#Meta ad revenue jumps 27% in Q1 2024

#Meta ad revenue jumps 27% in Q1 2024

Don’t expect Meta search ads, but there could eventually be ads and paid content in Meta AI interactions, says CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta’s ad revenue increased 27% in Q1 2024, a significant improvement over the 4% growth it saw in the same quarter a year ago.  Advertising revenue was $35.6 billion in Q1 2024 compared…

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#Meta AI adds Google Search results

#Meta AI adds Google Search results

Meta AI will point users to web search results of Google or Microsoft Bing for queries that require the most up-to-date answers. Meta AI answers now may include Google Search results, making this the first AI assistant to include search results from both Google and Microsoft. That said, I’ve yet to find a query that…

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#Meta could launch Threads ads this year

#Meta could launch Threads ads this year

Brands and marketers might be able to buy ads on the text-based platform Threads sooner than expected. Advertisers might be able to purchase ads on Meta’s Threads platform as early as the second half of this year. That’s according to a Digiday (subscription required) report citing multiple sources. Why we care: Brands and marketers will…

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#Meta advertisers claim sales are down and costs are up due to glitchy automated system

#Meta advertisers claim sales are down and costs are up due to glitchy automated system

Advertisers claim that ongoing issues with Meta’s algorithm are significantly impacting campaign performance across its platforms. Meta advertisers claim the cost of running campaigns across it platforms has surged due to ongoing issues with its algorithm. Brands report that sales and return-on-ad-spend have both plummeted, while cost-per-click and cost per 1,000 impressions are up by…

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#Instagram Stories: 6 tips to boost engagement

#Instagram Stories: 6 tips to boost engagement

Instagram shared a list of tips to boost the engagement of your Stories, which may be worth integrating into your creative process. Instagram released a series of tips and tricks to help creators enhance engagement for their Stories. The latest guidance from Instagram doesn’t introduce any new features but does offer presentation tips, along with…

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#How to benchmark PPC competitors: The definitive guide

#How to benchmark PPC competitors: The definitive guide

Benchmark PPC competitors across ad networks like Google and Meta and identify top channels, creatives and landing page experiences. Prior to launching any PPC campaign, you must benchmark your competitors. This vital step will help you identify strategic best practices and set your account apart – which can improve performance dramatically. On a more tactical…

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