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Advertising Trends 2017 – A look at what’s hot in the new year

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Dark social refers to sharing links and content where the click through rate and success can’t be measured by traditional web analytics tools. In more practical terms, though, this means content which is shared through private messaging apps, texts or email, rather than shared on social media.

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Native Advertising for SaaS: A Perfect Alternative to Facebook Ads

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There are two pillars that SaaS marketers usually focus on: owned marketing channels and paid social advertising. SaaS brands are exploring alternative marketing methods — like native advertising. Should you follow the trend and start with native advertising? Native advertising isn’t similar to paid social advertising.

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17 Cheapest Ad Networks for Best PPC Conversions in 2024

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That means the potential reach is much higher, but the expected click-through rate and conversion rate is lower. On the Display Network, you can run static image ads, responsive display ads , and video ads optimized for clicks or engagement. You can also place ads in Gmail at the top of the user’s inbox.