illumin

JANUARY 14, 2025

As we dive into 2025, the advertising landscape is undergoing a massive transformation driven by new technologies, evolving consumer behavior, and changing regulatory frameworks. In this article, well break down the top advertising trends for agencies, retail marketers, and the broader advertising industry.

Gen Z

illumin

AUGUST 22, 2024

Advertisers across America are keen to join the chorus of voices and win the day. With so much competition, advertisers looking to make a difference need to stand out. Advertisers need to understand, as much as possible, who their audience is, where they are, and how they can be reached. Political marketers are no different.

Advertisers

illumin

JUNE 18, 2025

Digital audio advertising is a form of online advertising that involves the promotion of products or services through audio channels. UPDATED JUNE 2025) Before exploring programmatic audio advertising, it is essential to understand the foundational principles. What is audio advertising? What is audio advertising?

Advertisers

Trade Press Services Newsletter

JULY 11, 2024

Traditional advertising often lacks the credibility needed to influence such decisions. Think of influencers as partners rather than merely promoters. Businesses are making high-value decisions that impact their operations and profitability. Foster authentic relationships. Get creative with content.

Influencer Marketing

Buffer Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

Enter: Social media advertising. Getting started with social media advertising is overwhelming, to say the least. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know to kickstart your social media advertising efforts. What is social media advertising? But what if you want some quick wins under your belt?

Advertisers

DirectMail2.0

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is an overview of each promotion, including discounts, registration periods, promotion periods, and mail piece requirements. The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers mailers opportunities to reduce postage costs while enhancing customer engagement through innovative mail piece designs and technologies.

Promotion

illumin

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business, B2B (business-to-business) advertising is emerging as a critical component for companies aiming to grow, scale, and maintain competitive advantage. In this digital era, the spending on B2B advertising is only increasing to reflect the needs of all stakeholders.

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Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Paid media advertising is a cornerstone of digital marketing, allowing businesses to reach targeted audiences and maximize their visibility online. According to an Interactive Advertising Bureau and PricewaterhouseCoopers study, the digital marketing industry generated $225 billion in ad revenue in 2023.

Advertisers

illumin

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business, B2B (business-to-business) advertising is emerging as a critical component for companies aiming to grow, scale, and maintain competitive advantage. In this digital era, the spending on B2B advertising is only increasing to reflect the needs of all stakeholders.

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SmartBrief - Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2024

Yet, a 2023 report by the Institute of Practitioners of Advertising says that just 7% of women aged 49 to 64 feel that brands and retailers are doing an adequate job catering to them at this stage of life.

Health

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Paid media advertising has become an important part of digital marketing strategies, allowing businesses to reach new customers and see measurable growth. Quick Takeaways: Paid media advertising refers to any paid digital marketing efforts, including ads on search engines, social media, and display networks.

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Spiralytics

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its about time that traditional advertising evolved. Gender-neutral advertising is a modern approach to inclusivity thats reshaping how brands connect with their audiences. What is Gender-Neutral Advertising? Using neutral language One of the most important aspects of gender-neutral advertising is language.

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Hubspot Marketing

JULY 23, 2024

It broke the norms for newspaper advertising with an overwhelming amount of white space that caught attention and challenged the industry norms, showcasing the car’s unusually small design as a benefit, not a drawback. Back in 2019, KFC Australia ran a promotion. To promote the offer, KFC devised a giant Facebook experiment.

Promotion

illumin

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Heres what you need to understand the power of retail media advertising in 2025. This is because RMNs are on the rise, evidenced by their now crucial role in modern programmatic advertising. Meanwhile, a retail media network refers to the specific, retailer-owned channels that serve retail media advertisements.

Retail

Backlinko

JULY 25, 2025

You want more customers, and you’re ready to advertise your business. Grab this free sheet with 30 ways to promote your business. Phase 1: Choose the Right Channels to Advertise On There are dozens of channels you can use to advertise your business. But how should you do it? There’s Google Ads. Billboards.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Event marketing is planning and executing an event with the goal of promoting a brand and its products and services. Print and out-of-home advertising. An event marketing agency can market your event through creative design, advertising strategy in markets you don’t know well, or PR for media coverage. Track and measure ROI.

Event Marketing

The Drum

JUNE 23, 2025

A new report from the Harvard Business Review and loyalty shop Talon.One finds organizations tooling up to bring personalization at scale to the promotions space. And it’s a golden goose that everybody’s chasing: software giants such as Adobe , advertising giants including WPP and Publicis , plus pretty much everybody else.

Promotion

SocialPilot

JULY 24, 2024

It provides insights into the effectiveness of your content in promoting users to share it with others and amplifying its reach beyond your followers. Social Media Advertising Metrics When it comes to advertising campaigns, paid social media metrics are the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to track the effectiveness.

Key Performance Indicator

Martech

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The protocol is aimed at enabling advertisers and publishers to share and measure conversion data without exposing user-specific information. “ADMaP is a game-changer, enabling advertisers and publishers to collaborate safely and accurately determine measurement and attribution, while fully protecting their audience’s privacy.

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Trade Press Services Newsletter

AUGUST 7, 2025

Where Sponsored Content Works Paid media and advertising are essential tools for marketers seeking to drive brand awareness. The Downsides of Sponsored Content Sponsored content can provide tremendous value for advertisers aiming to reach niche audiences or gain exposure on respected platforms. But there are trade-offs.

Thought Leadership

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Paid media advertising has become a driving force in marketing strategies, especially for brands focused on expanding visibility and reaching targeted audiences. Why Paid Media Matters for Brand Awareness Paid media advertising excels at introducing brands to audiences unfamiliar with their offerings.

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Backlinko

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Include all content stages in your calendar, noting key steps like the following: Research Writing Editing Design SEO optimization Publication Promotion Social media scheduling Most importantly, ensure each piece ties back to your initial objectives. You need to promote it effectively, too. And your site protects user privacy.

Marketing Strategy

ConsumerTalk

JULY 8, 2025

This article explores various promotional strategies that can enhance consumer loyalty, including social games, loyalty sweepstakes, coupon stacking, and targeted retargeting through email and SMS. Engaging Consumers Effectively Incentives That Attract Promotions play a significant role in attracting new customers and retaining existing ones.

Promotion

Marketing Insider Group

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Paid advertising plays a huge role in modern marketing, driving targeted traffic and promoting brand visibility. Let’s go through the steps needed to build a paid advertising strategy that works, and how to create an ad plan that makes sure your investment leads to success for your business!

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Scoop.it!

OCTOBER 2, 2024

They build trust and reliability, as potential customers value the genuine experiences shared by their peers over traditional advertising. They create and share content featuring your brand, leveraging their credibility and reach to promote your products or services. Cost-effectiveness: Reduces the need for expensive content creation.

User-Generated

Martech

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Evangelize industry standards Promote the use of recognized industry guidelines and standards from organizations like the IAB (where I serve as VP, Measurement, Addressability & Data Center) , IAB Tech Lab, and Media Rating Council.

Transform

Hubspot Marketing

JULY 12, 2024

When I’ve helped grow newsletter communities, I found it very common to see the growth rate soften after the explosive first few months when promotional efforts were in full swing. Net promoter score is a metric almost any executive will recognize. Finally, subtract the percentage of Detractors from the percentage of Promoters.

Management

Search Engine Land

JULY 23, 2024

Platform management: Promoting your brand on platforms like Facebook , X, Instagram, LinkedIn , Pinterest and others. Paid social advertising: Running targeted ads. Lead generation: Targeted advertising leading to new leads. Promotional emails: Sending offers and promotions to drive sales. Google Ads). Processing.

Digital Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

APRIL 15, 2025

Programmatic Advertising: AI-driven ads ensure messages reach the right audience. Webinar or Downloadable Content Promotions: Provide valuable insights in exchange for contact information. Social Media Ads: Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn offer targeting options to reach new audiences.

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Hootsuite

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The kingdom of acronyms and originator of the “Ask Me Anything” post, Reddit now offers many business-friendly features like advertising while still retaining its old-school forum roots. Source: u/Peak_Design on Reddit There are also a few other things you should know about Reddit: You can advertise on Reddit. Reddit is… interesting.

Marketing

Search Engine Land

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Reddit is a powerful platform for advertisers looking to reach engaged, niche audiences. This article explores the various ad formats available on Reddit, from basic promoted posts to high-impact takeovers. We’ll cover: Why Reddit is a valuable platform for advertisers. Why advertise on Reddit?

Promotion

Buffer Marketing

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

More than  200 million businesses  (mostly small businesses) use Facebook tools, and  more than seven million advertisers  actively promote their business on Facebook, which makes it a pretty safe bet if you want to have a presence on social media.  Be aware, though, most subreddits do not allow self-promotion.

Branding

Vertical Response

JANUARY 4, 2025

With rising advertising costs and fierce competition, email marketing remains one of the most cost-effective and direct ways to reach potential customers. Minimal Holiday Promotion Although they had a variety of candle scents perfect for gift-giving, they lacked a strong seasonal email plan to drive holiday-specific sales.

Email Marketing

Marketing Insider Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Advertisements that once dominated feeds now compete with user-generated content, personal recommendations, and influencer endorsements. Influencer marketing closes the gap between businesses and consumers by using authentic voices to promote products and services. Successful campaigns focus on storytelling over direct promotion.

Influencer Marketing

Sprout Social

JUNE 26, 2025

Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) The AANA is responsible for developing a strict Code of Ethics that Australian advertisers, including influencers, must follow. It aims to ensure that all advertisements and marketing communications are legal, truthful and respectful of human dignity.

Influencer Marketing

Buffer Marketing

JULY 22, 2024

Paid advertising on social media is an immediate way to boost the reach of your content — particularly when it comes to a power platform like Facebook.   So, when it comes to social media strategy , understanding how to advertise on Facebook is a must. What are the benefits of advertising on Facebook?

Advertisers

Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whenever you’re running a sale, launching a new product or promoting a special offer, you need to let your social media followers know. Promote your products on social media. Keep the excitement high by posting discount codes, special offers, and promotions. Cross-promotion is key. Don’t be shy.

Retail