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5 Social Media Strategies To Gradually Build and Retain Relationships With Consumers
One profound example of “the way things used to be” is the very loud used car advertisement. You can still see this method occasionally within the broadcast realm, and some huge players in media still don’t realize how desperate it seems. Loud calls to action and the sense of urgency are much like the bullhorn
Heeding Ever-Changing Viewing Habits: Multiple YouTube Formats for Campaign Success
Even though we have all opted to “skip the ad” a time or two when it comes to YouTube videos, the truth is that this viewing medium has the power for massive personal relevance and connection. It leads to stellar brand loyalty and conversion, and the current array of short and long-term content out there
Loyalty’s Long-Run Payoffs: Three Marketing Tips for Positive Customer Retention
It is always a reassuring and thrilling feeling when you gain several new customers within the digital realm. There are many positive “ambassadors” eager to use what you are offering, and willing to stick around for the long run. The last few years have been so challenging that the “one step forward, two steps back” mantra solidly holds true. Your net result is not entirely positive if you have lost a few simultaneously from your existing client base.
With a Cookie-Free Existence on the Digital Horizon, Third-Party Data Temporarily Remains Relevant
As privacy concerns have recently taken the forefront regarding digital marketing news, there are many questions to ponder regarding the future of digital advertising. 53% of companies online are still incorporating third-party data as a means of sourcing demographics and viability, according to the recent findings from Datatonics’ Programmatic Audience Targeting Survey. Behavioral Data and
Your Ideal Follower-Building Fuel: User-Generated Content for Social Media Marketing Strategy
One of the keys to a successful digital marketing campaign is user-generated content, which is content produced from consumers of your product or service. It keeps your campaign’s momentum going by showing people genuine testimonies of your product without a marketing-driven slant. Finding and sharing user generated content, whether it’s mentions or tags of your
Beneficial Output from AI’s Forefront: How ChatGPT Can Streamline Digital Marketing
When ChatGPT took the world entirely by storm, it had finally become true that you’d have to be “living under a rock” to not have learned of its very intelligent abilities. The current and fully finished product is an intelligent and very useful chatbot that can create accurate answers and a surprisingly sharp sense of
Success Within the Search Landscape: How to Remain on Top of PPC Performance
Staying on top of what is currently trending is such a vital component of digital success, and your campaign’s monitoring plan can require multiple experts in your talent pool! Results-driven PPC performance comes from tracking multiple metrics and has the potential to pose challenging requirements for taking frequent and quick action. In this article today
The Power of Prediction: 5 Ways To Forecast Your SEO Success in 2023
Wouldn’t you love to get a clear picture of how much traffic and revenue you’ll get before you launch your next SEO digital marketing campaign? You would be able to move forward (or pull back from) with the promotion of a specific product or service, equipped with a better understanding of its true market potential.
Update on Asset Group-Level Metrics: New Features Within Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns
We know it’s difficult to keep track of the near-constant updates from Google, and that’s why we’re here to help! The FarFetched Studios team is on top of any and all new features that come along, ready to share them with you and implement them in your marketing strategy if they are a good fit.
Marketing During Less Prevalent Crisis Mode: Digital Trends Signifying Better Days For 2023
As digital marketers approached the end of 2022, many thought the events seemed like they were straight out of a science fiction script. All of us who live and breathe media and advertising were feeling like things were so unstable and insecure that we were certainly ready for a positive change. During October, there was
Channeling Success Amongst Light-Speed Evolution: Digital Marketing Tips for 2023
No matter how appealing your product or service is, it is imperative to frequently update your digital strategy to remain relevant in today’s market. Adapting to constantly changing algorithms and trends is no easy task. To make sure your hard-earned customers stick around, we have implemented a few strategies here at FarFetched Studios that will
Utilizing User Intent: Twitter Search Results now to Include Sponsored Tweets
For us to successfully make use of every social media platform out there here at Farfetched Studios, it has been imperative to observe how trends ebb and flow. After a few months of being in the spotlight for a heightened sense of uncertainty, a major decision has been made to help increase their bottom line.
February Framework Fine-Tuning: 6 Steps to Improve Your Email Marketing Game For 2023
One of the most important tools for successful digital marketing has consistently been in plain view while many other social media strategies can seem to dominate. Nearly 4 billion users are clicking on their inbox each day, with each one being a milestone potential for any marketer with a product or service to offer. With
Google Ads Announces Account-Level Negative Keywords
Paying attention to the nuances and changes of the world’s most prominent search engine is one of the tasks we give high priority to here at Farfetched Studios, as ranking post-query is everything in today’s world. The Search Engine Journal announced on their blog this week that Google Ads will now officially make account-level negative
What are the Differences Between B2B and B2C Email Marketing?
The many options for advertising that social media has brought can leave even the most seasoned strategist confused as to where to begin! Even though some are starting to think it’s a bit outdated, email marketing is not going anywhere, and there are different voices that need to be used for different recipients. It can
Valuable Perspective on Digital Strategy for 2023: Expert Insights to Secure a Competitive Edge
In a recent blog, the Search Engine Journal claims that 85% of agency marketers are worried about the coming year. They were able to provide some excellent insight on how you can align your priorities to properly meet your goals, and constantly be aware of the data that can help you achieve stellar results. Here
The Multi-Layered Science Behind the Search: Avoiding Common Keyword Research Mistakes
Keyword research is crucial when it comes to success for any type of SEO campaign. It is a valuable skill that can be a little tricky, but thankfully, some common mistakes can be avoided. Here are some of the most common errors that we have learned to avoid, and a game plan to avoid the
Google Rolls Out Classifier Improvement, Lingual Diversity
The digital marketing entities of today that pride themselves on securing clients and promoting brand awareness are rightfully obsessed with SEO. Top ranking seems like everything these days, and when paired with an eye-popping and engrossing user experience, allows sales to roll in frequently. The Search Engine Journal has confirmed that Google rolled out yet
“I Need That Intel on the Double!”: Refined Search Queries for Light-Speed Relevant Results
As we have taken to consistently finding the best tips and information to share with marketers on the blog here at Farfetched Studios, we have always been keen on hacks to put the world’s largest search engine to the best use possible. The Search Engine Journal had a great post last week about a new
Fascination with The Photogenic Platform: Cost-Free Methods For Getting More Instagram Followers
As soon as many digital marketers felt like they had a handle on cultivating and managing content for Facebook, other social media sites rose quickly that viewers became rapidly obsessed with. Instagram not only allows users to share the photos that they love, but also to engage with each other and build a brand with
Assuring Your Passion Remains Profitable: Developing a plan for Effective Digital Momentum in 2023
The Entrepreneur.com team has long been an authority for the most relevant business advice over the years for digital marketers, and a source we occasionally look to for guidance. One thing we’re sure about here at Farfetched Studios is that the next year will bring about some very unique challenges for digital marketers. One of
“It’s a Wonderful and Well-Clicked Life!”: Small Business Email Marketing Tips for Winning Strategy During the Holidays
While anyone with a stake in digital marketing can agree that 2022 has been full of ups and downs, this holiday season is quite viable for small businesses nationwide. Once addicted to big box chains in corporate brands, 84% of today’s savvy consumers plan to point and click or provide festive foot traffic to small
Google Announces Exit Strategy for Similar Audiences to Take Place in 2023
The SearchEngineJournal has always been a reliable and comprehensive source of information about the happenings of the world’s most popular search engine and beyond. Last week they announced an impact on audience targeting that was a direct result of the ongoing battle for more user privacy in the digital landscape. Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin
5 Common Faults When Trying to Master YouTube ads
Around a decade ago, it became obvious that artists, musicians, and all sorts of businesses worldwide were going to benefit from YouTube advertising. Here are a few misconceptions about this wildly popular video delivery medium, and some ways that we rework old habits into exciting and traffic-driving success. The Fallacy of The Guessing Game: Taking
Moving Mountains One Tagline at a Time: Tips for Creating Engaging Social Media Content
Social media has become one of the most useful and engaging avenues to deliver your message, gain a following, and inform your customers about new products. As most successful business owners know, this is easier said than done, and posting frequently is the best means of attracting positive attention. Here are some of the ways
The #1 Streaming Platform’s Exciting Upgrades: YouTube Offers Creators Classy Digital Canvas
YouTube, the world’s most popular streaming and upload platform, is quite viable for all types of marketing and product sales, and customers are being won over by video in record numbers. Here are a few updates to the platform and how we feel they are relevant to the constantly changing advertising landscape. A Solid Multilingual
Innovative Digital Exposure for Fall 2022: Using Twitter’s Teeming Traffic to Boost Google Search Rankings
The many ways to use social media for digital marketing have altogether exploded in the last decade. The platforms that were once just showing people what you’re eating and your status for the day have now become incredibly lucrative and viable for those who offer products and services. Facebook’s rabid popularity marked the beginning of
Bravery Regarding Budgeting While Embracing Savvy Strategy: 4 Predictions for Digital Advertising in Q4
One of the most promising and reliable streams of advertising in the current market is selling advertising space for a frequently used platform. Industry giants such as Google, Twitter, and Tik Tok take in a very large amount of their overall revenue by these means, but lately there have been challenges regarding “guaranteed monthly home
“Averting the Digital Marketer’s Conversion Crunch”: Addressing Decreasing Click Volume in Google Ads
When anyone with a digital storefront or URL that is dependent on a healthy amount of traffic to succeed sees a drop in search volume, there can certainly be a reason to be alarmed. Every single click you miss out on means that any of your forms of competition are taking customers away from you,
“Maverick Status” For Your Latest Streaming Sensation: Winning SEO Strategies for YouTube
YouTube has long been one of the world’s most frequently viewed and subscribed social media platforms. With so many opportunities to post a variety of content and the ability to tailor campaigns for your target market, YouTube is a must for any brand’s detailed content strategy. To experience a sensational amount of growth on your
BIA Advisory Services Sees Ott as the Champion + Fastest Growing Platform for Local Advertisers
The current times have dictated numerous sources of worry for many local broadcasting entities, as individuals using alternate forms of streaming and internet-based platforms for entertainment have moved into the forefront. A new report from BIA Advisory Services reveals that the over-the-top (OTT) format is one of the fastest growing channels for users obtaining local
The Details of Top-of-the-Page Results: Tips From Google For eCommerce
When you have decided to begin an endeavor that involves eCommerce, it is easy to have “tunnel vision” in your day-to-day thinking. Every business owner would love it if it was as easy as dreaming up the product or service, creating the URL (with an excellent user experience), getting the billing software ready and finally
YouTube Pre-Roll: Catching the Target Market’s Attention Fully During the Countdown
When you’re planning to watch a video, whether a music video, a video about gaming tips or a hot new vehicle, you’re probably going to go to YouTube. It’s the most frequently used and practical means of finding the exact video you want very quickly. We’re here to inform you that the pre-roll ads frequently
Getting Customers to Return to the Virtual Shopping Cart: Social Media Retargeting
Social media platforms have long had the potential to show completely new customers your service or product, and can even bring focus back to something that might have been forgotten. The real success begins when you target the right audience for your product or service at the right time. Here’s a close-up from the Farfetched
Google Ads Implements Diagnostics Insights: A Detail-Driven Heads-up for Fine-Tuned Performance
Once you find out what product demographic you want to cater to, get your URL up to speed, work out any bugs with your server and get your products photographed, you will finally get click-throughs, low bounce rates and conversions! There is nothing better than when things begin to run smoothly, and you are looking
Maximizing the Competitive Metrics Within Google Ads
Google Ads is one of the most prominent and effective tools we use for our clients at Farfetched Studios. It can be a competitive domain, and constantly monitoring trends and your position is key to success. Simply gauging how aggressive your competition is with Google ads is the beginning of a successful strategy. In the
Getting the Most out of RSAs: Tips on the Coming Shift to Google Responsive Search Ads
Just as it has been in the rest of the world lately, change has been coming fast and furious within the digital realm, as it seems nothing stays the same for long. On June 30, Responsive Search Ads will become the dominant ad format to be used in Google Ads accounts. This means that advertisers
Crucial Advertising Study Shows now how Print is Still Vital and Relevant
During the early 1980s, it was obvious just how television was becoming the predominant media source, as cable TV subscription levels exploded. Not as many opted for using newspapers and magazines as their information source, but before the internet became high-speed there was a minor catch: you still had to wait for the time slot
Facebook Parent Company Meta Announces Brain-Bending and Altruistic Origins of Human-Level AI
While we are intently working on a specific and customized campaign for you here at FarFetched Studios, we are constantly seeking the best ways to return your investment. This can still be with the use of Pay-Per-Click strategies, making the most of your Instagram account, or releasing killer content on YouTube. There has been an
Oracle Survey Results are in: Digital Marketing Hurdles and New Horizons Trending During 2022
To say that the past two years have been rife with demands and massive pressures for anyone in marketing would be putting it lightly, as being ruthlessly agile, adaptable, and innovative are now daily challenges for everyone. Oracle’s very thorough survey of over 850 marketing professionals in leadership and management roles reveals that 94% felt
Achieving Ultimate Success after the Storm: Post-Pandemic Strategies for Digital Marketing in 2022
Things have been so strange over the past two years that it would be a grave understatement to say that all of us here at FarFetched Studios have seen much uncertainty: some trends such as working from home have stuck around for the long haul, and some have turned tail and reared a bit more
2022’s Various Demands to Daringly Up Your Visual Digital Marketing Game
Since a picture has so much tangible and visceral worth in the digital realm, a well-placed and shot video now boasts even more as much. Currently becoming a very crucial part of any company’s strategy, video is appealing to 96% more consumers than ever before. Video is going to account for 82% of overall internet
Engaging Customers Through Message Optimization: Strengthening Retail Loyalty and Relying on the Touchless Purchase
Over the past two years, we have witnessed many changes here at Farfetched Studios across the digital marketing environment, and it seems as if the focus on the customer experience gained the ability to become better with advanced technology. Scheduling just about anything online, the ability to make touchless purchases in many stores, and getting
Small Business Digital Tips For the Win in 2022: Stand by For Immediate Implementation!
Digital Marketing is a landscape that is constantly changing daily and is frequently difficult to keep up with as you are making decisions that could make or break your bottom line while attracting attention to your brand. If any entity pays too much attention to immediately trending events and cycles, it can be easy to
How to Make the Most of Instagram For Your Business: Using the Search and Explore Feature
No matter what type of business you are running online, the more positive and organic exposure you get, the better. Instagram now has a search and explore page that steers users towards new content, and it can be a massively-productive means of allowing those online the chance to find your eye-popping new additions. Here are
How To Develop Press-Worthy Content
The development of press-worthy content is no easy task! Many of today’s most successful outlets are producing feature pieces that are higher quality and more in depth, and they are utilizing tactics that will engage their audience’s attention span more than ever before. Contextualizing topics can help you yield a satisfactory hit rate and paying
Synergizing SEO and Other Valuable Marketing Channels
SEO is a broad field with many points that affect a diverse base of marketing channels. The rules have changed quite frequently with Google, rankings, and many different algorithms, so an integrated approach is necessary to achieve the results you want and enrich the experience for your brand’s user. Today, we’re going to touch
Ways AI Will Have an Affect on Digital Marketing
Ways 5 AI Will Dominate the Face of Digital Marketing in 2022 From the convenience of virtual assistants and chatbots to the actual task of generating the content, AI is already making its appearance and causing many changes to the ever-changing state of the digital marketing landscape. To stay ahead right now, today’s digital marketers
Interactive Content and Conversational Marketing Generate a Positive Consumer Response in the Digital Realm
The last few years within the ever-changing digital climate have shown all of us at FarFetched Studios just how important reaction time is. Thinking about different solutions always poses a bit of a challenge. Now, it seems for some as no matter where their spend lies, they are trawling through “no man’s land” without answers.
A Look Ahead: 5 Social Media Marketing Trends That Will Dominate 2022
It’s never too early to know what trends will dominate 2022! Here are some of the trends we believe will shape 2022 and the ways that you can use them to your advantage during a successful digital marketing campaign. The Gradual Disappearance of Cookie Tracking: With Google’s plan to phase out third-party cookies over the
Accelerating Your Business Minus Time-Consuming Algorithms? SEO’s Resurging Vitality
When it comes to digital marketing and your business, it is easy to focus on the newest trends and ignore some of the concrete elements that shape successful entities. Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok have been generating a very high amount of activity with a variety of different demographics. Many people don’t know that 70% of
The Top Digital Marketing Strategies to Grow a Successful E-Commerce Platform
Over the last 20 years, online shopping has grown by leaps and bounds. As soon as the pandemic influenced the market, changes accelerated very quickly! As most people are relieved that everyday norms somewhat went back to “normal”, a sizeable change has now reared its head regarding commerce. Since many consumers are now ordering goods
Google Ads Changes You Should Know About
PPC ads are one of the best ways to stay ahead of the curve and gain valuable exposure. Staying up to date is key, and Google has made some changes you should see! Here are some of the changes that have been recently made to Google ads: Keyword Matching was announced two months ago as
How to Use Google Ads to Fend of the Competition
Introducing a new product to the market is always exciting when customers line up to explore purchasing options for your new addition! As you promote with Google ads, competitors will see what you are doing, replicate it, and sell their own version. Here are some ways to put a damper on your competition’s sales numbers!
Digitally Decking The Halls: How to Ready Your Business for the Holidays
Over the past year, people have realized their loved ones are what they hold closest and most dear to them. With people wanting to show their appreciation, your album, clothing line, or new car model may be just what people want to find wrapped in a bow. Here are some things for your business to
How Google and Yelp Protect Against Fake Reviews
The benefits of expanding your business’s reach and fanbase through customer reviews is lucrative, as a customer’s word is the best source of true credibility. This has become a valuable tool over the last decade, and the two main players have revealed a list of new features last year that helped businesses communicate more effectively
Google’s Valuable Addition to the Search Terms Report
When many users first used search engines, they excitedly typed in what they wanted to find, and discovered online gaming platforms, groups with like-minded individuals, and thoughtful gifts for their loved ones! The whole time, savvy advertisers were figuring out what people were trying to find to assist with their marketing and research efforts. Three
Adhering to Google’s Advertising Policy: Avoiding the Dreaded Third Strike
With massive reach and responsibility comes the need to regulate, and Google now has a three-strike ad policy system that is affecting many businesses and how they get their message across. Getting strikes comes with many different consequences for different types of businesses. Today, we will look at ways to avoid suspension during the coming
Tackling Google’s Ad Rejections: How to Prevent Disapproval of Your Ad Campaign
When you’ve put hours of hard work into an ad campaign, there is nothing worse than Google telling you your ad has been disapproved. We have learned that this automated review process does not filter through all of the details like a human would, and in many instances, these disapprovals are incorrectly doled out. Here
Custom Conversion Events and Other Tips for Campaign Growth: Strategies to Succeed in Today’s PPC Landscape
PPC advertising has provided businesses with the useful opportunity to choose their own keywords, use vast amounts of data, and hone in to target your audience. At Farfetched Studios, we have devised some PPC strategies of our own that allow us to provide a consistently winning strategy for you to promote products, services, and portals
Ways to Conquer Local SEO Challenges and Confidently Secure Business
There’s nothing like being able to brand yourself locally as the favorite. Car dealerships, bakeries, photographers, and local sports outfitters are a few examples of digital and physical storefronts that win big with a new customer base by boosting local search engine results. We will share a few of the ways that we can help
Transactional Emails That Align With Customer Needs Get Winning Results
As you are planning and updating your digital marketing strategy, transactional emails are a vital means of providing a human and thoughtful touch to catch your customer’s attention! Once a sale has taken place, every customer expects a form of follow-up, and here at Farfetched Studios we have closely monitored and tracked what grabs attention
Crushing Facebook and Instagram Stories For Branding
It is no secret that Facebook and Instagram have both been huge winners in the social media realm. The stories feature on both platforms allow you as a brand to emulate the human touch, which is what ultimately builds trust. Here at FarFetched Studios, we know how stories can help you, and we have an
Could Impressions Boast as High Face Value As Engagements For Social Media Users?
For anyone out there aspiring to thrive in the digital realm by offering a product or service, a very high value has been put on social media engagement. This is an essential metric for gauging the overall performance of social media campaigns. How many times it was displayed or had potential “eyeballs” on it is
Crushing A Time-Sensitive Product Campaign: PPC Advertising 101
No matter what type of product or service you offer, mastering the art of search ads allows you to reach interested individuals at a fair price. Pay-per-click advertising is a medium that is rapidly changing, and one that can be a bit expensive during the learning curve. When customers get online, some know exactly what
Destination Successful Digital Summer: Common Content Marketing Errors To Avoid
Even when your business is thriving, constantly creating fresh content for your website, blog, and social media pages are ways to keep your audience engaged. However, it is very easy to make mistakes, and some of them can temporarily hinder the success of even the most successful businesses. Here are a few of the most
The Coming Drastic Shift Regarding Targeted Ads: FloC Groups By Interest to Ensure Privacy
The Nuance of Your Secrets Under a Magnifying Glass: Everyone on the web eager to find what they are looking for is going to quickly hop on a search engine to find results, and expect as streamlined and accurate results as possible. Where things get much more serious is regarding the current state of privacy:
5 Digital Marketing Trends Worth Embracing For Great 2021 Agency Performance
If your branding is on point, returns are just as you hoped they were, and your trend report looks good, things are going to be feeling good at the office. If the last year has shown any seasoned firm that deals extensively with digital anything, it is that what happened yesterday may not forecast good
How Behavioral Science Can Help Social Media Influencers
Any successful social media influencer will tell you that your followers are important. They will also tell you that the number of followers who view and engage in your posts is equally important. But have you ever stopped to wonder, “Why do people like my posts?” This is where psychology and behavioral science come into
Increase Your Click-Through Rate: 5 Secrets From Marketing Experts
Are you looking for ways to improve your click-through rate? How do you not only capture your audience but keep their attention long enough to read your content and then follow through with an action? It’s all in the headline. At Farfetched Studios, we have it down to a science utilizing well-researched methods to drive
New Spotify Advertising Details
At Farfetched Studios, we are always looking for innovative ways to help our clients reach more potential customers. We are excited to fill you in on the latest streaming ad insertion (SAI)’s capabilities coming soon with Spotify. Spotify upped the game for 2021, introducing the first-of-its-kind Spotify Audience Network, an audio advertising marketplace allowing precise
Performance Marketing in 2021- Top Recommendations
As a digital marketing agency, Farfetched Studios has always valued the online world’s importance and know how powerful it is to build and sustain a business. It is the basis of what we do. We have a passion for understanding the fine details of a consumer journey that ultimately lead to your business. With the
4 Reasons Why You Should Buy Your Brand Name
Let’s talk strategy. At Farfetched Studios, we mean business, and if there are proven strategic ways to up your marketing game, we’re the ones to make it happen. If you don’t want to rely on SEO’s long game, Google ads can be your best friend if done correctly. You may already be utilizing this tool
When Should You Run Your Facebook Ads?
Over the years marketers have debated what the best time is to run Facebook ads. Everyday leads to a new study that disproves the last. At first, “Weekends are the best time to post!” Then the next claims, “Weekdays get the best ROI for marketers!” Followed by “Both are wrong, best times to post are
Choosing Your Content Marketing Channels in 2021
Content marketing at Farfetched Studios comes down to two simple things: 1. Content Creation2. Content Distribution For many content based marketers, step 1 is the start and stopping point, where they continue to produce new content without any real plan to distribute the content to the audience. It is great to be able to create
Plan and Measure: The Essentials for Social Media Marketing Strategy
Social media will not be successful without a strategy. Social Media can be an incredibly effective marketing tool when used correctly. But more often than not, social campaigns fail. This is because it requires dedication, adaptability and a lot of hard work to be successful in social. Posting random photos every few weeks may look
Customer-Centric Marketing: 5 Ways to Engage Customers in 2021
The turn of the year for online advertisers marks a new starting line and a welcome restart after navigating the ups and downs through 2020 and it’s holiday season. Many are adapting a new mindset and looking for new strategies in 2021, or returning to strategies that have always produced. Even with all the new
Google My Business: 5 Things You Should Be Utilizing
It is now 2021, and Farfetched Studios has come to recognize Google as the standard for customers searching for businesses and products online and nearby. Surprisingly only about 50% of business owners have claimed their Google My Business (GMB) listing and validated their address and business information. Most owners are already extremely busy with the
Mobile Marketers Prepare for a Privacy-First Future
With 2021 Finally here, mobile marketers are finding it hard to definitively label their prospects for this year with optimism or pessimism – Farfetched Studios thinks maybe a little of both. On one side, mobile ad spending continues to climb and app usage is expanding, creating a promising future. All at a time when consumer
Media Buyers Share Questionable Outlook on 2021 with the Loss of Cookies and Weakened First-Party Data
Projected to account for nearly 75% of all budgets in 2021, Digital Media continues to grow while traditional advertising slips. According to the Interactive Ad Bureau, 2021 is on trend to being a year lead by digital advertising, but some technical issues like the blocking of web cookies have scared many media buyers and hindered
Google Ads Pushes Advertisers to Give Broad Match Another Chance
Suggested Broad Match Keywords are starting to show in Google Recommendations Google has started to show new Recommendations for switching to broad match keywords in Google Ads. “If you’re using Smart Bidding, we’ll identify existing keywords that are likely to improve performance if you switch them to broad match,” Google said in a blog post
Streaming Continues to Grow: What the Industry Needs to Focus On Now
Streaming has changed and grown exponentially this past year and continues to grow in importance for marketers as it rises to main stream media numbers. With this continued growth, Ad spend in the streaming digital ad space is projected to pass $10 billion dollars in 2021, according to eMarketer. In the early 2010s, streaming video
TikTok Named ‘Marketer Of The Year’ By Ad Age
The top 5 spots on the leading advertising news outlet’s definitive list of marketers world wide. Ad Age is one of the leading influencers on decision makers and trend setters in the marketing and media world. They recently released their 2020 Marketers of the Year list, with TikTok claiming the #1 position. This list is
Learn More: Automotive Inventory Ads
Dynamic Inventory ads Optimized for In-Market Targeting based on a Vehicle. Automotive Inventory ads utilize your current vehicle catalog, Facebook Pixel and your user engagement data across Facebook to show specific ads to in-market customers like recent shoppers on your website, app and marketplace visitors. These new ads allow manufacturers and dealerships to upload the
Email Marketing Issues to Leave In the Past with 2020
Are you trying to take your email marketing strategy to the next level in 2021? Farfetched Studios takes a look at common mistakes marketers make Many business owners across the world are getting ready for Q1 and many changes are on the way based on the results from this previous year. The main objective will
YouTube Dominates Google’s Top Rankings for Source of Video
Perficient Digital finds 83% of Videos in Search Results Carousel are from YouTube. Many believe that Google favors it’s YouTube content before other video sites in their search results. The Wall Street Journal ran an analysis in July, 2020 and found “Google searches placed YouTube videos first in video carousel results by an overwhelming margin…
Proactively Building Negative Keyword Lists in Google Ads is More Important than Ever
Ahead of schedule, Google appears to have rolled out new automated features to further enhance its machine learning. All of this comes with a new “cost to the advertiser”… Farfetched Studios has discovered some ways to help review your account and avoid pitfalls! Google has begun restricting terms within the advertisers search query report to
Finding Balance: Work Days and Media Habits Merge
In more ways than we can realize, our day-to-day lives have been disrupted with the ongoing pandemic. Especially those with the traditional nine-to-five day jobs. The country’s quarantine forced many to bring the office home and blurring the lines between work, life and leisure. Here at Farfetched Studios we know that with more time at
Estimated 121 Million TV Homes for the 2020-2021 TV Season in the U.S.
The Nielsen National Television Household Universe estimates that there are 121 million TV homes in the United States for the upcoming 2020-2021 TV Season. One of the main aspects we take into account at Farfetched Studios when developing a marketing plan is the overall reach of the campaign and how to achieve that goal. To
20 Years of Google Ads: Top 5 Changes and Trends of the Last 5 Years
Farfetched Studios takes a look back on some of the largest changes in Google Ads over the last 5 years to prepare for the future of search. 20 years has now passed since the release of Google Ads (AdWords). By its 15th birthday Google Ads had turned into a $60 billion dollar business and their
Farfetched Studios SEO Guide – 8 Google Ranking Factors
Here at Farfetched Studios we keep track of over two hundred different Google ranking factors, but which ones are more important? Here is our list of the most important ranking factors! In the SEO community we are always on the lookout for new ranking factors and during our time as an agency we have discovered
Ability to Stay Updated on Local Vendors’ COVID-19 Safety Measures Via Search Engine Now Active
If any theme is prevalent right now while doing business, it is that of staying safe. Customers who are thinking of approaching a local business are without a doubt sizing them up based on their safety and health protocol. Going unprepared in person to see how well they meet current health standards may not be
The Path to Purchase: Reaching Consumers Via Digital Advertising
When Americans are making the exciting choice of purchasing a new automobile, paying an in-person visit to the dealership has rapidly become a less necessary means of accomplishing the task. The many ways that technology has helped this have ushered in the introduction of more choices for consumers looking to buy. With the pandemic still
Tell-Tale Traits Defining Valuable Site Visitors: Duration of Engagement
World-famous CMO Stuart McDonald remarked brilliantly regarding metrics when he claimed that “Time and money are your scarcest resources. Data reveals impact, and with data, you can bring more science to your decisions.” Even though the many various metrics used in the digital marketing world can be confusing, many of the most successful players have
The Disruption of Deep Rooted Habit: Auto Dealers Now Shifting to Digital Domain
As many generations of hard-working men and women began to prosper and branch out to enjoy the better things in life, the process of buying a new car was one of the household tasks that remained for the most part the same over the years. Even with the internet becoming much faster and more accessible
Connected TV Measurements Prove Marketing Potential over Linear Television
If there is a prevalent theme while navigating advertising and marketing tasks right now, it is that most entities are on the move rapidly finding ways to accomplish more with fewer resources. With millions of viewers now sheltering in place, the pandemic has delivered a major blow to linear TV viewing and has added a
As Brands See Need to Evolve and Remain Resilient, Nearly Half of All Consumers Crave Personalization
Innovoid is currently the leading independent analytics and advertising platform geared for television, and they recently made public their interesting findings of a very focused consumer study. Taking an up-close look at what consumers now prefer for personalized advertising during the pandemic, more than 1000 adults were polled online during July 2020. After the results
Assessing a Survey-Backed Snapshot: Consumer Behavior During the New Norm
A new survey taken of nearly 300 marketers at for-profit US companies has shown us some revealing traits about how drastically the Covid pandemic has changed the landscape for anyone marketing products. Since in-person marketing engagements have dropped (or disappeared) so drastically, consumers are now more open to digital mediums to receive the message about
Success During A Changing Landscape: Fine-Tuning Your Marketing Intelligence Strategy
As many different forms of businesses put forth an effort to reopen and adjust to what has become a new normal, there have been extreme changes to the marketing environment daily. It has now become more important than ever to have a perfect balance between time efficiency, resources, and budget while planning for future growth
Is Your Digital Marketing Strategy Falling Short? Telltale Signs It’s Time for a Revamp
After a month in the digital trenches, you may reflect on how you definitely thought Facebook ads were the best, you had your demographic perfectly sized up, and you had even had a budget for a video that you ran as a web spot. The 30th comes and you are sitting in that meeting where
Digital Marketing For 2020: Assuring That you Are Crushing The Curve
When it comes to all of the various ways to excel at digital marketing, if you skip a beat, you are akin to Charlie Sheen in the “Major League” movie: touting rookie status. Techniques that worked last year quickly expire and the domain as a whole became a more intelligent discipline as technology evolved, with
Paving Your Profitable Path: 5 Important Digital Marketing Trends For The Future
Just a few decades ago, one of the best ways to advertise your product was to research the Nielsen ratings, put together a commercial, and run a TV spot. Many entities saw a huge amount of success by just researching what shows were popular and producing a fresh commercial that put forth a good representation
Advertisers Explore In-Game Ads as Audiences Explode During Quarantine
In 1982, Disney released a movie that was widely misunderstood by many but became a cult classic among certain individuals who already had a passion for video games and computers. “Tron” depicted an actual “program” that as a human being was made to enter a computer and battle other programs, complete with motorcycles, flying spaceships,
LinkedIn Announces Highly-Awaited Targeting Options for Ad Engagement
What was once a social platform that in all ways was the “New guy on the block”, LinkedIn boasted 675 million monthly users in 2020. 30 Million companies have a presence here, and an advertisement placed on LinkedIn can reach an astounding 12% of the world’s population. They have recently announced engagement retargeting options, which
KPI’s for Digital Marketing: Aligning Indicators for Winning Strategy
Approximately 83% of businesses believe currently that their current efforts in the digital marketing realm are leading them into success for their long-term goals. There are billions of consumers worldwide who now use the internet to do their shopping, recommend their favorites to friends and family, and research companies that offer what they need. With
Google Will Launch New Video Series to Help Businesses Succeed in Digital Marketing
In today’s climate, there are many different choices to make when deciding what product or service to offer. Everything from pet grooming to sportswear franchises have seen massive success, but you will be facing competition from the beginning and have to have a digital strategy to gain the edge and market success. Google is
The Current Climate’s Top Queries: 3 new Search Trends for Marketing
To properly achieve digital marketing goals for any type of firm, it is always of extreme value to know what searches are trending in the current climate. Anyone who has taken the steps to immerse themselves in consumer data will know that search behavior and demand change rapidly, and after the global pandemic hit this
Creating Content with Confidence Behind the Lens: How Video Will Become Integral in the Coming Days
Since the world encountered such a very drastic change over the past quarter and many were suddenly confined to their homes, studies showed that an astonishing 80% of consumers have quickly devoured more content than ever before. Video is what they are mostly after, and within two years 82% of content creation will be video.
Share of Voice: Metrics, Management, and a Look at the Measurable Context
With the advent of digital marketing, there were now scores of new available revolutionary ways to get the message across for many brands and products. But along with success comes many challenges, and it also increased the number of metrics that are now so important to constantly monitor. The stark truth of this matter is
Google Steps up to the Plate in a Major Way: Crisis Response Donorship at its Finest
Anyone who has tuned into the news over the past month has been subjected to quite a few headlines that don’t necessarily make one feel good, but we have got one hot off the digital press for you today! As soon as the COVID – 19 virus began it’s spread through the nation, so many
During Troubling Events, Local TV News Dominates as the Chosen Medium
The novel coronavirus has put a red alert across the globe, as restrictions and worry have grasped the US while the problem spread. The United States began to really suffer the impact of the sometimes fateful virus later than other parts of the globe, and there is a grave interest in where individuals are getting
Survival of the Savviest: Digital Marketing to Dominate During Unstable Times
In the times that now lie just ahead of us, businesses of all types are going to become more dependent than ever on the digital strategy that they have planned. For many various models, this could be the deciding factor regarding whether or not they can succeed during the challenges ahead. While some states and
COVID-19 Protocol: Principles to Steer a Digital Marketing Vessel Through Difficult Times
One thing that any proud American can agree with is that our nation has been through numerous unique and trying times. Recessions, depressions, the anguish of war and the sweet victory of economic expansion: they all are very trying and can also serve as history-making moments. Even though there is not a tried-and-true guidebook for
How not to Regret Repurposing: The Fine Points of TV vs. YouTube
Many of the people in your professional and social circle may have been on a bandwagon of sorts lately that we are very familiar with, and have coined a phrase that has become wildly popular: “Cut the Cord!”. As some have become dissatisfied with the cable TV industry, they have turned to streaming services and
Google Rolls Out Re-Designed Desktop Search with Favicons for Organic Results
Last May, search engine giant Google released a redesign for the mobile search results that saw the addition of a new black “Ad” label and favicons by the URLS in the organic search results snippets. Now, there has been a refresh of desktop search results. The search engine tweeted Monday “Last year, our search results
Searchengineland’s Expert Analysis: Google My Business Year in Review
We all know Google, and how it has an incredibly far reach of every part of the online stratosphere, but what exactly is Google My Business? Commonly known as GMB, Google My Business is a specific business listing on Google, bearing similarity to directories like Yelp. It’s also a very valuable component of ranking on
Streaming Giant Spotify Announces Their Own Podcast Advertising Technology
Spotify announced a major event in January: they are now going to launch their own proprietary podcast advertising technology. Named “Streaming Ad Insertion”, it will be applied predominantly to Spotify’s original programming and shows that are exclusive to this platform. Since they have already established a connection to millions of podcast listeners, they do possess
Dominating Via Data Means: the Advantage of Comprehensive Collection
Data-enabled learning has long been known as one of the virtues of having a large customer base, and an asset that can make any entity have an unbeatable edge regarding the competition. The more customers you have, the more data you can gather, and with the use of machine-learning tools, can have you ultimately offering
Stand and Deliver: The Techie’s Science of Making Sure Emails Go Where Planned
Much like the segment of the company that is depicted in the beloved British comedy, the IT department is sometimes the one that is on the help desk line asking you “if you turned it off and on again” to fix the problem! The IT Department is usually the brains behind the gusto for configuring