Weekly Marketing Rundown - November 24th, 2023

Weekly Marketing Rundown - May 3rd, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about sitelinks coming to Meta Ads, Google automatically pausing low-activity keywords, and more. Let's dive in.  Meta Introduces Sitelinks for Ads Meta is rolling out an exciting update to Facebook Ads. Advertisers now can add site links to their ads within the Facebook Feed placement, a feature similar to that of Google Ads. This allows for the inclusion of multiple landing pages under a single ad's creative, enhancing the ad's interactivity and directing users to various pages directly from the ad itself. When users click on any of the site links, they are redirected to the designated landing page within the in-app browser. This will initially only be available in the Facebook feeds placement when rolled out to the public. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bramvanderhallen_facebookads-digitalmarketing-digitaladvertising-activity-7191687738402684929-tpGL/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios Google Ads to Pause Low Activity Keywords Automatically Starting in June, Google Ads is set to implement a significant change by automatically pausing keywords that show low activity over the last 13 months. This update is designed to help advertisers streamline their campaigns and focus on keywords that generate more significant interactions and results. The change is aimed at optimizing ad performance by reducing clutter and focusing resources on more effective keywords. Advertisers will be notified through their Google Ads interface if any of their keywords are being paused due to inactivity, allowing them to make informed decisions about their keyword strategies. For more on this, click the link below: https://searchengineland.com/google-ads-will-pause-low-activity-keywords-starting-in-june-440085?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hootsuite&utm_content=editorial YouTube Introduces Pause Screen Ads, Starting with TV Devices YouTube is set to roll out a new ad format that will appear when viewers pause videos, initially targeting TV screens. This move marks a strategic expansion of advertising real estate, aiming to capture viewer attention during moments typically free from advertising. The pause screen ads will display static or dynamic content relevant to the viewer's interests, leveraging the moment when a viewer actively engages with the playback interface. This ad format is expected to roll out to other devices following the initial launch on TV screens, suggesting a broader strategy to monetize different user interactions across the platform. For more on this, click the link below: https://mashable.com/article/youtube-pause-screen-ads-coming-for-tvs-first Roblox to Introduce Video Ads for Users Aged 13 and Up Roblox is set to launch video advertisements accessible to its users aged 13 and older, a significant shift for the platform traditionally known for its immersive user-generated content without disruptive ads. This initiative is part of Roblox's broader strategy to tap into new revenue streams while providing advertisers with access to a largely youthful demographic. The advertisements will be integrated in a way that aims to be non-intrusive, maintaining the user experience that Roblox is known for. As of right now, Roblox has 71.5 million daily active users in the 13 and older age group.  For more on this, click on the link below: https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/roblox-video-ads-users-13-and-up-1235987232/ Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: May 3rd, 2024

Weekly Marketing Rundown - May 10th, 2024 Hi everyone, In this week's edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown, we'll talk about new updates to Meta ads, simplified YouTube ad creation and more. Let's dive in.  New Updates to Meta Ads Meta Enhances Advertiser Tools with New AI-Driven Image and Text Generation Features: - Meta is expanding its toolkit for advertisers by integrating advanced AI features that include new image and text generation tools. These AI capabilities are designed to streamline the creation of engaging and dynamic ad content, enabling advertisers to produce high-quality visuals and copy more efficiently. With this new feature, advertisers will be able to input an image as a prompt, then Meta will generate multiple variations of the provided visual.  For more on this, click the link below: https://digiday.com/media-buying/meta-adds-more-ai-features-for-advertisers-with-new-image-and-text-generation-tools/ Meta renaming Advantage + within Ads Platform - Meta is revising its audience targeting strategy by renaming the 'Advantage+ audience' targeting to simply 'Audience', setting it as the new default method for audience targeting. This change simplifies the naming convention and suggests a shift towards more streamlined targeting practices. The new default setting will treat targeting inputs as 'suggestions', allowing Meta's algorithms to potentially expand audience selection to optimize ad performance. However, advertisers still have the option to use a more controlled setup where they can specify targeting parameters such as location, age range, gender, and custom audiences. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bramvanderhallen_facebookads-digitalmarketing-digitaladvertising-activity-7193561825655824384-yV4e/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Meta Introduces 'Compare in Chart' Feature in Ads Manager for Enhanced Data Analysis - Meta is enhancing its Ads Manager with a new feature called 'Compare in Chart,' aimed at improving the analytical capabilities available to advertisers. This update comes as a significant addition, especially after the removal of the 'Inspect tool,' which was a favorite among users. The 'Compare in Chart' feature allows advertisers to select multiple campaigns, ad sets, or ads and visually compare them across different metrics within a new panel. This capability simplifies the process of assessing and contrasting the performance, engagement, and conversion metrics of various advertising efforts. For more on this, click the link below: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bramvanderhallen_facebookads-digitalmarketing-digitaladvertising-activity-7193174233483464704-Qkc_/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop YouTube Launches Simplified Ad Campaign Creation YouTube has introduced a new streamlined approach to ad campaign creation with its latest update to the Campaign Creation Studio. This development is designed to make the process of setting up ad campaigns on the platform more accessible and less time-consuming for users. The simplified studio aims to assist advertisers in quickly launching effective campaigns by reducing the complexity traditionally associated with digital advertising setups. The new Campaign Creation Studio enhances the user interface with a more intuitive layout and clearer guidance through each step of the campaign creation process. This update is particularly beneficial for small businesses and individual marketers who may not have extensive experience with digital advertising. Keep in mind that using this form of ad set up, you will have less control over settings than you would using the traditional Google Ads interface.  For more on this, click the link below: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/youtube-simplified-ad-campaign-creation-studio/715465/ Meta Expands Paid Verification Service for Businesses Meta is broadening its paid verification service to include businesses, a move aimed at increasing authenticity and security across its platforms. This expansion allows businesses to gain a verification badge, which confirms the legitimacy of their profiles, by paying a fee. Originally available for individual users, this service is designed to help businesses enhance their visibility and credibility among consumers, which is particularly crucial in an era where trust is paramount. By implementing a paid verification model, Meta is not only looking to improve user confidence in the authenticity of business pages but also to create a new revenue stream. This service could potentially help reduce the prevalence of fake accounts and misinformation, making it easier for users to identify and engage with genuine businesses. The verification process involves rigorous checks, ensuring that only legitimate businesses can display the verification badge. Initially, this will only be available in Australia and New Zealand.  For more on this, click on the link below: https://www.engadget.com/meta-is-expanding-its-paid-verification-service-for-businesses-200412634.html Google Tests Adding Notes and Comments Section to Search Results Google is reportedly developing a new feature that would allow users to add notes and comments directly in search results. This function aims to enhance user interaction with search content by enabling personal annotations or comments that could be visible to other users. Such a feature could significantly alter the way information is consumed and interacted with on the internet, providing a more dynamic and social component to Google Search. The development of this feature is still in its early stages, and it's not yet clear how these notes and comments will be integrated with existing search results or how they will impact the overall user experience. For more on this, click on the link below: https://www.androidpolice.com/google-search-results-notes-comments-section-in-development/ Thanks for reading this edition of Kavanah Media's Weekly Marketing Rundown! For more up-to-date insights in digital marketing, make sure to follow us on our social media channels using the link below.  https://linktr.ee/kavanahmedia Author: Sean Ralls Article Published: May 10th, 2024