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By Angelene
Posted in - Advertising & Social Media on October 3rd, 2018
If you approach social media advertising as though it were the same as your strategies for Google Ads, you’re going to fail. Because the two—social media advertising and paid search advertising—are different, they require separate advertising strategies. Before I give you the strategies for social media advertising, let me explain the difference between social media advertising, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, and paid search, such as Google and Bing. Google is an example of paid search advertising. Marketers pay Google to appear in search results, choosing keywords relevant to their businesses, hence the word “search” in “paid search advertising.” When a user enters Google and searches for “condos for sale in Sarasota,” the marketers who bought Google ads for…
By Angelene
Posted in - Advertising & Social Media on September 26th, 2018
At the beginning of this year Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Facebook algorithm will prioritize “meaningful interactions” from friends and family over content from brands, and, as a result, it has become trickier than ever to ensure your content gets the screen time it deserves. But, Facebook is still the largest social media network in the world. Making its algorithm work for you is key to a successful Facebook marketing strategy. How the Facebook Algorithm Works On January 11th, 2018, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would be changing its News Feed algorithm to prioritize content from “friends, family and groups.” “As we roll this out,” Zuckerberg wrote, “You’ll see less public content like posts from businesses, brands, and media. And…
By Angelene
Posted in - Press & Social Media on May 2nd, 2018
Dating, Instagram video calling, trip VR Memories and more… Day 1 of Facebook’s F8 conference was packed with announcements and updates. Here are 10 big takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg’s keynote on Day 1. 1. FaceDate Facebook is launching a dating feature where you can volunteer to make a profile that’s only visible to non-friends who’ve also opted in to looking for love. Facebook will match you based on all its data, and messaging will happen in a dedicated inbox rather than Messenger. Why: If Facebook wants to drive “meaningful connections”, it doesn’t get more meaningful than introducing you to your life partner. Facebook will have to be careful to keep everything private, as people already think it’s creepy or…
By Angelene
Posted in - Advertising & Media & Press & Real Estate & Social Media on April 26th, 2018
On May 1st & 2nd marketers, publishers and developers from all over the globe will flock to San Jose, CA for F8, Facebook’s annual developer’s conference. This year more than 5,000 developers and Facebook Marketing Partners from all over the world will gather to experience new, breakthrough technology from Facebook and learn first-hand how developers are innovating on the platform and explore new ways to build community and bring the world closer together. Attendance at F8 is by invitation only so Cotton & Company was proud to have two of its key team members invited to the prestigious digital marketing event. Webmaster Sonya Pereira and Digital Strategist Angelene McCullough will represent Cotton & Company at the event next week. Facebook…
By Angelene
Posted in - Advertising & Media & Social Media on July 21st, 2015
Social Marketing is important in today’s real estate market. Pinterest may not be the channel you associate with real estate marketing, but here at Cotton & Company we understand content and the importance of having a “conversation” in social media. We excel at leveraging different social platforms, creating user-friendly content resulting in engaging with your potential clients. Some real estate agents and marketing companies, such as the
By Angelene
Posted in - Advertising & Media & Real Estate & Social Media on June 23rd, 2015
Young Professionals Use Facebook/FaceTime to Purchase Luxury Condo Using social media to market real estate means providing information that they can access at their fingertips. In this digitally driven world the consumer can get little snacks of knowledge to keep them coming back for more. You stay in touch with them and you engage. No one can be everything to everyone at all times, but with social media, we can get really close. Staying in tune with the consumer will lead the next generation of marketing to better elevate this form of customer service. For example in San Antonio, Texas, one of our clients, Alteza Residences, recently sold a residence with social media. When young professionals Samar and Kajel Shah…
By Angelene
Posted in - Advertising & Media & Social Media on January 19th, 2015
Recently the concept of adding telephone numbers to our print media ads, each unique to a specific publication came up in discussion. At first the idea seems wonderful, a way to measure the success of traditional media advertising. Upon further review, there are some substantial pitfalls, which must be considered. The concept proves valuable if we significantly narrow down what we will measure and how we will compare it against other metrics. I think it’s a good idea to add unique telephone number call tracking to the mix. We must remember that it is “an additional” bit of information we can use to better understand a very complex system, but not the be-all-end-all to measure the success of a traditional…
By Angelene
Posted in - Social Media on January 12th, 2015
We’ve been implementing successful social media marketing programs for our clients in the luxury real estate industry for over four years. We use our own proprietary content formula and targeting experience to hone in on the real estate buyer, make them aware of our projects and the lifestyle each affords. We network with affiliates and drive cross-promotion through social channels, gaining third party credibility. We’ve figured out how to make it work for us, for our industry. And now, Facebook has slightly changed the rules on us. It’s now, more important than ever, to have an experienced social marketer develop and help you implement a strategic plan for your business. It’s still necessary to cultivate qualified databases of “likes” on…
By Laurie Andrews
Posted in - Advertising & Media & Networking & Real Estate & Social Media on December 3rd, 2013
Today’s marketing programs for golf and country clubs must be very different compared to how we have marketed prior to the recent recession. Most clubs were originally geared towards a specific demographic and psychographic profile- the Silent Generation born between 1925 and 1942. These profiles have shifted during the downturn, which is why membership recruitment strategies must shift as well. The previously targeted buyer profile has aged, and with that the referral base has diminished. The life and future of your club depends on how well you can “young it up” to appeal to the next market. Not only will the younger market be around longer to enjoy the club, but the projected revenue stream of a 40 – 50…
By Alexis
Posted in - Advertising & Media & Networking & Social Media on August 28th, 2013
Facebook Ads are ever-evolving. They can be used to geographically and demographically target Facebook users who should “Like” your page. These ads are of the “pay-per-click” variety, therefore you only pay for what you get. Facebook profile information allows advertisers to hyper-target prospective consumers based on their age, location, education, relationship status, interests like favorite cities, restaurants, beaches and much more. Are you taking advantage of Facebook’s Advertising platform? Well, you should be and things are about to get a little bit better. From updated precise audience targeting to ad creation and performance measurement, Facebook has just released its newest update coming soon. Announced last week, new updates and changes are coming to Facebook’s advertising platform. Big ones. New changes…
