Working Together in Perfect Harmony: Digital Advertising + Content Marketing

According to Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProf’s 2016 benchmark reports, 88% of B2B marketers and 76% of B2C marketers say they use content marketing. In addition, evolving algorithms for social media news feeds and search engine results make it even more difficult to get the right eyeballs on your content. How can you get that great content you’re creating in front of your target audience? The most successful content marketers use multiple content marketing tactics to reach their audience in a variety of ways and at different stages in the buyer’s journey. Whether you’re a young company or an established brand, creating content that drives awareness of your product or service offerings is always a marketing priority. Thanks to the customization and targeting options, digital advertising can help you get that helpful, relevant and informational content in front of those who would care most about it. Content marketers work hard to consistently create quality, relevant content for their audience. Simply put, remarketing allows you to keep your content, brand, product or service top of mind by allowing you to place a targeted ad in front of people who have previously visited your website. Quick Tip: Get the most out of your remarketing efforts by spreading your targeting over multiple channels. Like any content marketing tactic, digital advertising may not be effective for every brand.

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Content marketing has emerged as an incredibly effective way to arm consumers with the information they seek and need, increase brand awareness, enhance engagement, and ultimately inspire action and conversions. As TopRank Marketing CEO Lee Odden likes to say:

“Content isn’t King. It’s the Kingdom.”

But the kingdom is crowded. According to Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and MarketingProf’s 2016 benchmark reports, 88% of B2B marketers and 76% of B2C marketers say they use content marketing.

With so many marketers in the content marketing game—many of them creating and publishing new content daily—competition is stiff. In addition, evolving algorithms for social media news feeds and search engine results make it even more difficult to get the right eyeballs on your content.

So, what’s the solution? How can you get that great content you’re creating in front of your target audience?

One option is adding digital advertising to your tactical mix.

If you’re skeptical, I get it. Digital advertising often requires more budget and some argue that it’s ineffective. However, I’d argue that—when done right—digital advertising can work in beautiful harmony with your content marketing efforts.

#1 – Get your content in front of more people.

While this one seems pretty obvious, it’s important to mention because it keeps things in perspective. The most successful content marketers use multiple content marketing tactics to reach their audience in a variety of ways and at different stages in the buyer’s journey.

Digital advertising can add a booster rocket to some of your tried-and-true marketing tactics. For example, let’s say you create an amazing eBook and then share a link to it on social media. Chances are, you’ll promote that eBook several times on your social media channels to get as much visibility (and hopefully engagement) as possible in your audience’s news feeds.

However, with a little bit of ad budget, you can bring your content higher up in news feeds and keep it there longer. In addition, the targeting capabilities have allowed you to expand your reach beyond your current following.

Quick Tip: Most social platforms give you dozens of options for choosing your audience. Pick too many options and you can end up shutting out good leads. Stick with the 2-3 most important parameters that will give you a relevant, but still sizable, audience.

#2 – Zero in on…

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