Google to Sunset Similar Audiences in May 2023
Is Google planning to do away with lookalike targeting this year? The answer is sort of. Currently, Google offers something called Similar Audiences, which is their version of lookalike targeting. Lookalike audiences are targeting segments that begin by using a first-party data file, (i.e current customers) and then letting systems like Google or Meta ingest […]
Optimizing Paid Social Media for Algorithms
How health, wellness, and lifestyle brands can curate paid social media strategies to win the algorithm game If you spend time on social media sites like Instagram or YouTube, you have no doubt been subject to seeing a “curated” feed of content that’s served up specifically to fit your preferences. You innocently watch one video […]
Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle Marketers’ Guide to Going Cookie-less
What Google’s Depreciation of Cookies Means for Marketers If you touch digital advertising in any capacity, you’re likely aware that the cookie is crumbling. For those of you who may still exist in ignorant bliss, allow us to break it down for you. What the heck are cookies and why have they been in […]
Facebook Updates – What we’ve learned from the iOS 14 impact, the latest targeting updates and more
As digital marketers, we are all acutely aware that the only constant in this industry is change, and that old adage certainly continues to hold true in the world of Facebook advertising. In the past year, agencies and brands alike have had to rally and make some changes to the ways we approach our social […]
TikTok Advertising Overview for 2022
TikTok User Summary TikTok has approximately 1 billion monthly active users according to Wallaroo Media’s report. We estimate monthly users will surpass 1.1 billion in 2022. This growth has been near exponential since November of 2018 when TikTok reported its 680 million monthly active users. As for the typical demographic, nearly 50% of the user […]
How Can Healthcare Companies Prepare for 3rd Party Cookie Depreciation?
The digital marketing industry is one of constant change and clients and agencies alike have grown accustomed to navigating through these uncertain waters and having to continuously pivot our strategies to follow suit. One of the next big things we’ll need to traverse are industry changes related to an increased priority around consumer privacy. We’re […]
How to Use Geographic Data for Competitive Conquesting
Geo-Conquesting Most marketers that have been in the digital game are familiar with the concept of Geo-Targeting and some of the more traditional ways to use this tactic to reach their prospective customers. But, what about some unconventional ways of applying this targeting to help achieve business goals? A standard application would be to use […]
Paid Media Tips for Brand Safety During COVID-19
Brand Safety encompasses all the strategies and activities brands employ to safeguard their reputation while advertising online. This spans from paid media strategy all the way down to ad placement, as well as ad content. Traditionally when marketers think about brand safety, it’s in reference to where ads are placed online and ensuring “safe” content […]