eye. Video needs to load instantly on every device, and only fast video will keep people’s attention long enough to make a full pitch. That’s why social media videos are trending shorter and shorter. As this data from Facebook and Nielson shows, the highest impact is made in the first 10 seconds of viewing. Many brands have adapted rather quickly to this trend, and your business can, too. …
In a mobile video, every pixel matters. Video dimensions can determine whether or not someone sees your video. Since screens are small, you need to take up all the real estate you can get. When you plan and shoot an original video, of course, you want to use the footage as much as possible. However, to get the best results, you need to optimize for the devices and platforms where your video will be viewed. This is the subject of …
We already know that Instagram Stories are a highly engaging video format. But the real value of Instagram Story ads isn’t in the video itself, but the connection you make with the person on the other end. Since Facebook’s ad manager lets you deliver your Stories to highly targeted audiences, you can create precise messaging that resonates with the individual. The best Stories ads build on that intimacy between audience and content creator. Crafting a targeted message will lead to …